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He made the poles of acacia wood, and overlaid them with brass.

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Faithful to the Blueprint

Scholars note that the construction of the staves, or carrying poles, for the altar precisely followed the divine instructions given earlier in Exodus 27. This highlights a key theme in the tabernacle's construction: the importance of careful and faithful obedience to God's specific commands for worship.

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Exodus

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 38:1–9

19th Century

Bishop

This passage corresponds to Exodus 38:1-8 of Exodus 27:1-8 in all main particulars, but is somewhat differently worded. The order of the clauses in…

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 38:6

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on Exodus 38:1).

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 38:1–8

17th Century

Minister

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…