Exodus 36:21
New International Version
Each frame was ten cubits long and a cubit and a half wide,

New Living Translation
Each frame was 15 feet high and 27 inches wide,

English Standard Version
Ten cubits was the length of a frame, and a cubit and a half the breadth of each frame.

Berean Standard Bible
Each frame was ten cubits long and a cubit and a half wide.

King James Bible
The length of a board was ten cubits, and the breadth of a board one cubit and a half.

New King James Version
The length of each board was ten cubits, and the width of each board a cubit and a half.

New American Standard Bible
Ten cubits was the length of each board, and one and a half cubits the width of each board.

NASB 1995
Ten cubits was the length of each board and one and a half cubits the width of each board.

NASB 1977
Ten cubits was the length of each board, and one and a half cubits the width of each board.

Legacy Standard Bible
Ten cubits was the length of each board and one and a half cubits the width of each board.

Amplified Bible
Each board was ten cubits long and one and a half cubits wide.

Christian Standard Bible
Each support was fifteen feet long and twenty-seven inches wide.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The length of each plank was 15 feet, and the width of each was 27 inches.

American Standard Version
Ten cubits was the length of a board, and a cubit and a half the breadth of each board.

Contemporary English Version
Each frame was 4 meters high and 66 centimeters wide

English Revised Version
Ten cubits was the length of a board, and a cubit and a half the breadth of each board.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Each frame was 15 feet long and 27 inches wide,

Good News Translation
Each frame was 15 feet tall and 27 inches wide,

International Standard Version
Each board was ten cubits long, and one and a half cubits wide.

Majority Standard Bible
Each frame was ten cubits long and a cubit and a half wide.

NET Bible
The length of each frame was fifteen feet, the width of each frame was two and a quarter feet,

New Heart English Bible
Seventeen feet three inches was the length of a board, and two feet seven inches the breadth of each board.

Webster's Bible Translation
The length of a board was ten cubits, and the breadth of a board one cubit and a half.

World English Bible
Ten cubits was the length of a board, and a cubit and a half the width of each board.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
ten cubits [is] the length of the [one] board, and a cubit and a half the breadth of the [one] board;

Young's Literal Translation
ten cubits is the length of the one board, and a cubit and a half the breadth of the one board;

Smith's Literal Translation
Ten cubits the length of the board, and a cubit and a half a cubit, the breadth of the one board.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The length of one board was ten cubits: and the breadth was one cubit and a half.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Ten cubits was the length of one panel, and one and one half cubits comprised the width.

New American Bible
The length of each frame was ten cubits, and the width one and a half cubits.

New Revised Standard Version
Ten cubits was the length of a frame, and a cubit and a half the width of each frame.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The length of each board was ten cubits, and the breadth of each board one cubit and a half.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Ten cubits, the length of one board, and a cubit and half a cubit, the width of one board.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Ten cubits was the length of a board, and a cubit and a half the breadth of each board.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Frames and Bases
20Next, he constructed upright frames of acacia wood for the tabernacle. 21Each frame was ten cubits long and a cubit and a half wide. 22Two tenons were connected to each other for each frame. He made all the frames of the tabernacle in this way.…

Cross References
Exodus 26:15-30
You are to construct upright frames of acacia wood for the tabernacle. / Each frame is to be ten cubits long and a cubit and a half wide. / Two tenons must be connected to each other for each frame. Make all the frames of the tabernacle in this way. ...

1 Kings 6:2
The house that King Solomon built for the LORD was sixty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and thirty cubits high.

1 Kings 6:16-20
He partitioned off the twenty cubits at the rear of the temple with cedar boards from floor to ceiling to form within the temple an inner sanctuary, the Most Holy Place. / And the main hall in front of this room was forty cubits long. / The cedar paneling inside the temple was carved with gourds and open flowers. Everything was cedar; not a stone could be seen. ...

1 Kings 6:23-28
In the inner sanctuary he made two cherubim, each ten cubits high, out of olive wood. / One wing of the first cherub was five cubits long, and the other wing was five cubits long as well. So the full wingspan was ten cubits. / The second cherub also measured ten cubits; both cherubim had the same size and shape, ...

1 Kings 6:31-35
For the entrance to the inner sanctuary, Solomon constructed doors of olive wood with five-sided doorposts. / The double doors were made of olive wood, and he carved into them cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers and overlaid the cherubim and palm trees with hammered gold. / In the same way he made four-sided doorposts of olive wood for the sanctuary entrance. ...

2 Chronicles 3:3-7
The foundation that Solomon laid for the house of God was sixty cubits long and twenty cubits wide, according to the old standard. / The portico at the front, extending across the width of the temple, was twenty cubits long and twenty cubits high. He overlaid the inside with pure gold. / He paneled the main room with cypress, which he overlaid with fine gold and decorated with palm trees and chains. ...

