A cubit shall be the length thereof, and a cubit the breadth thereof; foursquare shall it be: and two cubits shall be the height thereof: the horns thereof shall be of the same.
It should be a cubit long and a cubit wide, making it square, and two cubits high. Its corner projections should be made from the same piece of material.
God is giving Moses specific measurements for building the altar of incense - it should be square, about 18 inches on each side, and 3 feet tall, with horn-like projections at the corners.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, God is providing Moses with precise instructions for building the Tabernacle, a portable sanctuary for the Israelites during their wilderness journey after escaping Egypt. This verse specifically describes the dimensions of the altar of incense, which was used in the priests' daily rituals to burn incense as a symbol of the people's prayers rising to God. The design emphasized the need for exact obedience to God's commands to maintain holiness in worship.
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