Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They made a grating for the altar, a bronze network, to be under its ledge, halfway up the altar. New Living Translation Next he made a bronze grating and installed it halfway down the side of the altar, under the ledge. English Standard Version And he made for the altar a grating, a network of bronze, under its ledge, extending halfway down. Berean Standard Bible He made a grate of bronze mesh for the altar under its ledge, halfway up from the bottom. Berean Literal Bible And he made for the altar a grate of work of net of bronze under its ledge from below up to its middle. King James Bible And he made for the altar a brasen grate of network under the compass thereof beneath unto the midst of it. New King James Version And he made a grate of bronze network for the altar, under its rim, midway from the bottom. New American Standard Bible And he made for the altar a grating of bronze netting beneath, under its ledge, reaching halfway up. NASB 1995 He made for the altar a grating of bronze network beneath, under its ledge, reaching halfway up. NASB 1977 And he made for the altar a grating of bronze network beneath, under its ledge, reaching halfway up. Legacy Standard Bible He made for the altar a grating of a network of bronze beneath, under its ledge, reaching halfway down. Amplified Bible He made for the altar a grating of bronze mesh under its rim, extending halfway up it. Berean Annotated Bible He made a grate of bronze mesh for the altar under its ledge, halfway up from the bottom. Christian Standard Bible He constructed for the altar a grate of bronze mesh under its ledge, halfway up from the bottom. Holman Christian Standard Bible He constructed for the altar a grate of bronze mesh under its ledge, halfway up from the bottom. American Standard Version And he made for the altar a grating of network of brass, under the ledge round it beneath, reaching halfway up. Contemporary English Version About halfway up the altar he built a ledge around it and covered the bottom half of the altar with a decorative bronze grating. English Revised Version And he made for the altar a grating of network of brass, under the ledge round it beneath, reaching halfway up. GOD'S WORD® Translation He made a grate for the altar out of bronze mesh, [and put it] under the ledge, halfway up the altar. Good News Translation He made a bronze grating and put it under the rim of the altar, so that it reached halfway up the altar. International Standard Version He made a lattice, a netting of bronze, for the altar. It was under its ledge, extending halfway up. NET Bible He made a grating for the altar, a network of bronze under its ledge, halfway up from the bottom. New Heart English Bible He made for the altar a grating of a network of bronze, under the ledge around it beneath, reaching halfway up. Webster's Bible Translation And he made for the altar a brazen grate of net-work under the compass of it beneath to the midst of it. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe made a grate of bronze mesh for the altar under its ledge, halfway up from the bottom. World English Bible He made for the altar a grating of a network of bronze, under the ledge around it beneath, reaching halfway up. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he makes a bronze grate of network for the altar, under its rim beneath, to its midst; Berean Literal Bible And he made for the altar a grate of work of net of bronze under its ledge from below up to its middle. Young's Literal Translation And he maketh for the altar a brazen grate of net-work, under its border beneath, unto its midst; Smith's Literal Translation And he will make for the altar a grate of brass net work under its border from below; even to the half of it. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he made the grate thereof of brass, in manner of a net, and under it in the midst of the altar a hearth, Catholic Public Domain Version And he made its grating of brass, in the manner of a net, and under it, in the midst of the altar, its base, New American Bible A grating, a bronze network, was made for the altar and placed around it, on the ground, half as high as the altar itself. New Revised Standard Version He made for the altar a grating, a network of bronze, under its ledge, extending halfway down. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he made for the altar a bronze grate of network halfway under the base of it. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he made for the altar a grate work of a net of brass under its skirts from underneath unto its midsection. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he made for the altar a grating of network of brass, under the ledge round it beneath, reaching halfway up. Brenton Septuagint Translation He made an appendage for the altar of network under the grate, beneath it as far as the middle of it; and he fastened to it four brazen rings on the four parts of the appendage of the altar, wide enough for the bars, so as to bear the altar with them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Altar of Burnt Offering…3He made all the altar’s utensils of bronze—its pots, shovels, sprinkling bowls, meat forks, and firepans. 4He made a grate of bronze mesh for the altar under its ledge, halfway up from the bottom. 5At the four corners of the bronze grate he cast four rings as holders for the poles.