| Berean Study Bible | Holman Christian Standard Bible |
| 1“You are to construct the tabernacle itself with ten curtains of finely spun linen, each with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and cherubim skillfully worked into them. | 1You are to construct the tabernacle itself with 10 curtains. You must make them of finely spun linen, and blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, with a design of cherubim worked into them. |
| 2Each curtain shall be twenty-eight cubits long and four cubits wide—all curtains the same size. | 2The length of each curtain should be 42 feet, and the width of each curtain six feet; all the curtains are to have the same measurements. |
| 3Five of the curtains are to be joined together, and the other five joined as well. | 3Five of the curtains should be joined together, and the other five curtains joined together. |
| 4Make loops of blue material on the edge of the end curtain in the first set, and do the same for the end curtain in the second set. | 4Make loops of blue yarn on the edge of the last curtain in the first set, and do the same on the edge of the outermost curtain in the second set. |
| 5Make fifty loops on one curtain and fifty loops on the end curtain of the second set, so that the loops line up opposite one another. | 5Make 50 loops on the one curtain and make 50 loops on the edge of the curtain in the second set, so that the loops line up together. |
| 6Make fifty gold clasps as well, and join the curtains together with the clasps, so that the tabernacle will be a unit. | 6Also make 50 gold clasps and join the curtains together with the clasps, so that the tabernacle may be a single unit." |
| 7You are to make curtains of goat hair for the tent over the tabernacle—eleven curtains in all. | 7You are to make curtains of goat hair for a tent over the tabernacle; make 11 of these curtains. |
| 8Each of the eleven curtains is to be the same size—thirty cubits long and four cubits wide. | 8The length of each curtain should be 45 feet and the width of each curtain six feet. All 11 curtains are to have the same measurements. |
| 9Join five of the curtains into one set and the other six into another. Then fold the sixth curtain over double at the front of the tent. | 9Join five of the curtains by themselves, and the other six curtains by themselves. Then fold the sixth curtain double at the front of the tent. |
| 10Make fifty loops along the edge of the end curtain in the first set, and fifty loops along the edge of the corresponding curtain in the second set. | 10Make 50 loops on the edge of the one curtain, the outermost in the first set, and make 50 loops on the edge of the corresponding curtain of the second set. |
| 11Make fifty bronze clasps and put them through the loops to join the tent together as a unit. | 11Make 50 bronze clasps; put the clasps through the loops and join the tent together so that it is a single unit. |
| 12As for the overlap that remains of the tent curtains, the half curtain that is left over shall hang down over the back of the tabernacle. | 12As for the flap that is left over from the tent curtains, the leftover half curtain is to hang down over the back of the tabernacle. |
| 13And the tent curtains will be a cubit longer on either side, and the excess will hang over the sides of the tabernacle to cover it. | 13The half yard on one side and the half yard on the other of what is left over along the length of the tent curtains should be hanging down over the sides of the tabernacle on either side to cover it. |
| 14Also make a covering for the tent out of ram skins dyed red, and over that a covering of fine leather. | 14Make a covering for the tent from ram skins dyed red and a covering of manatee skins on top of that." |
| 15You are to construct upright frames of acacia wood for the tabernacle. | 15You are to make upright planks of acacia wood for the tabernacle. |
| 16Each frame is to be ten cubits long and a cubit and a half wide. | 16The length of each plank is to be 15 feet, and the width of each plank 27 inches. |
| 17Two tenons must be connected to each other for each frame. Make all the frames of the tabernacle in this way. | 17Each plank must be connected together with two tenons. Do the same for all the planks of the tabernacle. |
| 18Construct twenty frames for the south side of the tabernacle, | 18Make the planks for the tabernacle as follows: 20 planks for the south side, |
| 19with forty silver bases under the twenty frames—two bases for each frame, one under each tenon. | 19and make 40 silver bases under the 20 planks, two bases under the first plank for its two tenons, and two bases under the next plank for its two tenons; |
| 20For the second side of the tabernacle, the north side, make twenty frames | 20 20 planks for the second side of the tabernacle, the north side, |
| 21and forty silver bases—two bases under each frame. | 21along with their 40 silver bases, two bases under the first plank and two bases under each plank; |
| 22Make six frames for the rear of the tabernacle, the west side, | 22and make six planks for the west side of the tabernacle. |
| 23and two frames for the two back corners of the tabernacle, | 23Make two additional planks for the two back corners of the tabernacle. |
| 24coupled together from bottom to top and fitted into a single ring. These will serve as the two corners. | 24They are to be paired at the bottom, and joined together at the top in a single ring. So it should be for both of them; they will serve as the two corners. |
| 25So there are to be eight frames and sixteen silver bases—two under each frame. | 25There are to be eight planks with their silver bases: 16 bases; two bases under the first plank and two bases under each plank." |
| 26You are also to make five crossbars of acacia wood for the frames on one side of the tabernacle, | 26You are to make five crossbars of acacia wood for the planks on one side of the tabernacle, |
| 27five for those on the other side, and five for those on the rear side of the tabernacle, to the west. | 27five crossbars for the planks on the other side of the tabernacle, and five crossbars for the planks of the back side of the tabernacle on the west. |
| 28The central crossbar in the middle of the frames shall extend from one end to the other. | 28The central crossbar is to run through the middle of the planks from one end to the other. |
| 29Overlay the frames with gold and make gold rings to hold the crossbars. Also overlay the crossbars with gold. | 29Then overlay the planks with gold, and make their rings of gold as the holders for the crossbars. Also overlay the crossbars with gold. |
| 30So you are to set up the tabernacle according to the pattern shown you on the mountain. | 30You are to set up the tabernacle according to the plan for it that you have been shown on the mountain." |
| 31Make a veil of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen, with cherubim skillfully worked into it. | 31You are to make a veil of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen with a design of cherubim worked into it. |
| 32Hang it with gold hooks on four posts of acacia wood, overlaid with gold and standing on four silver bases. | 32Hang it on four gold-plated posts of acacia wood that have gold hooks and that stand on four silver bases. |
| 33And hang the veil from the clasps and place the ark of the Testimony behind the veil. So the veil will separate the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place. | 33Hang the veil under the clasps and bring the ark of the testimony there behind the veil, so the veil will make a separation for you between the holy place and the most holy place. |
| 34Put the mercy seat on the ark of the Testimony in the Most Holy Place. | 34Put the mercy seat on the ark of the testimony in the most holy place. |
| 35And place the table outside the veil on the north side of the tabernacle, and put the lampstand opposite the table, on the south side. | 35Place the table outside the veil and the lampstand on the south side of the tabernacle, opposite the table; put the table on the north side." |
| 36For the entrance to the tent, you are to make a curtain embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen. | 36For the entrance to the tent you are to make a screen embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen. |
| 37Make five posts of acacia wood for the curtain, overlay them with gold hooks, and cast five bronze bases for them. | 37Make five posts of acacia wood for the screen and overlay them with gold; their hooks are to be gold, and you are to cast five bronze bases for them." |
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