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A Divine Blueprint
The verse explicitly states the altar was to be made "as it hath been showed thee in the mount." Commentators emphasize that this was not a human invention but a divine revelation. This underscores the importance of precise obedience to God's specific commands, especially concerning worship.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 27:1–8
18th Century
Theologian
(Compare to Exodus 38:1-7.) The great altar that stood in the court immediately in front of the tabernacle was commonly called the altar of burnt o…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 27:8
19th Century
Bishop
Hollow with boards. — Compare the second Note on Exodus 27:1.
John Gill
On Exodus 27:8
17th Century
Pastor
Hollow with boards you shall make it
The frame of it being made of boards of shittim wood, there was nothing within side but t…
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Matthew Henry
On Exodus 27:1–8
17th Century
Minister
In the court before the tabernacle, where the people attended, was an altar, to which they must bring their sacrifices, and on which their priests …