… Cross References He made a grate of bronze mesh Exodus 27:4 Construct for it a grate of bronze mesh, and make a bronze ring at each of the four corners of the mesh. Numbers 16:39 So Eleazar the priest took the bronze censers brought by those who had been burned up, and he had them hammered out to overlay the altar, for the altar Exodus 27:1-3 “You are to build an altar of acacia wood. The altar must be square, five cubits long, five cubits wide, and three cubits high. / Make a horn on each of its four corners, so that the horns are of one piece, and overlay it with bronze. / Make all its utensils of bronze—its pots for removing ashes, its shovels, its sprinkling bowls, its meat forks, and its firepans. Leviticus 1:9 The entrails and legs must be washed with water, and the priest shall burn all of it on the altar as a burnt offering, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. Leviticus 6:12-13 The fire on the altar shall be kept burning; it must not be extinguished. Every morning the priest is to add wood to the fire, arrange the burnt offering on it, and burn the fat portions of the peace offerings on it. / The fire shall be kept burning on the altar continually; it must not be extinguished. under its ledge, Exodus 27:5 Set the grate beneath the ledge of the altar, so that the mesh comes halfway up the altar. 2 Chronicles 4:1 He made a bronze altar twenty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and ten cubits high. 1 Kings 8:64 On that same day the king consecrated the middle of the courtyard in front of the house of the LORD, and there he offered the burnt offerings, the grain offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings, since the bronze altar before the LORD was too small to contain all these offerings. halfway up from the bottom. Ezekiel 43:14 The space from the gutter on the ground to the lower ledge shall be two cubits, and the ledge one cubit wide. The space from the smaller ledge to the larger ledge shall be four cubits, and the ledge one cubit wide. Ezekiel 43:13 These are the measurements of the altar in long cubits (a cubit and a handbreadth): Its gutter shall be a cubit deep and a cubit wide, with a rim of one span around its edge. And this is the height of the altar: 1 Kings 7:45 and the pots, shovels, and sprinkling bowls. All the articles that Huram made for King Solomon in the house of the LORD were made of burnished bronze. 2 Chronicles 4:16 and the pots, shovels, meat forks, and all the other articles. All these objects that Huram-abi made for King Solomon for the house of the LORD were of polished bronze. Numbers 4:14 and place on it all the vessels used to serve there: the firepans, meat forks, shovels, and sprinkling bowls—all the equipment of the altar. They are to spread over it a covering of fine leather and insert the poles. 2 Kings 16:14 He also took the bronze altar that stood before the LORD from the front of the temple (between the new altar and the house of the LORD) and he put it on the north side of the new altar. 2 Chronicles 1:5 But the bronze altar made by Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, was in Gibeon before the tabernacle of the LORD. So Solomon and the assembly inquired of Him there. Hebrews 9:4 containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant. Treasury of Scripture And he made for the altar a brazen grate of network under the compass thereof beneath to the middle of it. no reference Jump to Previous Altar Beneath Brass Brazen Bronze Compass Extending Frame Grate Grating Halfway Half-Way Ledge Middle Midst Network Net-Work Reaching Round Stretching ThereofJump to Next Altar Beneath Brass Brazen Bronze Compass Extending Frame Grate Grating Halfway Half-Way Ledge Middle Midst Network Net-Work Reaching Round Stretching ThereofExodus 38 1. The altar of burnt offering8. The laver of brass 9. The court, and its hangings 21. The sum of what the people offered, and the use to which it was applied He made a grate of bronze mesh The use of bronze in the construction of the altar's grate is significant. Bronze, a durable and strong metal, symbolizes judgment and endurance in biblical typology. The bronze mesh allowed for the ashes to fall through, facilitating the burning process. This construction detail reflects the practical needs of the sacrificial system, ensuring that the altar could function efficiently during the numerous offerings. The use of bronze also connects to other biblical instances where bronze is used in contexts of judgment, such as the bronze serpent in Numbers 21:9. for the altar under its ledge halfway up from the bottom Persons / Places / Events 1. BezalelThe chief artisan appointed by God to construct the Tabernacle and its furnishings, including the bronze altar and its grate. 2. Tabernacle The portable dwelling place for the presence of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. 3. Bronze Altar A key component of the Tabernacle used for burnt offerings, symbolizing atonement and dedication to God. 4. Grate of Bronze A network or mesh placed within the altar to support the offerings, allowing ashes to fall through and air to circulate. 5. Israelites The people of God, who were commanded to construct the Tabernacle according to the divine specifications given to Moses. Teaching Points Symbolism of the Bronze AltarThe altar represents the need for atonement and the seriousness of sin. It points to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who atones for our sins once and for all. Craftsmanship and Obedience Bezalel's work on the altar demonstrates the importance of using our God-given talents in obedience to His commands. We are called to serve God with excellence and faithfulness. The Role of Sacrifice The grate's function in the altar reminds us of the necessity of sacrifice in our spiritual lives. We are to offer ourselves as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God. God's Detailed Instructions The specific design of the altar and its components shows that God cares about the details of our worship and service. We should seek to honor Him in every aspect of our lives. Community and Worship The construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings was a communal effort, reflecting the importance of unity and cooperation in the body of Christ. