Exodus 35:16 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

The altar of burnt offering, with his brasen grate, his staves, and all his vessels, the laver and his foot,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The altar for burnt offerings, with its bronze grating, its carrying poles, and all its tools, the basin and its stand,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse lists specific items needed for worship in God's tabernacle, including the altar where sacrifices were burned and the basin for washing.

📚 Historical Context

Moses is giving detailed instructions to the Israelites for building the tabernacle (portable temple) in the wilderness after they left Egypt. These items were essential for the sacrificial worship system God established, where animals were offered to atone for sin and the priests needed to wash before serving.

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