Exodus 20:24

Q: Exodus 20:24 - Was the altar made of earth or of wood?

**PROBLEM:** Here the altar is constructed of earth, but in Exodus 27:1 it was constructed of “acacia wood.” **SOLUTION:** The altar itself was only a hollow case made of acacia wood and covered with bronze (Ex. 27:2). But when it was used it was filled with earth or stones so as to form a bed for the coals.

Exodus 20

"You⌃ shall make to me an altar of earth; and upon it you⌃ shall sacrifice your whole burnt offerings, and your peace-offerings, and your sheep and your calves in every place, where I shall record my name; and I will come to you and bless you."

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Exodus 20:24 - Was the altar made of earth or of wood?

Contrasting Link: Exodus 27:1 →

PROBLEM: Here the altar is constructed of earth, but in Exodus 27:1 it was constructed of “acacia wood.”

SOLUTION: The altar itself was only a hollow case made of acacia wood and covered with bronze (Ex. 27:2). But when it was used it was filled with earth or stones so as to form a bed for the coals.

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