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Exodus 27:7

5 Set the grate beneath the ledge of the altar, so that the mesh comes halfway up the altar.

6 Additionally, make poles of acacia wood for the altar and overlay them with bronze.

The poles are to be inserted into the rings so that the poles are on two sides of the altar when it is carried.

8 Construct the altar with boards so that it is hollow. It is to be made just as you were shown on the mountain.

9 You are also to make a courtyard for the tabernacle. On the south side of the courtyard make curtains of finely spun linen, a hundred cubits long on one side,

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
The poles are to be inserted into the rings so that the poles are on two sides of the altar when it is carried.
KJV
And the staves shall be put into the rings, and the staves shall be upon the two sides of the altar, to bear it.
WEB
Its poles shall be put into the rings, and the poles shall be on the two sides of the altar when carrying it.
ASV
And the staves thereof shall be put into the rings, and the staves shall be upon the two sides of the altar, in bearing it.
DARBY
And its staves shall be put into the rings, that the staves may be on both sides of the altar, when it is carried.
BLB
And the poles shall be brought into the rings, and the poles shall be on the two sides of the altar, when carrying it.
ÅB
Stengene skal stikkes inn i ringene, så de er på begge sider av alteret når det blir båret.
OTB
Sett stengene inn i ringene slik at de er på de to sidene av alteret når det bæres.
B1930
Stengene skal stikkes inn i ringene, så de er på begge sider av alteret når det blir båret.

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