Bible Encyclopedias
Grate
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
(מִכְבָּר, mikbar', something twined, from כָּבִר, to braid; Sept. ἐσχάρα), a network of brass for the bottom of the great altar of sacrifice (Exodus 27:4; Exodus 35:16; Exodus 38:4-5; Exodus 38:30; Exodus 39:39), placed horizontally in the fire-bed so as to allow the cinders, ashes, etc. to pass through, and a draught of air to sup ply the fire upon it. (See ALTAR).
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Grate'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/g/grate.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.