Exodus 38:30

Verse

He used it to make the bases for the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, the bronze altar and its bronze grating, all the utensils for the altar,

American Standard Version (1901)

And therewith he made the sockets to the door of the tent of meeting, and the brazen altar, and the brazen grating for it, and all the vessels of the altar,

Bible in Basic English

From it he made the bases of the doorway of the Tent of meeting and the brass altar and the network for it and all the vessels for the altar,

Douay-Rheims 1899

Of which were cast the sockets in the entry of the tabernacle of the testimony, and the altar of brass with the grate thereof, and all the vessels that belong to the use thereof.

Free Bible Version

Bezalel used it to make the stands for the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, the bronze altar and its bronze grate, all the utensils for the altar,

Geneva Bible 1599

Whereof he made the sockets to the doore of the Tabernacle of the Congregation, and the brasen altar, and the brasen grate which was for it, with all the instruments of the Altar,

King James (Authorized) Version

And therewith he made the sockets to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and the brasen altar, and the brasen grate for it, and all the vessels of the altar,

One Unity Resource Bible

With this he made the sockets to the door of the Tent of Meeting, the bronze altar, the bronze grating for it, all the utensils of the altar,

Translation for Translators

With the bronze, Bezalel and his helpers made the bases for under the posts at the entrance of the Sacred Tent. They also made the altar for burning sacrifices, the grating for it and the tools used with it,

Unlocked Literal Bible

With this he made the bases for the entrance to the tent of meeting, the bronze altar, its bronze grate, all the equipment for the altar,

Noah Webster Bible

And with this he made the sockets to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and the brazen altar, and the brazen grate for it, and all the vessels of the altar,

World English Bible

With this he made the sockets to the door of the Tent of Meeting, the bronze altar, the bronze grating for it, all the vessels of the altar,

Young's Literal Translation

and he maketh with it the sockets of the opening of the tent of meeting, and the brazen altar, and the brazen grate which it hath, and all the vessels of the altar,

Context

An Inventory of Materials

²⁹The bronze from the wave offering totaled 70 talents and 2,400 shekels.³⁰He used it to make the bases for the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, the bronze altar and its bronze grating, all the utensils for the altar,³¹the bases for the surrounding courtyard and its gate, and all the tent pegs for the tabernacle and its surrounding courtyard.

Summary

This verse highlights the skilled craftsmanship and attention to detail that the Lord required for the construction of the tabernacle. It emphasizes the importance of using one's talents and abilities for the service of God and His sanctuary. The mention of Bezalel and Oholiab as the skilled artisans chosen by God serves as a reminder that God equips and empowers individuals with specific gifts for His work. This verse encourages believers to offer their best efforts and skills in worship and service to the Lord, honoring Him with excellence and dedication.

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