Exodus 36:31
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,

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,

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,

Majority Standard Bible
He also made five crossbars of acacia wood for the frames on one side of the tabernacle,

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,

World English Bible
He made bars of acacia wood: five for the boards of the one side of the tabernacle,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he makes bars of shittim wood: five for the boards of the first side of the Dwelling Place,

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 Bible
He 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 Bible
And 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 1917
And he made bars of acacia-wood: five for the boards of the one side of the tabernacle,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Bars
31He 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
Exodus 26:26-29
You are also to make five crossbars of acacia wood for the frames on one side of the tabernacle, / five for those on the other side, and five for those on the rear side of the tabernacle, to the west. / The central crossbar in the middle of the frames shall extend from one end to the other. ...

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.

1 Corinthians 3:16
Do you not know that you yourselves are God’s temple, and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?

1 Corinthians 6:19
Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own;

Ephesians 2:21-22
In Him the whole building is fitted together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord. / And in Him you too are being built together into a dwelling place for God in His Spirit.

2 Corinthians 6:16
What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.”


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.

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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 also made five crossbars of acacia wood
The use of acacia wood is significant throughout the construction of the tabernacle. Acacia wood is known for its durability and resistance to decay, symbolizing the enduring nature of God's covenant with Israel. The number five often represents grace in biblical numerology, suggesting the grace of God in providing a means for His presence among His people. The crossbars provided structural support, ensuring the stability of the tabernacle, which can be seen as a metaphor for the strength and support God provides to His people.

for the frames on one side of the tabernacle
The tabernacle was a portable sanctuary, reflecting the nomadic lifestyle of the Israelites during their wilderness journey. The frames and crossbars were essential for maintaining the integrity of the structure as it was assembled and disassembled. This phrase highlights the meticulous care and precision involved in the tabernacle's construction, emphasizing the importance of following God's instructions exactly. The tabernacle itself is a type of Christ, as it was the dwelling place of God's presence among His people, just as Jesus is God dwelling among us (John 1:14). The detailed construction points to the order and holiness required in approaching God, a theme that runs throughout the Old Testament and finds fulfillment in the New Testament through Christ.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Bezalel and Oholiab
Skilled 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 Instructions
The 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.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He also made
וַיַּ֥עַשׂ (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


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