Exodus 27:4-14

4 "Make a grate for it out of bronze mesh, and make a bronze ring for [each of] the four corners of the grate.
5 Put the grate under the ledge of the altar so that it comes halfway up the altar.
6 "Make poles out of acacia wood for the altar, and cover them with bronze.
7 The poles should be put through the rings on both sides of the altar to carry it.
8 "Make the altar out of boards so that it's hollow inside. It must be made just as you were shown on the mountain.
9 "Make a courtyard for the tent. The south side of the courtyard should be 150 feet long and have curtains made out of fine linen yarn,
10 [hung] on 20 posts [set in] 20 bronze bases. The hooks and bands on the posts should be made of silver.
11 The north side should be the same: 150 feet long, with curtains on 20 posts set in 20 bronze bases. The hooks and bands on the posts should be made of silver.
12 "The courtyard on the west end should be 75 feet wide and have curtains [hung] on ten posts [set in] ten bases.
13 On the east end, facing the rising sun, the courtyard should also be 75 feet wide.
14 Each side [of the entrance] will be 22½ feet wide with curtains [hung on] three posts [set in] three bases.

Exodus 27:4-14 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO EXODUS 27

This chapter treats of the altar of burnt offering, and of all things relative to it, Ex 27:1-8, of the court of the tabernacle, its hangings on each side, with pillars, sockets, and hooks for them, Ex 27:9-19 and it is concluded with an order to the Israelites to bring oil olive for the lamp of the sanctuary, Ex 27:20,21.

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