Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Make the altar hollow, out of boards. It is to be made just as you were shown on the mountain. New Living Translation The altar must be hollow, made from planks. Build it just as you were shown on the mountain. English Standard Version You shall make it hollow, with boards. As it has been shown you on the mountain, so shall it be made. Berean Standard Bible Construct the altar with boards so that it is hollow. It is to be made just as you were shown on the mountain. King James Bible Hollow with boards shalt thou make it: as it was shewed thee in the mount, so shall they make it. New King James Version You shall make it hollow with boards; as it was shown you on the mountain, so shall they make it. New American Standard Bible You shall make it hollow with planks; as it was shown to you on the mountain, so they shall make it. NASB 1995 “You shall make it hollow with planks; as it was shown to you in the mountain, so they shall make it. NASB 1977 “You shall make it hollow with planks; as it was shown to you in the mountain, so they shall make it. Legacy Standard Bible You shall make it hollow with planks; as it was shown to you in the mountain, so they shall make it. Amplified Bible You are to make the altar hollow with planks; as you were shown on the mountain [of Sinai], so shall it be made. Christian Standard Bible Construct the altar with boards so that it is hollow. They are to make it just as it was shown to you on the mountain. Holman Christian Standard Bible Construct the altar with boards so that it is hollow. They are to make it just as it was shown to you on the mountain.” American Standard Version Hollow with planks shalt thou make it: as it hath been showed thee in the mount, so shall they make it. Contemporary English Version Construct the altar in the shape of an open box, just as you were shown on the mountain. English Revised Version Hollow with planks shalt thou make it: as it hath been shewed thee in the mount, so shall they make it. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Make the altar out of boards so that it's hollow inside. It must be made just as you were shown on the mountain. Good News Translation Make the altar out of boards and leave it hollow, according to the plan that I showed you on the mountain. International Standard Version You are to make it hollow out of boards—just as it was shown you on the mountain, that's how they are to make it." Majority Standard Bible Construct the altar with boards so that it is hollow. It is to be made just as you were shown on the mountain. NET Bible You are to make the altar hollow, out of boards. Just as it was shown you on the mountain, so they must make it. New Heart English Bible You shall make it with hollow planks. They shall make it as it has been shown you on the mountain. Webster's Bible Translation Hollow with boards shalt thou make it: as it was shown thee on the mount, so shall they make it. World English Bible You shall make it hollow with planks. They shall make it as it has been shown you on the mountain. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYou make it hollow [with] boards; as it has been showed [to] you on the mountain, so do they make [it]. Young's Literal Translation Hollow with boards thou dost make it, as it hath been shewed thee in the mount, so do they make it. Smith's Literal Translation Hollow with boards shalt thou make it: as was seen to thee in the mountain, so shall they make. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThou shalt not make it solid, but empty and hollow in the inside, as it was shewn thee in the mount. Catholic Public Domain Version You shall not make it solid, but empty and hollow at the interior, just as it was shown to you on the mountain. New American Bible Make the altar itself in the form of a hollow box. Just as it was shown you on the mountain, so it is to be made. New Revised Standard Version You shall make it hollow, with boards. They shall be made just as you were shown on the mountain. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHollow with boards shall you make it; as I have shown you on the mountain, so shall they make it. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Hollow with boards you shall make it, as I showed you in the mountain, in this way they shall do. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Hollow with planks shalt thou make it; as it hath been shown thee in the mount, so shall they make it. Brenton Septuagint Translation Thou shalt make it hollow with boards: according to what was shewed thee in the mount, so thou shalt make it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Bronze Altar…7The poles are to be inserted into the rings so that the poles are on two sides of the altar when it is carried. 8Construct the altar with boards so that it is hollow. It is to be made just as you were shown on the mountain. Cross References Exodus 25:9 You must make the tabernacle and design all its furnishings according to the pattern I show you. Exodus 25:40 See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain. Hebrews 8:5 The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.” Acts 7:44 Our fathers had the tabernacle of the Testimony with them in the wilderness. It was constructed exactly as God had directed Moses, according to the pattern he had seen. Numbers 8:4 This is how the lampstand was constructed: it was made of hammered gold from its base to its blossoms, fashioned according to the pattern the LORD had shown Moses. 