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Exodus 36:33

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And he made the middle bar to shoot through the boards from the one end to the other.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

And he made the middle crossbar to go all the way through the boards from one end to the other.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes how the craftsmen made a long crossbar that ran completely through all the boards to hold the tabernacle walls together securely.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Exodus, after the Israelites escaped from Egypt, God gave Moses detailed instructions on how to build the Tabernacle, a portable sanctuary where God's presence would dwell among His people. This verse specifically describes the construction of the wooden framework for the Tabernacle, including a middle bar that runs through the boards to provide stability and unity to the structure. The Tabernacle was central to Israelite worship and symbolized God's covenant with them.

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