Hollow with boards shalt thou make it: as it was shewed thee in the mount, so shall they make it.
Make it hollow with wooden boards. Build it exactly as I showed you on the mountain.
God is giving Moses specific instructions to build the altar exactly according to the design He revealed on Mount Sinai.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, God was providing Moses with detailed instructions for constructing the Tabernacle and its furnishings while the Israelites were at Mount Sinai after their exodus from Egypt. This verse specifically addresses the bronze altar, commanding that it be made hollow with boards to facilitate its portability during the Israelites' wilderness journeys. The emphasis on building it exactly as shown on the mount highlights God's desire for precise obedience to His divine blueprint for worship.
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