and forty silver bases—two bases under each frame.
Parallel translations
- WEB and their forty sockets of silver; two sockets under one board, and two sockets under another board.
- KJV And their forty sockets of silver; two sockets under one board, and two sockets under another board.
- ESV and their forty bases of silver, two bases under one frame and two bases under the next frame.
- NKJV and their forty sockets of silver: two sockets under each of the boards.
- NASB and their forty bases of silver; two bases under one board, and two bases under another board.
- NLT with their forty silver bases, two bases under each frame.
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Quick answer
Forty silver sockets supported the north-side boards, two under each. Like the south side, the wall rested on a foundation of redemption silver.
Overview
The repeated silver bases continue the picture of a sanctuary founded on redemption money paid for each Israelite's life. The matching foundations on both walls underscore stability and unity. The work faithfully follows Exodus 26:21.
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