Exo 27:2 | TNotes | STEP | 27:2 Archaeology has shown that the horns of the altar were protrusions sticking up from the corners of the structure. Perhaps they kept wood and offerings from falling off (see Ps 118:27 ). They also seem to have had a theological significance, representing God’s gracious care. A person who held onto the horns of the altar was requesting leniency in judgment (see 1 Kgs 1:50-51 ; 2:28 ). The horns were anointed with blood in atonement and purification ceremonies (Exod 29:12 ; Lev 4:7 ).

bPs 118:27►

c1 Kgs 1:50-51►

eExod 29:12►

fLev 4:7►

‏ Exodus 27:2

27:2 ^a Archaeology has shown that the horns of the altar were protrusions sticking up from the corners of the structure. Perhaps they kept wood and offerings from falling off (see Ps 118:27 ^b). They also seem to have had a theological significance, representing God’s gracious care. A person who held onto the horns of the altar was requesting leniency in judgment (see 1 Kgs 1:50-51 ^c; 2:28 ^d). The horns were anointed with blood in atonement and purification ceremonies (Exod 29:12 ^e; Lev 4:7 ^f).