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href="/bsb/exodus/31.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/exodus/31.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils, the basin with its stand—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/31.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />the altar of burnt offering with all its utensils; the washbasin with its stand;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/31.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and the altar of burnt offering with all its utensils, and the basin and its stand,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/31.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />the altar of burnt offering with all its utensils, and the basin with its stand—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/31.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the altar of burnt offering with all his furniture, and the laver and his foot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/31.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />the altar of burnt offering with all its utensils, and the laver and its base—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />the altar of burnt offering with all its utensils, and the basin and its stand,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/31.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />the altar of burnt offering also with all its utensils, and the laver and its stand,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />the altar of burnt offering also with all its utensils, and the laver and its stand,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />the altar of burnt offering also with all its utensils, and the laver and its stand,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />the [bronze] altar of burnt offering with all its utensils, the basin and its base—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/31.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the altar of burnt offering with all its utensils, the basin with its stand—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/31.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the altar of burnt offering with all its utensils, the basin with its stand—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/31.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and the altar of burnt-offering with all its vessels, and the laver and its base,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/31.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and the altar of burnt offering with all its vessels, and the laver and its base;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/31.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />the altar for burnt offerings and all its accessories, the basin with its stand,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/31.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />the altar for burnt offerings and all its equipment, the washbasin and its base, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/31.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />the altar for burnt offerings, its furnishings, the basin, its base, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the altar of burnt offering with all its utensils, and the basin with its stand?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/31.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />the altar for the burnt offering with all its utensils, the large basin with its base,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/31.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />the altar of burnt offering with all its vessels, the basin and its base,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/31.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the altar of burnt-offering, with all its furniture, and the laver and its foot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/31.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />the altar of burnt offering with all its vessels, the basin and its base, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/31.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the altar of the burnt-offering and all its vessels, and the laver and its base,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/31.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the altar of the burnt-offering and all its vessels, and the laver and its base,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/31.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the altar of burnt-offering and all its vessels, and the wash-basin and its base,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/31.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And of holocaust, and all their vessels, the laver with its foot, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/31.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and of holocaust and all their vessels, the washtub with its base,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/31.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />the altar for burnt offerings with all its utensils, the basin with its stand,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and the altar of burnt offering with all its utensils, and the basin with its stand,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/31.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the altar of burnt offering with all its vessels, and the laver and its base,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/31.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the table and all its implements and the pure menorah and all its instruments and the altar of incense,<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/31.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and the altar of burnt-offering with all its vessels, and the laver and its base;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and the pure candlestick and all its furniture, and the laver and its base,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/31-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=8108" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/exodus/31.htm">Bezalel and Oholiab the Craftsmen</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>the table with its utensils, the pure gold lampstand with all its utensils, the altar of incense, <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4196.htm" title="4196: miz·baḥ (N-msc) -- An altar. From zabach; an altar.">the altar</a> <a href="/hebrew/5930.htm" title="5930: hā·‘ō·lāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Whole burnt offering. Or mowlah; feminine active participle of alah; a step or; usually a holocaust.">of burnt offering</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">with all</a> <a href="/hebrew/3627.htm" title="3627: kê·lāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- An article, utensil, vessel. From kalah; something prepared, i.e. Any apparatus.">its utensils,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/3595.htm" title="3595: hak·kî·yō·wr (Art:: N-ms) -- Pot, basin. ">the basin</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3653.htm" title="3653: kan·nōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A stand, pedestal, station. The same as ken, used as a noun; a stand, i.e. Pedestal or station.">with its stand—</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>as well as the woven garments, both the holy garments for Aaron the priest and