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He put the poles into the rings on the sides of the altar, with which to carry it. He made it hollow with planks.

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Faithful Repetition and Clarity

This verse details the construction of the altar, fulfilling the instructions from Exodus 27. Commentator Charles Ellicott notes that while this account largely repeats the earlier one, it adds a specific clarification: the rings were explicitly for the staves used to carry the altar. This demonstrates the Bible's careful attention to detail, where even repeated accounts can offer fresh clarity on the execution of God's commands.

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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 38:7

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…