King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
The brasen altar, and his grate of brass, his staves, and all his vessels, the laver and his foot,
Complete Jewish Bible:
the bronze altar with its bronze grate, poles and all its utensils; the basin with its base;
Berean Standard Bible:
the bronze altar with its bronze grating, its poles, and all its utensils; the basin with its stand;
American Standard Version:
the brazen altar, and its grating of brass, its staves, and all its vessels, the laver and its base;
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
The brasen{H5178} altar{H4196}, and his grate{H4345} of brass{H5178}, his staves{H905}, and all his vessels{H3627}, the laver{H3595} and his foot{H3653},
Cross-References (KJV):
Exodus 38:30
- 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,
1 Kings 8:64
- The same day did the king hallow the middle of the court that [was] before the house of the LORD: for there he offered burnt offerings, and meat offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings: because the brasen altar that [was] before the LORD [was] too little to receive the burnt offerings, and meat offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings.
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Commentary for Exodus 39:39
Exodus 39:39 is part of the detailed description of the construction of the Tabernacle, which is the portable dwelling place for God that the Israelites were instructed to build during their wilderness journey after the exodus from Egypt. This verse specifically lists some of the final components of the Tabernacle's courtyard:
1. **Brasen Altar**: This is the bronze altar used for burnt offerings and sacrifices. It was a central piece of the Tabernacle courtyard where the priests would offer sacrifices according to the Law of Moses.
2. **Grate of Brass**: This grate was part of the bronze altar, placed inside it to support the sacrifices as they were burned.
3. **Staves**: These were poles used to carry the bronze altar when the Tabernacle was moved.
4. **Vessels**: These refer to the utensils and tools used in the sacrificial rituals, such as firepans, shovels, and basins.
5. **Laver**: This was a large basin for ritual washing. Priests would wash their hands and feet before entering the Tabernacle or performing sacrifices to maintain ceremonial purity.
6. **Foot**: This likely refers to the base or stand of the laver.
The historical context of this verse is the period after the Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt, around the 13th century BCE. God gave Moses specific instructions on Mount Sinai for constructing the Tabernacle, which included the Ark of the Covenant, the Table for the Showbread, the Lampstand, the Altar of Incense, and the furniture and accessories for the courtyard, including those mentioned in Exodus 39:39.
The themes reflected in this verse include:
- **Divine Presence**: The Tabernacle was where God chose to dwell among His people, and every detail of its construction was meant to facilitate His presence.
- **Holiness and Purity**: The emphasis on ritual cleanliness and the proper conduct of worship, as symbolized by the laver, underscores the holiness of God and the need for purity in His worship.
- **Obedience**: The meticulous attention to the details of construction reflects the importance of obeying God's commands exactly as He gave them.
- **Worship and Sacrifice**: The altar and its implements were essential for the sacrificial system, which was the primary way Israelites expressed their worship, atonement, and fellowship with God.
- **Community**: The Tabernacle was the central sanctuary for the Israelite community, and its construction was a communal effort, with every member of the community contributing to its completion.
This verse is part of a larger section (Exodus 25-40) that deals with the Tabernacle's construction, emphasizing the significance of worship, the importance of God's dwelling with His people, and the careful observance of His instructions.
*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: 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: 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: 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.