Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version It is to be square, a cubit long and a cubit wide, and two cubits high —its horns of one piece with it. New Living Translation Make it 18 inches square and 36 inches high, with horns at the corners carved from the same piece of wood as the altar itself. English Standard Version A cubit shall be its length, and a cubit its breadth. It shall be square, and two cubits shall be its height. Its horns shall be of one piece with it. Berean Standard Bible It is to be square, a cubit long, a cubit wide, and two cubits high. Its horns must be of one piece. King James Bible A cubit shall be the length thereof, and a cubit the breadth thereof; foursquare shall it be: and two cubits shall be the height thereof: the horns thereof shall be of the same. New King James Version A cubit shall be its length and a cubit its width—it shall be square—and two cubits shall be its height. Its horns shall be of one piece with it. New American Standard Bible Its length shall be a cubit, and its width a cubit; it shall be square, and its height shall be two cubits; its horns shall be of one piece with it. NASB 1995 “Its length shall be a cubit, and its width a cubit, it shall be square, and its height shall be two cubits; its horns shall be of one piece with it. NASB 1977 “Its length shall be a cubit, and its width a cubit, it shall be square, and its height shall be two cubits; its horns shall be of one piece with it. Legacy Standard Bible Its length shall be a cubit, and its width a cubit; it shall be square. And its height shall be two cubits; its horns shall be of the same piece. Amplified Bible It shall be a cubit long and a cubit wide. It shall be square and it shall be two cubits high. Its horns of one piece with it. Christian Standard Bible It must be square, eighteen inches long and eighteen inches wide; it must be thirty-six inches high. Its horns must be of one piece with it. Holman Christian Standard Bible It must be square, 18 inches long and 18 inches wide; it must be 36 inches high. Its horns must be of one piece. American Standard Version A cubit shall be the length thereof, and a cubit the breadth thereof; foursquare shall it be; and two cubits shall be the height thereof: the horns thereof shall be of one piece with it. Contemporary English Version Make it 45 centimeters square and 90 centimeters high, and make each of its four corners stick up like the horn of a bull. English Revised Version A cubit shall be the length thereof, and a cubit the breadth thereof; foursquare shall it be: and two cubits shall be the height thereof: the horns thereof shall be of one piece with it. GOD'S WORD® Translation Make it 18 inches square and 36 inches high. The horns and altar must be made out of one piece [of wood]. Good News Translation It is to be square, 18 inches long and 18 inches wide, and it is to be 36 inches high. Its projections at the four corners are to form one piece with it. International Standard Version It is to be a square, one cubit long and one cubit wide, and it is to be two cubits high, with its horns of one piece with it. Majority Standard Bible It is to be square, a cubit long, a cubit wide, and two cubits high. Its horns must be of one piece. NET Bible Its length is to be a foot and a half and its width a foot and a half; it will be square. Its height is to be three feet, with its horns of one piece with it. New Heart English Bible Its length shall be a twenty-one inches, and its breadth twenty-one inches. It shall be square, and its height shall be three feet five inches. Webster's Bible Translation A cubit shall be its length, and a cubit its breadth; foursquare shall it be; and two cubits shall be its hight: its horns shall be of the same. World English Bible Its length shall be a cubit, and its width a cubit. It shall be square, and its height shall be two cubits. Its horns shall be of one piece with it. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versiona cubit its length and a cubit its breadth (it is square), and two cubits its height; its horns [are] of the same. Young's Literal Translation a cubit its length, and a cubit its breadth, (it is square), and two cubits its height; its horns are of the same. Smith's Literal Translation A cubit its length, a cubit its breadth; it shall be four-square; and two cubits its height: its horns out of it. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIt shall be a cubit in length, and another in breadth, that is, foursquare, and two in height. Horns shall go out of the same. Catholic Public Domain Version having one cubit in length, and another in width, that is, four equal sides, and two cubits in height. Horns shall proceed from the same. New American Bible with a square surface, a cubit long, a cubit wide, and two cubits high, with horns that are of one piece with it. New Revised Standard Version It shall be one cubit long, and one cubit wide; it shall be square, and shall be two cubits high; its horns shall be of one piece with it. