Exodus 36:31

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

Modern
He also made five crossbars of acacia wood for the frames on one side of the tabernacle,
Traditional
And he made bars of shittim wood; five for the boards of the one side of the tabernacle,
Literal
And he made bars of acacia wood, five for the boards of the one side of the tabernacle,
Latin
Fecit et vectes de lignis setim, quinque ad continendas tabulas unius lateris tabernaculi,

Original

Hebrew
English
He also made five crossbars of acacia wood for the frames on one side of 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

Israel: The Erection of the Tabernacle Tabernacle: Description of The Frame Tabernacle: The Boards of Supported by Bars of Shittim Wood Resting in Rings of Gold