KJV ORIGINAL
And rams’ skins dyed red, and badgers’ skins, and shittim wood,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
ram skins dyed red, fine leather, and acacia wood,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is giving Moses a detailed list of precious materials that the Israelites should bring to build His sacred dwelling place.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's instructions to Moses on Mount Sinai for building the tabernacle, a portable sanctuary where God would dwell among the Israelites during their wilderness journey. These materials were likely obtained from Egypt before the exodus or through trade with neighboring peoples. The tabernacle would serve as the center of worship until Solomon's temple was built centuries later.
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