Exodus 38:1-10

1 He made the altar for burnt offerings out of acacia wood 7½ feet square and 4½ feet high.

2 He made a horn at each of its four corners. He made the four horns and the altar out of one piece [of wood] covered with bronze.

3 He made all the utensils out of bronze: pots, shovels, bowls, forks, and incense burners.

4 He made a grate for the altar out of bronze mesh, [and put it] under the ledge, halfway up the altar.

5 He cast four rings to hold the poles (one for each of the four corners of the bronze grate).

6 He made the poles out of acacia wood and covered them with bronze.

7 He put the poles through the rings on the sides of the altar to carry it. He made the altar out of boards so that it was hollow inside.

8 He made the basin and stand out of the bronze mirrors given by the women who served at the entrance to the tent of meeting.

9 He also made the courtyard. The south side of the courtyard was 150 feet long and had curtains made out of fine linen yarn,

10 [hung] on 20 posts [set in] 20 bronze bases. The hooks and bands on the posts were made of silver.

Exodus 38:1-10 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO EXODUS 38

This chapter is a continuation of the account of the making of the things belonging to the tabernacle, particularly the altar of burnt offering, Ex 38:1-7 the laver of brass, and the things it was made of, Ex 38:8 the court and its hangings, pillars, sockets, hooks and pins, Ex 38:9-20 then follows an account of the quantities of gold, silver, and brass, expended in the making of the several things appertaining to the sanctuary, Ex 38:21-31.

Bezaleel made it, or it was made by his direction, he having the care and oversight of it, wherefore the making of it is ascribed to him, 2Ch 1:5 the account of this, its horns, vessels, rings, and staves, is carried on to Ex 38:2-7 of which \\see Gill on "Ex 27:1"\\ \\see Gill on "Ex 27:2"\\ \\see Gill on "Ex 27:3"\\ \\see Gill on "Ex 27:4"\\ \\see Gill on "Ex 27:5"\\ \\see Gill on "Ex 27:6"\\ \\see Gill on "Ex 27:7"\\ \\see Gill on "Ex 27:8"\\. 10593-941108-1338-Ex38.2