Exodus 25:8 net — Let them make for me a sanctuary, so that I may live among them.

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"Let them make for me a sanctuary, so that I may live among them."

— Exodus 25:8, NET Bible

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KJV
“And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them.”
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ASV
“And let them make me a sanctuary, that I may dwell among them. ”
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WEB
“Let them make me a sanctuary, that I may dwell among them.”
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DRB
“And they shall make me a sanctuary, and I will dwell in the midst of them:”
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BBE
“And let them make me a holy place, so that I may be ever present among them.”
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KJVA
“And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them.”
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Exodus 25 — Context

ram skins dyed red, fine leather, acacia wood,

oil for the light, spices for the anointing oil and for fragrant incense,

onyx stones, and other gems to be set in the ephod and in the breastpiece.

Let them make for me a sanctuary, so that I may live among them.

According to all that I am showing you– the pattern of the tabernacle and the pattern of all its furnishings– you must make it exactly so.

The Ark of the Covenant“They are to make an ark of acacia wood– its length is to be three feet nine inches, its width two feet three inches, and its height two feet three inches.

You are to overlay it with pure gold– both inside and outside you must overlay it, and you are to make a surrounding border of gold over it.

Exodus 25:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 25:8 say?

Exodus 25:8 in the NET Bible reads: “Let them make for me a sanctuary, so that I may live among them.”

Where is Exodus 25:8 in the Bible?

Exodus 25:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 25, verse 8.

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 25:8.

What translation should I read Exodus 25:8 in?

Exodus 25:8 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 25:8?

Exodus 25:8 reads (NET): “Let them make for me a sanctuary, so that I may live among them.” 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 25:8 net — Let them make for me a sanctuary, so that I may live among them.

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