Exodus 38:5
“And he cast four rings for the four ends of the grate of brass, to be places for the staves.”
Exodus 38:5 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And he cast four rings for the four ends of the grate of brass, to be places for the staves.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Casting four rings at the four ends of the net at the top, to put in bars to carry it.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And he cast four rings for the four ends of the grating of brass, to be places for the staves.
- DARBYDarby
- And he cast four rings for the four corners of the grating of copper, as receptacles for the staves.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- He cast four rings for the four ends of brass grating, to be places for the poles.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and he casteth four rings for the four ends of the brazen grate ; places for bars;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- He cast four rings for the four corners of the grate, providing places for the poles.
Context: Exodus 38
3And he made all the vessels of the altar, the pots, and the shovels, and the basons, and the fleshhooks, and the firepans: all the vessels thereof made he of brass.
4And he made for the altar a brasen grate of network under the compass thereof beneath unto the midst of it.
5And he cast four rings for the four ends of the grate of brass, to be places for the staves.
6And he made the staves of shittim wood, and overlaid them with brass.
7And he put the staves into the rings on the sides of the altar, to bear it withal; he made the altar hollow with boards.
About Exodus 38: The Bronze Altar
The bronze altar, the court around the tabernacle, and the bronze basin are built.
Commentary
Exodus 38 is the final chapter of the book of Exodus, and it details the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings. The chapter begins with a description of the materials used to construct the Tabernacle, including gold, silver, bronze, and other precious metals. The chapter then goes on to describe the various components of the Tabernacle, such as the altar, the laver, and the lampstand. The chapter also describes the garments worn by the priests, as well as the various offerings that were made to the Lord.