Exodus 38:5
New International Version
They cast bronze rings to hold the poles for the four corners of the bronze grating.

New Living Translation
He cast four rings and attached them to the corners of the bronze grating to hold the carrying poles.

English Standard Version
He cast four rings on the four corners of the bronze grating as holders for the poles.

Berean Standard Bible
At the four corners of the bronze grate he cast four rings as holders for the poles.

King James Bible
And he cast four rings for the four ends of the grate of brass, to be places for the staves.

New King James Version
He cast four rings for the four corners of the bronze grating, as holders for the poles.

New American Standard Bible
He also cast four rings on the four ends of the bronze grating as holders for the poles.

NASB 1995
He cast four rings on the four ends of the bronze grating as holders for the poles.

NASB 1977
And he cast four rings on the four ends of the bronze grating as holders for the poles.

Legacy Standard Bible
He cast four rings on the four ends of the bronze grating as holders for the poles.

Amplified Bible
He cast four rings for the four corners of the bronze grating as holders for the carrying poles.

Christian Standard Bible
He cast four rings at the four corners of the bronze grate as holders for the poles.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
At the four corners of the bronze grate he cast four rings as holders for the poles.

American Standard Version
And he cast four rings for the four ends of the grating of brass, to be places for the staves.

Contemporary English Version
Then he attached a bronze ring beneath the ledge at the four corners to put the poles through.

English Revised Version
And he cast four rings for the four ends of the grating of brass, to be places for the staves.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He cast four rings to hold the poles (one for each of the four corners of the bronze grate).

Good News Translation
He made four carrying rings and put them on the four corners.

International Standard Version
He cast four rings on the four ends of the bronze lattice as holders for the poles.

Majority Standard Bible
At the four corners of the bronze grate he cast four rings as holders for the poles.

NET Bible
He cast four rings for the four corners of the bronze grating, to provide places for the poles.

New Heart English Bible
He cast four rings for the four ends of bronze grating, to be places for the poles.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he cast four rings for the four ends of the grate of brass, to be places for the staffs.

World English Bible
He cast four rings for the four corners of bronze grating, to be places for the poles.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and he casts four rings for the four ends of the bronze grate—places for bars;

Young's Literal Translation
and he casteth four rings for the four ends of the brazen grate -- places for bars;

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will cast four rings for the four ends for the grate of brass, the inner parts for the poles.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Casting four rings at the four ends of the net at the top, to put in bars to carry it.

Catholic Public Domain Version
casting four rings at the four ends of the net in order to set the bars, so as to carry it.

New American Bible
Four rings were cast for the four corners of the bronze grating, as holders for the poles,

New Revised Standard Version
He cast four rings on the four corners of the bronze grating to hold the poles;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he cast four rings for the four corners of the grate of brass to be places for the poles.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he devised for it four rings at its four corners for the base of brass, the place for the poles.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he cast four rings for the four ends of the grating of brass, to be holders for the staves.

Brenton Septuagint Translation


Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Altar of Burnt Offering
4He made a grate of bronze mesh for the altar under its ledge, halfway up from the bottom. 5At the four corners of the bronze grate he cast four rings as holders for the poles. 6And he made the poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with bronze.…

Cross References
Exodus 27:4-5
Construct for it a grate of bronze mesh, and make a bronze ring at each of the four corners of the mesh. / Set the grate beneath the ledge of the altar, so that the mesh comes halfway up the altar.

Exodus 25:3-7
This is the offering you are to accept from them: gold, silver, and bronze; / blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; fine linen and goat hair; / ram skins dyed red and fine leather; acacia wood; ...

Exodus 26:37
Make five posts of acacia wood for the curtain, overlay them with gold hooks, and cast five bronze bases for them.

Exodus 30:18
“You are to make a bronze basin with a bronze stand for washing. Set it between the Tent of Meeting and the altar, and put water in it,

Exodus 36:38
together with five posts and their hooks. He overlaid the tops of the posts and their bands with gold, and their five bases were bronze.

Exodus 39:39
the bronze altar with its bronze grating, its poles, and all its utensils; the basin with its stand;

Exodus 40:6
Place the altar of burnt offering in front of the entrance to the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting.

Numbers 4:14
and place on it all the vessels used to serve there: the firepans, meat forks, shovels, and sprinkling bowls—all the equipment of the altar. They are to spread over it a covering of fine leather and insert the poles.

1 Kings 7:45
and the pots, shovels, and sprinkling bowls. All the articles that Huram made for King Solomon in the house of the LORD were made of burnished bronze.

