Exodus 36:21 bbe — The boards were ten cubits long and one cubit and a half wide.

Bible in Basic English

"The boards were ten cubits long and one cubit and a half wide."

— Exodus 36:21, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 36 — Context

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.

20

And for the uprights of the House they made boards of hard wood.

21

The boards were ten cubits long and one cubit and a half wide.

22

Every board had two tongues fixed into it; all the boards were made in this way.

23

They made twenty boards for the south side of the House:

24

And for these twenty boards, forty silver bases, two bases under every board, to take its tongues.

Exodus 36:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 36:21 say?
Exodus 36:21 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The boards were ten cubits long and one cubit and a half wide.”
Where is Exodus 36:21 in the Bible?
Exodus 36:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 36, verse 21.
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 36:21.
What translation should I read Exodus 36:21 in?
Exodus 36:21 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 36:21?
Exodus 36:21 reads (BBE): “The boards were ten cubits long and one cubit and a half wide.” 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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