Exodus 38:30
New International Version
They used it to make the bases for the entrance to the tent of meeting, the bronze altar with its bronze grating and all its utensils,

New Living Translation
which was used for casting the bases for the posts at the entrance to the Tabernacle, and for the bronze altar with its bronze grating and all the altar utensils.

English Standard Version
with it he made the bases for the entrance of the tent of meeting, the bronze altar and the bronze grating for it and all the utensils of the altar,

Berean Standard Bible
He used it to make the bases for the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, the bronze altar and its bronze grating, all the utensils for the altar,

King James Bible
And therewith he made the sockets to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and the brasen altar, and the brasen grate for it, and all the vessels of the altar,

New King James Version
And with it he made the sockets for the door of the tabernacle of meeting, the bronze altar, the bronze grating for it, and all the utensils for the altar,

New American Standard Bible
With it he made the bases to the doorway of the tent of meeting, and the bronze altar and its bronze grating, and all the utensils of the altar,

NASB 1995
With it he made the sockets to the doorway of the tent of meeting, and the bronze altar and its bronze grating, and all the utensils of the altar,

NASB 1977
And with it he made the sockets to the doorway of the tent of meeting, and the bronze altar and its bronze grating, and all the utensils of the altar,

Legacy Standard Bible
With it he made the bases to the doorway of the tent of meeting, and the bronze altar and its bronze grating, and all the utensils of the altar,

Amplified Bible
With it Bezalel made the sockets for the doorway of the Tent of Meeting, and the bronze altar and its bronze grating, and all the utensils of the altar,

Christian Standard Bible
He made with it the bases for the entrance to the tent of meeting, the bronze altar and its bronze grate, all the utensils for the altar,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He made with it the bases for the entrance to the tent of meeting, the bronze altar and its bronze grate, all the utensils for the altar,

American Standard Version
And therewith he made the sockets to the door of the tent of meeting, and the brazen altar, and the brazen grating for it, and all the vessels of the altar,

Contemporary English Version
And it was used to make the stands for the entrance to the tent, the altar and its grating, the equipment for the altar,

English Revised Version
And therewith he made the sockets to the door of the tent of meeting, and the brasen altar, and the brasen grating for it, and all the vessels of the altar,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
With this he made the bases for the entrance to the tent of meeting, the bronze altar with its bronze grate and all its accessories,

Good News Translation
With it he made the bases for the entrance of the Tent of the LORD's presence, the bronze altar with its bronze grating, all the equipment for the altar,

International Standard Version
With it he made the sockets for the doorway to the Tent of Meeting, the bronze altar, the bronze lattice for it, all the furnishings for the altar,

Majority Standard Bible
He used it to make the bases for the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, the bronze altar and its bronze grating, all the utensils for the altar,

NET Bible
With it he made the bases for the door of the tent of meeting, the bronze altar, the bronze grating for it, and all the utensils of the altar,

New Heart English Bible
With this he made the sockets to the door of the Tent of Meeting, the bronze altar, the bronze grating for it, all the vessels of the altar,

Webster's Bible Translation
And with this he made the sockets to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and the brazen altar, and the brazen grate for it, and all the vessels of the altar,

World English Bible
With this he made the sockets to the door of the Tent of Meeting, the bronze altar, the bronze grating for it, all the vessels of the altar,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and he makes with it the sockets of the opening of the Tent of Meeting, and the bronze altar, and the bronze grate which it has, and all the vessels of the altar,

Young's Literal Translation
and he maketh with it the sockets of the opening of the tent of meeting, and the brazen altar, and the brazen grate which it hath, and all the vessels of the altar,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will make with it the bases to the door of the tent of appointment, and the altar of brass, and the grate of brass which is to it, and all the vessels of the altar.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Of which were cast the sockets in the entry of the tabernacle of the testimony, and the altar of brass with the grate thereof, and all the vessels that belong to the use thereof.