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 38:4?2. How does Exodus 38:4 illustrate God's attention to detail in worship practices? 3. What significance does the "grating of bronze" hold in the tabernacle's construction? 4. How can we apply the principle of craftsmanship from Exodus 38:4 today? 5. How does Exodus 38:4 connect to the broader theme of obedience in Exodus? 6. What lessons on dedication and skill can we learn from Exodus 38:4? 7. What is the significance of the bronze grating in Exodus 38:4 for the altar's function? 8. How does Exodus 38:4 reflect the craftsmanship and skills of the Israelites? 9. Why was the altar's construction described in such detail in Exodus 38:4? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 38? 11. Exodus 27:1-8: Does the prescribed size and design of the altar align with the volume and frequency of sacrifices mentioned in other biblical texts? 12. Exodus 38:8 describes the use of women's mirrors in creating the bronze basin; how does this detail align with known technological practices of that era? 13. How could the Israelites realistically acquire and transport the vast amounts of gold, silver, and bronze mentioned in Exodus 38:24-31 while wandering in the desert? 14. Exodus 27:1-8: How could the Israelites feasibly construct and transport such a large bronze-covered acacia wood altar during prolonged desert wanderings? What Does Exodus 38:4 Mean He made a grate- Bezalel, working “according to all that the LORD had commanded” (Exodus 38:22), fashions this grate exactly as God specified earlier in Exodus 27:4–5. - Obedient craftsmanship matters. Just as Noah built the ark “as God commanded him” (Genesis 6:22), here too the people show that true worship begins with responding to God’s precise word. - The grate reminds us that worship is never a human invention; it is divinely revealed and faithfully carried out. of bronze mesh - Bronze resists heat, perfectly suited for continual fire (compare Numbers 16:35). - Throughout Scripture, bronze often pictures judgment: the bronze serpent lifted in the wilderness (Numbers 21:8–9) or the Son of Man whose “feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace” (Revelation 1:15). - The mesh allows ashes to fall through while supporting the sacrifice, hinting that God’s judgment consumes sin yet spares the sinner who trusts His provision. for the altar - This altar, first described in Exodus 27:1–8, is where every burnt offering is presented (Leviticus 1:3–9). - Hebrews 10:10 affirms that these sacrifices foreshadowed the once-for-all offering of Christ: “By this will, we have been sanctified through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.” - The grate therefore anticipates the cross—where the perfect Lamb endured God’s fiery judgment so that we might draw near. under its ledge - Exodus 27:5 notes that the grate sat “beneath, under the ledge of the altar”. - Practically, the ledge protected priests from the intense heat and provided a platform for placing utensils (compare 1 Samuel 2:13–14 for priestly tools). - Spiritually, the separation of grate and ledge portrays how God’s holiness both judges sin and provides a place of service for those He calls. halfway up from the bottom - Positioning the grate midway balanced airflow: oxygen below, sacrifice above, ensuring complete combustion (Leviticus 6:12–13). - This “lifting up” language echoes John 3:14: “Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up.” - At the same time, the grate’s midpoint location puts the offering at eye level, inviting every worshiper to behold the cost of atonement (Psalm 66:16). summary Exodus 38:4 records meticulous obedience: a bronze mesh grate, precisely placed beneath the altar’s ledge, halfway up from the base. Every detail—material, design, and position—serves both practical worship and prophetic purpose. The altar’s grate withstands holy fire, points to righteous judgment, and prefigures Christ’s lifted-up sacrifice that fully satisfies God’s justice and invites us into His presence. Hebrew He madeוַיַּ֤עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make a grate מִכְבָּ֔ר (miḵ·bār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4345: A netted cloth, coverlet of bronze נְחֹ֑שֶׁת (nə·ḥō·šeṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5178: Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base mesh רֶ֣שֶׁת (re·šeṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 7568: A net for the altar לַמִּזְבֵּ֙חַ֙ (lam·miz·bê·aḥ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4196: An altar under תַּ֧חַת (ta·ḥaṯ) Preposition Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of its ledge, כַּרְכֻּבּ֛וֹ (kar·kub·bōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3749: Border, rim (of an altar) halfway חֶצְיֽוֹ׃ (ḥeṣ·yōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2677: The half, middle up from the bottom. מִלְּמַ֖טָּה (mil·lə·maṭ·ṭāh) Preposition-m, Preposition-l | Adverb Strong's 4295: Downward, below, beneath Links Exodus 38:4 NIVExodus 38:4 NLT Exodus 38:4 ESV Exodus 38:4 NASB Exodus 38:4 KJV Exodus 38:4 BibleApps.com Exodus 38:4 Biblia Paralela Exodus 38:4 Chinese Bible Exodus 38:4 French Bible Exodus 38:4 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 38:4 He made for the altar a grating (Exo. 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