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Exodus 37:1

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And Bezaleel made the ark of shittim wood: two cubits and a half was the length of it, and a cubit and a half the breadth of it, and a cubit and a half the height of it:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Bezalel made the ark out of acacia wood. It was about 45 inches long, 27 inches wide, and 27 inches high.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes how Bezalel, the skilled craftsman chosen by God, built the sacred ark according to God's exact measurements.

📚 Historical Context

This takes place during Israel's time in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt. God had given Moses detailed instructions for building the tabernacle and its furnishings, and Bezalel was the divinely appointed craftsman to carry out this sacred work. The ark would become the most holy object in the tabernacle, representing God's presence among His people.

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