Exodus 36:20
Exodus 36:20 in Multiple Translations
Next, he constructed upright frames of acacia wood for the tabernacle.
¶ And he made boards for the tabernacle of shittim wood, standing up.
And he made the boards for the tabernacle, of acacia wood, standing up.
And for the uprights of the House they made boards of hard wood.
They made an upright framework of acacia wood for the Tabernacle.
Likewise he made the boards for the Tabernacle, of Shittim wood to stand vp.
And he maketh the boards for the tabernacle of shittim wood, standing up;
He made the boards for the tabernacle of acacia wood, standing up.
And he made boards for the tabernacle of shittim wood, standing up.
He made also the boards of the tabernacle of setim wood standing.
They made 48 frames from acacia wood and set them up to support the covers for the Sacred Tent.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 36:20
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Exodus 36:20 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּ֥עַשׂ
אֶת
הַ/קְּרָשִׁ֖ים
לַ/מִּשְׁכָּ֑ן
עֲצֵ֥י
שִׁטִּ֖ים
עֹמְדִֽים
וַ/יַּ֥עַשׂ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/קְּרָשִׁ֖ים
qeresh
H7175
board
Art | N-mp
לַ/מִּשְׁכָּ֑ן
mishkân
H4908
tabernacle
Prep | N-ms
עֲצֵ֥י
ʻêts
H6086
tree
N-mp
שִׁטִּ֖ים
shiṭṭâh
H7848
acacia
N-fp
עֹמְדִֽים
ʻâmad
H5975
to stand
V-Qal
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 36:20
וַ/יַּ֥עַשׂ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/קְּרָשִׁ֖ים
qeresh
H7175
"board"
Art | N-mp
This Hebrew word refers to a flat piece of wood, like a board or plank, often used in building ships or other structures. It appears in descriptions of the tabernacle and Solomon's temple. The KJV Bible translates it as 'board' or 'bench'.
Definition: 1) board, boards, plank 1a) board 1b) boards
Usage: Occurs in 34 OT verses. KJV: bench, board. See also: Exodus 26:15; Exodus 36:22; Ezekiel 27:6.
לַ/מִּשְׁכָּ֑ן
mishkân
H4908
"tabernacle"
Prep | N-ms
The tabernacle was a special tent where God met with the Israelites, as described in Exodus and Leviticus. It was a portable place of worship, like a dwelling place for God. The Israelites carried it with them.
Definition: 1) dwelling place, tabernacle 1a) dwelling-place 1b) dwellings Aramaic equivalent: mish.kan (מִשְׁכַּן "habitation" H4907)
Usage: Occurs in 129 OT verses. KJV: dwelleth, dwelling (place), habitation, tabernacle, tent. See also: Exodus 25:9; Numbers 3:23; Psalms 26:8.
עֲצֵ֥י
ʻêts
H6086
"tree"
N-mp
This Hebrew word for tree or wood refers to a strong and firm object, like a tree or a wooden plank, as seen in the carpentry work of Jesus' earthly father Joseph in Matthew 13:55.
Definition: : wood 1) tree, wood, timber, stock, plank, stalk, stick, gallows 1a) tree, trees 1b) wood, pieces of wood, gallows, firewood, cedar-wood, woody flax
Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] carpenter, gallows, helve, [phrase] pine, plank, staff, stalk, stick, stock, timber, tree, wood. See also: Genesis 1:11; Joshua 9:23; Psalms 1:3.
שִׁטִּ֖ים
shiṭṭâh
H7848
"acacia"
N-fp
The acacia tree, known for its thorns, is described by this word, which is also used to describe the wood used to build the Tabernacle in Exodus.
Definition: acacia tree, acacia wood
Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: shittah, shittim. See also H1029 (בֵּית הַשִּׁטָּה). See also: Exodus 25:5; Exodus 35:24; Isaiah 41:19.
עֹמְדִֽים
ʻâmad
H5975
"to stand"
V-Qal
Means 'to stand' in a strong sense, like in Exodus 17:12 where Moses stood with his arms up to help Israel win a battle.
Definition: : stand/stop/establish 1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of 1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease 1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast 1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground 1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright 1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against 1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to station, set 1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain 1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect 1b4) to present (one) before (king) 1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish 1c) (Hophal) to be presented, be caused to stand, be stood before
Usage: Occurs in 497 OT verses. KJV: abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry. See also: Genesis 18:8; Joshua 21:44; 1 Chronicles 6:17.
Study Notes — Exodus 36:20
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- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 36:20
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 36:20
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 36:20
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 36:20
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 36:20
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 36:20
- Sermons on Exodus 36:20
Context — The Frames and Bases
18He also made fifty bronze clasps to join the tent together as a unit.
19Additionally, he made for the tent a covering of ram skins dyed red, and over that a covering of fine leather.
20Next, he constructed upright frames of acacia wood for the tabernacle.
