KJV ORIGINAL
And he made bars of shittim wood; five for the boards of the one side of the tabernacle,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he made crossbars out of acacia wood; five bars for the boards on one side of the tabernacle,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes the careful construction of wooden crossbars that would hold together one side of God's sacred tent.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place during Israel's time in the wilderness after leaving Egypt, when Moses was overseeing the construction of the tabernacle according to God's detailed instructions. Bezalel, the master craftsman chosen by God, was leading the actual building work. The tabernacle was a portable sanctuary where God would dwell among His people as they traveled toward the Promised Land.
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