Exodus 38:30

King James Version:

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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,

Complete Jewish Bible:

He used it to make the sockets for the entrance to the tent of meeting, the bronze altar, its bronze grate, all the utensils for 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,

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,

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And therewith he made^{H6213} the sockets^{H134} to the door^{H6607} of the tabernacle^{H168} of the congregation^{H4150}, and the brasen^{H5178} altar^{H4196}, and the brasen^{H5178} grate^{H4345} for it, and all the vessels^{H3627} of the altar^{H4196},

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Commentary for Exodus 38:30

Exodus 38:30 is part of the detailed instructions given by God to Moses for the construction of the Tabernacle, which was the portable dwelling place for God's presence among the Israelites during their journey in the wilderness after the exodus from Egypt. This verse specifically refers to the crafting of various sacred items by Bezalel, who was filled with the Spirit of God and given skill and knowledge in craftsmanship for the task.

Themes:
1. **Divine Design**: The verse reflects the theme of meticulous adherence to God's blueprint for the Tabernacle and its furnishings, emphasizing the importance of following divine instructions in worship.
2. **Sacred Craftsmanship**: It highlights the role of human skill in service to God, showing that spiritual endeavors can require tangible, skilled labor.
3. **Preparation for Worship**: The items mentioned were essential for the sacrificial system and the worship of God, illustrating the preparation needed to approach the divine.
4. **Community and Unity**: The construction of the Tabernacle was a communal effort, with the people contributing materials and Bezalel leading the crafting, symbolizing unity in serving God's purpose.

Historical Context:
The Israelites were in the Sinai desert after being delivered from slavery in Egypt. God desired to dwell among them, instructing them to build the Tabernacle as a sanctuary. The detailed description of the Tabernacle's construction, including the items mentioned in Exodus 38:30, reflects the religious and cultural practices of the ancient Near East, where temples were central to religious life and were constructed with precision and care. The materials used, such as bronze, were common in the region for crafting durable and sacred objects. The historical context also includes the establishment of the priesthood and the laws governing worship, sacrifice, and purity, which were necessary for the Tabernacle's operation.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H6213
   There are 2286 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עָשָׂה
   Transliteration: ʻâsâh
   Pronunciation: aw-saw'
   Description: a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application; accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use.
   
2. Strong's Number: H134
   There are 124 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֶדֶן
   Transliteration: ʼeden
   Pronunciation: eh'-den
   Description: from the same as אָדוֹן (in the sense of strength); a basis (of a building, a column, etc.); foundation, socket.
   
3. Strong's Number: H6607
   There are 154 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פֶּתַח
   Transliteration: pethach
   Pronunciation: peh'-thakh
   Description: from פָּתַח; an opening (literally), i.e. door (gate) or entrance way; door, entering (in), entrance (-ry), gate, opening, place.
   
4. Strong's Number: H168
   There are 369 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֹהֶל
   Transliteration: ʼôhel
   Pronunciation: o'-hel
   Description: from אָהַל; a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance); covering, (dwelling) (place), home, tabernacle, tent.
   
5. Strong's Number: H4150
   There are 213 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מוֹעֵד
   Transliteration: môwʻêd
   Pronunciation: mo-ade'
   Description: or מֹעֵד; or (feminine) מוֹעָדָה; (2 Chronicles 8:13), from יָעַד; properly, an appointment, i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally ayear; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite purpose); technically the congregation; by extension, the place of meeting; also a signal (as appointed beforehand); appointed (sign, time), (place of, solemn) assembly, congregation, (set, solemn) feast, (appointed, due) season, solemn(-ity), synogogue, (set) time (appointed).
   
6. 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.
   
7. 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.
   
8. 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.
   
9. 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.