Exodus 36:20

The Frames and Bases · Exodus 36:20–34
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Translations

Modern
Next, he constructed upright frames of acacia wood for the tabernacle.
Traditional
And he made boards for the tabernacle of shittim wood, standing up.
Literal
And he made the boards for the tabernacle of acacia wood, standing upright.
Latin
Fecit et tabulas tabernaculi de lignis setim stantes.

Original

Hebrew
English
Next, he constructed upright frames of acacia wood for the tabernacle.

Notes

Much of the report about building the Tent of Meeting repeats what 25:1–31:18 said. There is a change from the imperative mood to the indicative, and there are certain changes in the order.

This repetition emphasizes that the work was done exactly as God commanded (see 40:16). The people had tried to secure God's presence their own way with the gold calf, which led to disaster. Now, by following God's way, they received blessings (40:34–38).

Parallels

Exodus 26:15–30

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Leviticus, Book of Tabernacle

Topics

Ablution of Priests Israel: The Erection of the Tabernacle Tabernacle: Description of The Frame Tabernacle: The Boards of Made of Shittim Wood Trees: Shittah or Shittim