Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They made a horn at each of the four corners, so that the horns and the altar were of one piece, and they overlaid the altar with bronze. New Living Translation He made horns for each of its four corners so that the horns and altar were all one piece. He overlaid the altar with bronze. English Standard Version He made horns for it on its four corners. Its horns were of one piece with it, and he overlaid it with bronze. Berean Standard Bible He made a horn at each of its four corners, so that the horns and altar were of one piece, and he overlaid the altar with bronze. King James Bible 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. New King James Version He made its horns on its four corners; the horns were of one piece with it. And he overlaid it with bronze. New American Standard Bible And he made its horns on its four corners, its horns being of one piece with it, and he overlaid it with bronze. NASB 1995 He made its horns on its four corners, its horns being of one piece with it, and he overlaid it with bronze. NASB 1977 And he made its horns on its four corners, its horns being of one piece with it, and he overlaid it with bronze. Legacy Standard Bible He made its horns on its four corners, its horns being of one piece with it, and he overlaid it with bronze. Amplified Bible And he made its horns (horn-shaped projections) on the four corners of it; the horns were of one piece with it, and he overlaid it with bronze. Christian Standard Bible He made horns for it on its four corners; the horns were of one piece with it. Then he overlaid it with bronze. Holman Christian Standard Bible He made horns for it on its four corners; the horns were of one piece. Then he overlaid it with bronze. American Standard Version And he made the horns thereof upon the four corners of it; the horns thereof were of one piece with it: and he overlaid it with brass. Contemporary English Version with each of its four corners sticking up like the horn of a bull, and it was completely covered with bronze. English Revised Version And he made the horns thereof upon the four corners of it; the horns thereof were of one piece with it: and he overlaid it with brass. GOD'S WORD® Translation He made a horn at each of its four corners. He made the four horns and the altar out of one piece [of wood] covered with bronze. Good News Translation He made the projections at the top of the four corners, so that they formed one piece with the altar. He covered it all with bronze. International Standard Version He made horns on its four corners. Its horns were of one piece with it, and he overlaid it with bronze. Majority Standard Bible He made a horn at each of its four corners, so that the horns and altar were of one piece, and he overlaid the altar with bronze. NET Bible He made its horns on its four corners; its horns were part of it, and he overlaid it with bronze. New Heart English Bible He made its horns on its four corners. Its horns were of one piece with it, and he overlaid it with bronze. Webster's Bible Translation And he made its horns on the four corners of it; its horns were of the same: and he overlaid it with brass. World English Bible He made its horns on its four corners. Its horns were of one piece with it, and he overlaid it with bronze. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he makes its horns on its four corners; its horns have been of the same; and he overlays it with bronze; Young's Literal Translation and he maketh its horns on its four corners; its horns have been of the same; and he overlayeth it with brass; Smith's Literal Translation And he will make its horns upon its four faces; from out of it were its horns: and he will spread it over with brass. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe horns whereof went out from the corners, and he overlaid it with plates of brass. Catholic Public Domain Version the horns of which proceeded from the corners. And he covered it with layers of brass. New American Bible At the four corners horns were made that sprang directly from the altar. It was then plated with bronze. New Revised Standard Version He made horns for it on its four corners; its horns were of one piece with it, and he overlaid it with bronze. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he made its horns on the four corners of it; its horns were of the same; and he overlaid it with brass. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated They made its horns on the four corners; its horns were of it and its horns were brass. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he made the horns thereof upon the four corners of it; the horns thereof were of one piece with it; and he overlaid it with brass. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Altar of Burnt Offering1Bezalel constructed the altar of burnt offering from acacia wood. It was square, five cubits long, five cubits wide, and three cubits high. 2He made a horn at each of its four corners, so that the horns and altar were of one piece, and he overlaid the altar with bronze. 3He made all the altar’s utensils of bronze—its pots, shovels, sprinkling bowls, meat forks, and firepans.… Cross References Exodus 27:1-2 “You are to build an altar of acacia wood. The altar must be square, five cubits long, five cubits wide, and three cubits high. / Make a horn on each of its four corners, so that the horns are of one piece, and overlay it with bronze. Exodus 30:18-21 “You are to make a bronze basin with a bronze stand for washing. Set it between the Tent of Meeting and the altar, and put water in it, / with which Aaron and his sons are to wash their hands and feet. / Whenever they enter the Tent of Meeting or approach the altar to minister by presenting a food offering to the LORD, they must wash with water so that they will not die. ... 1 Kings 7:27-39 In addition, he made ten movable stands of bronze, each four cubits long, four cubits wide, and three cubits high. / This was the design of the stands: They had side panels attached to uprights, / and on the panels between the uprights were lions, oxen, and cherubim. On the uprights was a pedestal above, and below the lions and oxen were wreaths of beveled work. ... 2 Chronicles 4:1 He made a bronze altar twenty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and ten cubits high. Leviticus 8:11 He sprinkled some of the oil on the altar seven times, anointing the altar and all its utensils, and the basin with its stand, to consecrate them. Numbers 4:14 and place on it all the vessels used to serve there: the firepans, meat forks, shovels, and sprinkling bowls—all the equipment of the altar. They are to spread over it a covering of fine leather and insert the poles. 