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Exodus 36:8

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And every wise hearted man among them that wrought the work of the tabernacle made ten curtains of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet: with cherubims of cunning work made he them.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

All the skilled craftsmen who worked on building the tabernacle made ten curtains from fine twisted linen in blue, purple, and scarlet colors. They skillfully wove beautiful designs of cherubim into them.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is describing how talented craftsmen carefully created beautiful, colorful curtains decorated with angels for God's sacred tent.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Exodus, after the Israelites escaped from slavery in Egypt and received the Ten Commandments, God instructed them to build the Tabernacle as a portable sanctuary symbolizing His presence among His people. The skilled artisans, whom God had filled with wisdom, were meticulously following the detailed plans He provided through Moses to construct this sacred structure. This verse specifically describes the crafting of the Tabernacle's inner curtains, made with fine materials and designs that reflected divine beauty and holiness.

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