| New International Version | New International Version |
| 1"Make the tabernacle with ten curtains of finely twisted linen and blue, purple and scarlet yarn, with cherubim woven into them by a skilled worker. | 1"Make the tabernacle with ten curtains of finely twisted linen and blue, purple and scarlet yarn, with cherubim woven into them by a skilled worker. |
| 2All the curtains are to be the same size--twenty-eight cubits long and four cubits wide. | 2All the curtains are to be the same size--twenty-eight cubits long and four cubits wide. |
| 3Join five of the curtains together, and do the same with the other five. | 3Join five of the curtains together, and do the same with the other five. |
| 4Make loops of blue material along the edge of the end curtain in one set, and do the same with the end curtain in the other set. | 4Make loops of blue material along the edge of the end curtain in one set, and do the same with the end curtain in the other set. |
| 5Make fifty loops on one curtain and fifty loops on the end curtain of the other set, with the loops opposite each other. | 5Make fifty loops on one curtain and fifty loops on the end curtain of the other set, with the loops opposite each other. |
| 6Then make fifty gold clasps and use them to fasten the curtains together so that the tabernacle is a unit. | 6Then make fifty gold clasps and use them to fasten the curtains together so that the tabernacle is a unit. |
| 7"Make curtains of goat hair for the tent over the tabernacle--eleven altogether. | 7"Make curtains of goat hair for the tent over the tabernacle--eleven altogether. |
| 8All eleven curtains are to be the same size--thirty cubits long and four cubits wide. | 8All eleven curtains are to be the same size--thirty cubits long and four cubits wide. |
| 9Join five of the curtains together into one set and the other six into another set. Fold the sixth curtain double at the front of the tent. | 9Join five of the curtains together into one set and the other six into another set. Fold the sixth curtain double at the front of the tent. |
| 10Make fifty loops along the edge of the end curtain in one set and also along the edge of the end curtain in the other set. | 10Make fifty loops along the edge of the end curtain in one set and also along the edge of the end curtain in the other set. |
| 11Then make fifty bronze clasps and put them in the loops to fasten the tent together as a unit. | 11Then make fifty bronze clasps and put them in the loops to fasten the tent together as a unit. |
| 12As for the additional length of the tent curtains, the half curtain that is left over is to hang down at the rear of the tabernacle. | 12As for the additional length of the tent curtains, the half curtain that is left over is to hang down at the rear of the tabernacle. |
| 13The tent curtains will be a cubit longer on both sides; what is left will hang over the sides of the tabernacle so as to cover it. | 13The tent curtains will be a cubit longer on both sides; what is left will hang over the sides of the tabernacle so as to cover it. |
| 14Make for the tent a covering of ram skins dyed red, and over that a covering of the other durable leather. | 14Make for the tent a covering of ram skins dyed red, and over that a covering of the other durable leather. |
| 15"Make upright frames of acacia wood for the tabernacle. | 15"Make upright frames of acacia wood for the tabernacle. |
| 16Each frame is to be ten cubits long and a cubit and a half wide, | 16Each frame is to be ten cubits long and a cubit and a half wide, |
| 17with two projections set parallel to each other. Make all the frames of the tabernacle in this way. | 17with two projections set parallel to each other. Make all the frames of the tabernacle in this way. |
| 18Make twenty frames for the south side of the tabernacle | 18Make twenty frames for the south side of the tabernacle |
| 19and make forty silver bases to go under them--two bases for each frame, one under each projection. | 19and make forty silver bases to go under them--two bases for each frame, one under each projection. |
| 20For the other side, the north side of the tabernacle, make twenty frames | 20For the other side, the north side of the tabernacle, make twenty frames |
| 21and forty silver bases--two under each frame. | 21and forty silver bases--two under each frame. |
| 22Make six frames for the far end, that is, the west end of the tabernacle, | 22Make six frames for the far end, that is, the west end of the tabernacle, |
| 23and make two frames for the corners at the far end. | 23and make two frames for the corners at the far end. |
| 24At these two corners they must be double from the bottom all the way to the top and fitted into a single ring; both shall be like that. | 24At these two corners they must be double from the bottom all the way to the top and fitted into a single ring; both shall be like that. |
| 25So there will be eight frames and sixteen silver bases--two under each frame. | 25So there will be eight frames and sixteen silver bases--two under each frame. |
| 26"Also make crossbars of acacia wood: five for the frames on one side of the tabernacle, | 26"Also make crossbars of acacia wood: five for the frames on one side of the tabernacle, |
| 27five for those on the other side, and five for the frames on the west, at the far end of the tabernacle. | 27five for those on the other side, and five for the frames on the west, at the far end of the tabernacle. |
| 28The center crossbar is to extend from end to end at the middle of the frames. | 28The center crossbar is to extend from end to end at the middle of the frames. |
| 29Overlay the frames with gold and make gold rings to hold the crossbars. Also overlay the crossbars with gold. | 29Overlay the frames with gold and make gold rings to hold the crossbars. Also overlay the crossbars with gold. |
| 30"Set up the tabernacle according to the plan shown you on the mountain. | 30"Set up the tabernacle according to the plan shown you on the mountain. |
| 31"Make a curtain of blue, purple and scarlet yarn and finely twisted linen, with cherubim woven into it by a skilled worker. | 31"Make a curtain of blue, purple and scarlet yarn and finely twisted linen, with cherubim woven into it by a skilled worker. |
| 32Hang it with gold hooks on four posts of acacia wood overlaid with gold and standing on four silver bases. | 32Hang it with gold hooks on four posts of acacia wood overlaid with gold and standing on four silver bases. |
| 33Hang the curtain from the clasps and place the ark of the covenant law behind the curtain. The curtain will separate the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place. | 33Hang the curtain from the clasps and place the ark of the covenant law behind the curtain. The curtain will separate the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place. |
| 34Put the atonement cover on the ark of the covenant law in the Most Holy Place. | 34Put the atonement cover on the ark of the covenant law in the Most Holy Place. |
| 35Place the table outside the curtain on the north side of the tabernacle and put the lampstand opposite it on the south side. | 35Place the table outside the curtain on the north side of the tabernacle and put the lampstand opposite it on the south side. |
| 36"For the entrance to the tent make a curtain of blue, purple and scarlet yarn and finely twisted linen--the work of an embroiderer. | 36"For the entrance to the tent make a curtain of blue, purple and scarlet yarn and finely twisted linen--the work of an embroiderer. |
| 37Make gold hooks for this curtain and five posts of acacia wood overlaid with gold. And cast five bronze bases for them. | 37Make gold hooks for this curtain and five posts of acacia wood overlaid with gold. And cast five bronze bases for them. |
| New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. | New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. |
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