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Exodus 36

Exodus 36:21

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

Modern
Each frame was ten cubits long and a cubit and a half wide.
Traditional
The length of a board was ten cubits, and the breadth of a board one cubit and a half.
Literal
Ten cubits is the length of the board, and a cubit and a half cubit is the width of the one board,
Latin
Decem cubitorum erat longitudo tabulæ unius: et unum ac semis cubitum latitudo retinebat.

Original

Hebrew
English
Each frame was ten cubits long and a cubit and a half wide.

Notes

Exodus 35:1–40:38

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).

Measurements

  • a half wide: About 15 ft x 2.25 ft (4.6 m x 68.6 cm)

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 Ten Cubits High by One and a Half Broad