And he made the altar of burnt offering of shittim wood: five cubits was the length thereof, and five cubits the breadth thereof; it was foursquare; and three cubits the height thereof.
He made the altar for burnt offerings out of acacia wood. It was five cubits long and five cubits wide, making it perfectly square, and three cubits high.
This verse describes the construction of a square wooden altar where sacrifices would be burned as offerings to God.
📚 Historical Context
This passage describes the building of the tabernacle and its furnishings under Moses' direction, following God's detailed instructions given on Mount Sinai. The altar of burnt offering was a central piece of worship where the Israelites would bring animal sacrifices to atone for their sins. Bezalel, the skilled craftsman chosen by God, was likely the 'he' referenced as the builder of this sacred furniture.
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