Exodus 27:8 bbe — The altar is to be hollow, boarded in with wood; make it from the design which you saw on the mountain.

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"The altar is to be hollow, boarded in with wood; make it from the design which you saw on the mountain."

— Exodus 27:8, Bible in Basic English

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“Hollow with boards shalt thou make it: as it was shewed thee in the mount, so shall they make it.”
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Exodus 27 — Context

And put the network under the shelf round the altar so that the net comes half-way up the altar.

And make rods for the altar, of hard wood, plated with brass.

And put the rods through the rings at the two opposite sides of the altar, for lifting it.

The altar is to be hollow, boarded in with wood; make it from the design which you saw on the mountain.

And let there be an open space round the House, with hangings for its south side of the best linen, a hundred cubits long.

Their twenty pillars and their twenty bases are to be of brass; the hooks of the pillars and their bands are to be of silver.

And on the north side in the same way, hangings a hundred cubits long, with twenty pillars of brass on bases of brass; their hooks and their bands are to be of silver.

Exodus 27:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 27:8 say?

Exodus 27:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The altar is to be hollow, boarded in with wood; make it from the design which you saw on the mountain.”

Where is Exodus 27:8 in the Bible?

Exodus 27:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 27, verse 8.

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 27:8.

What translation should I read Exodus 27:8 in?

Exodus 27:8 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 27:8?

Exodus 27:8 reads (BBE): “The altar is to be hollow, boarded in with wood; make it from the design which you saw on the mountain.” 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.

Exodus 27:8 bbe — The altar is to be hollow, boarded in with wood; make it from the design which you saw on the mountain.

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