the garments for his sons to serve as priests,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/25-29.htm">Exodus 25:29</a></span><br />You are also to make the plates and dishes, as well as the pitchers and bowls for pouring drink offerings. Make them out of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/30-27.htm">Exodus 30:27-28</a></span><br />the table and all its utensils, the lampstand and its utensils, the altar of incense, / the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils, and the basin with its stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/37-16.htm">Exodus 37:16</a></span><br />He also made the utensils for the table out of pure gold: its plates and dishes, as well as its bowls and pitchers for pouring drink offerings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/39-36.htm">Exodus 39:36-38</a></span><br />the table with all its utensils and the Bread of the Presence; / the pure gold lampstand with its row of lamps and all its utensils, as well as the oil for the light; / the gold altar, the anointing oil, the fragrant incense, and the curtain for the entrance to the tent;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/40-9.htm">Exodus 40:9-10</a></span><br />Take the anointing oil and anoint the tabernacle and everything in it; consecrate it along with all its furnishings, and it shall be holy. / Anoint the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils; consecrate the altar, and it shall be most holy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/8-10.htm">Leviticus 8:10-11</a></span><br />Next, Moses took the anointing oil and anointed the tabernacle and everything in it; and so he consecrated them. / He sprinkled some of the oil on the altar seven times, anointing the altar and all its utensils, and the basin with its stand, to consecrate them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/7-1.htm">Numbers 7:1</a></span><br />On the day Moses finished setting up the tabernacle, he anointed and consecrated it and all its furnishings, along with the altar and all its utensils.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/7-48.htm">1 Kings 7:48-50</a></span><br />Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs; / the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place) as well as for the doors of the main hall of the temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/4-19.htm">2 Chronicles 4:19-22</a></span><br />Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of God: the golden altar; the tables on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed; / the flowers, lamps, and tongs of gold—of purest gold; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/5-1.htm">2 Chronicles 5:1</a></span><br />So all the work that Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and all the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-2.htm">Hebrews 9:2-4</a></span><br />A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, / containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-21.htm">Hebrews 9:21</a></span><br />In the same way, he sprinkled with blood the tabernacle and all the vessels used in worship.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/8-3.htm">Revelation 8:3-4</a></span><br />Then another angel, who had a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense to offer, along with the prayers of all the saints, on the golden altar before the throne. / And the smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of the saints, rose up before God from the hand of the angel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/11-19.htm">Revelation 11:19</a></span><br />Then the temple of God in heaven was opened, and the ark of His covenant appeared in His temple. And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, an earthquake, and a great hailstorm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/15-5.htm">Revelation 15:5</a></span><br />After this I looked, and the temple—the tabernacle of the Testimony—was opened in heaven.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the altar of burnt offering with all his furniture, and the laver and his foot,</p><p class="hdg">the altar</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/27-1.htm">Exodus 27:1-8</a></b></br> And thou shalt make an altar <i>of</i> shittim wood, five cubits long, and five cubits broad; the altar shall be foursquare: and the height thereof <i>shall be</i> three cubits… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/38-1.htm">Exodus 38:1-7</a></b></br> And he made the altar of burnt offering <i>of</i> shittim wood: five cubits <i>was</i> the length thereof, and five cubits the breadth thereof; <i>it was</i> foursquare; and three cubits the height thereof… </p><p class="hdg">the laver</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/30-18.htm">Exodus 30:18-21</a></b></br> Thou shalt also make a laver <i>of</i> brass, and his foot <i>also of</i> brass, to wash <i>withal</i>: and thou shalt put it between the tabernacle of the congregation and the altar, and thou shalt put water therein… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/38-8.htm">Exodus 38:8</a></b></br> And he made the laver <i>of</i> brass, and the foot of it <i>of</i> brass, of the lookingglasses of <i>the women</i> assembling, which assembled <i>at</i> the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/40-11.htm">Exodus 40:11</a></b></br> And thou shalt anoint the laver and his foot, and sanctify it.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/31-8.htm">Altar</a> <a href="/exodus/30-28.htm">Base</a> <a href="/exodus/30-28.htm">Basin</a> <a href="/exodus/30-28.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/exodus/30-28.htm">Burnt</a> <a href="/exodus/30-28.htm">Burnt-Offering</a> <a href="/exodus/30-28.htm">Foot</a> <a href="/exodus/31-8.htm">Furniture</a> <a href="/exodus/30-28.htm">Laver</a> <a href="/exodus/30-28.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/exodus/30-28.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/exodus/30-28.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/exodus/31-8.htm">Utensils</a> <a href="/exodus/31-8.htm">Vessels</a> <a href="/exodus/30-28.htm">Washing-Vessel</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/32-5.htm">Altar</a> <a href="/exodus/35-16.htm">Base</a> <a href="/exodus/35-16.htm">Basin</a> <a href="/exodus/32-19.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/exodus/32-6.htm">Burnt</a> <a href="/exodus/35-16.htm">Burnt-Offering</a> <a href="/exodus/32-19.htm">Foot</a> <a href="/exodus/35-14.htm">Furniture</a> <a href="/exodus/35-16.htm">Laver</a> <a href="/exodus/32-29.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/exodus/32-6.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/exodus/33-8.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/exodus/35-13.htm">Utensils</a> <a href="/exodus/35-13.htm">Vessels</a> <a href="/exodus/35-16.htm">Washing-Vessel</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 31</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/31-1.htm">Bezaleel and Aholiah are appointed for the work of the tabernacle</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/31-12.htm">The observation of the Sabbath is again commanded</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/31-18.htm">Moses receives the two tablets</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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It was constructed of acacia wood and overlaid with bronze, signifying strength and endurance. This altar prefigures Christ's ultimate sacrifice on the cross, where He offered Himself as the perfect and final atonement for sin (<a href="/hebrews/10-10.htm">Hebrews 10:10</a>). The altar's location at the entrance of the tabernacle signifies the necessity of atonement before entering into God's presence.