Exodus 36:21
Exodus 36:21 in Multiple Translations
Each frame was ten cubits long and a cubit and a half wide.
The length of a board was ten cubits, and the breadth of a board one cubit and a half.
Ten cubits was the length of a board, and a cubit and a half the breadth of each board.
The boards were ten cubits long and one cubit and a half wide.
Each frame was ten cubits long by one and a half cubits wide.
The length of a board was ten cubites, and the bredth of one board was a cubite, and an halfe.
ten cubits [is] the length of the [one] board, and a cubit and a half the breadth of the [one] board;
Ten cubits was the length of a board, and a cubit and a half the width of each board.
The length of a board was ten cubits, and the breadth of a board one cubit and a half.
The length of one board was ten cubits: and the breadth was one cubit and a half.
Each frame was ◄15 feet/4.5 meters► long and ◄27 in./66 cm.► wide.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 36:21
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Exodus 36:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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עֶ֥שֶׂר
אַמֹּ֖ת
אֹ֣רֶךְ
הַ/קָּ֑רֶשׁ
וְ/אַמָּה֙
וַ/חֲצִ֣י
הָֽ/אַמָּ֔ה
רֹ֖חַב
הַ/קֶּ֥רֶשׁ
הָ/אֶחָֽד
עֶ֥שֶׂר
ʻeser
H6235
ten
Adj
אַמֹּ֖ת
ʼammâh
H520
cubit
N-fp
אֹ֣רֶךְ
ʼôrek
H753
length
N-ms
הַ/קָּ֑רֶשׁ
qeresh
H7175
board
Art | N-ms
וְ/אַמָּה֙
ʼammâh
H520
cubit
Conj | N-fs
וַ/חֲצִ֣י
chêtsîy
H2677
half
Conj | N-ms
הָֽ/אַמָּ֔ה
ʼammâh
H520
cubit
Art | N-fs
רֹ֖חַב
rôchab
H7341
width
N-ms
הַ/קֶּ֥רֶשׁ
qeresh
H7175
board
Art | N-ms
הָ/אֶחָֽד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Art | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 36:21
עֶ֥שֶׂר
ʻeser
H6235
"ten"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number ten, often used in combination with other numbers to describe larger quantities, such as in the story of the ten commandments in Exodus 20. It is commonly translated as 'ten' in the KJV.
Definition: 1) ten 1a) ten 1b) with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: a.sar (עֲשַׂר "ten" H6236)
Usage: Occurs in 157 OT verses. KJV: ten, (fif-, seven-) teen. See also: Genesis 5:14; 1 Kings 6:3; Isaiah 5:10.
אַמֹּ֖ת
ʼammâh
H520
"cubit"
N-fp
A cubit is a unit of measurement, about the length of a forearm, used in the Bible to describe the size of objects like the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus. It is also used to describe a foundation or a door-base.
Definition: cubit-a measure of distance (the forearm), roughly 18 in (. 5m). There are several cubits used in the OT, the cubit of a man or common cubit (De 3:11), the legal cubit or cubit of the sanctuary (Eze 40:5) plus others. See a Bible Dictionary for a complete treatment. Aramaic equivalent: am.mah (אַמָּה "cubit" H0521)
Usage: Occurs in 132 OT verses. KJV: cubit, [phrase] hundred (by exchange for H3967 (מֵאָה)), measure, post. See also: Genesis 6:15; 2 Chronicles 3:3; Isaiah 6:4.
אֹ֣רֶךְ
ʼôrek
H753
"length"
N-ms
Length can refer to physical distance or a long period of time, and also to patience and self-restraint, like waiting forever for something to happen.
Definition: 1) length 1a) physical length 1b) of time 2) forbearance, self-restraint (of patience)
Usage: Occurs in 90 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] forever, length, long. See also: Genesis 6:15; Psalms 93:5; Psalms 21:5.
הַ/קָּ֑רֶשׁ
qeresh
H7175
"board"
Art | N-ms
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.
וְ/אַמָּה֙
ʼammâh
H520
"cubit"
Conj | N-fs
A cubit is a unit of measurement, about the length of a forearm, used in the Bible to describe the size of objects like the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus. It is also used to describe a foundation or a door-base.
Definition: cubit-a measure of distance (the forearm), roughly 18 in (. 5m). There are several cubits used in the OT, the cubit of a man or common cubit (De 3:11), the legal cubit or cubit of the sanctuary (Eze 40:5) plus others. See a Bible Dictionary for a complete treatment. Aramaic equivalent: am.mah (אַמָּה "cubit" H0521)
Usage: Occurs in 132 OT verses. KJV: cubit, [phrase] hundred (by exchange for H3967 (מֵאָה)), measure, post. See also: Genesis 6:15; 2 Chronicles 3:3; Isaiah 6:4.
