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Exodus 38:31

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And the sockets of the court round about, and the sockets of the court gate, and all the pins of the tabernacle, and all the pins of the court round about.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And the bronze bases for the posts around the courtyard, the bases for the courtyard gate, and all the tent pegs for the tabernacle, and all the tent pegs for the courtyard around it.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse lists the final bronze items made for the tabernacle - the bases that held up the courtyard fence and all the tent pegs that secured everything in place.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Exodus, the Israelites were wandering in the wilderness after their deliverance from Egypt, and God provided detailed instructions to Moses for constructing the Tabernacle as a portable sanctuary for worship. This verse is part of the inventory of materials used in the courtyard, including sockets and pins, which were crucial for assembling and securing the structure to maintain its holiness. It highlights the careful accounting of resources to ensure everything aligned with God's precise commands.

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