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Exodus 36:23

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And he made boards for the tabernacle; twenty boards for the south side southward:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

He made wooden frames for the tabernacle; twenty frames for the south side facing southward.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes the careful construction of the wooden framework that would support the sacred tabernacle where God would dwell among His people.

📚 Historical Context

This takes place during Israel's time in the wilderness after escaping Egypt, when Moses was overseeing the construction of the tabernacle according to God's detailed instructions. The tabernacle was a portable sanctuary that would travel with the Israelites and serve as the center of their worship until Solomon's temple was built centuries later.

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