Exodus 36:23
New International Version
They made twenty frames for the south side of the tabernacle

New Living Translation
He made twenty of these frames to support the curtains on the south side of the Tabernacle.

English Standard Version
The frames for the tabernacle he made thus: twenty frames for the south side.

Berean Standard Bible
He constructed twenty frames for the south side of the tabernacle,

King James Bible
And he made boards for the tabernacle; twenty boards for the south side southward:

New King James Version
And he made boards for the tabernacle, twenty boards for the south side.

New American Standard Bible
So he made the boards for the tabernacle: twenty boards for the south side;

NASB 1995
He made the boards for the tabernacle: twenty boards for the south side;

NASB 1977
And he made the boards for the tabernacle: twenty boards for the south side;

Legacy Standard Bible
And he made the boards for the tabernacle: twenty boards for the south side;

Amplified Bible
And [this is how] he made the boards [for frames] for the tabernacle: twenty boards for the south side;

Christian Standard Bible
He made supports for the tabernacle as follows: He made twenty for the south side,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He made planks for the tabernacle as follows: 20 for the south side,

American Standard Version
And he made the boards for the tabernacle: twenty boards for the south side southward;

English Revised Version
And he made the boards for the tabernacle; twenty boards for the south side southward:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They made 20 frames for the south side of the inner tent.

Good News Translation
They made twenty frames for the south side

International Standard Version
He made the boards for the tent: 20 boards for the south side.

Majority Standard Bible
He constructed twenty frames for the south side of the tabernacle,

NET Bible
So he made frames for the tabernacle: twenty frames for the south side.

New Heart English Bible
He made the boards for the tabernacle: twenty boards for the south side southward.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he made boards for the tabernacle; twenty boards for the south side southward:

World English Bible
He made the boards for the tabernacle, twenty boards for the south side southward.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he makes the boards for the Dwelling Place; twenty boards for the south side southward;

Young's Literal Translation
And he maketh the boards for the tabernacle; twenty boards for the south side southward;

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will make boards for the temple, twenty boards for the south side southward.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Of which twenty were at the south side southward,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Of these, twenty were toward the meridian area, opposite the south,

New American Bible
The frames for the tabernacle were made as follows: twenty frames on the south side,

New Revised Standard Version
The frames for the tabernacle he made in this way: twenty frames for the south side;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they made boards for the tabernacle; twenty boards for the south side:

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they made boards for the Tabernacle; twenty boards of the south wind side:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he made the boards for the tabernacle; twenty boards for the south side southward.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Frames and Bases
22Two tenons were connected to each other for each frame. He made all the frames of the tabernacle in this way. 23He constructed twenty frames for the south side of the tabernacle, 24with forty silver bases to put under the twenty frames—two bases for each frame, one under each tenon.…

Cross References
Exodus 26:18-20
Construct twenty frames for the south side of the tabernacle, / with forty silver bases under the twenty frames—two bases for each frame, one under each tenon. / For the second side of the tabernacle, the north side, make twenty frames

Exodus 25:8-9
And they are to make a sanctuary for Me, so that I may dwell among them. / You must make the tabernacle and design all its furnishings according to the pattern I show you.

Exodus 40:18
When Moses set up the tabernacle, he laid its bases, positioned its frames, inserted its crossbars, and set up its posts.

1 Kings 6:2-3
The house that King Solomon built for the LORD was sixty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and thirty cubits high. / The portico at the front of the main hall of the temple was twenty cubits long, extending across the width of the temple and projecting out ten cubits in front of the temple.

1 Chronicles 28:11-12
Then David gave his son Solomon the plans for the portico of the temple, its buildings, storehouses, upper rooms, inner rooms, and the room for the mercy seat. / The plans contained everything David had in mind for the courts of the house of the LORD, for all the surrounding rooms, for the treasuries of the house of God and of the dedicated things,

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 9:1-2
Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. / A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place.

Acts 7:44
Our fathers had the tabernacle of the Testimony with them in the wilderness. It was constructed exactly as God had directed Moses, according to the pattern he had seen.

