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Exodus 30:2 net — Its length is to be a foot and a half and its width a foot and a half; it will be square. Its height is to be three fee…

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"Its length is to be a foot and a half and its width a foot and a half; it will be square. Its height is to be three feet, with its horns of one piece with it."

— Exodus 30:2, NET Bible

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Exodus 30 — Context

1

The Altar of Incense“You are to make an altar for burning incense; you are to make it of acacia wood.

2

Its length is to be a foot and a half and its width a foot and a half; it will be square. Its height is to be three feet, with its horns of one piece with it.

3

You are to overlay it with pure gold– its top, its four walls, and its horns– and make a surrounding border of gold for it.

4

You are to make two gold rings for it under its border, on its two flanks; you are to make them on its two sides. The rings will be places for poles to carry it with.

5

You are to make the poles of acacia wood and 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 NET Bible reads: “Its length is to be a foot and a half and its width a foot and a half; it will be square. Its height is to be three feet, with its horns of one piece with it.”
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 (NET): “Its length is to be a foot and a half and its width a foot and a half; it will be square. Its height is to be three feet, with its horns of one piece with it.” 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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