Exodus 27

Exodus 27:1-8

The Altar of Burnt Offering – Exodus 27:1-8 gives a description of the building of the altar of burnt offering. Exodus 27:2 — Word Study on “horns” - Strong says the Hebrew word “horns” (χֶ ?ψֶ ?ο) (H7161) means, “a horn, as projecting.” Holladay says it means, “a horn as a protrusion at corners.” Note: Psalms 118:27, “God is the LORD, which hath shewed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.” Exodus 27:4 — Word Study on “grate” - Strong says the Hebrew word “grate” (ξַ ?λαֵּ ?ψ) (H4345) means, “a grate.” Holladay says it means, “something twisted or interlaced.” Webster says a grate is “a frame of metal bars for holding fuel in a fireplace, stove, or furnace.” Exodus 27:4 — Word Study on “network” - Strong says the Hebrew word “network” (ψֶ ?ωׁ ?ϊ) (H7568) means, “a net (as catching animals), network.” Holladay says it means, “a net (as catching animals), network.” Exodus 27:4 — Word Study on “net” - Hebrew (ψֶ ?ωׁ ?ϊ) (H7568). Exodus 27:5 — Word Study on “compass” - Strong says the Hebrew word “compass” (λַּ ?ψְ ?λּׁ ?α) or (αλψλ) (H3749) means, “a rim or top margin compass.” Holladay says it means, “edge or rim (of altar).” The RSV and NIV read, “a ledge.”

Exodus 27:9-19

The Court of the Tabernacle – Exodus 27:9-19 gives a description of the construction of the court of the Tabernacle. Exodus 27:10 — Word Study on “fillets” - Strong says the Hebrew word “fillets” (ηָ ?ωֻׁ ?χ) or (ηָ ?ωׁ ?εּ ?χ) (H2838) means, “a rod or fenced rail connecting posts or pillars.” Holladay says it means, “bands on the pillars of the Tabernacle.” The NIV reads, “bands.” The RSV reads, “fillets.” Webster says the word “fillet” means, “a. A flat square moulding separating other mouldings. b. A narrow band between two flutings (grooves in a column).” Webster says the word “band” (in architecture) means, “a thin layer of moulding.” Exodus 27:17 — Word Study on “filleted” - Holladay says the Hebrew word “filleted” (ηָ ?ωַׁ ?χ) (H2836) means, “to bind.”

Exodus 27:20-21

The Care of the Lampstand – Exodus 27:20-21 gives instructions on the care of the lampstand.