For the second side of the tabernacle, the north side, make twenty frames
Parallel translations
- WEB For the second side of the tabernacle, on the north side, twenty boards,
- KJV And for the second side of the tabernacle on the north side there shall be twenty boards:
- NKJV And for the second side of the tabernacle, the north side, there shall be twenty boards
- NASB and for the second side of the tabernacle, on the north side, twenty boards,
- NLT For the north side of the Tabernacle, make another twenty frames,
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Quick answer
Likewise the north side was to have twenty boards. This mirrored the south wall, completing the second long side.
Overview
The north wall matched the south with twenty boards, giving the tabernacle symmetry and balance. The parallel construction reflects the ordered design of the whole. Every side was built to the same careful standard set by God's pattern.
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