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Êxodo, 27

1. kai poihseiV qusiasthrion ek xulwn ashptwn pente phcewn to mhkoV kai pente phcewn to euroV tetragwnon estai to qusiasthrion kai triwn phcewn to uyoV autou

1. facies et altare de lignis setthim quod habebit quinque cubitos in longitudine et totidem in latitudine id est quadrum et tres cubitos in altitudine

2. kai poihseiV ta kerata epi twn tessarwn gwniwn ex autou estai ta kerata kai kaluyeiV auta calkw

2. cornua autem per quattuor angulos ex ipso erunt et operies illud ære

3. kai poihseiV stefanhn tw qusiasthriw kai ton kalupthra autou kai taV fialaV autou kai taV kreagraV autou kai to pureion autou kai panta ta skeuh autou poihseiV calka

3. faciesque in usus ejus lebetas ad suscipiendos cineres et forcipes atque fuscinulas et ignium receptacula omnia vasa ex ære fabricabis

4. kai poihseiV autw escaran ergw diktuwtw calkhn kai poihseiV th escara tessaraV daktuliouV calkouV epi ta tessara klith

4. craticulamque in modum retis æneam per cujus quattuor angulos erunt quattuor anuli ænei

5. kai upoqhseiV autouV upo thn escaran tou qusiasthriou katwqen estai de h escara ewV tou hmisouV tou qusiasthriou

5. quos pones subter arulam altaris eritque craticula usque ad altaris medium

6. kai poihseiV tw qusiasthriw foreiV ek xulwn ashptwn kai pericalkwseiV autouV calkw

6. facies et vectes altaris de lignis setthim duos quos operies lamminis æneis

7. kai eisaxeiV touV foreiV eiV touV daktuliouV kai estwsan oi foreiV kata ta pleura tou qusiasthriou en tw airein auto

7. et induces per circulos eruntque ex utroque latere altaris ad portandum

8. koilon sanidwton poihseiV auto kata to paradeicqen soi en tw orei outwV poihseiV auto

8. non solidum sed inane et cavum intrinsecus facies illud sicut tibi in monte monstratum est

9. kai poihseiV aulhn th skhnh eiV to klitoV to proV liba istia thV aulhV ek bussou keklwsmenhV mhkoV ekaton phcwn tw eni klitei

9. facies et atrium tabernaculi in cujus plaga australi contra meridiem erunt tentoria de bysso retorta centum cubitos unum latus tenebit in longitudine

10. kai oi stuloi autwn eikosi kai ai baseiV autwn eikosi calkai kai oi krikoi autwn kai ai yalideV autwn argurai

10. et columnas viginti cum basibus totidem æneis quæ capita cum celaturis suis habebunt argentea

11. outwV tw klitei tw proV aphliwthn istia ekaton phcwn mhkoV kai oi stuloi autwn eikosi kai ai baseiV autwn eikosi calkai kai oi krikoi kai ai yalideV twn stulwn kai ai baseiV autwn perihrgurwmenai argurw

11. similiter in latere aquilonis per longum erunt tentoria centum cubitorum columnæ viginti et bases æneæ ejusdem numeri et capita earum cum celaturis suis argentea

12. to de euroV thV aulhV to kata qalassan istia penthkonta phcwn stuloi autwn deka kai ai baseiV autwn deka

12. in latitudine vero atrii quod respicit ad occidentem erunt tentoria per quinquaginta cubitos et columnæ decem basesque totidem

13. kai euroV thV aulhV to proV noton istia penthkonta phcewn stuloi autwn deka kai ai baseiV autwn deka

13. in ea quoque atrii latitudine quæ respicit ad orientem quinquaginta cubiti erunt

14. kai pentekaideka phcewn to uyoV twn istiwn tw klitei tw eni stuloi autwn treiV kai ai baseiV autwn treiV

14. in quibus quindecim cubitorum tentoria lateri uno deputabuntur columnæque tres et bases totidem

15. kai to klitoV to deuteron deka pente phcwn twn istiwn to uyoV stuloi autwn treiV kai ai baseiV autwn treiV

15. et in latere altero erunt tentoria cubitos obtinentia quindecim columnas tres et bases totidem

16. kai th pulh thV aulhV kalumma eikosi phcwn to uyoV ex uakinqou kai porfuraV kai kokkinou keklwsmenou kai bussou keklwsmenhV th poikilia tou rafideutou stuloi autwn tessareV kai ai baseiV autwn tessareV

16. in introitu vero atrii fiet tentorium cubitorum viginti ex hyacintho et purpura coccoque bis tincto et bysso retorta opere plumarii columnas habebit quattuor cum basibus totidem

17. panteV oi stuloi thV aulhV kuklw kathrgurwmenoi arguriw kai ai kefalideV autwn argurai kai ai baseiV autwn calkai

