Exodus 36:27
New International Version
They made six frames for the far end, that is, the west end of the tabernacle,

New Living Translation
He made six frames for the rear—the west side of the Tabernacle—

English Standard Version
For the rear of the tabernacle westward he made six frames.

Berean Standard Bible
He made six frames for the rear of the tabernacle, the west side,

King James Bible
And for the sides of the tabernacle westward he made six boards.

New King James Version
For the west side of the tabernacle he made six boards.

New American Standard Bible
And for the back of the tabernacle, to the west, he made six boards.

NASB 1995
For the rear of the tabernacle, to the west, he made six boards.

NASB 1977
And for the rear of the tabernacle, to the west, he made six boards.

Legacy Standard Bible
For the rear of the tabernacle, to the west, he made six boards.

Amplified Bible
And for the rear of the tabernacle, to the west, he made six [frame] boards.

Christian Standard Bible
And for the back of the tabernacle, on the west side, he made six supports.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and for the west side of the tabernacle he made six planks.

American Standard Version
And for the hinder part of the tabernacle westward he made six boards.

Contemporary English Version
Six frames were used for the back wall along the west side

English Revised Version
And for the hinder part of the tabernacle westward he made six boards.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They made six frames for the far end, the west side.

Good News Translation
For the back of the Tent, on the west, they made six frames

International Standard Version
For the rear of the tent on the west he made six boards,

Majority Standard Bible
He made six frames for the rear of the tabernacle, the west side,

NET Bible
And for the back of the tabernacle on the west he made six frames.

New Heart English Bible
For the far part of the tabernacle westward he made six boards.

Webster's Bible Translation
And for the sides of the tabernacle westward he made six boards.

World English Bible
For the far part of the tabernacle westward he made six boards.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and for the sides of the Dwelling Place westward, he has made six boards;

Young's Literal Translation
and for the sides of the tabernacle, westward, hath he made six boards;

Smith's Literal Translation
And for the hinder parts of the temple to the sea he made six boards.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But against the west, to wit, at that side of the tabernacle, which looketh to the sea, he made six boards,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Yet truly, opposite the west, that is, toward that part of the tabernacle which looks out toward the sea, he made six panels,

New American Bible
At the rear of the tabernacle, to the west, six frames were made,

New Revised Standard Version
For the rear of the tabernacle westward he made six frames.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And for the side of the tabernacle westward they made six boards.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And for the outer skirts of the Tabernacle, from the west they made six boards.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And for the hinder part of the tabernacle westward he made six boards.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Frames and Bases
26and forty silver bases—two bases under each frame. 27He made six frames for the rear of the tabernacle, the west side, 28and two frames for the two back corners of the tabernacle,…

Cross References
Exodus 26:22-23
Make six frames for the rear of the tabernacle, the west side, / and two frames for the two back corners of the tabernacle,

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 40:17-19
So the tabernacle was set up on the first day of the first month of the second year. / When Moses set up the tabernacle, he laid its bases, positioned its frames, inserted its crossbars, and set up its posts. / Then he spread the tent over the tabernacle and put the covering over the tent, just as the LORD had commanded him.

1 Kings 6:16-18
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 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 9:1-5
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. / 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.

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.

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 3:3-5
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.

Ezekiel 41:12-13
Now the building that faced the temple courtyard on the west was seventy cubits wide, and the wall of the building was five cubits thick all around, with a length of ninety cubits. / Then he measured the temple to be a hundred cubits long, and the temple courtyard and the building with its walls were also a hundred cubits long.

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.”


Treasury of Scripture

And for the sides of the tabernacle westward he made six boards.

westward

Exodus 26:22,27
And for the sides of the tabernacle westward thou shalt make six boards…

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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
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He made six frames
The construction of the tabernacle was a significant event in the history of Israel, as it represented God's dwelling among His people. The frames, or boards, were part of the tabernacle's structure, providing stability and form. The number six may symbolize human effort, as it is one less than seven, which often represents completeness or divine perfection in the Bible. The use of frames indicates a portable structure, suitable for the Israelites' nomadic lifestyle during their wilderness journey.

for the rear of the tabernacle
The rear of the tabernacle was the western side, which was considered the back. This orientation is significant because the entrance faced east, a direction often associated with the presence of God (as seen in the Garden of Eden and the direction of the rising sun). The rear would be the most protected part of the tabernacle, symbolizing the security and sanctity of God's dwelling place.

the west side
In ancient Near Eastern culture, the west was often associated with the end of the day and rest. For the Israelites, the west side of the tabernacle would be the final point of their journey, symbolizing the ultimate rest and peace found in God's presence. The west side's construction with six frames highlights the importance of stability and protection for the most sacred area of the tabernacle, where the Holy of Holies was located. This can also be seen as a type of Christ, who provides ultimate rest and security for believers.

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. The West Side of the Tabernacle
The specific location mentioned in this verse, where six frames were constructed as part of the Tabernacle's structure.

5. The Israelites
The people of God, who contributed materials and labor for the construction of the Tabernacle.
Teaching Points
God's Detailed Instructions
The specific instructions for the Tabernacle's construction highlight God's attention to detail and His desire for order and beauty in worship. This teaches us the importance of following God's guidance in our lives.

Community Contribution
The construction of the Tabernacle involved the entire community of Israel, emphasizing the value of collective effort and unity in fulfilling God's purposes.

Symbolism of the Tabernacle
The Tabernacle serves as a symbol of God's presence among His people. As believers, we are called to be living temples, reflecting God's presence in our lives.

Obedience and Faithfulness
The Israelites' obedience in constructing the Tabernacle according to God's specifications demonstrates the importance of faithfulness in carrying out God's commands.

Spiritual Foundations
Just as the frames provided structural support for the Tabernacle, our lives need a strong spiritual foundation built on God's Word and principles.Verse 27. - For the sides of the tabernacle westward. Literally correct; but it would be more intelligible to render "for the side," or "for the back."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
For the west
יָ֑מָּה (yām·māh)
Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin

side
וּֽלְיַרְכְּתֵ֥י (ū·lə·yar·kə·ṯê)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - fdc
Strong's 3411: Flank, side, extreme parts, recesses

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

he made
עָשָׂ֖ה (‘ā·śāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

six
שִׁשָּׁ֥ה (šiš·šāh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 8337: Six (a cardinal number)

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


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