Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Also make crossbars of acacia wood: five for the frames on one side of the tabernacle, New Living Translation “Make crossbars of acacia wood to link the frames, five crossbars for the north side of the Tabernacle English Standard Version “You shall make bars of acacia wood, five for the frames of the one side of the tabernacle, Berean Standard Bible You are also to make five crossbars of acacia wood for the frames on one side of the tabernacle, King James Bible And thou shalt make bars of shittim wood; five for the boards of the one side of the tabernacle, New King James Version “And you shall make bars of acacia wood: five for the boards on one side of the tabernacle, New American Standard Bible “Then you shall make bars of acacia wood, five for the boards of one side of the tabernacle, NASB 1995 “Then you shall make bars of acacia wood, five for the boards of one side of the tabernacle, NASB 1977 “Then you shall make bars of acacia wood, five for the boards of one side of the tabernacle, Legacy Standard Bible “Then you shall make bars of acacia wood, five for the boards of one side of the tabernacle, Amplified Bible “Then you shall make [fifteen] bars of acacia wood: five for the boards of one side of the tabernacle, Christian Standard Bible “You are to make five crossbars of acacia wood for the supports on one side of the tabernacle, Holman Christian Standard Bible You are to make five crossbars of acacia wood for the planks on one side of the tabernacle, American Standard Version And thou shalt make bars of acacia wood: five for the boards of the one side of the tabernacle, English Revised Version And thou shalt make bars of acacia wood; five for the boards of the one side of the tabernacle, GOD'S WORD® Translation "Make crossbars out of acacia wood: five for the frames on one side of the inner tent, Good News Translation "Make fifteen crossbars of acacia wood, five for the frames on one side of the Tent, International Standard Version "You are to make bars of acacia wood, five for the boards on one side of the tent, Majority Standard Bible You are also to make five crossbars of acacia wood for the frames on one side of the tabernacle, NET Bible "You are to make bars of acacia wood, five for the frames on one side of the tabernacle, New Heart English Bible "You shall make bars of acacia wood: five for the boards of the one side of the tabernacle, Webster's Bible Translation And thou shalt make bars of shittim wood; five for the boards of the one side of the tabernacle, World English Bible “You shall make bars of acacia wood: five for the boards of the one side of the tabernacle, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd you have made bars of shittim wood: five for the boards of the first side of the Dwelling Place, Young's Literal Translation 'And thou hast made bars of shittim wood: five for the boards of the one side of the tabernacle, Smith's Literal Translation And make bars of acacia wood; five for the boards of the one rib of the tent. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThou shalt make also five bars of setim wood, to hold together the boards on one side of the tabernacle. Catholic Public Domain Version You shall also make five bars of setim wood, to connect the panels on one side of the tabernacle, New American Bible Also make bars of acacia wood: five for the frames on one side of the tabernacle, New Revised Standard Version You shall make bars of acacia wood, five for the frames of the one side of the tabernacle, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd you shall make bars of shittim wood; five for the boards of the one side of the tabernacle, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And make the bars from the wood of the box tree, five for the boards of one side of the Tabernacle, OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And thou shalt make bars of acacia-wood: five for the boards of the one side of the tabernacle, Brenton Septuagint Translation And thou shalt make bars of incorruptible wood; five to one post on one side of the tabernacle, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Frames and Sockets…25So there are to be eight frames and sixteen silver bases—two under each frame. 26You are also to make five crossbars of acacia wood for the frames 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.… Cross References 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 36:31-34 He also made 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. / He made the central crossbar to run through the center of the frames, from one end to the other. ... Exodus 40:18 When Moses set up the tabernacle, he laid its bases, positioned its frames, inserted its crossbars, and set up its posts. Numbers 3:36-37 The duties assigned to the sons of Merari were the tabernacle’s frames, crossbars, posts, bases, and all its equipment—all the service for these items, / as well as the posts of the surrounding courtyard with their bases, tent pegs, and ropes. 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. 1 Kings 6:15-18 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. / And the main hall in front of this room was forty cubits long. ... 1 Kings 6:23-28 In the inner sanctuary he made two cherubim, each ten cubits high, out of olive wood. / One wing of the first cherub was five cubits long, and the other wing was five cubits long as well. So the full wingspan was ten cubits. / The second cherub also measured ten cubits; both cherubim had the same size and shape, ... 1 Kings 7:48-50 Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs; / the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place) as well as for the doors of the main hall of the temple. 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. ... 2 Chronicles 4:19-22 Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of God: the golden altar; the tables on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed; / the flowers, lamps, and tongs of gold—of purest gold; ... 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 9:2-5 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 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. Hebrews 10:1 For the law is only a shadow of the good things to come, not the realities themselves. It can never, by the same sacrifices offered year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship. 