21Each frame was ten cubits long and a cubit and a half wide. 22Two tenons were connected to each other for each frame. He made all the frames of the tabernacle in this way.Cross References
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| 1 | Exodus 25:5 | ram skins dyed red and fine leather; acacia wood; |
| 2 | Numbers 25:1 | While Israel was staying in Shittim, the men began to indulge in sexual immorality with the daughters of Moab, |
| 3 | Exodus 40:18–19 | When Moses set up the tabernacle, he laid its bases, positioned its frames, inserted its crossbars, and set up its posts. Then he spread the tent over the tabernacle and put the covering over the tent, just as the LORD had commanded him. |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 10:3 | So I made an ark of acacia wood, chiseled out two stone tablets like the originals, and went up the mountain with the two tablets in my hands. |
| 5 | Exodus 25:10 | 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. |
| 6 | Exodus 26:15–29 | 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. Construct twenty frames for the south side of the tabernacle, with forty silver bases under the twenty frames—two bases for each frame, one under each tenon. For the second side of the tabernacle, the north side, make twenty frames and forty silver bases—two bases under each frame. Make six frames for the rear of the tabernacle, the west side, and two frames for the two back corners of the tabernacle, coupled together from bottom to top and fitted into a single ring. These will serve as the two corners. So there are to be eight frames and sixteen silver bases—two under each frame. 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. Overlay the frames with gold and make gold rings to hold the crossbars. Also overlay the crossbars with gold. |
Exodus 36:20 Summary
[The verse Exodus 36:20 tells us that the upright frames of the tabernacle were made of acacia wood. This means that the main structure of the tabernacle was made from strong and durable wood, which would be able to hold up the various coverings and furnishings, similar to how God provides a strong foundation for our lives in Christ, as seen in 1 Corinthians 3:11. The construction of the tabernacle, including the upright frames, shows us God's care and attention to detail, reminding us that He has a plan for our lives, just as He had a plan for the tabernacle, as described in Hebrews 8:5.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the upright frames of the tabernacle made of?
The upright frames of the tabernacle were made of acacia wood, as stated in Exodus 36:20. This type of wood was often used in the construction of the tabernacle due to its durability and resistance to decay, similar to its use in the construction of the ark in Exodus 25:10.
Why were the frames constructed upright?
The frames were constructed upright to provide the structural support for the tabernacle, allowing it to stand upright and providing a framework for the various coverings and furnishings, as described in Exodus 36:21-22 and Exodus 40:17-19.
How does the construction of the tabernacle relate to our spiritual lives?
The construction of the tabernacle, including the upright frames, serves as a reminder of God's attention to detail and care in our lives, just as He had a plan for the tabernacle, as seen in Hebrews 8:5 and Exodus 25:40.
What can we learn from the materials used in the construction of the tabernacle?
The use of acacia wood and other materials in the construction of the tabernacle teaches us about the importance of using our resources wisely and for God's glory, as seen in 1 Corinthians 10:31 and Colossians 3:17.
Reflection Questions
- What does the attention to detail in the construction of the tabernacle reveal about God's character?
- How can we apply the principle of careful planning and construction to our own spiritual lives?
- What role do the upright frames play in supporting the rest of the tabernacle, and what can we learn from this about our role in supporting the body of Christ?
- In what ways can we use our talents and resources to build up the church, just as the Israelites used their skills to build the tabernacle?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 36:20
[See comments on Exodus 36:8]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 36:20
And Moses gave commandment, and they caused it to be proclaimed throughout the camp, saying, Let neither man nor woman make any more work for the offering of the sanctuary. So the people were restrained from bringing.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 36:20
(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.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 36:20
Verse 20. And he made boards] See Clarke on Exodus 26:15, &c.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 36:20
20. the tabernacle] the Dwelling. So vv. 22, 23, &c.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 36:20
AND AHOLIAB, Exodus 36:30-35. See notes on Exodus 31:1-11. OF , Exodus 36:1-7. 5.
Sermons on Exodus 36:20
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Standing Firm in the Lord by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the importance of standing firm in the Lord, using the imagery of the Tabernacle's boards made of acacia wood that remained standing even when stripped |
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Phinehas - Priest of Obedience by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a passage from the book of Numbers in the Bible. They raise questions about the conduct of Moses and the Israelites when they engaged in imm |
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The Horizon of Divine Purpose - Part 1 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of seeing the person and purpose as interconnected. They express a strong burden for delivering this message and believe it is |
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The Apostate's Lifestyle by J.B. Buffington | J.B. Buffington preaches on the dangers of apostasy and the characteristics of false teachers as outlined in 2 Peter 2:10-16. He emphasizes how these apostates walk after the flesh |
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(Exodus) Exodus 25:10-19 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the construction of the Ark of the Covenant and the Mercy Seat in the tabernacle. He explains that the Ark was made of chitim wood and overla |
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Hebrews 1, 2 & 3 - Part 1 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of looking again at Jesus and understanding the greatness of Christ. The speaker encourages the audience to recognize that the |
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Bringing Back the Ark by J.C. Hibbard | In this sermon, the preacher discusses various instances in the Bible where God intervened in the affairs of humanity. He starts with the story of Adam and Eve being expelled from |