New International Version They also made crossbars of acacia wood: five for the frames on one side of the tabernacle, New Living Translation Then he made crossbars of acacia wood to link the frames, five crossbars for the north side of the Tabernacle English Standard Version He made bars of acacia wood, five for the frames of the one side of the tabernacle, Berean Standard Bible He also made five crossbars of acacia wood for the frames on one side of the tabernacle, Berean Literal Bible And he made bars of acacia wood, five for the boards of the one side of the tabernacle, King James Bible And he made bars of shittim wood; five for the boards of the one side of the tabernacle, New King James Version And he made bars of acacia wood: five for the boards on one side of the tabernacle, New American Standard Bible Then he made bars of acacia wood, five for the boards of one side of the tabernacle, NASB 1995 Then he made bars of acacia wood, five for the boards of one side of the tabernacle, NASB 1977 Then he made bars of acacia wood, five for the boards of one side of the tabernacle, Legacy Standard Bible Then he made bars of acacia wood, five for the boards of one side of the tabernacle, Amplified Bible Bezalel made bars of acacia wood, five for the [frame] boards of the one side of the tabernacle, Berean Annotated Bible He also made five crossbars of acacia wood for the frames on one side of the tabernacle, Christian Standard Bible He made five crossbars of acacia wood for the supports on one side of the tabernacle, Holman Christian Standard Bible He made five crossbars of acacia wood for the planks on one side of the tabernacle, American Standard Version And he made bars of acacia wood; five for the boards of the one side of the tabernacle, English Revised Version And he made bars of acacia wood; five for the boards of the one side of the tabernacle, GOD'S WORD® Translation They also made crossbars out of acacia wood. Five were for the frames on one side of the inner tent, Good News Translation They made fifteen crossbars of acacia wood, five for the frames on one side of the Tent, International Standard Version Then he made bars of acacia wood, five for the boards on one side of the tent, NET Bible He made bars of acacia wood, five for the frames on one side of the tabernacle New Heart English Bible He made bars of acacia wood; five for the boards of the one side of the tabernacle, Webster's Bible Translation And he made bars of shittim wood; five for the boards of the one side of the tabernacle, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe also made five crossbars of acacia wood for the frames on one side of the tabernacle, World English Bible He made bars of acacia wood: five for the boards of the one side of the tabernacle, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he makes bars of shittim wood: five for the boards of the first side of the Dwelling Place, Berean Literal Bible And he made bars of acacia wood, five for the boards of the one side of the tabernacle, Young's Literal Translation And he maketh bars of shittim wood, five for the boards of the one side of the tabernacle, Smith's Literal Translation And he will make bars of acacia wood; five for the boards of the one rib of the temple, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe made also bars of setim wood, five to hold together the boards of one side of the tabernacle, Catholic Public Domain Version He also made bars from setim wood: five to hold together the panels at one side of the tabernacle, New American Bible Bars of acacia wood were also made, five for the frames on one side of the tabernacle, New Revised Standard Version He made bars of acacia wood, five for the frames of the one side of the tabernacle, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they made bars of shittim wood; five bars for the boards of the one side of the tabernacle, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they made bars of wood of the box tree, five for the boards of one side of the Tabernacle. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he made bars of acacia-wood: five for the boards of the one side of the tabernacle, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Bars31He also made five crossbars of acacia wood for the frames on one side of the tabernacle, 32five for those on the other side, and five for those on the rear side of the tabernacle, to the west.… Cross References He also made five crossbars of acacia wood Exodus 26:26 You are also to make five crossbars of acacia wood for the frames on one side of the tabernacle, Exodus 26:27 five for those on the other side, and five for those on the rear side of the tabernacle, to the west. Exodus 26:28 The central crossbar in the middle of the frames shall extend from one end to the other. for the frames on one side of the tabernacle, Exodus 26:18 Construct twenty frames for the south side of the tabernacle, Exodus 26:15 You are to construct upright frames of acacia wood for the tabernacle. Exodus 26:20 For the second side of the tabernacle, the north side, make twenty frames Exodus 25:10-11 And they are to construct an ark of acacia wood, two and a half cubits long, a cubit and a half wide, and a cubit and a half high. / Overlay it with pure gold both inside and out, and make a gold molding around it. Exodus 37:1-5 Bezalel went on to construct the ark of acacia wood, two and a half cubits long, a cubit and a half wide, and a cubit and a half high. / He overlaid it with pure gold, both inside and out, and made a gold molding around it. / And he cast four gold rings for its four feet, two rings on one side and two on the other. … 1 Kings 6:15-16 He lined the interior walls with cedar paneling from the floor of the temple to the ceiling, and he covered the floor with cypress boards. / 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. 