Exodus 36:16 bbe — Five curtains were joined together to make one group, and six curtains were joined together to make the other group.

Bible in Basic English

"Five curtains were joined together to make one group, and six curtains were joined together to make the other group."

— Exodus 36:16, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 36 — Context

13

And they made fifty hooks of gold, joining the curtains one to another with the hooks; and so the House was made.

14

And they made curtains of goats' hair for the tent; eleven curtains were made.

15

Every curtain was thirty cubits long and four cubits wide, all of the same measure.

16

Five curtains were joined together to make one group, and six curtains were joined together to make the other group.

17

And they put fifty twists of cord on the edge of the outside curtain of the first group, and fifty twists on the edge of the outside curtain of the second group,

18

And fifty hooks of brass for joining them together to make the tent.

19

And they made a cover of sheepskins coloured red, to go over the tent, and a cover of leather over that.

Exodus 36:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 36:16 say?
Exodus 36:16 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Five curtains were joined together to make one group, and six curtains were joined together to make the other group.”
Where is Exodus 36:16 in the Bible?
Exodus 36:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 36, verse 16.
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 36:16.
What translation should I read Exodus 36:16 in?
Exodus 36:16 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 36:16?
Exodus 36:16 reads (BBE): “Five curtains were joined together to make one group, and six curtains were joined together to make the other group.” 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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