וַ/חֲצִ֣י
chêtsîy
H2677
"half"
Conj | N-ms
This word means half or middle, describing a division or a part of something. It is used to talk about physical things or time, like half of the day. The Bible uses it in various contexts.
Definition: 1) half 1a) half 1b) middle
Usage: Occurs in 101 OT verses. KJV: half, middle, mid(-night), midst, part, two parts. See also: Exodus 12:29; Ruth 3:8; Psalms 102:25.
הָֽ/אַמָּ֔ה
ʼammâh
H520
"cubit"
Art | N-fs
A cubit is a unit of measurement, about the length of a forearm, used in the Bible to describe the size of objects like the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus. It is also used to describe a foundation or a door-base.
Definition: cubit-a measure of distance (the forearm), roughly 18 in (. 5m). There are several cubits used in the OT, the cubit of a man or common cubit (De 3:11), the legal cubit or cubit of the sanctuary (Eze 40:5) plus others. See a Bible Dictionary for a complete treatment. Aramaic equivalent: am.mah (אַמָּה "cubit" H0521)
Usage: Occurs in 132 OT verses. KJV: cubit, [phrase] hundred (by exchange for H3967 (מֵאָה)), measure, post. See also: Genesis 6:15; 2 Chronicles 3:3; Isaiah 6:4.
רֹ֖חַב
rôchab
H7341
"width"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means width or breadth, used to describe physical size or space. It appears in the Bible to describe the width of the earth or a room. In the KJV, it is translated as breadth or broad.
Definition: breadth, width, expanse
Usage: Occurs in 89 OT verses. KJV: breadth, broad, largeness, thickness, wideness. See also: Genesis 6:15; Ezekiel 40:13; Isaiah 8:8.
הַ/קֶּ֥רֶשׁ
qeresh
H7175
"board"
Art | N-ms
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.
הָ/אֶחָֽד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
Study Notes — Exodus 36:21
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Context — The Frames and Bases
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. 23He constructed twenty frames for the south side of the tabernacle,Exodus 36:21 Summary
[Exodus 36:21 describes the frames of the tabernacle, which were ten cubits long and a cubit and a half wide. This verse shows us that God values attention to detail and precise obedience to His instructions, as seen in Exodus 25:9 and Exodus 31:11. Just like the frames were carefully constructed to fit together perfectly, we can work together with others to create a unified and functional whole, as described in Exodus 36:22-23. By following God's plans and designs for our lives, we can build something beautiful and functional, just like the tabernacle.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the dimensions of the frames in Exodus 36:21?
The dimensions of the frames, being ten cubits long and a cubit and a half wide, demonstrate the meticulous attention to detail in the construction of the tabernacle, as instructed by God in Exodus 25:9 and Exodus 31:11.
Why did the frames have to be so precisely measured?
The precise measurements of the frames reflect the importance of obedience to God's instructions, as seen in Deuteronomy 12:32, where God warns against adding to or subtracting from His commands.
How do the frames in Exodus 36:21 relate to the overall structure of the tabernacle?
The frames, with their specific dimensions, were a crucial part of the tabernacle's structure, working together with other components like the coverings mentioned in Exodus 36:19 to create a unified and functional whole, as described in Exodus 36:22-23.
What can we learn from the craftsmanship of the tabernacle, including the frames in Exodus 36:21?
The craftsmanship of the tabernacle, including the precise construction of the frames, teaches us about the value of diligence and attention to detail in our service to God, as seen in Colossians 3:23-24, where we are called to do our work heartily as for the Lord.
Reflection Questions
- As I consider the precise dimensions of the frames in Exodus 36:21, what areas of my life require more attention to detail and obedience to God's instructions?
- How can I apply the principle of meticulous craftsmanship, as seen in the construction of the tabernacle, to my own work and service to God?
- In what ways can I work together with others, like the frames working together to form the tabernacle, to create a unified and functional whole in my church or community?
- What can I learn from the example of the Israelites, who were able to construct the tabernacle according to God's instructions, about the importance of following God's plans and designs for my life?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 36:21
[See comments on Exodus 36:8]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 36:21
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 36:21
(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.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 36:21
AND AHOLIAB, Exodus 36:30-35. See notes on Exodus 31:1-11. OF , Exodus 36:1-7. 5.