five for those on the other side, and five for those on the rear side of the tabernacle, to the west.
Parallel translations
- WEB and five bars for the boards of the other side of the tabernacle, and five bars for the boards of the tabernacle for the hinder part westward.
- KJV And five bars for the boards of the other side of the tabernacle, and five bars for the boards of the tabernacle for the sides westward.
- NKJV five bars for the boards on the other side of the tabernacle, and five bars for the boards of the tabernacle on the far side westward.
- NASB and five bars for the boards of the other side of the tabernacle, and five bars for the boards of the tabernacle for the back side to the west.
- NLT and five for the south side. He also made five crossbars for the rear of the Tabernacle, which faced west.
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Quick answer
Five bars braced the second side and five the rear wall. All three walls were secured with horizontal crossbars.
Overview
The matching sets of bars gave each wall equal strength and unity. This thoroughness reflects the order of the divine design. The work follows Exodus 26:27, continuing the pattern of faithful obedience.
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- Exod 26:26You are also to make five crossbars of acacia wood for the frames on one side of the tabernacle,
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