Exodus 27:2 net — You are to make its four horns on its four corners; its horns will be part of it, and you are to overlay it with bronze.

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"You are to make its four horns on its four corners; its horns will be part of it, and you are to overlay it with bronze."

— Exodus 27:2, NET Bible

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Exodus 27 — Context

1

The Altar“You are to make the altar of acacia wood, seven feet six inches long, and seven feet six inches wide; the altar is to be square, and its height is to be four feet six inches.

2

You are to make its four horns on its four corners; its horns will be part of it, and you are to overlay it with bronze.

3

You are to make its pots for the ashes, its shovels, its tossing bowls, its meat hooks, and its fire pans– you are to make all its utensils of bronze.

4

You are to make a grating for it, a network of bronze, and you are to make on the network four bronze rings on its four corners.

5

You are to put it under the ledge of the altar below, so that the network will come halfway up the altar.

Exodus 27:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 27:2 say?
Exodus 27:2 in the NET Bible reads: “You are to make its four horns on its four corners; its horns will be part of it, and you are to overlay it with bronze.”
Where is Exodus 27:2 in the Bible?
Exodus 27:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 27, verse 2.
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 27:2.
What translation should I read Exodus 27:2 in?
Exodus 27:2 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 27:2?
Exodus 27:2 reads (NET): “You are to make its four horns on its four corners; its horns will be part of it, and you are to overlay it with bronze.” 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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