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleA cubit long, and a cubit wide; foursquare shall it be; and its height shall be two cubits; the horns thereof shall be of one piece of the same material. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated A cubit its length, a cubit its width; it shall be square, and its height two cubits; its horns shall be part of it. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917A cubit shall be the length thereof, and a cubit the breadth thereof; foursquare shall it be; and two cubits shall be the height thereof; the horns thereof shall be of one piece with it. Brenton Septuagint Translation And thou shalt make it a cubit in length, and a cubit in breadth: it shall be square; and the height of it shall be of two cubits, its horns shall be of the same piece. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Altar of Incense1“You are also to make an altar of acacia wood for the burning of incense. 2It is to be square, a cubit long, a cubit wide, and two cubits high. Its horns must be of one piece. 3Overlay with pure gold the top and all the sides and horns, and make a molding of gold around it.… Cross References 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. Revelation 8:3-4 Then another angel, who had a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense to offer, along with the prayers of all the saints, on the golden altar before the throne. / And the smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of the saints, rose up before God from the hand of the angel. Exodus 25:10-11 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. 1 Kings 6:20 The inner sanctuary was twenty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and twenty cubits high. He overlaid the inside with pure gold, and he also overlaid the altar of cedar. 2 Chronicles 4:19 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; Leviticus 16:12-13 Then he must take a censer full of burning coals from the altar before the LORD, and two handfuls of finely ground fragrant incense, and take them inside the veil. / He is to put the incense on the fire before the LORD, and the cloud of incense will cover the mercy seat above the Testimony, so that he will not die. Numbers 4:11 Over the gold altar they are to spread a blue cloth, cover it with fine leather, and insert the poles. 1 Kings 7:48 Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; 2 Kings 12:13 However, the money brought into the house of the LORD was not used for making silver basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, trumpets, or any articles of gold or silver for the house of the LORD. 2 Chronicles 26:16-19 But when Uzziah became powerful, his arrogance led to his own destruction. He was unfaithful to the LORD his God, for he entered the temple of the LORD to burn incense on the altar of incense. / Then Azariah the priest, along with eighty brave priests of the LORD, went in after him. / They took their stand against King Uzziah and said, “Uzziah, you have no right to offer incense to the LORD. Only the priests, the descendants of Aaron, are consecrated to burn incense. Leave the sanctuary, for you have acted unfaithfully; you will not receive honor from the LORD God.” ... Psalm 141:2 May my prayer be set before You like incense; my uplifted hands, like the evening offering. Luke 1:9-11 he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. / And at the hour of the incense offering, the whole congregation was praying outside. / Just then an angel of the Lord appeared to Zechariah, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. Revelation 5:8 When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. Exodus 37:25-26 He made the altar of incense out of acacia wood. It was square, a cubit long, a cubit wide, and two cubits high. Its horns were of one piece. / And he overlaid with pure gold the top and all the sides and horns. Then he made a molding of gold around it. 1 Chronicles 28:18 the weight of the refined gold for the altar of incense; and the plans for the chariot of the gold cherubim that spread their wings and overshadowed the ark of the covenant of the LORD. Treasury of Scripture A cubit shall be the length thereof, and a cubit the breadth thereof; foursquare shall it be: and two cubits shall be the height thereof: the horns thereof shall be of the same. the horns Exodus 27:2 And thou shalt make the horns of it upon the four corners thereof: his horns shall be of the same: and thou shalt overlay it with brass. Jump to Previous Altar Breadth Cubit Cubits Foursquare Height High Hight Horns Length Piece Square Thereof Wide WidthJump to Next Altar Breadth Cubit Cubits Foursquare Height High Hight Horns Length Piece Square Thereof Wide WidthExodus 30 