KJV ORIGINAL
And thou shalt make boards for the tabernacle of shittim wood standing up.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You shall make upright boards for the tabernacle out of acacia wood.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is giving Moses detailed instructions for building the wooden frame that will form the structure of the tabernacle.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's detailed blueprint given to Moses on Mount Sinai for constructing the tabernacle, Israel's portable place of worship during their wilderness journey. The tabernacle would serve as God's dwelling place among His people as they traveled from Egypt to the Promised Land. Acacia wood was chosen because it was durable, available in the Sinai region, and resistant to insects and decay.
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