And thou shalt make an altar of shittim wood, five cubits long, and five cubits broad; the altar shall be foursquare: and the height thereof shall be three cubits.
You must build an altar out of acacia wood. Make it seven and a half feet long and seven and a half feet wide, perfectly square. The altar should be four and a half feet tall.
God is giving Moses detailed instructions for building a square wooden altar that would be used for sacrifices in worship.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, God is providing Moses with detailed instructions for constructing the Tabernacle, a portable sanctuary that the Israelites used for worship during their wilderness wanderings after leaving Egypt. This altar of shittim wood, also known as acacia, was intended for burnt offerings where sacrifices were made to atone for sins and maintain fellowship with God. The precise measurements underscore the importance of holiness and exact obedience in Israel's religious practices.
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