Exodus 38:13 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And for the east side eastward fifty cubits.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And on the east side, the courtyard was fifty cubits wide.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes the eastern measurements of the tabernacle's courtyard as part of the detailed construction records.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of the detailed account of building the tabernacle's courtyard during Israel's time in the wilderness after leaving Egypt. The tabernacle was the portable sanctuary where God would meet with His people, and these precise measurements show the care taken to follow God's exact instructions for this holy place.

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