Exodus 38:20 net — All the tent pegs of the tabernacle and of the courtyard all around were bronze.

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"All the tent pegs of the tabernacle and of the courtyard all around were bronze."

— Exodus 38:20, NET Bible

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Exodus 38 — Context

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The bases for the posts were bronze. The hooks of the posts and their bands were silver, their tops were overlaid with silver, and all the posts of the courtyard had silver bands.

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The curtain for the gate of the courtyard was of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and fine twisted linen, the work of an embroiderer. It was thirty feet long, and like the hangings in the courtyard, it was seven and a half feet high,

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with four posts and their four bronze bases. Their hooks and their bands were silver, and their tops were overlaid with silver.

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All the tent pegs of the tabernacle and of the courtyard all around were bronze.

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The Materials of the Construction This is the inventory of the tabernacle, the tabernacle of the testimony, which was counted by the order of Moses, being the work of the Levites under the direction of Ithamar, son of Aaron the priest.

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Now Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, made everything that the LORD had commanded Moses;

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and with him was Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, an artisan, a designer, and an embroiderer in blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and fine linen.

Exodus 38:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 38:20 say?
Exodus 38:20 in the NET Bible reads: “All the tent pegs of the tabernacle and of the courtyard all around were bronze.”
Where is Exodus 38:20 in the Bible?
Exodus 38:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 38, verse 20.
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 38:20.
What translation should I read Exodus 38:20 in?
Exodus 38:20 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 38:20?
Exodus 38:20 reads (NET): “All the tent pegs of the tabernacle and of the courtyard all around were bronze.” 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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