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He made the altar of burnt offering of acacia wood. It was square. Its length was five cubits, its breadth was five cubits, and its height was three cubits.
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Faithful Obedience Builds Confidence
Commentators emphasize that this chapter reports the faithful fulfillment of God's commands from Exodus 27. The meticulous construction of the altar, exactly as prescribed, was essential. As John Calvin notes, this obedience gave the people confidence that their sacrifices for sin and thanksgiving would be accepted by God.
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Exodus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For Exodus 38:1-7 and Exodus 38:9-20, see the notes to Exodus 27.
19th Century
Anglican
He made the altar.—From the furniture of the sanctuary, the transition is natural to the furniture of the court in which it stood.…
16th Century
Protestant
And he made the altar of burnt-offering. The purpose of this chapter is the same as that of the last, except that the order of some parts …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Ver. 1-7. And he made the altar of burnt offering That is, Exodus 38:2
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In all ages of the church there have been some persons more devoted to God, more constant in their attendance upon his ordinances, and more willing…
