Exodus 27:8 kjv — Hollow with boards shalt thou make it: as it was shewed thee in the mount, so shall they make it.

King James Version

"Hollow with boards shalt thou make it: as it was shewed thee in the mount, so shall they make it."

— Exodus 27:8, King James Version

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Exodus 27 — Context

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And thou shalt put it under the compass of the altar beneath, that the net may be even to the midst of the altar.

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And thou shalt make staves for the altar, staves of shittim wood, and overlay them with brass.

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And the staves shall be put into the rings, and the staves shall be upon the two sides of the altar, to bear it.

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Hollow with boards shalt thou make it: as it was shewed thee in the mount, so shall they make it.

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And thou shalt make the court of the tabernacle: for the south side southward there shall be hangings for the court of fine twined linen of an hundred cubits long for one side:

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And the twenty pillars thereof and their twenty sockets shall be of brass; the hooks of the pillars and their fillets shall be of silver.

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And likewise for the north side in length there shall be hangings of an hundred cubits long, and his twenty pillars and their twenty sockets of brass; the hooks of the pillars and their fillets of silver.

Exodus 27:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 27:8 say?
Exodus 27:8 in the King James Version reads: “Hollow with boards shalt thou make it: as it was shewed thee in the mount, so shall they make it.”
Where is Exodus 27:8 in the Bible?
Exodus 27:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 27, 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 27:8.
What translation should I read Exodus 27:8 in?
Exodus 27:8 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 27:8?
Exodus 27:8 reads (KJV): “Hollow with boards shalt thou make it: as it was shewed thee in the mount, so shall they make it.” 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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