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Exodus 38:11

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And for the north side the hangings were an hundred cubits, their pillars were twenty, and their sockets of brass twenty; the hooks of the pillars and their fillets of silver.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And for the north side, the curtains were 150 feet long, with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases; the hooks on the posts and their connecting rods were made of silver.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes the detailed construction of the north wall of the tabernacle courtyard, showing how carefully God's dwelling place was built.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Exodus, after the Israelites escaped from Egypt and were wandering in the wilderness, God provided detailed instructions to Moses for constructing the Tabernacle, a portable sanctuary for worship and encountering His presence. This verse specifically describes the materials and arrangement for the north side of the outer courtyard, including the hangings, pillars, sockets, hooks, and fillets, as part of the overall blueprint given on Mount Sinai. It underscores the precise obedience required to build a sacred space that reflected God's holiness.

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