Catholic Public Domain Version
from which were cast the bases at the entrance of the tabernacle of the testimony, and the altar of brass with its grating, and the vessels which pertain to its use,

New American Bible
With this were made the pedestals at the entrance of the tent of meeting, the bronze altar with its bronze gratings, and all the utensils of the altar,

New Revised Standard Version
with it he made the bases for the entrance of the tent of meeting, the bronze altar and the bronze grating for it and all the utensils of the altar,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And with it he made the sockets of the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and the bronze altar, and the bronze grate for it, and all the vessels of the altar,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he made sockets of the door of the Time Tabernacle in it and the altar of brass and its grate of brass and all implements of the altar,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And therewith he made the sockets to the door of the tent of meeting, and the brazen altar, and the brazen grating for it, and all the vessels of the altar,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the brass of the offering was seventy talents, and a thousand five hundred shekels;

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Cost of the Tabernacle
29The bronze from the wave offering totaled 70 talents and 2,400 shekels. 30He used it to make the bases for the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, the bronze altar and its bronze grating, all the utensils for the altar, 31the bases for the surrounding courtyard and its gate, and all the tent pegs for the tabernacle and its surrounding courtyard.…

Cross References
Exodus 27:1-8
“You are to build an altar of acacia wood. The altar must be square, five cubits long, five cubits wide, and three cubits high. / Make a horn on each of its four corners, so that the horns are of one piece, and overlay it with bronze. / Make all its utensils of bronze—its pots for removing ashes, its shovels, its sprinkling bowls, its meat forks, and its firepans. ...

Exodus 30:18-21
“You are to make a bronze basin with a bronze stand for washing. Set it between the Tent of Meeting and the altar, and put water in it, / with which Aaron and his sons are to wash their hands and feet. / Whenever they enter the Tent of Meeting or approach the altar to minister by presenting a food offering to the LORD, they must wash with water so that they will not die. ...

Exodus 31:7-9
the Tent of Meeting, the ark of the Testimony and the mercy seat upon it, and all the other furnishings of the tent— / the table with its utensils, the pure gold lampstand with all its utensils, the altar of incense, / the altar of burnt offering with all its utensils, and the basin with its stand—

Exodus 35:16
the altar of burnt offering with its bronze grate, its poles, and all its utensils; the basin with its stand;

Exodus 39:39
the bronze altar with its bronze grating, its poles, and all its utensils; the basin with its stand;

Exodus 40:6-7
Place the altar of burnt offering in front of the entrance to the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting. / And place the basin between the Tent of Meeting and the altar, and put water in it.

1 Kings 7:23-26
He also made the Sea of cast metal. It was circular in shape, measuring ten cubits from rim to rim, five cubits in height, and thirty cubits in circumference. / Below the rim, ornamental buds encircled it, ten per cubit all the way around the Sea, cast in two rows as a part of the Sea. / The Sea stood on twelve oxen, three facing north, three facing west, three facing south, and three facing east. The Sea rested on them, with all their hindquarters toward the center. ...

1 Kings 7:38-39
He also made ten bronze basins, each holding forty baths and measuring four cubits across, one basin for each of the ten stands. / He set five stands on the south side of the temple and five on the north, and he put the Sea on the south side, at the southeast corner of the temple.

2 Chronicles 4:6
He also made ten basins for washing and placed five on the south side and five on the north. The parts of the burnt offering were rinsed in them, but the priests used the Sea for washing.

2 Chronicles 4:14-15
the stands; the basins on the stands; / the Sea; the twelve oxen underneath the Sea;

Numbers 4:14
and place on it all the vessels used to serve there: the firepans, meat forks, shovels, and sprinkling bowls—all the equipment of the altar. They are to spread over it a covering of fine leather and insert the poles.

Numbers 7:1
On the day Moses finished setting up the tabernacle, he anointed and consecrated it and all its furnishings, along with the altar and all its utensils.

Leviticus 8:11
He sprinkled some of the oil on the altar seven times, anointing the altar and all its utensils, and the basin with its stand, to consecrate them.

Hebrews 9:2-5
A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, / 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 9:21
In the same way, he sprinkled with blood the tabernacle and all the vessels used in worship.


Treasury of Scripture

And therewith he made the sockets to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and the brazen altar, and the brazen grate for it, and all the vessels of the altar,

the sockets

Exodus 26:37
And thou shalt make for the hanging five pillars of shittim wood, and overlay them with gold, and their hooks shall be of gold: and thou shalt cast five sockets of brass for them.

