Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Make poles of acacia wood for the altar and overlay them with bronze. New Living Translation For carrying the altar, make poles from acacia wood, and overlay them with bronze. English Standard Version And you shall make poles for the altar, poles of acacia wood, and overlay them with bronze. Berean Standard Bible Additionally, make poles of acacia wood for the altar and overlay them with bronze. King James Bible And thou shalt make staves for the altar, staves of shittim wood, and overlay them with brass. New King James Version And you shall make poles for the altar, poles of acacia wood, and overlay them with bronze. New American Standard Bible You shall also make carrying poles for the altar, poles of acacia wood and overlay them with bronze. NASB 1995 “You shall make poles for the altar, poles of acacia wood, and overlay them with bronze. NASB 1977 “And you shall make poles for the altar, poles of acacia wood, and overlay them with bronze. Legacy Standard Bible You shall make poles for the altar, poles of acacia wood, and overlay them with bronze. Amplified Bible You shall make [carrying] poles for the altar, poles of acacia wood, overlaid with bronze. Christian Standard Bible Then make poles for the altar, poles of acacia wood, and overlay them with bronze. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then make poles for the altar, poles of acacia wood, and overlay them with bronze. American Standard Version And thou shalt make staves for the altar, staves of acacia wood, and overlay them with brass. English Revised Version And thou shalt make staves for the altar, staves of acacia wood, and overlay them with brass. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Make poles out of acacia wood for the altar, and cover them with bronze. Good News Translation Make carrying poles of acacia wood, cover them with bronze, International Standard Version You are to make poles for the altar, poles of acacia wood, and you are to overlay them with bronze. Majority Standard Bible Additionally, make poles of acacia wood for the altar and overlay them with bronze. NET Bible You are to make poles for the altar, poles of acacia wood, and you are to overlay them with bronze. New Heart English Bible You shall make poles for the altar, poles of acacia wood, and overlay them with bronze. Webster's Bible Translation And thou shalt make staffs for the altar, staffs of shittim wood, and overlay them with brass. World English Bible You shall make poles for the altar, poles of acacia wood, and overlay them with bronze. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd you have made poles for the altar, poles of shittim wood, and have overlaid them [with] bronze. Young's Literal Translation And thou hast made staves for the altar, staves of shittim wood, and hast overlaid them with brass. Smith's Literal Translation And make bars for the altar, bars of acacia wood, and spread them over with brass. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThou shalt make also two bars for the altar of setim wood, which thou shalt cover with plates of brass: Catholic Public Domain Version You shall also make, for the altar, two bars of setim wood, which you shall cover with layers of brass. New American Bible You shall also make poles of acacia wood for the altar, and plate them with bronze. New Revised Standard Version You shall make poles for the altar, poles of acacia wood, and overlay them with bronze; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd you shall make poles for the altar, poles of shittim wood, and overlay them with brass. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And make poles for the altar, poles of the wood of box tree and overlay them with brass. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And thou shalt make staves for the altar, staves of acacia-wood, and overlay them with brass. Brenton Septuagint Translation And thou shalt make for the altar staves of incorruptible wood, and thou shalt overlay them with brass. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Bronze Altar…5Set the grate beneath the ledge of the altar, so that the mesh comes halfway up the altar. 6Additionally, make poles of acacia wood for the altar and overlay them with bronze. 7The poles are to be inserted into the rings so that the poles are on two sides of the altar when it is carried.… Cross References Exodus 25:10-15 And they are to construct an ark of acacia wood, two and a half cubits long, a cubit and a half wide, and a cubit and a half high. / Overlay it with pure gold both inside and out, and make a gold molding around it. / Cast four gold rings for it and fasten them to its four feet, two rings on one side and two on the other. ... Exodus 30:1-5 “You are also to make an altar of acacia wood for the burning of incense. / It is to be square, a cubit long, a cubit wide, and two cubits high. Its horns must be of one piece. / Overlay with pure gold the top and all the sides and horns, and make a molding of gold around it. ... Numbers 4:11-14 Over the gold altar they are to spread a blue cloth, cover it with fine leather, and insert the poles. / They are to take all the utensils for serving in the sanctuary, place them in a blue cloth, cover them with fine leather, and put them on the carrying frame. / Then they shall remove the ashes from the bronze altar, spread a purple cloth over it, ... 1 Kings 8:8 The poles extended far enough that their ends were visible from the Holy Place in front of the inner sanctuary, but not from outside the Holy Place; and they are there to this day. 2 Chronicles 5:9 The poles of the ark extended far enough that their ends were visible from in front of the inner sanctuary, but not from outside the Holy Place; and they are there to this day. 1 Chronicles 15:15 And the Levites carried the ark of God on their shoulders with the poles, as Moses had commanded in accordance with the word of the LORD. 1 Chronicles 23:26 So now the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the articles for its service.” 2 Samuel 6:3 They set the ark of God on a new cart and brought it from the house of Abinadab, which was on the hill. Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, were guiding the new cart, 1 Kings 6:22 So he overlaid with gold the whole interior of the temple, until everything was completely finished. He also overlaid with gold the entire altar that belonged to the inner sanctuary. 