Exodus 27:6
The Scripture
(6) And thou shalt make staves for the altar, staves of shittim wood, and overlay them with brass.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the Israelites begin to construct the tabernacle and its furnishings as God instructs Moses, setting aside the Ark of the Covenant and the lampstand. The altar and the veil are also prepared, and the priests are assigned their duties to maintain the holy place. This passage emphasizes God’s provision of a sacred space and the responsibility of the priests to keep it holy.
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Related verses (shared words)
Exodus 38:6Exodus 25:13Exodus 25:28Exodus 30:5Exodus 26:37I Chronicles 29:2