Exodus 26:20
New International Version
For the other side, the north side of the tabernacle, make twenty frames

New Living Translation
For the north side of the Tabernacle, make another twenty frames,

English Standard Version
and for the second side of the tabernacle, on the north side twenty frames,

Berean Standard Bible
For the second side of the tabernacle, the north side, make twenty frames

King James Bible
And for the second side of the tabernacle on the north side there shall be twenty boards:

New King James Version
And for the second side of the tabernacle, the north side, there shall be twenty boards

New American Standard Bible
and for the second side of the tabernacle, on the north side, twenty boards,

NASB 1995
and for the second side of the tabernacle, on the north side, twenty boards,

NASB 1977
and for the second side of the tabernacle, on the north side, twenty boards,

Legacy Standard Bible
and for the second side of the tabernacle, on the north side, twenty boards,

Amplified Bible
for the north side of the tabernacle there shall be twenty boards,

Christian Standard Bible
twenty supports for the second side of the tabernacle, the north side,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
20 planks for the second side of the tabernacle, the north side,

American Standard Version
and for the second side of the tabernacle, on the north side, twenty boards,

English Revised Version
and for the second side of the tabernacle, on the north side, twenty boards:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
For the north side of the inner tent [make] 20 frames

Good News Translation
Make twenty frames for the north side of the Tent

International Standard Version
"For the second side of the tent to the north you are to make 20 boards

Majority Standard Bible
For the second side of the tabernacle, the north side, make twenty frames

NET Bible
and for the second side of the tabernacle, the north side, twenty frames,

New Heart English Bible
For the second side of the tabernacle, on the north side, twenty boards,

Webster's Bible Translation
And for the second side of the tabernacle on the north side there shall be twenty boards:

World English Bible
For the second side of the tabernacle, on the north side, twenty boards,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And for the second side of the Dwelling Place, for the north side, [are] twenty boards,

Young's Literal Translation
And for the second side of the tabernacle, for the north side, are twenty boards,

Smith's Literal Translation
And for the second rib of the tent, to the north side, twenty boards.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
In the second side also the tabernacle that looketh to the north, there shall be twenty boards,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Likewise, at the second side of the tabernacle, which lies to the north, there shall be twenty panels,

New American Bible
twenty frames on the other side of the tabernacle, the north side,

New Revised Standard Version
and for the second side of the tabernacle, on the north side twenty frames,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And for the other side of the tabernacle on the north side there shall be twenty boards,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And for the other side of the Tabernacle from the wind of the north, twenty boards:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and for the second side of the tabernacle, on the north side, twenty boards.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And for the next side, toward the south, twenty posts,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Frames and Sockets
19with forty silver bases under the twenty frames—two bases for each frame, one under each tenon. 20For the second side of the tabernacle, the north side, make twenty frames 21and forty silver bases—two bases under each frame.…

Cross References
Exodus 36:25
For the second side of the tabernacle, the north side, he made twenty frames

Exodus 25:9
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 6:16
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 6:2
The house that King Solomon built for the LORD was sixty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and thirty cubits high.

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 9:2-3
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,

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.

Numbers 4:31-32
This is the duty for all their service at the Tent of Meeting: to carry the frames of the tabernacle with its crossbars, posts, and bases, / and the posts of the surrounding courtyard with their bases, tent pegs, and ropes, including all their equipment and everything related to their use. You shall assign by name the items that they are responsible to carry.

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 41:1-4
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. / And he went into the inner sanctuary and measured the side pillars at the entrance to be two cubits wide. The entrance was six cubits wide, and the walls on each side were seven cubits wide. ...

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 15:5
After this I looked, and the temple—the tabernacle of the Testimony—was opened in heaven.


Treasury of Scripture

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For the second side of the tabernacle
The tabernacle was a portable sanctuary used by the Israelites during their wanderings in the desert. It was a central place of worship and symbolized God's presence among His people. The "second side" refers to the structural aspect of the tabernacle, emphasizing its design and symmetry. The tabernacle's layout was divinely instructed, reflecting heavenly realities and God's order.

the north side
The north side of the tabernacle was one of the four sides, each with specific instructions. In biblical symbolism, the north often represents judgment or mystery. The tabernacle's orientation was significant, as it was always set up facing east, with the entrance on the east side. This orientation may symbolize the anticipation of the coming Messiah, who is often associated with the east.

make twenty frames
The frames were part of the tabernacle's structure, providing stability and form. These frames were made of acacia wood, overlaid with gold, symbolizing both humanity (wood) and divinity (gold). The number twenty, used here, is part of the precise instructions given by God, reflecting His attention to detail and the importance of obedience. The frames' construction and arrangement highlight the tabernacle as a type of Christ, who is both fully human and fully divine, providing the ultimate meeting place between God and humanity.

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

2. The Tabernacle
A portable earthly dwelling place for God among the Israelites, designed according to divine specifications.

3. The North Side
One of the four sides of the tabernacle, which was to have twenty frames as part of its structure.

4. Israelites
The people of God, who were to construct the tabernacle as a place of worship and meeting with God.

5. Mount Sinai
The mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments and the instructions for the tabernacle.
Teaching Points
Divine Order and Precision
God's instructions for the tabernacle were precise, reflecting His nature of order and intentionality. This teaches us the importance of following God's guidance in our lives with attention to detail and obedience.

God's Presence Among His People
The tabernacle was a physical representation of God's desire to dwell among His people. Today, believers are the temple of the Holy Spirit, reminding us of the intimate relationship God desires with us.

Community and Cooperation
The construction of the tabernacle required the collective effort of the Israelites, symbolizing the importance of community and working together in the body of Christ.

Symbolism of the Tabernacle
Each part of the tabernacle, including the frames, had symbolic meaning pointing to spiritual truths. This encourages us to seek deeper understanding of biblical symbols and their relevance to our faith.

Faithfulness in Small Details
The specific number of frames for each side of the tabernacle underscores the importance of faithfulness in even the smallest details of God's instructions, encouraging us to be diligent in our spiritual walk.Verse 20. - The second side... the north side. The north side, or left hand, was always regarded as less honourable than the south side or right hand (see Genesis 48:13-20), probably because in the northern hemisphere the sun illumines the south side. It showed the superior dignity of the south side that the golden candlestick was set against it (Exodus 40:24).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
For the second
הַשֵּׁנִ֖ית (haš·šê·nîṯ)
Article | Number - ordinal feminine singular
Strong's 8145: Second (an ordinal number)

side
וּלְצֶ֧לַע (ū·lə·ṣe·la‘)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 6763: A rib, a side, a, timber, plank

of the tabernacle,
הַמִּשְׁכָּ֛ן (ham·miš·kān)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4908: A residence, the Tabernacle

the north
צָפ֑וֹן (ṣā·p̄ō·wn)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6828: Hidden, dark, the north as a, quarter

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

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

frames
קָֽרֶשׁ׃ (qā·reš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7175: A slab, plank, a deck of a, ship


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