2 Chronicles 3:8-14
Then he made the Most Holy Place; its length corresponded to the width of the temple—twenty cubits long and twenty cubits wide. And he overlaid the inside with six hundred talents of fine gold. / The weight of the nails was fifty shekels of gold. He also overlaid the upper rooms with gold. / In the Most Holy Place he made two cherubim of sculptured work, and he overlaid them with gold. ...

2 Chronicles 3:10-13
In the Most Holy Place he made two cherubim of sculptured work, and he overlaid them with gold. / The total wingspan of the cherubim was twenty cubits. One wing of the first cherub was five cubits long and touched the wall of the temple, and its other wing was five cubits long and touched the wing of the other cherub. / The wing of the second cherub also measured five cubits and touched the wall of the temple, while its other wing measured five cubits and touched the wing of the first cherub. ...

Hebrews 8:5
The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.”

Hebrews 9:2-5
A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, / containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant. ...

Hebrews 9:11-12
But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come, He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made by hands and is not a part of this creation. / He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption.

Hebrews 9:23-24
So it was necessary for the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these sacrifices, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. / For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God.

Revelation 21:3
And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God.

Revelation 21:16
The city lies foursquare, with its width the same as its length. And he measured the city with the rod, and all its dimensions were equal—12,000 stadia in length and width and height.

Revelation 21:22
But I saw no temple in the city, because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple.


Treasury of Scripture

The length of a board was ten cubits, and the breadth of a board one cubit and a half.

the length.

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20. The boards with their sockets
31. The bars
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Each frame was ten cubits long
The dimensions of the frames for the Tabernacle are significant, reflecting the precision and orderliness of God's instructions. A cubit is generally considered to be about 18 inches, making each frame approximately 15 feet long. This length indicates the grandeur and scale of the Tabernacle, which was to be a dwelling place for God's presence among His people. The use of specific measurements underscores the importance of obedience to God's commands, as seen throughout the construction of the Tabernacle. This precision can be compared to the detailed instructions given for Noah's Ark (Genesis 6:15) and Solomon's Temple (1 Kings 6:2).

and a cubit and a half wide
The width of each frame, approximately 27 inches, contributes to the stability and structure of the Tabernacle. The frames were made of acacia wood, known for its durability and resistance to decay, symbolizing the enduring nature of God's covenant with Israel. The use of acacia wood and the specific dimensions highlight the care and craftsmanship involved in creating a sacred space. This attention to detail reflects the holiness and separateness of the Tabernacle, setting it apart as a place of worship and meeting with God. The dimensions also remind believers of the importance of following God's design in their own lives, as seen in the New Testament call to be living temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The leader of the Israelites, who received the instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle from God on Mount Sinai.

2. Bezalel and Oholiab
Skilled craftsmen appointed by God to oversee the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings.

3. The Tabernacle
A portable sanctuary that served as the dwelling place of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness.

4. Israelites
The people of God, who contributed materials and labor for the construction of the Tabernacle.

5. Mount Sinai
The place where God gave Moses the instructions for the Tabernacle and the Law.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Obedience
The precise dimensions of the Tabernacle frames highlight the importance of following God's instructions meticulously. As believers, we are called to obey God's Word in every aspect of our lives.

God's Presence Among His People
The Tabernacle was a physical representation of God's desire to dwell among His people. Today, through the Holy Spirit, God dwells within us, making our bodies His temple.

The Role of Community in God's Work
The construction of the Tabernacle was a communal effort, with each person contributing their skills and resources. Similarly, the church functions as a body, with each member playing a vital role.

Symbolism of the Tabernacle
The Tabernacle's design and dimensions were symbolic of heavenly realities. Understanding these symbols can deepen our appreciation for the work of Christ and the nature of our relationship with God.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Each frame
הַקָּ֑רֶשׁ (haq·qā·reš)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7175: A slab, plank, a deck of a, ship

[was] ten
עֶ֥שֶׂר (‘e·śer)
Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 6235: Ten

cubits
אַמֹּ֖ת (’am·mōṯ)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 520: A mother, a cubit, a door-base

long
אֹ֣רֶךְ (’ō·reḵ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 753: Length

and a
הָאֶחָֽד׃ (hā·’e·ḥāḏ)
Article | Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

cubit
וְאַמָּה֙ (wə·’am·māh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 520: A mother, a cubit, a door-base

and a half
וַחֲצִ֣י (wa·ḥă·ṣî)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 2677: The half, middle

wide.
רֹ֖חַב (rō·ḥaḇ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7341: Breadth, width


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