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Exodus 26:36

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And thou shalt make an hanging for the door of the tent, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, wrought with needlework.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

You must make a curtain for the entrance of the tent, using blue, purple, and scarlet fabric along with fine twisted linen, decorated with embroidered needlework.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is giving Moses detailed instructions for creating a beautiful, ornate curtain to hang at the entrance of the sacred tent where God would meet with His people.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of God's detailed instructions to Moses for building the tabernacle, a portable tent sanctuary where the Israelites would worship during their 40 years in the wilderness after leaving Egypt. The specific colors and materials mentioned were expensive and precious, showing that God deserved the very best craftsmanship and materials His people could offer.

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