1 Chronicles 28:19 “All this,” said David, “all the details of this plan, the LORD has made clear to me in writing by His hand upon me.” Exodus 26:30 So you are to set up the tabernacle according to the pattern shown you on the mountain. Exodus 38:7 Then he inserted the poles into the rings on the sides of the altar for carrying it. He made the altar with boards so that it was hollow. Exodus 39:32 So all the work for the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, was completed. The Israelites did everything just as the LORD had commanded Moses. Exodus 40:19 Then he spread the tent over the tabernacle and put the covering over the tent, just as the LORD had commanded him. Exodus 40:35 Moses was unable to enter the Tent of Meeting because the cloud had settled on it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. Hebrews 9:23 So it was necessary for the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these sacrifices, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. Hebrews 9:24 For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God. Revelation 11:1 Then I was given a measuring rod like a staff and was told, “Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, and count the number of worshipers there. Revelation 15:5 After this I looked, and the temple—the tabernacle of the Testimony—was opened in heaven. Treasury of Scripture Hollow with boards shall you make it: as it was showed you in the mount, so shall they make it. as it was shewed Heb. Exodus 25:9,40 According to all that I shew thee, after the pattern of the tabernacle, and the pattern of all the instruments thereof, even so shall ye make it… Exodus 26:30 And thou shalt rear up the tabernacle according to the fashion thereof which was shewed thee in the mount. 1 Chronicles 28:11,19 Then David gave to Solomon his son the pattern of the porch, and of the houses thereof, and of the treasuries thereof, and of the upper chambers thereof, and of the inner parlours thereof, and of the place of the mercy seat, … Jump to Previous Altar Boarded Boards Design Hollow Mount Mountain Planks Shewed Shewn Showed Shown WoodJump to Next Altar Boarded Boards Design Hollow Mount Mountain Planks Shewed Shewn Showed Shown 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 Construct the altar with boards so that it is hollow. The altar described here is the bronze altar, also known as the altar of burnt offering, which was a central feature in the Tabernacle's courtyard. The use of boards to make the altar hollow suggests a practical design for portability, as the Israelites were a nomadic people during their wilderness journey. The hollow construction would have made it lighter and easier to transport. This design reflects God's understanding of the Israelites' needs and His provision for their journey. The altar's function was to facilitate sacrifices, which were central to the Israelites' worship and atonement practices. The hollow nature of the altar can also symbolize the emptiness of human efforts without divine intervention, pointing to the need for a perfect sacrifice, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ. It is to be made just as you were shown on the mountain. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who received the instructions for the construction of the altar from God on Mount Sinai. 2. Mount Sinai The mountain where God gave Moses the detailed plans for the tabernacle and its furnishings, including the altar. 3. The Altar A key component of the tabernacle, used for burnt offerings and sacrifices, symbolizing atonement and worship. Teaching Points Divine BlueprintGod provides specific instructions for worship, emphasizing the importance of obedience and reverence in our approach to Him. Symbolism of the Altar The altar's hollow design can symbolize the need for humility and emptiness of self when approaching God, allowing Him to fill us with His presence. Faithful Execution Just as the Israelites were to construct the altar as shown to Moses, we are called to faithfully execute God's instructions in our lives, trusting in His perfect design. Spiritual Sacrifices In the New Covenant, believers are called to offer spiritual sacrifices, such as praise and good works, reflecting the altar's purpose in our daily lives. Heavenly Patterns The earthly tabernacle and its furnishings point to heavenly realities, encouraging us to focus on eternal truths and the ultimate fulfillment in Christ.(8) Hollow with boards.--Compare the second Note on Exodus 27:1. Verse 8. - Hollow with boards shalt thou make it. See the comment on ver. 1. The term here used for" boards," (which is different from that in ch. 26:15-29) implies strength and solidity. As it was showed thee in the mount, Compare Exodus 26:30, with the comment ad loc. CHAPTER 27:9-18 |
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