Exodus 38:1

And he made the altar of burnt offering of shittim wood: five cubits was the length thereof, and five cubits the breadth thereof; it was foursquare; and three cubits the height thereof.

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Other Translations for Exodus 38:1

BSB
Bezalel constructed the altar of burnt offering from acacia wood. It was square, five cubits long, five cubits wide, and three cubits high.
AKJV
And he made the altar of burnt offering of shittim wood: five cubits was the length thereof, and five cubits the breadth thereof; it was foursquare; and three cubits the height thereof.
CPDV
He also made the altar of holocaust from setim wood: five cubits square, and three in height,
ERV
And he made the altar of burnt offering of acacia wood: five cubits was the length thereof, and five cubits the breadth thereof, foursquare; and three cubits the height thereof.
NHEB
He made the altar of burnt offering of acacia wood. It was square. Its length was eight feet seven inches, its breadth was eight feet seven inches, and its height was five feet two inches.
SMT
And he will make the altar of burnt-offering of acacia wood: five cubits its length, and five cubits its breadth; four-square; and three cubits its height.

Commentary for Exodus 38:1

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Overview of Exodus 38:1
Summary
Large wooden altar constructed for burnt offerings
Place
Tabernacle workshop
Event
Altar fabrication
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Ritual