Exodus 30:2 bbe — The altar is to be square, a cubit long and a cubit wide, and two cubits high, and its horns are to be made of the same.

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"The altar is to be square, a cubit long and a cubit wide, and two cubits high, and its horns are to be made of the same."

— Exodus 30:2, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“A cubit shall be the length thereof, and a cubit the breadth thereof; foursquare shall it be: and two cubits shall be the height thereof: the horns thereof shall be of the same.”
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ASV
“A cubit shall be the length thereof, and a cubit the breadth thereof; foursquare shall it be; and two cubits shall be the height thereof: the horns thereof shall be of one piece with it. ”
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WEB
“Its length shall be a cubit, and its breadth a cubit. It shall be square, and its height shall be two cubits. Its horns shall be of one piece with it.”
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Exodus 30 — Context

And you are to make an altar for the burning of perfume; of hard wood let it be made.

The altar is to be square, a cubit long and a cubit wide, and two cubits high, and its horns are to be made of the same.

It is to be plated with the best gold, the top of it and the sides and the horns, with an edging of gold all round it.

Under the edge on the two opposite sides, you are to make two gold rings, to take the rods for lifting it.

And make these rods of the same wood, plating them with gold.

Exodus 30:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 30:2 say?

Exodus 30:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The altar is to be square, a cubit long and a cubit wide, and two cubits high, and its horns are to be made of the same.”

Where is Exodus 30:2 in the Bible?

Exodus 30:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 30, 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 30:2.

What translation should I read Exodus 30:2 in?

Exodus 30:2 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 30:2?

Exodus 30:2 reads (BBE): “The altar is to be square, a cubit long and a cubit wide, and two cubits high, and its horns are to be made of the same.” 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 30:2 bbe — The altar is to be square, a cubit long and a cubit wide, and two cubits high, and its horns are to be made of the same.

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