And he made a grate of bronze network for the altar, under its rim, midway from the bottom.
Parallel translations
- WEB He made for the altar a grating of a network of brass, under the ledge around it beneath, reaching halfway up.
- KJV And he made for the altar a brasen grate of network under the compass thereof beneath unto the midst of it.
- BSB He made a grate of bronze mesh for the altar under its ledge, halfway up from the bottom.
- NASB And he made for the altar a grating of bronze netting beneath, under its ledge, reaching halfway up.
- NLT Next he made a bronze grating and installed it halfway down the side of the altar, under the ledge.
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Quick answer
A bronze grating network was made for the altar, set under its ledge halfway up. It supported the fire and the sacrifices.
Overview
The grating held the burning offerings and allowed ashes to fall through. This practical feature equipped the altar for continual sacrifice. The construction matches Exodus 27:4-5.
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