Exodus 27:10,17
And the twenty pillars thereof and their twenty sockets shall be of brass; the hooks of the pillars and their fillets shall be of silver…

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Exodus 38
1. The altar of burnt offering
8. The laver of brass
9. The court, and its hangings
21. The sum of what the people offered, and the use to which it was applied














He used it
This phrase refers to Bezalel, the skilled craftsman appointed by God to oversee the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings. The "it" in this context is the bronze collected from the offerings of the Israelites. The Hebrew root for "used" (עָשָׂה, asah) implies not just the act of making but also the concept of creating with purpose and intention. This reflects the divine inspiration and guidance in the construction of the Tabernacle, emphasizing that every detail was crafted according to God's specific instructions.

to make the bases
The bases, or sockets, were foundational elements of the Tabernacle's structure. In Hebrew, the word for bases is "אֲדָנִים" (adan), which can also mean "foundations." This highlights the importance of a strong and stable foundation in both physical and spiritual contexts. The bases were made of bronze, symbolizing strength and judgment, and served as the support for the entire structure, reminding believers of the need for a firm foundation in their faith.

for the entrance to the Tent of Meeting
The Tent of Meeting, or "אֹהֶל מוֹעֵד" (Ohel Moed) in Hebrew, was the sacred space where God met with Moses and the Israelites. The entrance was a significant part of the Tabernacle, symbolizing access to God's presence. The construction of the entrance with bronze bases underscores the idea that approaching God requires a foundation of righteousness and reverence. Historically, the Tent of Meeting was central to Israelite worship and community life, serving as a tangible reminder of God's covenant and presence among His people.

the bronze altar
The bronze altar, or "מִזְבַּח הַנְּחֹשֶׁת" (mizbeach hanechoshet), was used for burnt offerings and sacrifices. Bronze, a durable and resilient metal, symbolizes judgment and endurance. The altar was a place of atonement and reconciliation, where the Israelites could offer sacrifices to God. This reflects the broader biblical theme of sacrifice as a means of restoring the relationship between God and humanity, ultimately pointing to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

and its bronze grating
The grating, or "מִכְבָּר" (mikhbar), was a network or mesh placed on the altar. It allowed the ashes to fall through while retaining the sacrifice, ensuring that the offering was consumed by fire. This design highlights the thoroughness of the sacrificial process and the complete dedication required in worship. The grating's function serves as a metaphor for the refining and purifying work of God in the lives of believers, as they offer themselves as living sacrifices.

and all the utensils for the altar
The utensils, or "כְּלֵי" (klei), were essential tools used in the sacrificial rituals. These included items like shovels, basins, and forks, each crafted with precision and care. The mention of these utensils underscores the importance of preparation and order in worship. In a broader spiritual sense, it reminds believers of the need for readiness and the proper tools—such as prayer, scripture, and community—to engage in meaningful worship and service to God.

(30) The sockets to the door of the tabernacle.--See Exodus 26:37.

The brasen altar . . . the brasen grate.--Comp. Exodus 27:2-6.

The vessels of the altar.--See Exodus 27:3; Exodus 38:3.

Verses 30, 31. - The sockets. See Exodus 36:38. The brazen altar and the brazen grate. See vers. 1 and 4. The vessels. See ver. 3. The sockets of the court. See above, vers. 11, 14, 15, 17, and 19. The pins of the tabernacle and of the court. See above, ver. 20.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He used it to make
וַיַּ֣עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

the bases
אַדְנֵי֙ (’aḏ·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 134: A base, pedestal

for the entrance
פֶּ֚תַח (pe·ṯaḥ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6607: An opening, door, entrance way

to the Tent
אֹ֣הֶל (’ō·hel)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 168: A tent

of Meeting,
מוֹעֵ֔ד (mō·w·‘êḏ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4150: Appointed time, place, or meeting

the bronze
הַנְּחֹ֔שֶׁת (han·nə·ḥō·šeṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5178: Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base

altar
מִזְבַּ֣ח (miz·baḥ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4196: An altar

and its bronze
הַנְּחֹ֖שֶׁת (han·nə·ḥō·šeṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5178: Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base

grating,
מִכְבַּ֥ר (miḵ·bar)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4345: A netted cloth, coverlet

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the utensils
כְּלֵ֥י (kə·lê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus

for the altar,
הַמִּזְבֵּֽחַ׃ (ham·miz·bê·aḥ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4196: An altar


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