Exodus 38:19 bbe — There were four pillars with their bases, all of brass, the hooks being of silver, and their tops and their bands being…

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"There were four pillars with their bases, all of brass, the hooks being of silver, and their tops and their bands being covered with silver."

— Exodus 38:19, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 38 — Context

16

All the hangings were of the best linen.

17

And the bases of the pillars were of brass; their hooks and the bands round the tops of them were of silver; all the pillars were ringed with silver.

18

And the curtain for the doorway of the open space was of the best linen, with designs of blue and purple and red in needlework; it was twenty cubits long and five cubits high, to go with the hangings round the sides.

19

There were four pillars with their bases, all of brass, the hooks being of silver, and their tops and their bands being covered with silver.

20

All the nails used for the House and the open space round it were of brass.

21

This is the price of the making of the House, even the House of witness, as it was valued by the word of Moses, for the work of the Levites under the direction of Ithamar, the son of Aaron the priest.

22

Bezalel, the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, made everything as the Lord had given orders to Moses.

Exodus 38:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 38:19 say?
Exodus 38:19 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “There were four pillars with their bases, all of brass, the hooks being of silver, and their tops and their bands being covered with silver.”
Where is Exodus 38:19 in the Bible?
Exodus 38:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 38, verse 19.
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 38:19.
What translation should I read Exodus 38:19 in?
Exodus 38:19 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 38:19?
Exodus 38:19 reads (BBE): “There were four pillars with their bases, all of brass, the hooks being of silver, and their tops and their bands being covered with silver.” 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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