Exodus 38:2 kjv — And he made the horns thereof on the four corners of it; the horns thereof were of the same: and he overlaid it with br…

King James Version

"And he made the horns thereof on the four corners of it; the horns thereof were of the same: and he overlaid it with brass."

— Exodus 38:2, King James Version

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Exodus 38 — Context

1

And he made the altar of burnt offering of shittim wood: five cubits was the length thereof, and five cubits the breadth thereof; it was foursquare; and three cubits the height thereof.

2

And he made the horns thereof on the four corners of it; the horns thereof were of the same: and he overlaid it with brass.

3

And he made all the vessels of the altar, the pots, and the shovels, and the basons, and the fleshhooks, and the firepans: all the vessels thereof made he of brass.

4

And he made for the altar a brasen grate of network under the compass thereof beneath unto the midst of it.

5

And he cast four rings for the four ends of the grate of brass, to be places for the staves.

Exodus 38:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 38:2 say?
Exodus 38:2 in the King James Version reads: “And he made the horns thereof on the four corners of it; the horns thereof were of the same: and he overlaid it with brass.”
Where is Exodus 38:2 in the Bible?
Exodus 38:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 38, 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 38:2.
What translation should I read Exodus 38:2 in?
Exodus 38:2 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 38:2?
Exodus 38:2 reads (KJV): “And he made the horns thereof on the four corners of it; the horns thereof were of the same: and he overlaid it with brass.” 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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