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href="/bsb/exodus/36.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/exodus/36.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Each frame was ten cubits long and a cubit and a half wide,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/36.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Each frame was 15 feet high and 27 inches wide,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/36.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Ten cubits was the length of a frame, and a cubit and a half the breadth of each frame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/36.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Each frame was ten cubits long and a cubit and a half wide.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/36.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The length of a board <i>was</i> ten cubits, and the breadth of a board one cubit and a half.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/36.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The length of each board <i>was</i> ten cubits, and the width of each board a cubit and a half.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/36.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ten cubits <i>was</i> the length of each board, and one and a half cubits the width of each board.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/36.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Ten cubits was the length of each board and one and a half cubits the width of each board.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/36.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Ten cubits was the length of each board, and one and a half cubits the width of each board.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/36.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Ten cubits <i>was</i> the length of each board and one and a half cubits the width of each board.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/36.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Each board was ten cubits long and one and a half cubits wide.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/36.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Each support was fifteen feet long and twenty-seven inches wide.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/36.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The length of each plank was 15 feet, and the width of each was 27 inches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/36.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Ten cubits was the length of a board, and a cubit and a half the breadth of each board.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/36.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Each frame was 4 meters high and 66 centimeters wide <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/36.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Ten cubits was the length of a board, and a cubit and a half the breadth of each board.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/36.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Each frame was 15 feet long and 27 inches wide,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/36.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Each frame was 15 feet tall and 27 inches wide, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/36.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Each board was ten cubits long, and one and a half cubits wide. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/36.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Each frame was ten cubits long and a cubit and a half wide.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/36.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The length of each frame was fifteen feet, the width of each frame was two and a quarter feet,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/36.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Seventeen feet three inches was the length of a board, and two feet seven inches the breadth of each board.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/36.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The length of a board was ten cubits, and the breadth of a board one cubit and a half.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/36.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Ten cubits was the length of a board, and a cubit and a half the width of each board. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/36.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />ten cubits [is] the length of the [one] board, and a cubit and a half the breadth of the [one] board;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/36.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> ten cubits is the length of the one board, and a cubit and a half the breadth of the one board;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/36.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Ten cubits the length of the board, and a cubit and a half a cubit, the breadth of the one board.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/36.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The length of one board was ten cubits: and the breadth was one cubit and a half. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/36.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Ten cubits was the length of one panel, and one and one half cubits comprised the width.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/36.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The length of each frame was ten cubits, and the width one and a half cubits.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/36.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Ten cubits was the length of a frame, and a cubit and a half the width of each frame.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/36.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The length of each board was ten cubits, and the breadth of each board one cubit and a half.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/36.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Ten cubits, the length of one board, and a cubit and half a cubit, the width of one board.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/36.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Ten cubits was the length of a board, and a cubit and a half the breadth of each board.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/36-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=9615" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/exodus/36.htm">The Frames and Bases</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20</span>Next, he constructed upright frames of acacia wood for the tabernacle. <span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7175.htm" title="7175: haq·qā·reš (Art:: N-ms) -- A slab, plank, a deck of a, ship. From an unused root meaning to split off; a slab or plank; by implication, a deck of a ship.">Each frame</a> <a href="/hebrew/6235.htm" title="6235: ‘e·śer (Number-fsc) -- Ten. Masculine of term aasarah; from asar; ten.">was ten</a> <a href="/hebrew/520.htm" title="520: ʾam·mō·wṯ (N-fp) -- Prolonged from 'em; properly, a mother (below the elbow), i.e. A cubit; also a door-base (as a bond of the entrance).">cubits</a> <a href="/hebrew/753.htm" title="753: ’ō·reḵ (N-msc) -- Length. From 'arak; length.">long</a> <a href="/hebrew/520.htm" title="520: wə·’am·māh (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Prolonged from 'em; properly, a mother (below the elbow), i.e. A cubit; also a door-base (as a bond of the entrance).">and a cubit</a> <a href="/hebrew/2677.htm" title="2677: wa·ḥă·ṣî (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Half. From chatsah; the half or middle.">and a half</a> <a href="/hebrew/520.htm" title="520: hā·’am·māh (Art:: N-fs) -- Prolonged from 'em; properly, a mother (below the elbow), i.e. A cubit; also a door-base (as a bond of the entrance)."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7341.htm" title="7341: rō·ḥaḇ (N-msc) -- Breadth, width. From rachab; width.">wide.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7175.htm" title="7175: haq·qe·reš (Art:: N-ms) -- A slab, plank, a deck of a, ship. From an unused root meaning to split off; a slab or plank; by implication, a deck of a ship."></a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: hā·’e·ḥāḏ (Art:: Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first."></a> </span><span class="reftext">22</span>Two tenons were connected to each other for each frame. He made all the frames of the tabernacle in this way.