Exodus 26:15 bbe — And you are to make upright boards of hard wood for the House.

Bible in Basic English

"And you are to make upright boards of hard wood for the House."

— Exodus 26:15, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 26 — Context

12

And the folded part which is over of the curtains of the tent, the half-curtain which is folded back, will be hanging down over the back of the House.

13

And the cubit which is over of the ten curtains at the sides will be hanging over the two sides of the House as a cover.

14

And then you are to make a cover for the tent, of sheepskins coloured red, and a cover of leather over that.

15

And you are to make upright boards of hard wood for the House.

16

Every board is to be ten cubits high and a cubit and a half wide.

17

Every board is to be joined to the one nearest to it by two tongues, and so for every board in the House.

18

These are the boards needed for the house; twenty boards for the south side,

Exodus 26:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 26:15 say?
Exodus 26:15 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And you are to make upright boards of hard wood for the House.”
Where is Exodus 26:15 in the Bible?
Exodus 26:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 26, verse 15.
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 26:15.
What translation should I read Exodus 26:15 in?
Exodus 26:15 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 26:15?
Exodus 26:15 reads (BBE): “And you are to make upright boards of hard wood for the House.” 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.
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