Ex. 27:1–8 This altar made of wood and overlaid with bronze is referred to later by its function: “the altar of burnt offering” (38:1–7). The altar was placed before the door of the tabernacle, with the bronze basin between them (40:6–7). The altar and the bronze basin were the only two items in the tabernacle courtyard (see illustration of the bronze altar). This is where the priests will offer sacrifices (see Lev. 1:1–7:38).
Ex. 27:2 The altar is to have horns on each corner. Their function and significance are not explained.
Ex. 27:9–19 The court of the tabernacle (see 38:9–20) encloses the tabernacle and the bronze basin and altar of burnt offering (see illustration of the tabernacle).
Ex. 27:10–11 Metals of lesser value than gold will be used for the court, since it is farther away from the Most Holy Place, where the Lord dwells.
Ex. 27:13 The sanctuary, like the garden of Eden, is entered from the east (see Gen. 3:24).
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