Exodus 36:20
New International Version
They made upright frames of acacia wood for the tabernacle.

New Living Translation
For the framework of the Tabernacle, Bezalel constructed frames of acacia wood.

English Standard Version
Then he made the upright frames for the tabernacle of acacia wood.

Berean Standard Bible
Next, he constructed upright frames of acacia wood for the tabernacle.

King James Bible
And he made boards for the tabernacle of shittim wood, standing up.

New King James Version
For the tabernacle he made boards of acacia wood, standing upright.

New American Standard Bible
Then he made the boards for the tabernacle of acacia wood, standing upright.

NASB 1995
Then he made the boards for the tabernacle of acacia wood, standing upright.

NASB 1977
Then he made the boards for the tabernacle of acacia wood, standing upright.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then he made the boards for the tabernacle of acacia wood, standing upright.

Amplified Bible
Bezalel made boards of acacia wood for the upright framework of the tabernacle.

Christian Standard Bible
He made upright supports of acacia wood for the tabernacle.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He made upright planks of acacia wood for the tabernacle.

American Standard Version
And he made the boards for the tabernacle, of acacia wood, standing up.

Contemporary English Version
Acacia wood was used to build the framework for the walls of the sacred tent.

English Revised Version
And he made the boards for the tabernacle of acacia wood, standing up.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They made a framework out of acacia wood for the inner tent.

Good News Translation
They made upright frames of acacia wood for the Tent.

International Standard Version
Then he made upright boards of acacia wood for the tent.

Majority Standard Bible
Next, he constructed upright frames of acacia wood for the tabernacle.

NET Bible
He made the frames for the tabernacle of acacia wood as uprights.

New Heart English Bible
He made the boards for the tabernacle of acacia wood, standing up.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he made boards for the tabernacle of shittim wood, standing up.

World English Bible
He made the boards for the tabernacle of acacia wood, standing up.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he makes the boards for the Dwelling Place of shittim wood, standing up;

Young's Literal Translation
And he maketh the boards for the tabernacle of shittim wood, standing up;

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will make boards for the temple of acacia wood, standing up.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He made also the boards of the tabernacle of setim wood standing.

Catholic Public Domain Version
He also made the standing panels of the tabernacle, from setim wood.

New American Bible
Frames were made for the tabernacle, acacia-wood uprights.

New Revised Standard Version
Then he made the upright frames for the tabernacle of acacia wood.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they made boards for the tabernacle of shittim wood, standing up.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they made boards for the Tabernacle of wood of the box tree, standing up.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he made the boards for the tabernacle of acacia-wood, standing up.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Frames and Bases
20Next, he constructed upright frames of acacia wood for the tabernacle. 21Each frame was ten cubits long and a cubit and a half wide.…

Cross References
Exodus 26:15-30
You are to construct upright frames of acacia wood for the tabernacle. / Each frame is to be ten cubits long and a cubit and a half wide. / Two tenons must be connected to each other for each frame. Make all the frames of the tabernacle in this way. ...

1 Kings 6:9-10
So Solomon built the temple and finished it, roofing it with beams and planks of cedar. / He built chambers all along the temple, each five cubits high and attached to the temple with beams of cedar.

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 6:36
Solomon built the inner courtyard with three rows of dressed stone and one row of trimmed cedar beams.

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.

2 Chronicles 3:9
The weight of the nails was fifty shekels of gold. He also overlaid the upper rooms with gold.

Ezekiel 41:16-17
as well as the thresholds and the beveled windows and the galleries all around with their three levels opposite the threshold, were overlaid with wood on all sides. They were paneled from the ground to the windows, and the windows were covered. / In the space above the outside of the entrance to the inner sanctuary on all the walls, spaced evenly around the inner and outer sanctuary,

Ezekiel 41:25-26
Cherubim and palm trees like those on the walls were carved on the doors of the outer sanctuary, and there was a wooden canopy outside, on the front of the portico. / There were beveled windows and palm trees on the sidewalls of the portico. The side rooms of the temple also had canopies.

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 9:11
But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come, He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made by hands and is not a part of this creation.

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.

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.