Numbers 3:25-26
The duties of the Gershonites at the Tent of Meeting were the tabernacle and tent, its covering, the curtain for the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, / the curtains of the courtyard, the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard that surrounds the tabernacle and altar, and the cords—all the service for these items.

2 Chronicles 3:3-4
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.

Ezekiel 41:1-2
Then the man brought me into the outer sanctuary and measured the side pillars to be six cubits wide on each side. / The width of the entrance was ten cubits, and the sides of the entrance were five cubits on each side. He also measured the length of the outer sanctuary to be forty cubits, and the width to be twenty cubits.

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.

John 1:14
The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

Matthew 17:4
Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If You wish, I will put up three shelters—one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”

Mark 9:5
Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”


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Exodus 36
1. The offerings are delivered to the workmen
4. The generosity of the people is restrained
8. The curtains with cherubim
14. The curtains of goats' hair
19. The covering of skins
20. The boards with their sockets
31. The bars
35. The veil
37. The hanging for the door














He constructed twenty frames
The construction of the tabernacle frames was a significant task, as these frames formed the structural backbone of the tabernacle. The number twenty is symbolic in biblical numerology, often representing a complete or perfect waiting period. The frames were likely 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 frames instead of solid walls allowed for portability, reflecting the Israelites' nomadic lifestyle during their wilderness journey.

for the south side
The south side of the tabernacle was one of the longer sides, measuring approximately 45 feet in length. The orientation of the tabernacle was significant, with the entrance facing east, symbolizing the direction of the rising sun and new beginnings. The south side would have been to the right of someone entering the tabernacle, a position often associated with favor and strength in biblical texts. This orientation also aligns with the traditional layout of ancient Near Eastern temples, emphasizing the tabernacle's role as a sacred space.

of the tabernacle
The tabernacle, also known as the Tent of Meeting, was the portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites. It served as a central place of worship and sacrifice during their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. The tabernacle's design was given directly by God to Moses on Mount Sinai, emphasizing its divine origin and purpose. It prefigures the temple in Jerusalem and ultimately points to Jesus Christ, who "tabernacled" among us (John 1:14), fulfilling the role of mediator between God and humanity. The tabernacle's construction and function highlight themes of holiness, atonement, and God's desire to dwell with His people.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The leader of the Israelites, who received the instructions for building the tabernacle from God.

2. Bezalel and Oholiab
Skilled craftsmen appointed by God to oversee the construction of the tabernacle.

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

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

5. The Wilderness
The setting where the Israelites traveled and where the tabernacle was constructed.
Teaching Points
Obedience to God's Instructions
The construction of the tabernacle highlights the importance of following God's specific instructions. Just as the Israelites were meticulous in their obedience, we are called to adhere to God's Word in our lives.

Community Contribution
The building of the tabernacle was a communal effort, with each person contributing their skills and resources. This teaches us the value of working together as a community of believers to accomplish God's purposes.

God's Presence
The tabernacle was a physical representation of God's presence among His people. Today, we are reminded that God dwells within us through the Holy Spirit, and we should live in a way that honors His presence.

Symbolism of the Tabernacle
The tabernacle serves as a symbol of God's desire to dwell with His people. It points forward to Jesus Christ, who made the ultimate sacrifice to bring us into a relationship with God.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He made
וַיַּ֥עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

the
אֶת־ (’eṯ-)
Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

frames
הַקְּרָשִׁ֖ים (haq·qə·rā·šîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 7175: A slab, plank, a deck of a, ship

for the tabernacle
לַמִּשְׁכָּ֑ן (lam·miš·kān)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4908: A residence, the Tabernacle

[as follows:] twenty
עֶשְׂרִ֣ים (‘eś·rîm)
Number - common plural
Strong's 6242: Twenty, twentieth

frames
קְרָשִׁ֔ים (qə·rā·šîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 7175: A slab, plank, a deck of a, ship

for the south
נֶ֥גֶב (ne·ḡeḇ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5045: South country, the Negeb, south

side,
לִפְאַ֖ת (lip̄·’aṯ)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 6285: Mouth, direction, region, extremity


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