2 Chronicles 4:16
and the pots, shovels, meat forks, and all the other articles. All these objects that Huram-abi made for King Solomon for the house of the LORD were of polished bronze.

Ezekiel 43:13-17
These are the measurements of the altar in long cubits (a cubit and a handbreadth): Its gutter shall be a cubit deep and a cubit wide, with a rim of one span around its edge. And this is the height of the altar: / The space from the gutter on the ground to the lower ledge shall be two cubits, and the ledge one cubit wide. The space from the smaller ledge to the larger ledge shall be four cubits, and the ledge one cubit wide. / The altar hearth shall be four cubits high, and four horns shall project upward from the hearth. ...

Hebrews 9:2-5
A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, / containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant. ...

Hebrews 9:21
In the same way, he sprinkled with blood the tabernacle and all the vessels used in worship.

Revelation 1:12-13
Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me. And having turned, I saw seven golden lampstands, / and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest.

Revelation 1:20
This is the mystery of the seven stars you saw in My right hand and of the seven golden lampstands: The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches.


Treasury of Scripture

And he cast four rings for the four ends of the grate of brass, to be places for the staves.

the grate

Exodus 27:4
And thou shalt make for it a grate of network of brass; and upon the net shalt thou make four brasen rings in the four corners thereof.

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Exodus 38
1. The altar of burnt offering
8. The laver of brass
9. The court, and its hangings
21. The sum of what the people offered, and the use to which it was applied














He cast
The phrase "He cast" refers to the process of shaping metal by pouring it into a mold. In the Hebrew context, the word used is "יָצַק" (yatsaq), which implies a deliberate and skilled action. This reflects the craftsmanship and divine inspiration given to Bezalel and Oholiab, the artisans appointed by God. The casting of metal was a significant technological advancement in ancient times, symbolizing the transformation of raw materials into objects of divine service.

four gold rings
The "four gold rings" were essential components for the mobility of the altar. Gold, a symbol of purity and divinity, was used extensively in the Tabernacle, signifying the preciousness and holiness of the objects dedicated to God. The number four often represents universality or completeness in the Bible, suggesting that the altar was designed for the entire community of Israel, facilitating their worship and sacrifices.

for the poles to be inserted
This phrase indicates the practical design of the altar, allowing it to be carried as the Israelites journeyed through the wilderness. The Hebrew word for poles, "בַּדִּים" (baddim), suggests strength and support. The insertion of poles into the rings ensured that the altar could be transported without being touched directly, maintaining its sanctity. This design reflects God's provision for His people's needs, ensuring that His presence and the means of atonement were always accessible.

and attached them
The act of attaching the rings to the altar signifies a permanent and secure connection. The Hebrew root "קָשַׁר" (qashar) implies binding or tying, which in a spiritual sense, can be seen as a metaphor for the binding covenant between God and Israel. This attachment ensured that the altar was always ready for transport, symbolizing the readiness and willingness of the people to follow God's guidance.

to the four corners
The "four corners" of the altar represent stability and balance. In ancient Near Eastern culture, corners were often seen as points of strength. The placement of the rings at the corners ensured that the altar was evenly balanced during transport. Spiritually, this can be seen as a reminder of God's omnipresence and the stability He provides to His people, even as they journey through uncertain and challenging times.

of the bronze altar
The "bronze altar" was central to the sacrificial system, where offerings were made to atone for sin and express devotion to God. Bronze, a durable and resilient metal, symbolizes judgment and endurance. The altar's construction from bronze highlights the seriousness of sin and the need for atonement, while also pointing to the enduring nature of God's covenant with His people. Historically, the use of bronze reflects the technological capabilities of the Israelites and their obedience to God's specific instructions for worship.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
At the four
אַרְבַּ֧ע (’ar·ba‘)
Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 702: Four

corners
הַקְּצָוֺ֖ת (haq·qə·ṣā·wōṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 7099: End, boundary

of the bronze
הַנְּחֹ֑שֶׁת (han·nə·ḥō·šeṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5178: Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base

grate
לְמִכְבַּ֣ר (lə·miḵ·bar)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4345: A netted cloth, coverlet

he cast
וַיִּצֹ֞ק (way·yi·ṣōq)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3332: To pour out, to melt, cast as metal, to place firmly, to stiffen, grow hard

four
בְּאַרְבַּ֥ע (bə·’ar·ba‘)
Preposition-b | Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 702: Four

rings
טַבָּעֹ֛ת (ṭab·bā·‘ōṯ)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 2885: A seal, signet, a ring of any kind

as holders
בָּתִּ֖ים (bāt·tîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1004: A house

for the poles.
לַבַּדִּֽים׃ (lab·bad·dîm)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 905: Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of


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