Exodus 38:4 nasb — He made for the altar a grating of bronze network beneath, under its ledge, reaching halfway up.

NASB

"He made for the altar a grating of bronze network beneath, under its ledge, reaching halfway up."

— Exodus 38:4, NASB

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Exodus 38 — Context

1

Then he made the altar of burnt offering of acacia wood, five cubits long, and five cubits wide, square, and three cubits high.

2

He made its horns on its four corners, its horns being of one piece with it, and he overlaid it with bronze.

3

He made all the utensils of the altar, the pails and the shovels and the basins, the flesh hooks and the firepans; he made all its utensils of bronze.

4

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

5

He cast four rings on the four ends of the bronze grating as holders for the poles.

6

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

7

He inserted the poles into the rings on the sides of the altar, with which to carry it. He made it hollow with planks.

Exodus 38:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 38:4 say?
Exodus 38:4 in the NASB reads: “He made for the altar a grating of bronze network beneath, under its ledge, reaching halfway up.”
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 (NASB): “He made for the altar a grating of bronze network beneath, under its ledge, reaching halfway up.” 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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