And he put the staves into the rings on the sides of the altar, to bear it withal; he made the altar hollow with boards.
He put the carrying poles through the rings on the sides of the altar so they could carry it. He made the altar hollow, constructed with boards.
This verse describes how the altar was designed to be portable, with poles for carrying and a hollow interior made of boards.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, God provided detailed instructions to Moses for constructing the Tabernacle, a portable sanctuary that served as the center of worship for the Israelites during their wilderness journey after leaving Egypt. This verse describes the final assembly of the altar of burnt offering, a key element used for sacrifices to atone for sins, emphasizing its design for mobility with staves inserted into rings. The hollow structure made from boards allowed it to be lightweight and practical for the Israelites' constant travels.
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