2 Chronicles 4:19-22 Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of God: the golden altar; the tables on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed; / the flowers, lamps, and tongs of gold—of purest gold; ... Hebrews 9:4 containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant. Hebrews 9:11-12 But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come, He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made by hands and is not a part of this creation. / He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption. Hebrews 9:21 In the same way, he sprinkled with blood the tabernacle and all the vessels used in worship. Revelation 11:19 Then the temple of God in heaven was opened, and the ark of His covenant appeared in His temple. And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, an earthquake, and a great hailstorm. Revelation 15:5 After this I looked, and the temple—the tabernacle of the Testimony—was opened in heaven. Treasury of Scripture And you shall make staves for the altar, staves of shittim wood, and overlay them with brass. staves for the altar Exodus 35:13-15 The table, and his staves, and all his vessels, and the shewbread, … Exodus 30:4 And two golden rings shalt thou make to it under the crown of it, by the two corners thereof, upon the two sides of it shalt thou make it; and they shall be for places for the staves to bear it withal. Numbers 4:44 Even those that were numbered of them after their families, were three thousand and two hundred. Jump to Previous Acacia Acacia-Wood Altar Brass Bronze Copper Hard Overlaid Overlay Plated Poles Rods Shittim Staffs Staves WoodJump to Next Acacia Acacia-Wood Altar Brass Bronze Copper Hard Overlaid Overlay Plated Poles Rods Shittim Staffs Staves WoodExodus 27 1. The altar of burnt offering, with the vessels thereof9. The court of the tabernacle enclosed with hangings and pillars 18. The measure of the court, and the furniture of brass 20. The oil for the lamp Additionally, make poles of acacia wood for the altar Acacia wood, known for its durability and resistance to decay, was commonly used in the construction of sacred objects in the tabernacle. This choice of material symbolizes the enduring nature of God's covenant with Israel. The use of acacia wood is consistent with other tabernacle furnishings, such as the Ark of the Covenant and the table for the Bread of the Presence, emphasizing continuity and divine instruction. The poles were necessary for the transportation of the altar, highlighting the Israelites' nomadic lifestyle during their wilderness journey. This mobility reflects the transient nature of life and the need for God's presence to accompany His people wherever they go. and overlay them with bronze. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, who received the instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings from God on Mount Sinai. 2. Israelites The people of God, who were to construct the Tabernacle as a place of worship during their journey through the wilderness. 3. Tabernacle The portable sanctuary that served as the dwelling place of God among the Israelites. 4. Altar A central piece of the Tabernacle, used for sacrifices and offerings to God. 5. Acacia Wood A durable and resistant wood used in the construction of the Tabernacle's furnishings, symbolizing strength and endurance. Teaching Points Symbolism of MaterialsThe use of acacia wood and bronze in the altar's construction symbolizes strength, endurance, and the refining process. Acacia wood's durability represents the enduring nature of God's covenant, while bronze, often associated with judgment and purification, signifies the altar's role in atonement and reconciliation with God. Obedience to God's Instructions The detailed instructions for the Tabernacle's construction underscore the importance of obedience to God's commands. Just as the Israelites were called to follow God's specific guidelines, believers today are called to live according to His Word. The Role of Sacrifice The altar's purpose in the Tabernacle was for sacrifices, pointing to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ. This foreshadows the New Testament understanding of Christ's atonement for sin, encouraging believers to live lives of gratitude and worship. God's Presence Among His People The Tabernacle, including the altar, was a tangible sign of God's presence with the Israelites. Today, believers are reminded that God dwells among His people through the Holy Spirit, offering guidance, comfort, and strength.(6) Staves for the altar.--See Note 2 on Exodus 27:4.Verses 6, 7. - Staves, or polos, were needed for the carriage of the altar from place to place, as for the ark (Exodus 25:13) and the table of shew-bread (ib, ver. 28). They were to be inserted into the rings mentioned in ver. 4. As the altar was of bronze, so the rings were to be of bronze, and the staves overlaid with bronze. There is a gradual descent in the preciousness of the materials from the holy of holies to the holy place, and from that to the court. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Additionally, makeוְעָשִׂ֤יתָ (wə·‘ā·śî·ṯā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make poles בַדִּים֙ (ḇad·dîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 905: Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of of acacia שִׁטִּ֑ים (šiṭ·ṭîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 7848: Acacia (a tree and a wood) wood עֲצֵ֣י (‘ă·ṣê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 6086: Tree, trees, wood for the altar לַמִּזְבֵּ֔חַ (lam·miz·bê·aḥ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4196: An altar and overlay וְצִפִּיתָ֥ (wə·ṣip·pî·ṯā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 6823: To lay out, lay over them with bronze. נְחֹֽשֶׁת׃ (nə·ḥō·šeṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5178: Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base Links Exodus 27:6 NIVExodus 27:6 NLT Exodus 27:6 ESV Exodus 27:6 NASB Exodus 27:6 KJV Exodus 27:6 BibleApps.com Exodus 27:6 Biblia Paralela Exodus 27:6 Chinese Bible Exodus 27:6 French Bible Exodus 27:6 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 27:6 You shall make poles for the altar (Exo. 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