Exodus 38:9 bbe — To make the open space, he put hangings on the south side, of the best linen, a hundred cubits long:

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"To make the open space, he put hangings on the south side, of the best linen, a hundred cubits long:"

— Exodus 38:9, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 38 — Context

6

The rods he made of hard wood plated with brass.

7

He put the rods through the rings at the opposite sides of the altar for lifting it; he made the altar hollow, boarded in with wood.

8

And he made the washing-vessel of brass on a brass base, using the polished brass looking-glasses given by the women who did work at the doors of the Tent of meeting.

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To make the open space, he put hangings on the south side, of the best linen, a hundred cubits long:

10

Their twenty pillars and their twenty bases were brass; and the hooks of the pillars and their bands were of silver.

11

And for the north side. hangings a hundred cubits long, on twenty brass pillars in brass bases, with silver hooks and bands.

12

And on the west side, hangings fifty cubits long, on ten pillars in ten bases, with silver bands.

Exodus 38:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 38:9 say?
Exodus 38:9 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “To make the open space, he put hangings on the south side, of the best linen, a hundred cubits long:”
Where is Exodus 38:9 in the Bible?
Exodus 38:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 38, verse 9.
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 38:9.
What translation should I read Exodus 38:9 in?
Exodus 38:9 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 38:9?
Exodus 38:9 reads (BBE): “To make the open space, he put hangings on the south side, of the best linen, a hundred cubits long:” 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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