Revelation 21:16
The city lies foursquare, with its width the same as its length. And he measured the city with the rod, and all its dimensions were equal—12,000 stadia in length and width and height.


Treasury of Scripture

And he made boards for the tabernacle of shittim wood, standing up.

boards

Exodus 26:15-25
And thou shalt make boards for the tabernacle of shittim wood standing up…

Exodus 40:18,19
And Moses reared up the tabernacle, and fastened his sockets, and set up the boards thereof, and put in the bars thereof, and reared up his pillars…

shittim wood

Exodus 25:5,10
And rams' skins dyed red, and badgers' skins, and shittim wood, …

Numbers 25:1
And Israel abode in Shittim, and the people began to commit whoredom with the daughters of Moab.

Deuteronomy 10:3
And I made an ark of shittim wood, and hewed two tables of stone like unto the first, and went up into the mount, having the two tables in mine hand.

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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














Next, he constructed
This phrase indicates a continuation of the work on the tabernacle, following the detailed instructions given by God to Moses. The construction of the tabernacle was a significant event in Israel's history, symbolizing God's presence among His people. The use of "he" refers to Bezalel, the chief artisan, who was filled with the Spirit of God to carry out this sacred task.

upright frames
The upright frames were essential structural components of the tabernacle, providing stability and form. These frames were likely rectangular and formed the walls of the tabernacle. The design reflects the order and precision that God required, emphasizing the importance of following divine instructions meticulously.

of acacia wood
Acacia wood was chosen for its durability and resistance to decay, making it ideal for the harsh desert environment. This wood is native to the Sinai region, where the Israelites were encamped. The use of acacia wood also symbolizes incorruptibility and purity, qualities associated with Christ, who is often typified by elements of the tabernacle.

for the tabernacle
The tabernacle was a portable sanctuary that served as the dwelling place of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. It was a precursor to the Temple in Jerusalem and held deep theological significance, representing God's covenant and His desire to dwell with His people. The tabernacle's design and function foreshadowed the coming of Jesus Christ, who "tabernacled" among us (John 1:14), fulfilling the ultimate purpose of God's presence with humanity.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The leader of the Israelites, who received the instructions for building the tabernacle from God.

2. Bezalel and Oholiab
Skilled craftsmen appointed by God to oversee the construction of the tabernacle.

3. Israelites
The people of God, who contributed materials and labor for the construction of the tabernacle.

4. Tabernacle
The portable sanctuary where God dwelled among His people during their journey through the wilderness.

5. Acacia Wood
A durable and resistant wood used in the construction of the tabernacle, symbolizing strength and endurance.
Teaching Points
Obedience to God's Instructions
The construction of the tabernacle was done according to God's precise instructions, emphasizing the importance of obedience in our walk with God.

Community Involvement
The Israelites contributed materials and skills, showing the value of community and collective effort in fulfilling God's purposes.

Symbolism of Materials
Acacia wood, known for its durability, symbolizes the enduring nature of God's presence and His covenant with His people.

Temporary vs. Permanent
The tabernacle was a temporary dwelling place for God, pointing to the future permanent dwelling of God with His people through Christ.

God's Presence
The tabernacle signifies God's desire to be present with His people, a theme that continues throughout Scripture and culminates in the person of Jesus Christ.(20-34) After the construction of the roof, that of the walls is described, the order of Exodus 26 being still followed. Exodus 36:20-34 correspond to Exodus 36:15-29 of Exodus 26. The correspondence is closer than would appear from the Authorised Version.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Next, he constructed
וַיַּ֥עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

upright
עֹמְדִֽים׃ (‘ō·mə·ḏîm)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations

frames
הַקְּרָשִׁ֖ים (haq·qə·rā·šîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 7175: A slab, plank, a deck of a, ship

of acacia
שִׁטִּ֖ים (šiṭ·ṭîm)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 7848: Acacia (a tree and a wood)

wood
עֲצֵ֥י (‘ă·ṣê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 6086: Tree, trees, wood

for the tabernacle.
לַמִּשְׁכָּ֑ן (lam·miš·kān)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4908: A residence, the Tabernacle


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