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Exodus 38:7 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Exodus 38:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 38 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he put the staves into the rings on the sides of the altar, to bear it withal; he made the altar hollow with boards.”
Exodus 38:7 (KJV)
Commentary on Exodus 38:7
The altar's hollow construction with boards (נְבוּב לֻחֹת, nevuv luchot) demonstrates that God's design combines strength with lightness—massive appearance, practical portability. This hollow center may picture that sacrificial system, though solid in appearance, contained emptiness requiring fulfillment. The altar's impressive exterior concealed internal void, just as animal sacrifices, though genuinely commanded, couldn't ultimately take away sins (Hebrews 10:4)—they pointed to Christ, the solid sacrifice filling every void. The phrase 'as it was shewed thee in the mount' emphasizes exact co...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Exodus 38:7
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“both Jews and Greeks”
“except Jesus Christ”
“Go your way, for he is my chosen vessel to bear my name before the nations and kings, and the children of Israel.,But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:,,,,,,,,”