17. omnes columnæ atrii per circuitum vestitæ erunt argenti lamminis capitibus argenteis et basibus æneis

18. to de mhkoV thV aulhV ekaton ef' ekaton kai euroV penthkonta epi penthkonta kai uyoV pente phcwn ek bussou keklwsmenhV kai ai baseiV autwn calkai

18. in longitudine occupabit atrium cubitos centum in latitudine quinquaginta altitudo quinque cubitorum erit fietque de bysso retorta et habebit bases æneas

19. kai pasa h kataskeuh kai panta ta ergaleia kai oi passaloi thV aulhV calkoi

19. cuncta vasa tabernaculi in omnes usus et cærimonias tam paxillos ejus quam atrii ex ære facies

20. kai su suntaxon toiV uioiV israhl kai labetwsan soi elaion ex elaiwn atrugon kaqaron kekommenon eiV fwV kausai ina kahtai lucnoV dia pantoV

20. præcipe filiis Israël ut adferant tibi oleum de arboribus olivarum purissimum piloque contusum ut ardeat lucerna semper

21. en th skhnh tou marturiou exwqen tou katapetasmatoV tou epi thV diaqhkhV kausei auto aarwn kai oi uioi autou af' esperaV ewV prwi enantion kuriou nomimon aiwnion eiV taV geneaV umwn para twn uiwn israhl

21. in tabernaculo testimonii extra velum quod oppansum est testimonio et conlocabunt eam Aaron et filii ejus ut usque mane luceat coram Domino perpetuus erit cultus per successiones eorum a filiis Israël



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Footnotes:

27:1-8 - The brazen altar is built for sacrifices, emphasizing the need for atonement for sin. It is a prefiguration of Christ, who is the perfect sacrifice (see also Hebrews 13:10-12 and John 1:29).

27:9-19 - The Tabernacle courtyard is enclosed by curtains, separating the holy space from the rest of the camp. This symbolizes the separation between the holy and the profane, a constant theme in the worship of God (see also Leviticus 10:10 and 1 Peter 1:16).

27:20-21 - The oil for the lampstand must be pure, and the flame must be kept burning continuously, symbolizing God's continual presence and the spiritual vigilance required of the priests (see also Matthew 25:1-4 and Revelation 1:12-13).

Verses related to Êxodo, 27:

Exodus chapter 27 continues with the instructions of the Tabernacle. How do the altar and atrium contribute to worship? This specific text describes the altar of burnt offering, the court, and the oil for the lampstand. The chapter covers topics such as sacrifice, access to God and spiritual enlightenment. Exodus 27 highlights the importance of each element in divine worship. Ponder with us five biblical passages that correlate with the practical and spiritual aspects of this liturgical chapter.

Hebrews 13:10: "We have an altar from which those who minister in the tabernacle have no right to eat." - This passage references the altar described in Exodus 27, contrasting it with the spiritual "altar" of Christians.

Revelation 8:3: "Another angel, carrying a golden censer, approached and stood at the altar. He was given much incense to offer with the prayers of all the saints on the golden altar that is before the throne." - This heavenly vision echoes the description of the altar of incense in Exodus 27, linking it to the prayers of the saints.

Romans 12:1: "Therefore, brethren, I beseech you by the mercies of God, that you offer yourselves a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God; This is your rational worship." - Paul uses the sacrificial language associated with the altar of Exodus 27 to describe the Christian life.

1 Peter 2:5: "You also, like living stones, are being built up into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ." - Peter uses the language of the tabernacle and the altar of Exodus 27 to describe the priesthood of all believers.

Matthew 5:14-16: "You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hidden. And also, no one lights a lamp and puts it under a bowl. On the contrary, place it in the appropriate place, and thus illuminate everyone in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven." - Jesus uses the metaphor of light, reminiscent of the menorah described in Exodus 27, to describe the role of his followers in the world.

FAQ:

What were the dimensions of the altar of burnt offering?

The altar of burnt offering was 5 cubits long and 5 cubits wide, and 3 cubits high, made of wood and overlaid with bronze. (Exodus 27:1-2)

What was the Tabernacle courtyard like?

The court of the Tabernacle was 100 cubits long and 50 cubits wide, with hangings of fine linen and pillars of bronze. (Exodus 27:9-19)

What was the lamp of the Tabernacle and what was its function?

The lamp of the Tabernacle was a golden lampstand with seven lamps, whose function was to provide continuous light in the Holy Place. (Exodus 27:20-21)

How was the daily offering of burnt offerings made?

The daily offering of burnt offerings was made on the altar of burnt offering, with one lamb offered in the morning and another in the evening, as God had instructed. (Exodus 29:38-42)

What was the purpose of the columns and curtains in the courtyard?

The pillars and curtains of the courtyard enclosed the sacred space and protected the Tabernacle, separating it from the outside world and ensuring the purity of the worship space. (Exodus 27:9-19)


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