Exodus 30:2 cpdv — having one cubit in length, and another in width, that is, four equal sides, and two cubits in height. Horns shall proc…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"having one cubit in length, and another in width, that is, four equal sides, and two cubits in height. Horns shall proceed from the same. "

— Exodus 30:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 30 — Context

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“You shall also make an altar, for the burning of incense, from setim wood,

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having one cubit in length, and another in width, that is, four equal sides, and two cubits in height. Horns shall proceed from the same.

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And you shall clothe it with the purest gold, both its grating and the walls around it, and also the horns. And you shall make for it a crown of gold in a circle,

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and two gold rings under the crown on each side, so that the bars may be set in them and the altar may be carried.

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Also, you shall make its bars of setim wood, and you shall overlay them with gold.

Exodus 30:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 30:2 say?
Exodus 30:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “having one cubit in length, and another in width, that is, four equal sides, and two cubits in height. Horns shall proceed from 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 (CPDV): “having one cubit in length, and another in width, that is, four equal sides, and two cubits in height. Horns shall proceed from 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.
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