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Exodus 26:8

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
The length of one curtain shall be thirty cubits, and the breadth of one curtain four cubits: and the eleven curtains shall be all of one measure.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Each curtain should be thirty cubits long and four cubits wide, and all eleven curtains should be exactly the same size.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is giving Moses precise measurements for the curtains that will cover the tabernacle, emphasizing that they must all be uniform in size.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Exodus, God was providing Moses with precise instructions for constructing the Tabernacle, a mobile sanctuary that the Israelites used during their wilderness journey after escaping slavery in Egypt. This verse details the measurements for the goat hair curtains that formed part of the Tabernacle's outer covering, emphasizing the need for exact obedience to God's design to maintain holiness in worship. These specifications reflected the Israelites' role as a chosen people set apart for God's presence.

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