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Exodus 36:21

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
The length of a board was ten cubits, and the breadth of a board one cubit and a half.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Each board was ten cubits long and one and a half cubits wide.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse gives the specific measurements for the wooden boards used to build God's tabernacle.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Exodus, God was guiding the Israelites through the wilderness after their deliverance from Egypt, providing detailed instructions for building the Tabernacle as a portable sanctuary where His presence would dwell among them. This structure symbolized God's covenant relationship with His people and included precise specifications for every component to ensure it was built according to His holy design. The verse specifically describes the measurements of the wooden boards used in the Tabernacle's framework, emphasizing God's careful attention to detail in matters of worship.

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