<p><b>with all its utensils</b><br>The utensils associated with the altar included firepans, shovels, basins, forks, and firepans, each crafted for specific functions in the sacrificial process (<a href="/exodus/27-3.htm">Exodus 27:3</a>). These tools were essential for handling the offerings and maintaining the altar's fire, symbolizing the meticulous care required in worship and service to God. The detailed instructions for these utensils underscore the importance of order and reverence in approaching God, reflecting the holiness and precision of divine worship.<p><b>and the basin</b><br>The basin, or laver, was made of bronze and placed between the tent of meeting and the altar (<a href="/exodus/30-18.htm">Exodus 30:18</a>). It was used by the priests for ceremonial washing before they entered the tent or approached the altar, symbolizing purification and the need for cleanliness before serving God. This act of washing prefigures the cleansing from sin that believers receive through Christ (1 <a href="/john/1-9.htm">John 1:9</a>), emphasizing the necessity of spiritual purity in the life of a believer.<p><b>with its stand—</b><br>The stand for the basin ensured its stability and accessibility, highlighting the importance of readiness and preparation in worship. The stand's presence indicates that the basin was not merely a functional item but a significant part of the tabernacle's design, reinforcing the theme of holiness and the structured approach to worship. This preparation and stability can be seen as a type of the believer's steadfastness in faith, grounded in the truth of God's Word (<a href="/ephesians/6-14.htm">Ephesians 6:14</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites, who received the instructions for the tabernacle and its furnishings from God on Mount Sinai.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/bezalel_and_oholiab.htm">Bezalel and Oholiab</a></b><br>Skilled artisans appointed by God to construct the tabernacle and its furnishings, including the altar of burnt offering and the basin.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_altar_of_burnt_offering.htm">The Altar of Burnt Offering</a></b><br>A key component of the tabernacle where sacrifices were made to atone for the sins of the people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_basin.htm">The Basin</a></b><br>Used by the priests for ceremonial washing, symbolizing purification before entering the presence of God.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a></b><br>The portable dwelling place for the presence of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a></b><br>God provided specific instructions for the construction of the tabernacle and its furnishings. This highlights the importance of obedience to God's commands in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_sacrifice_and_purification.htm">Symbolism of Sacrifice and Purification</a></b><br>The altar and basin symbolize the need for atonement and purification. In Christ, we find the ultimate sacrifice and cleansing from sin.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_among_his_people.htm">God's Presence Among His People</a></b><br>The tabernacle was a physical representation of God's desire to dwell among His people. Today, believers are the temple of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing God's presence within us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_skilled_service.htm">The Role of Skilled Service</a></b><br>Bezalel and Oholiab were gifted artisans called to serve God with their skills. This encourages us to use our talents for God's glory and the edification of the church.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_31.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 31</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_the_burnt_altar_important.htm">Why is the altar of burnt offering significant?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_was_moses'_tabernacle.htm">What was Moses' Tabernacle?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_'strange_incense'_banned_in_exodus_30_9.htm">In Exodus 30:9, why would burning 'strange incense' on the altar be severely prohibited without a clear scientific or historical explanation of the consequences?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_1_kings_7_48-51_treasures_match_other_accounts.htm">Do the treasures listed in 1 Kings 7:48-51 align with known temple inventories or is there any inconsistency with other biblical accounts?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/31-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">the altar</span><br /><span class="heb">מִזְבַּ֥ח</span> <span class="translit">(miz·baḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4196.htm">Strong's 4196: </a> </span><span class="str2">An altar</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of burnt offering</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעֹלָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ō·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5930.htm">Strong's 5930: </a> </span><span class="str2">Whole burnt offering</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">its utensils,</span><br /><span class="heb">כֵּלָ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(kê·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3627.htm">Strong's 3627: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something prepared, any apparatus</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֶת־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’eṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> </span><span class="str2">Untranslatable mark of the accusative case</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the basin</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכִּיּ֖וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kî·yō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3595.htm">Strong's 3595: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pot, basin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with its stand—</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּנּֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(kan·nōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3653.htm">Strong's 3653: </a> </span><span class="str2">A stand, pedestal, station</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/31-9.htm">Exodus 31:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/31-9.htm">Exodus 31:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/31-9.htm">Exodus 31:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/31-9.htm">Exodus 31:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/31-9.htm">Exodus 31:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/31-9.htm">Exodus 31:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/31-9.htm">Exodus 31:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/31-9.htm">Exodus 31:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/31-9.htm">Exodus 31:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/31-9.htm">Exodus 31:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/31-9.htm">OT Law: Exodus 31:9 The altar of burnt offering with all (Exo. 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