Exodus 38:4 cpdv — And he made its grating of brass, in the manner of a net, and under it, in the midst of the altar, its base,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And he made its grating of brass, in the manner of a net, and under it, in the midst of the altar, its base, "

— Exodus 38:4, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 38 — Context

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He also made the altar of holocaust from setim wood: five cubits square, and three in height,

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the horns of which proceeded from the corners. And he covered it with layers of brass.

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And for its uses, he prepared diverse vessels out of brass: kettles, forceps, little hooks, larger hooks, and receptacles for the fire.

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And he made its grating of brass, in the manner of a net, and under it, in the midst of the altar, its base,

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casting four rings at the four ends of the net in order to set the bars, so as to carry it.

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These bars he also made of setim wood, and he covered them with layers of brass.

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And he drew them through the rings, which projected from the sides of the altar. But the altar itself was not solid, but hollow, made from panels and empty inside.

Exodus 38:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 38:4 say?
Exodus 38:4 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And he made its grating of brass, in the manner of a net, and under it, in the midst of the altar, its base, ”
Where is Exodus 38:4 in the Bible?
Exodus 38:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 38, verse 4.
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 38:4.
What translation should I read Exodus 38:4 in?
Exodus 38:4 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 38:4?
Exodus 38:4 reads (CPDV): “And he made its grating of brass, in the manner of a net, and under it, in the midst of the altar, its base, ” 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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