Exodus 25:17 bbe — And you are to make a cover of the best gold, two and a half cubits long and a cubit and a half wide.

Bible in Basic English

"And you are to make a cover of the best gold, two and a half cubits long and a cubit and a half wide."

— Exodus 25:17, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 25 — Context

And put the rods through the rings at the sides of the ark, for lifting it.

The rods are to be kept in the rings, and never taken out.

Inside the ark you are to put the record which I will give you.

And you are to make a cover of the best gold, two and a half cubits long and a cubit and a half wide.

And at the two ends of the cover you are to make two winged ones of hammered gold,

One at one end and one at the other; the winged ones are to be part of the cover.

And their wings are to be outstretched over the cover, and the winged ones are to be opposite one another, facing the cover.

Exodus 25:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 25:17 say?

Exodus 25:17 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And you are to make a cover of the best gold, two and a half cubits long and a cubit and a half wide.”

Where is Exodus 25:17 in the Bible?

Exodus 25:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 25, verse 17.

Who wrote Exodus?

Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.

What is the book of Exodus about?

Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.

What are the major themes of Exodus?

Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 25:17.

What translation should I read Exodus 25:17 in?

Exodus 25:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Exodus 25:17?

Exodus 25:17 reads (BBE): “And you are to make a cover of the best gold, two and a half cubits long and a cubit and a half wide.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Exodus 25:17 bbe — And you are to make a cover of the best gold, two and a half cubits long and a cubit and a half wide.

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