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. Treasury of Scripture And you shall make bars of shittim wood; five for the boards of the one side of the tabernacle, bars of shittim wood Exodus 36:31-38 And he made bars of shittim wood; five for the boards of the one side of the tabernacle, … Numbers 3:36 And under the custody and charge of the sons of Merari shall be the boards of the tabernacle, and the bars thereof, and the pillars thereof, and the sockets thereof, and all the vessels thereof, and all that serveth thereto, Numbers 4:31 And this is the charge of their burden, according to all their service in the tabernacle of the congregation; the boards of the tabernacle, and the bars thereof, and the pillars thereof, and sockets thereof, Jump to Previous Acacia Acacia-Wood Bars Boards Crossbars Five Frames Rods Shittim Side Tabernacle WoodJump to Next Acacia Acacia-Wood Bars Boards Crossbars Five Frames Rods Shittim Side Tabernacle WoodExodus 26 1. The ten curtains of the tabernacle7. The eleven curtains of goats' hair, the covering of rams' and badgers' skins. 15. The boards of the tabernacle, with their sockets and bars 31. The veil for the ark 36. The hanging for the door You are also to make five crossbars of acacia wood The use of acacia wood is significant due to its durability and resistance to decay, symbolizing the enduring nature of God's covenant with Israel. Acacia wood was abundant in the Sinai region, making it a practical choice for the Israelites. 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 integrity, ensuring the tabernacle's stability, which can be seen as a metaphor for the strength and stability found in God's presence. for the frames on one side of the tabernacle Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, who received the instructions for the tabernacle from God on Mount Sinai. 2. Tabernacle The portable sanctuary where God dwelled among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. 3. Acacia Wood A durable and resistant wood used in the construction of the tabernacle, symbolizing strength and endurance. 4. Israelites The chosen people of God, who were instructed to build the tabernacle as a place of worship and divine presence. 5. Mount Sinai The mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments and the detailed instructions for the tabernacle. Teaching Points Symbolism of Acacia WoodAcacia wood's durability symbolizes the enduring nature of God's covenant with His people. Just as the wood was chosen for its strength, believers are called to be strong in faith and commitment. God's Detailed Instructions The specific instructions for the tabernacle highlight God's desire for order and precision in worship. This teaches us the importance of approaching God with reverence and following His commands carefully. The Presence of God The tabernacle served as a physical representation of God's presence among His people. Today, believers are reminded that God dwells within us, and we are called to live in a way that honors His presence. Unity and Structure in the Body of Christ The crossbars provided structural integrity to the tabernacle, symbolizing the unity and support within the body of Christ. Believers are encouraged to support one another and maintain unity in the faith. Preparation for Worship The construction of the tabernacle required preparation and dedication. Similarly, believers are called to prepare their hearts and lives for worship, ensuring that they are a suitable dwelling place for God's Spirit.(26) Bars of shittim wood.--The object of the "bars" was to hold the "boards" together, and prevent there being any aperture between one board and another. They were fifteen in number, five for each of the three sides of the boarded space. The "middle bar" on each side was to extend from end to end of the tabernacle (Exodus 26:28), the four bars above and below being shorter, each coupling together probably one-half of the boards of its side. The bars were passed through "rings" attached to the boards (Exodus 26:29), each board having at least one such ring. It is probable that they were placed outside the tabernacle walls.Verses 26-28. - Bars of shittim wood. To give greater stability to the structure, to keep the boards in their places, and to prevent there being any aperture between them, five bars were to be made for each side, and the same number for the end, of the mishkan, which were to be passed through rings attached to the boards - one at least to each - and thus to hold the boards firmly together. The middle bar in each case was to extend the whole length of the enclosure (ver. 28), and thus in two cases to be thirty cubits, or forty-five feet long. The exact length, and the disposition of the other bars is not indicated; but it is with reason conjectured that two were above and two below the "middle bar" that all were horizontal - and that each coupled together one half of the boards of each side. The length of each was probably fifteen cubits; and the ends which reached the two comer posts at the back ran into the corner rings, which were shaped so as to receive the two bars (see ver. 24). It is not said whether the bars were inside or outside the mishkan; but the best authorities suppose them to have been outside. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew You are to also makeוְעָשִׂ֥יתָ (wə·‘ā·śî·ṯā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make five חֲמִשָּׁ֕ה (ḥă·miš·šāh) Number - masculine singular Strong's 2568: Five crossbars בְרִיחִ֖ם (ḇə·rî·ḥim) Noun - masculine plural 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 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 הָאֶחָֽד׃ (hā·’e·ḥāḏ) Article | Number - masculine 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 Links Exodus 26:26 NIVExodus 26:26 NLT Exodus 26:26 ESV Exodus 26:26 NASB Exodus 26:26 KJV Exodus 26:26 BibleApps.com Exodus 26:26 Biblia Paralela Exodus 26:26 Chinese Bible Exodus 26:26 French Bible Exodus 26:26 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 26:26 You shall make bars of acacia wood: (Exo. 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