And five bars for the boards of the other side of the tabernacle, and five bars for the boards of the tabernacle for the sides westward.
They made five crossbars for the boards on the other side of the tabernacle, and five crossbars for the boards on the back (west) side of the tabernacle.
This verse describes how the skilled craftsmen made crossbars to hold together the wooden frame of God's sacred tent on different sides of the structure.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Exodus, after God delivered the Israelites from Egypt, He provided Moses with precise instructions for constructing the Tabernacle, a portable sanctuary that symbolized God's presence among His people during their wilderness journey. Exodus 36 records the skilled artisans, like Bezalel, carrying out these divine plans with exactness as the community contributed materials and labor. This verse specifically describes the bars used to stabilize the wooden boards on the sides of the Tabernacle, ensuring the structure was secure for its mobile purpose.
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