2 Kings 16:14 He also took the bronze altar that stood before the LORD from the front of the temple (between the new altar and the house of the LORD) and he put it on the north side of the new altar. 2 Chronicles 1:5 But the bronze altar made by Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, was in Gibeon before the tabernacle of the LORD. So Solomon and the assembly inquired of Him there. Hebrews 9:2-5 A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, / containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant. ... Revelation 11:1 Then I was given a measuring rod like a staff and was told, “Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, and count the number of worshipers there. 1 Kings 8:64 On that same day the king consecrated the middle of the courtyard in front of the house of the LORD, and there he offered the burnt offerings, the grain offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings, since the bronze altar before the LORD was too small to contain all these offerings. 2 Chronicles 7:7 Then Solomon consecrated the middle of the courtyard in front of the house of the LORD, and there he offered the burnt offerings and the fat of the peace offerings, since the bronze altar he had made could not hold all these offerings. Ezekiel 43:13-17 These are the measurements of the altar in long cubits (a cubit and a handbreadth): Its gutter shall be a cubit deep and a cubit wide, with a rim of one span around its edge. And this is the height of the altar: / The space from the gutter on the ground to the lower ledge shall be two cubits, and the ledge one cubit wide. The space from the smaller ledge to the larger ledge shall be four cubits, and the ledge one cubit wide. / The altar hearth shall be four cubits high, and four horns shall project upward from the hearth. ... Matthew 23:19 You blind men! Which is greater: the gift, or the altar that makes it sacred? Mark 11:15-17 When they arrived in Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple courts and began to drive out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those selling doves. / And He would not allow anyone to carry merchandise through the temple courts. / Then Jesus began to teach them, and He declared, “Is it not written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations’? But you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’” Treasury of Scripture 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. he made Exodus 27:2 And thou shalt make the horns of it upon the four corners thereof: his horns shall be of the same: and thou shalt overlay it with brass. brass Job 6:12 Is my strength the strength of stones? or is my flesh of brass? Jump to Previous Altar Angles Brass Bronze Copper Corners Four Horn Horns Itself Maketh Overlaid Overlayeth Piece Plating ThereofJump to Next Altar Angles Brass Bronze Copper Corners Four Horn Horns Itself Maketh Overlaid Overlayeth Piece Plating ThereofExodus 38 1. The altar of burnt offering8. The laver of brass 9. The court, and its hangings 21. The sum of what the people offered, and the use to which it was applied He made a horn at each of its four corners The horns on the altar are significant in biblical symbolism, often representing strength and power. In ancient Near Eastern culture, horns were associated with authority and might. The four corners suggest completeness and universality, indicating that the altar's influence and purpose extend in all directions. The horns were also used for ritual purposes, such as the application of blood during sacrifices, symbolizing atonement and purification (Leviticus 4:7). so that the horns and altar were of one piece and he overlaid the altar with bronze Persons / Places / Events 1. BezalelThe chief artisan appointed by God to construct the Tabernacle and its furnishings, including the altar mentioned in this verse. 2. The Altar of Burnt Offering A key component of the Tabernacle, used for sacrifices and offerings to God. It symbolizes atonement and reconciliation with God. 3. The Tabernacle The portable dwelling place for the divine presence among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. 4. The Israelites The people of God who were delivered from Egypt and were given the Law and instructions for worship. 5. The Wilderness The setting where the Israelites wandered for 40 years and where the Tabernacle was constructed and used. Teaching Points Symbolism of the AltarThe altar represents the need for atonement and the seriousness of sin. It points to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who fulfilled the sacrificial system. Unity in Worship The altar being of one piece with its horns signifies the unity and completeness required in our worship and dedication to God. Our lives should be wholly devoted to Him. The Role of Obedience Bezalel's adherence to God's specific instructions for the altar teaches us the importance of obedience in our walk with God. We are called to follow His commands precisely. The Significance of Sacrifice The bronze overlay signifies strength and endurance, reminding us that our sacrifices to God should be sincere and enduring, not superficial or temporary. God's Presence Among His People The construction of the altar within the Tabernacle underscores God's desire to dwell among His people, a theme fulfilled in the New Testament through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He madeוַיַּ֣עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make a horn קַרְנֹתָ֗יו (qar·nō·ṯāw) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7161: A horn, a flask, cornet, an elephant's tooth, a corner, a peak, a ray, power at each of עַ֚ל (‘al) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against its four אַרְבַּ֣ע (’ar·ba‘) Number - feminine singular construct Strong's 702: Four corners, פִּנֹּתָ֔יו (pin·nō·ṯāw) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6438: An angle, a pinnacle, a chieftain so that the horns [and altar] קַרְנֹתָ֑יו (qar·nō·ṯāw) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7161: A horn, a flask, cornet, an elephant's tooth, a corner, a peak, a ray, power were הָי֣וּ (hā·yū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be of one piece, מִמֶּ֖נּוּ (mim·men·nū) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of and he overlaid וַיְצַ֥ף (way·ṣap̄) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6823: To lay out, lay over [the altar] with bronze. נְחֹֽשֶׁת׃ (nə·ḥō·šeṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5178: Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base Links Exodus 38:2 NIVExodus 38:2 NLT Exodus 38:2 ESV Exodus 38:2 NASB Exodus 38:2 KJV Exodus 38:2 BibleApps.com Exodus 38:2 Biblia Paralela Exodus 38:2 Chinese Bible Exodus 38:2 French Bible Exodus 38:2 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 38:2 He made its horns on its four (Exo. 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