Exodus 38:28 bbe — And a thousand, seven hundred and seventy-five shekels of silver was used to make the hooks for the pillars, and for pl…

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"And a thousand, seven hundred and seventy-five shekels of silver was used to make the hooks for the pillars, and for plating the tops of the pillars and for making their bands."

— Exodus 38:28, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 38 — Context

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And the silver given by those who were numbered of the people was a hundred talents, and a thousand, seven hundred and seventy-five shekels in weight, by the scale of the holy place.

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A beka, that is, half a shekel by the holy scale, for everyone who was numbered; there were six hundred and three thousand, five hundred and fifty men of twenty years old and over.

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Of this silver, a hundred talents was used for making the bases of the pillars of the holy place and of the veil; a talent for every base.

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And a thousand, seven hundred and seventy-five shekels of silver was used to make the hooks for the pillars, and for plating the tops of the pillars and for making their bands.

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The brass which was given was seventy talents, two thousand four hundred shekels;

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From it he made the bases of the doorway of the Tent of meeting and the brass altar and the network for it and all the vessels for the altar,

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And the bases for the open space all round and for its doorway, and all the nails for the House and for the open space.

Exodus 38:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 38:28 say?
Exodus 38:28 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And a thousand, seven hundred and seventy-five shekels of silver was used to make the hooks for the pillars, and for plating the tops of the pillars and for making their bands.”
Where is Exodus 38:28 in the Bible?
Exodus 38:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 38, verse 28.
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 38:28.
What translation should I read Exodus 38:28 in?
Exodus 38:28 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 38:28?
Exodus 38:28 reads (BBE): “And a thousand, seven hundred and seventy-five shekels of silver was used to make the hooks for the pillars, and for plating the tops of the pillars and for making their bands.” 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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