KJV ORIGINAL
And thou shalt make a covering for the tent of rams’ skins dyed red, and a covering above of badgers’ skins.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You shall make a covering for the tent out of rams' skins that have been dyed red, and another covering on top made of fine leather.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is giving Moses detailed instructions for making protective coverings for the sacred tent where God's presence would dwell among His people.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's detailed instructions to Moses for building the tabernacle, a portable sanctuary where God would meet with the Israelites during their 40 years in the wilderness. The tabernacle was the center of Israelite worship and represented God's presence among His people before the temple was built in Jerusalem.
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