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Exodus 27:2

Exodus 27:1 nasb — "And you shall make the altar of acacia wood, five cubits long and five cubits wide; the altar shall be square, and its…

NASB

""And you shall make the altar of acacia wood, five cubits long and five cubits wide; the altar shall be square, and its height shall be three cubits."

— Exodus 27:1, NASB

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Exodus 27 — Context

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"And you shall make the altar of acacia wood, five cubits long and five cubits wide; the altar shall be square, and its height shall be three cubits.

2

"You shall make its horns on its four corners; its horns shall be of one piece with it, and you shall overlay it with bronze.

3

"You shall make its pails for removing its ashes, and its shovels and its basins and its forks and its firepans; you shall make all its utensils of bronze.

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"You shall make for it a grating of network of bronze, and on the net you shall make four bronze rings at its four corners.

Exodus 27:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 27:1 say?
Exodus 27:1 in the NASB reads: “"And you shall make the altar of acacia wood, five cubits long and five cubits wide; the altar shall be square, and its height shall be three cubits.”
Where is Exodus 27:1 in the Bible?
Exodus 27:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 27, verse 1.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 27:1.
What translation should I read Exodus 27:1 in?
Exodus 27:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 27:1?
Exodus 27:1 reads (NASB): “"And you shall make the altar of acacia wood, five cubits long and five cubits wide; the altar shall be square, and its height shall be three cubits.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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