Exodus 26:18 kjv — And thou shalt make the boards for the tabernacle, twenty boards on the south side southward.

King James Version

"And thou shalt make the boards for the tabernacle, twenty boards on the south side southward."

— Exodus 26:18, King James Version

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Exodus 26 — Context

15

And thou shalt make boards for the tabernacle of shittim wood standing up.

16

Ten cubits shall be the length of a board, and a cubit and a half shall be the breadth of one board.

17

Two tenons shall there be in one board, set in order one against another: thus shalt thou make for all the boards of the tabernacle.

18

And thou shalt make the boards for the tabernacle, twenty boards on the south side southward.

19

And thou shalt make forty sockets of silver under the twenty boards; two sockets under one board for his two tenons, and two sockets under another board for his two tenons.

20

And for the second side of the tabernacle on the north side there shall be twenty boards:

21

And their forty sockets of silver; two sockets under one board, and two sockets under another board.

Exodus 26:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 26:18 say?
Exodus 26:18 in the King James Version reads: “And thou shalt make the boards for the tabernacle, twenty boards on the south side southward.”
Where is Exodus 26:18 in the Bible?
Exodus 26:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 26, verse 18.
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 26:18.
What translation should I read Exodus 26:18 in?
Exodus 26:18 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 26:18?
Exodus 26:18 reads (KJV): “And thou shalt make the boards for the tabernacle, twenty boards on the south side southward.” 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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