King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
The altar of burnt offering, with his brasen grate, his staves, and all his vessels, the laver and his foot,
Complete Jewish Bible:
the altar for burnt offerings, with its poles and all its utensils; the basin with its base;
Berean Standard Bible:
the altar of burnt offering with its bronze grate, its poles, and all its utensils; the basin with its stand;
American Standard Version:
the altar of burnt-offering, with its grating of brass, its staves, and all its vessels, the laver and its base;
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
The altar{H4196} of burnt offering{H5930}, with his brasen{H5178} grate{H4345}, his staves{H905}, and all his vessels{H3627}, the laver{H3595} and his foot{H3653},
Cross-References (KJV):
Exodus 27:1
- ¶ And thou shalt make an altar [of] shittim wood, five cubits long, and five cubits broad; the altar shall be foursquare: and the height thereof [shall be] three cubits.
Exodus 27:8
- Hollow with boards shalt thou make it: as it was shewed thee in the mount, so shall they make [it].
Exodus 30:18
- Thou shalt also make a laver [of] brass, and his foot [also of] brass, to wash [withal]: and thou shalt put it between the tabernacle of the congregation and the altar, and thou shalt put water therein.
Exodus 30:21
- So they shall wash their hands and their feet, that they die not: and it shall be a statute for ever to them, [even] to him and to his seed throughout their generations.
Exodus 38:1
- ¶ And he made the altar of burnt offering [of] shittim wood: five cubits [was] the length thereof, and five cubits the breadth thereof; [it was] foursquare; and three cubits the height thereof.
Exodus 38:8
- And he made the laver [of] brass, and the foot of it [of] brass, of the lookingglasses of [the women] assembling, which assembled [at] the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.
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Commentary for Exodus 35:16
1. **Themes:**
- **Divine Instruction:** The verse reflects the theme of God's detailed instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings, emphasizing the importance of following divine blueprints for sacred purposes.
- **Worship and Sacrifice:** The altar of burnt offering is central to the worship practices of the Israelites, symbolizing their commitment to God through sacrifices.
- **Holiness and Purity:** The laver, used for ceremonial washing, represents the need for purity and cleanliness before approaching God, signifying the spiritual cleansing required for holy encounters.
- **Community and Unity:** The involvement of the entire Israelite community in the provision of materials and the construction process highlights the communal aspect of worship and the shared responsibility in maintaining a relationship with God.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Post-Sinai:** Exodus 35:16 comes after the giving of the Law on Mount Sinai, where God provided Moses with the specifications for the Tabernacle and its furnishings.
- **Wilderness Wanderings:** The Israelites were in the Sinai desert after being freed from slavery in Egypt. They were transitioning from a loose collection of tribes to a unified nation under God's covenant.
- **Cultic Worship Establishment:** The detailed instructions for constructing the Tabernacle and its implements, including the altar of burnt offering and the laver, were part of establishing a formal system of worship, which was portable and could be moved as the Israelites journeyed towards the Promised Land.
- **Voluntary Gifts:** Prior to this verse, Moses calls upon the people to contribute materials willingly for the construction of the Tabernacle, reflecting the generosity and eagerness of the people to participate in this sacred endeavor.
In summary, Exodus 35:16 encapsulates the themes of divine guidance in worship practices, the necessity of holiness, and the communal participation in building a sacred space for God's presence among the Israelites during their formative years in the wilderness.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H4196
There are 338 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִזְבֵּחַ
Transliteration: mizbêach
Pronunciation: miz-bay'-akh
Description: from זָבַח; an altar; altar. - Strong's Number: H5930
There are 262 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֹלָה
Transliteration: ʻôlâh
Pronunciation: o-law'
Description: or עוֹלָה; feminine active participle of עָלָה; a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke); ascent, burnt offering (sacrifice), go up to. See also עֶוֶל. - Strong's Number: H5178
There are 119 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נְחֹשֶׁת
Transliteration: nᵉchôsheth
Pronunciation: nekh-o'-sheth
Description: for נְחוּשָׁה; copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e. coin, a fetter; figuratively, base (as compared with gold or silver); brasen, brass, chain, copper, fetter (of brass), filthiness, steel. - Strong's Number: H4345
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַכְבֵּר
Transliteration: makbêr
Pronunciation: mak-bare'
Description: from כָּבַר in the sense of covering (compare כְּבָרָה); a grate; grate. - Strong's Number: H905
There are 50 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בַּד
Transliteration: bad
Pronunciation: bad
Description: from בָּדַד; properly, separation; by implication, a part of the body, branch of atree, bar forcarrying; figuratively, chief of a city; especially (with prepositional prefix) as an adverb, apart, only, besides; alone, apart, bar, besides, branch, by self, of each alike, except, only, part, staff, strength. - Strong's Number: H3627
There are 276 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כְּלִי
Transliteration: kᵉlîy
Pronunciation: kel-ee'
Description: from כָּלָה; something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon); armour(-bearer), artillery, bag, carriage, [phrase] furnish, furniture, instrument, jewel, that is made of, [idiom] one from another, that which pertaineth, pot, [phrase] psaltery, sack, stuff, thing, tool, vessel, ware, weapon, [phrase] whatsoever. - Strong's Number: H3595
There are 20 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כִּיּוֹר
Transliteration: kîyôwr
Pronunciation: kee-yore'
Description: or כִּיֹּר; from the same as כּוּר; properly, something round (as excavated or bored), i.e. a chafing-dish forcoals or a caldron forcooking; hence (from similarity of form) a washbowl; also (for the same reason) a pulpit or platform; hearth, laver, pan, scaffold. - Strong's Number: H3653
There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כֵּן
Transliteration: kên
Pronunciation: kane
Description: the same as כֵּן, used as a noun; a stand, i.e. pedestal or station; base, estate, foot, office, place, well.