Exodus 36:22

Verse

Two tenons were connected to each other for each frame. He made all the frames of the tabernacle in this way.

American Standard Version (1901)

Each board had two tenons, joined one to another: thus did he make for all the boards of the tabernacle.

Every board had two tongues fixed into it; all the boards were made in this way.

There were two mortises throughout every board, that one might be joined to the other. And in this manner he made for all the boards of the tabernacle.

Free Bible Version

Each frame had two pegs so the frames could be connected to each other. They made all the frames of the Tabernacle like this.

Geneva Bible 1599

One board had two tenons, set in order as the feete of a ladder, one against another: thus made he for all the boardes of the Tabernacle.

King James (Authorized) Version

One board had two tenons, equally distant one from another: thus did he make for all the boards of the tabernacle.

One Unity Resource Bible

Each board had two tenons, joined to one another. He made all the boards of the tabernacle this way.

Translation for Translators

They made two projections at the bottom of each frame. These were for fastening the frames to the bases underneath them. Each frame had these projections.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Each frame had two wooden pegs for joining the frames together. He did this for all the frames of the tabernacle.

Noah Webster Bible

One board had two tenons, equally distant one from another; thus did he make for all the boards of the tabernacle.

World English Bible

Each board had two tenons, joined to one another. He made all the boards of the tabernacle this way.

Young's Literal Translation

two handles [are] to the one board, joined one unto another; so he hath made for all the boards of the tabernacle.

Context

The Frames and Bases

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.

Summary

In Exodus 36:22, we see the skilled craftsmanship of Bezalel and Oholiab as they faithfully carry out the instructions given by Moses for building the tabernacle. Their obedience and attention to detail serve as a model for believers today, demonstrating the importance of using our God-given talents for His glory. This verse also highlights the significance of teamwork in fulfilling God's purposes, as Bezalel and Oholiab worked together harmoniously to complete the intricate work of the tabernacle. Ultimately, Exodus 36:22 reminds us of the value of diligence, obedience, and collaboration in serving the Lord and advancing His kingdom.

Commentary

Exodus 36:22

The Frames and Bases

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.

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Berean Standard Bible

Two tenons were connected to each other for each frame. He made all the frames of the tabernacle in this way.

American Standard Version (1901)

Each board had two tenons, joined one to another: thus did he make for all the boards of the tabernacle.

Bible in Basic English

Every board had two tongues fixed into it; all the boards were made in this way.

Douay-Rheims 1899

There were two mortises throughout every board, that one might be joined to the other. And in this manner he made for all the boards of the tabernacle.

Free Bible Version

Each frame had two pegs so the frames could be connected to each other. They made all the frames of the Tabernacle like this.

Geneva Bible 1599

One board had two tenons, set in order as the feete of a ladder, one against another: thus made he for all the boardes of the Tabernacle.

King James (Authorized) Version

One board had two tenons, equally distant one from another: thus did he make for all the boards of the tabernacle.

One Unity Resource Bible

Each board had two tenons, joined to one another. He made all the boards of the tabernacle this way.

Translation for Translators

They made two projections at the bottom of each frame. These were for fastening the frames to the bases underneath them. Each frame had these projections.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Each frame had two wooden pegs for joining the frames together. He did this for all the frames of the tabernacle.

Noah Webster Bible

One board had two tenons, equally distant one from another; thus did he make for all the boards of the tabernacle.

World English Bible

Each board had two tenons, joined to one another. He made all the boards of the tabernacle this way.

Young's Literal Translation

two handles [are] to the one board, joined one unto another; so he hath made for all the boards of the tabernacle.