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. … 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 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 9:23-24 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 21:22 But I saw no temple in the city, because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple. Treasury of Scripture And he made bars of shittim wood; five for the boards of the one side of the tabernacle, Exodus 26:28 And the middle bar in the midst of the boards shall reach from end to end. Exodus 26:26-29 And thou shalt make bars of shittim wood; five for the boards of the one side of the tabernacle, … Exodus 30:5 And thou shalt make the staves of shittim wood, and overlay them with gold. Jump to Previous Acacia Acacia-Wood Bars Boards Crossbars Five Frames Hard House Maketh Rods Shittim Side Tabernacle WoodJump to Next Acacia Acacia-Wood Bars Boards Crossbars Five Frames Hard House Maketh Rods Shittim Side Tabernacle WoodExodus 36 1. The offerings are delivered to the workmen4. 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 also made five crossbars of acacia wood Acacia wood was durable and well suited for the wilderness environment, providing lasting strength for the tabernacle’s framework. The five crossbars, representing grace, secured the structure and helped it remain stable during Israel’s journeys. Exo 26:26 You are also to make five crossbars of acacia wood… for the frames on one side of the tabernacle, The tabernacle was designed to be assembled, dismantled, and transported as Israel traveled through the wilderness. Its carefully ordered construction reflected God’s instructions and provided a suitable dwelling place for His presence among His covenant people. Exo 26:18 Construct twenty frames for the south side of the tabernacle… Persons / Places / Events 1. Bezalel and OholiabSkilled craftsmen appointed by God to oversee the construction of the Tabernacle. They were filled with the Spirit of God, wisdom, understanding, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship. 2. The Tabernacle The portable dwelling place for the presence of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. It was a central place of worship and sacrifice. 3. Acacia Wood A durable and resistant wood used extensively in the construction of the Tabernacle. It symbolizes incorruptibility and endurance. 4. Crossbars Structural elements used to stabilize the frames of the Tabernacle. They provided support and unity to the structure. 5. Israelites The people of God who were commanded to construct the Tabernacle according to the divine pattern given to Moses on Mount Sinai. Teaching Points Obedience to God's InstructionsThe construction of the Tabernacle was done according to God's precise instructions, highlighting the importance of obedience in our walk with God. Unity and Support in the Body of Christ Just as the crossbars provided stability to the Tabernacle, believers are called to support and uphold one another in the faith. Symbolism of Acacia Wood Reflect on the incorruptibility of acacia wood as a symbol of the enduring nature of God's Word and His promises. The Presence of God 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. Craftsmanship and Service Bezalel and Oholiab used their God-given skills for His glory. We are encouraged to use our talents and abilities in service to God and His kingdom. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 36:31?2. How does Exodus 36:31 demonstrate God's attention to detail in tabernacle construction? 3. What can we learn about obedience from the craftsmen in Exodus 36:31? 4. How does Exodus 36:31 connect to the broader theme of worship in Exodus? 5. How can we apply the principle of excellence from Exodus 36:31 in our work? 6. What does the use of acacia wood in Exodus 36:31 symbolize in Scripture? 7. What is the significance of acacia wood in Exodus 36:31? 8. How does Exodus 36:31 reflect God's instructions for the Tabernacle? 9. Why were five crossbars specifically used in Exodus 36:31? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 36? Exodus 36:31 shows skilled men, empowered by the Spirit, crafting five acacia-wood bars to lock the tabernacle’s frames together on a single side. Literally, the verse highlights obedience, craftsmanship, and structural integrity; spiritually, it reveals God’s provision of complete, incorruptible support for His dwelling among His people—ultimately fulfilled in Christ, who unites and secures every believer into God’s eternal house. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He also madeוַיַּ֥עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make crossbars בְּרִיחֵ֖י (bə·rî·ḥê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1280: A bolt of acacia שִׁטִּ֑ים (šiṭ·ṭîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 7848: Acacia (a tree and a wood) wood: עֲצֵ֣י (‘ă·ṣê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 6086: Tree, trees, wood five חֲמִשָּׁ֕ה (ḥă·miš·šāh) Number - masculine singular Strong's 2568: Five for the frames לְקַרְשֵׁ֥י (lə·qar·šê) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 7175: A slab, plank, a deck of a, ship on one הָאֶחָֽת׃ (hā·’e·ḥāṯ) Article | Number - feminine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first side צֶֽלַע־ (ṣe·la‘-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 6763: A rib, a side, a, timber, plank of the tabernacle, הַמִּשְׁכָּ֖ן (ham·miš·kān) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4908: A residence, the Tabernacle Additonal Resources Exodus 36:31 Blue Letter BibleExodus 36:31 Bible Gateway Exodus 36:31 Bible.com Exodus 36:31 NIV |



