Exodus 36:31
Exodus 36:31 in Multiple Translations
He also made five crossbars of acacia wood for the frames on one side of the tabernacle,
¶ And he made bars of shittim wood; five for the boards of the one side of the tabernacle,
And he made bars of acacia wood; five for the boards of the one side of the tabernacle,
And they made rods of hard wood; five for the boards on one side of the House,
They made five crossbars of acacia wood to hold together the frames on the south side of the Tabernacle,
After, he made barres of Shittim wood, fiue for the boards in ye one side of ye Tabernacle,
And he maketh bars of shittim wood, five for the boards of the one side of the tabernacle,
He made bars of acacia wood: five for the boards of the one side of the tabernacle,
And he made bars of shittim wood; five for the boards of the one side of the tabernacle,
He made also bars of setim wood, five to hold together the boards of one side of the tabernacle,
The workmen made 15 crossbars from acacia wood.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 36:31
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Exodus 36:31 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּ֥עַשׂ
בְּרִיחֵ֖י
עֲצֵ֣י
שִׁטִּ֑ים
חֲמִשָּׁ֕ה
לְ/קַרְשֵׁ֥י
צֶֽלַע
הַ/מִּשְׁכָּ֖ן
הָ/אֶחָֽת
וַ/יַּ֥עַשׂ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
בְּרִיחֵ֖י
bᵉrîyach
H1280
bar
N-mp
עֲצֵ֣י
ʻêts
H6086
tree
N-mp
שִׁטִּ֑ים
shiṭṭâh
H7848
acacia
N-fp
חֲמִשָּׁ֕ה
châmêsh
H2568
five
Adj
לְ/קַרְשֵׁ֥י
qeresh
H7175
board
Prep | N-mp
צֶֽלַע
tsêlâʻ
H6763
side
N-cs
הַ/מִּשְׁכָּ֖ן
mishkân
H4908
tabernacle
Art | N-ms
הָ/אֶחָֽת
ʼechâd
H259
one
Art | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 36:31
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.
בְּרִיחֵ֖י
bᵉrîyach
H1280
"bar"
N-mp
A bar or bolt, often made of wood, used to secure city gates or as a symbol of tribulation. It represents a fortress or a prison.
Definition: 1) bar 1a) of wood 1b) of city gates 2) of tribulation, a fortress, of the earth as a prison (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: bar, fugitive. See also: Exodus 26:26; 2 Chronicles 14:6; Psalms 107:16.
עֲצֵ֣י
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.
שִׁטִּ֑ים
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.
חֲמִשָּׁ֕ה
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.
Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.
לְ/קַרְשֵׁ֥י
qeresh
H7175
"board"
Prep | 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.
צֶֽלַע
tsêlâʻ
H6763
"side"
N-cs
This word refers to a side or a rib, and it's used to describe parts of the body or objects. It's also used architecturally to describe beams or planks in buildings like the temple.
Definition: 1) side, rib, beam 1a) rib (of man) 1b) rib (of hill, ridge, etc) 1c) side-chambers or cells (of temple structure) 1d) rib, plank, board (of cedar or fir) 1e) leaves (of door) 1f) side (of ark) Aramaic equivalent: a.la (עֲלַע "rib" H5967)
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: beam, board, chamber, corner, leaf, plank, rib, side (chamber). See also: Genesis 2:21; Exodus 38:7; Ezekiel 41:26.
הַ/מִּשְׁכָּ֖ן
mishkân
H4908
"tabernacle"
Art | 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.
הָ/אֶחָֽת
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 36:31
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Context — The Frames and Bases
29coupled together from bottom to top and fitted into a single ring. He made both corners in this way.
30So there were eight frames and sixteen silver bases—two under each frame.
31He also made five crossbars of acacia wood for the frames on one side of the tabernacle,
32five for those on the other side, and five for those on the rear side of the tabernacle, to the west. 33He made the central crossbar to run through the center of the frames, from one end to the other.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exodus 26:26–29 | 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. |
| 2 | Exodus 25:28 | Make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold, so that the table may be carried with them. |
| 3 | Exodus 30:5 | Make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold. |
Exodus 36:31 Summary
[Exodus 36:31 tells us that Bezalel made five crossbars of acacia wood for the frames on one side of the tabernacle, which helped to provide additional support and stability to the structure. This attention to detail is a reminder of the importance of careful planning and preparation in our own lives, as seen in Proverbs 24:3-4. Just as the crossbars played a crucial role in the tabernacle's stability, we can apply this principle to our spiritual lives by recognizing the importance of spiritual support systems, such as fellowship and prayer, as encouraged in Hebrews 10:24-25.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the crossbars made of in Exodus 36:31?
According to Exodus 36:31, the crossbars were made of acacia wood, which was a durable and versatile wood used for many parts of the tabernacle, as seen in Exodus 25:10 and Exodus 35:24.
How many crossbars were made for the frames on one side of the tabernacle?
The Bible states in Exodus 36:31 that five crossbars were made for the frames on one side of the tabernacle, with additional crossbars made for the other sides as described in Exodus 36:32-33.
What was the purpose of the crossbars in the tabernacle?
The crossbars served to provide additional structural support to the frames of the tabernacle, ensuring its stability and integrity, much like the role of the crossbar in Exodus 26:26-28, which helped to hold the tabernacle's curtains in place.
Can we apply the concept of structural support in the tabernacle to our spiritual lives?
Just as the crossbars provided support to the tabernacle, we can apply this concept to our spiritual lives by recognizing the importance of spiritual support systems, such as fellowship and prayer, as encouraged in Hebrews 10:24-25 and Galatians 6:2.
Reflection Questions
- How can I apply the principle of attention to detail, as seen in the construction of the tabernacle, to my own life and service to God?
- What role do I play in providing spiritual support to others, just as the crossbars provided support to the tabernacle?
- In what ways can I ensure that my spiritual structure is stable and secure, just as the crossbars helped to stabilize the tabernacle?
- How can I balance the need for stability and structure in my spiritual life with the need for flexibility and adaptability, as the tabernacle was designed to be portable?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 36:31
[See comments on Exodus 36:8]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 36:31
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 36:31
(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 36:31
Verse 31. He made bars] See Clarke on Exodus 26:26, &c.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 36:31
AND AHOLIAB, Exodus 36:30-35. See notes on Exodus 31:1-11. OF , Exodus 36:1-7. 5.