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exodus 38

Summary

Details the construction of the Altar of Burnt Offering, the Bronze Basin, and the Courtyard of the Tabernacle, as well as an inventory of the materials used.

Key Points

  • Bezalel makes the Altar of Burnt Offering from acacia wood, overlaying it with bronze and crafting its utensils from bronze (Exodus 38:1-7).

  • He constructs the Bronze Basin and its stand from the mirrors of the women who served at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting (Exodus 38:8).

  • The Courtyard of the Tabernacle is made with curtains of fine twisted linen, with pillars and bases of bronze and silver (Exodus 38:9-20).

  • The entrance to the Courtyard has a curtain of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and finely twisted linen, with pillars and bases (Exodus 38:21-23).

  • An inventory is provided of the gold, silver, and bronze used for the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings (Exodus 38:24-31).

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