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Exodus 38:1-7
1He made the altar of burnt offering of acacia wood. It was square. Its length was five cubits, its breadth was five cubits, and its height was three cubits.
2He made its horns on its four corners. Its horns were of one piece with it, and he overlaid it with brass.
3He made all the vessels of the altar, the pots, the shovels, the basins, the flesh-hooks, and the fire pans. He made all its vessels of brass.
4He made for the altar a grating of a network of brass, under the ledge around it beneath, reaching halfway up.
5He cast four rings for the four ends of brass grating, to be places for the poles.
6He made the poles of acacia wood, and overlaid them with brass.
7He put the poles into the rings on the sides of the altar, with which to carry it. He made it hollow with planks.
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We read Exodus 38:1-7 through the lens of Law and Gospel, understanding the construction of the altar as an essential component of the sacrificial system that points to Christ's ultimate sacrifice. The Law here is visible in the demands for precise obedience in worship, reflecting our inability to f
We read this passage, which describes the construction of the altar of burnt offering, as part of God's sovereign covenantal dealings with Israel. The altar signifies God's provision for atonement, pointing forward to Christ, the ultimate sacrifice. This text, situated within the tabernacle's constr
In reading Exodus 38:1-7, we see the sacramental nature of the altar of burnt offering as prefiguring the ultimate sacrifice of Christ on the Cross, which is re-presented in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. The meticulous construction of the altar with acacia wood and bronze signifies the preparation
We read Exodus 38:1-7 through the lens of liberation and divine craftsmanship, seeing the construction of the altar as a symbol of God's deliverance and presence among the people. The altar, made from bronze, a resilient material, represents the strength and enduring hope of our ancestors who built
We read Exodus 38:1-7 as a detailed account of the construction of the bronze altar, emphasizing the meticulous obedience to God's commands in the tabernacle's construction. This passage underscores the necessity of atonement for sin, prefiguring the ultimate sacrifice of Christ on the cross. The al