Exodus 38:3 net — He made all the utensils of the altar– the pots, the shovels, the tossing bowls, the meat hooks, and the fire pans– he…

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"He made all the utensils of the altar– the pots, the shovels, the tossing bowls, the meat hooks, and the fire pans– he made all its utensils of bronze."

— Exodus 38:3, NET Bible

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Exodus 38 — Context

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The Making of the Altar for the Burnt Offering He made the altar for the burnt offering of acacia wood seven feet six inches long and seven feet six inches wide– it was square– and its height was four feet six inches.

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He made its horns on its four corners; its horns were part of it, and he overlaid it with bronze.

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He made all the utensils of the altar– the pots, the shovels, the tossing bowls, the meat hooks, and the fire pans– he made all its utensils of bronze.

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He made a grating for the altar, a network of bronze under its ledge, halfway up from the bottom.

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He cast four rings for the four corners of the bronze grating, to provide places for the poles.

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He made the poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with bronze.

Exodus 38:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 38:3 say?
Exodus 38:3 in the NET Bible reads: “He made all the utensils of the altar– the pots, the shovels, the tossing bowls, the meat hooks, and the fire pans– he made all its utensils of bronze.”
Where is Exodus 38:3 in the Bible?
Exodus 38:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 38, verse 3.
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 38:3.
What translation should I read Exodus 38:3 in?
Exodus 38:3 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 38:3?
Exodus 38:3 reads (NET): “He made all the utensils of the altar– the pots, the shovels, the tossing bowls, the meat hooks, and the fire pans– he made all its utensils of bronze.” 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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