1. The altar of incense11. The ransom of souls 17. The bronze basin 22. The holy anointing oil 34. The composition of the incense It is to be square The altar's square shape signifies stability and balance, reflecting God's order and perfection. In biblical symbolism, the square often represents the earth and the four corners of the world, indicating the universality of God's presence and the comprehensive nature of His covenant with Israel. The square design also ensures uniformity and symmetry, which are important in the construction of sacred objects. a cubit long, a cubit wide and two cubits high Its horns must be of one piece Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who received the instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle, including the altar of incense, from God on Mount Sinai. 2. Tabernacle The portable dwelling place for the divine presence among the Israelites, where the altar of incense was to be placed. 3. Altar of Incense A sacred object within the Tabernacle, used for burning incense as a symbol of prayer and worship ascending to God. 4. Bezalel and Oholiab Skilled artisans appointed by God to oversee the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings, including the altar of incense. 5. Israelites The chosen people of God, who were to follow the laws and instructions given through Moses, including the use of the altar of incense in their worship practices. Teaching Points Symbolism of IncenseThe altar of incense represents the prayers of the people rising to God. Just as the incense was a pleasing aroma, our prayers should be sincere and pleasing to God. Holiness and Reverence The specific dimensions and design of the altar highlight the importance of approaching God with reverence and following His instructions carefully. Unity in Worship The altar's horns being of one piece with it signifies the unity and completeness required in our worship and dedication to God. Consistency in Prayer Just as the incense was to be burned regularly, our prayer life should be consistent and persistent, reflecting a continual relationship with God. Craftsmanship and Obedience The detailed construction of the altar underscores the value of using our skills and talents in obedience to God's commands and for His glory.(2) Foursquare shall it be.--Of the same shape with "the brazen altar" (Exodus 27:1), but much smaller--two cubits high instead of three cubits, and a cubit square at top instead of five cubits. This small space was ample for the burning of so precious a material, which could only be offered in small quantities. The horns thereof.--Comp. Exodus 27:2, and Note 1, ad loc. Shall be of the same--i.e., of one piece with the altar, not made separately, and then attached to it. Verse 2. - Four square shall it be. Like the altar of burnt-offering. See the comment on Exodus 27:1. Two cubits shall be the height thereof. Altars of this small size are often represented on ancient vases and other remains. (See Dr. Smith's Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities, pp. 117 and 1174.) The horns thereof. It seems to be assumed that an altar must have horns. Those of the altar of incense were to have the blood of certain sin-offerings smeared upon them (Leviticus 4:7, 18). Shall be of the same - i.e. "shall be of one piece with the top of the table" - not projections added to it. Compare Exodus 27:2.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew It is to beיִהְיֶ֔ה (yih·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be square, רָב֣וּעַ (rā·ḇū·a‘) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular Strong's 7251: To be quadrate a cubit אַמָּ֨ה (’am·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 520: A mother, a cubit, a door-base long, אָרְכּ֜וֹ (’ā·rə·kōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 753: Length a cubit וְאַמָּ֤ה (wə·’am·māh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 520: A mother, a cubit, a door-base wide, רָחְבּוֹ֙ (rā·ḥə·bōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7341: Breadth, width and two cubits וְאַמָּתַ֖יִם (wə·’am·mā·ṯa·yim) Conjunctive waw | Noun - fd Strong's 520: A mother, a cubit, a door-base high. קֹמָת֑וֹ (qō·mā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6967: Height Its horns קַרְנֹתָֽיו׃ (qar·nō·ṯāw) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7161: A horn, a flask, cornet, an elephant's tooth, a corner, a peak, a ray, power must be of one piece. מִמֶּ֖נּוּ (mim·men·nū) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of Links Exodus 30:2 NIVExodus 30:2 NLT Exodus 30:2 ESV Exodus 30:2 NASB Exodus 30:2 KJV Exodus 30:2 BibleApps.com Exodus 30:2 Biblia Paralela Exodus 30:2 Chinese Bible Exodus 30:2 French Bible Exodus 30:2 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 30:2 Its length shall be a cubit (Exo. 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