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/26-15.htm">Exodus 26:15-30</a></span><br />You are to construct upright frames of acacia wood for the tabernacle. / Each frame is to be ten cubits long and a cubit and a half wide. / Two tenons must be connected to each other for each frame. Make all the frames of the tabernacle in this way. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-2.htm">1 Kings 6:2</a></span><br />The house that King Solomon built for the LORD was sixty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and thirty cubits high.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-16.htm">1 Kings 6:16-20</a></span><br />He partitioned off the twenty cubits at the rear of the temple with cedar boards from floor to ceiling to form within the temple an inner sanctuary, the Most Holy Place. / And the main hall in front of this room was forty cubits long. / The cedar paneling inside the temple was carved with gourds and open flowers. Everything was cedar; not a stone could be seen. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-23.htm">1 Kings 6:23-28</a></span><br />In the inner sanctuary he made two cherubim, each ten cubits high, out of olive wood. / One wing of the first cherub was five cubits long, and the other wing was five cubits long as well. So the full wingspan was ten cubits. / The second cherub also measured ten cubits; both cherubim had the same size and shape, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-31.htm">1 Kings 6:31-35</a></span><br />For the entrance to the inner sanctuary, Solomon constructed doors of olive wood with five-sided doorposts. / The double doors were made of olive wood, and he carved into them cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers and overlaid the cherubim and palm trees with hammered gold. / In the same way he made four-sided doorposts of olive wood for the sanctuary entrance. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/3-3.htm">2 Chronicles 3:3-7</a></span><br />The foundation that Solomon laid for the house of God was sixty cubits long and twenty cubits wide, according to the old standard. / The portico at the front, extending across the width of the temple, was twenty cubits long and twenty cubits high. He overlaid the inside with pure gold. / He paneled the main room with cypress, which he overlaid with fine gold and decorated with palm trees and chains. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/3-8.htm">2 Chronicles 3:8-14</a></span><br />Then he made the Most Holy Place; its length corresponded to the width of the temple—twenty cubits long and twenty cubits wide. And he overlaid the inside with six hundred talents of fine gold. / The weight of the nails was fifty shekels of gold. He also overlaid the upper rooms with gold. / In the Most Holy Place he made two cherubim of sculptured work, and he overlaid them with gold. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/3-10.htm">2 Chronicles 3:10-13</a></span><br />In the Most Holy Place he made two cherubim of sculptured work, and he overlaid them with gold. / The total wingspan of the cherubim was twenty cubits. One wing of the first cherub was five cubits long and touched the wall of the temple, and its other wing was five cubits long and touched the wing of the other cherub. / The wing of the second cherub also measured five cubits and touched the wall of the temple, while its other wing measured five cubits and touched the wing of the first cherub. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/8-5.htm">Hebrews 8:5</a></span><br />The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-2.htm">Hebrews 9:2-5</a></span><br />A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, / containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-11.htm">Hebrews 9:11-12</a></span><br />But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come, He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made by hands and is not a part of this creation. / He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-23.htm">Hebrews 9:23-24</a></span><br />So it was necessary for the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these sacrifices, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. / For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-3.htm">Revelation 21:3</a></span><br />And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-16.htm">Revelation 21:16</a></span><br />The city lies foursquare, with its width the same as its length. And he measured the city with the rod, and all its dimensions were equal—12,000 stadia in length and width and height.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-22.htm">Revelation 21:22</a></span><br />But I saw no temple in the city, because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The length of a board was ten cubits, and the breadth of a board one cubit and a half.</p><p class="hdg">the length.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/26-25.htm">Board</a> <a href="/exodus/36-20.htm">Boards</a> <a href="/exodus/36-15.htm">Breadth</a> <a href="/exodus/36-15.htm">Cubit</a> <a href="/exodus/36-15.htm">Cubits</a> <a href="/exodus/26-25.htm">Frame</a> <a href="/exodus/30-23.htm">Half</a> <a href="/exodus/36-15.htm">Length</a> <a href="/exodus/36-8.htm">Ten</a> <a href="/exodus/36-15.htm">Wide</a> <a href="/exodus/36-15.htm">Width</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/36-22.htm">Board</a> <a href="/exodus/36-22.htm">Boards</a> <a href="/exodus/37-1.htm">Breadth</a> <a href="/exodus/37-1.htm">Cubit</a> <a href="/exodus/37-1.htm">Cubits</a> <a href="/exodus/36-22.htm">Frame</a> <a href="/exodus/37-1.htm">Half</a> <a href="/exodus/37-1.htm">Length</a> <a href="/exodus/38-12.htm">Ten</a> <a href="/exodus/37-1.htm">Wide</a> <a href="/exodus/37-1.htm">Width</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 36</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/36-1.htm">The offerings are delivered to the workmen</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/36-4.htm">The generosity of the people is restrained</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/36-8.htm">The curtains with cherubim</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/36-14.htm">The curtains of goats' hair</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/36-19.htm">The covering of skins</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/36-20.htm">The boards with their sockets</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/36-31.htm">The bars</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/36-35.htm">The veil</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/36-37.htm">The hanging for the door</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/36.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/exodus/36.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Each frame was ten cubits long</b><br>The dimensions of the frames for the Tabernacle are significant, reflecting the precision and orderliness of God's instructions. A cubit is generally considered to be about 18 inches, making each frame approximately 15 feet long. This length indicates the grandeur and scale of the Tabernacle, which was to be a dwelling place for God's presence among His people. The use of specific measurements underscores the importance of obedience to God's commands, as seen throughout the construction of the Tabernacle. This precision can be compared to the detailed instructions given for Noah's Ark (<a href="/genesis/6-15.htm">Genesis 6:15</a>) and Solomon's Temple (<a href="/1_kings/6-2.htm">1 Kings 6:2</a>).<p><b>and a cubit and a half wide</b><br>The width of each frame, approximately 27 inches, contributes to the stability and structure of the Tabernacle. The frames were made of acacia wood, known for its durability and resistance to decay, symbolizing the enduring nature of God's covenant with Israel. The use of acacia wood and the specific dimensions highlight the care and craftsmanship involved in creating a sacred space. This attention to detail reflects the holiness and separateness of the Tabernacle, setting it apart as a place of worship and meeting with God. The dimensions also remind believers of the importance of following God's design in their own lives, as seen in the New Testament call to be living temples of the Holy Spirit (<a href="/1_corinthians/6-19.htm">1 Corinthians 6:19</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites, who received the instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle from God on Mount Sinai.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/bezalel_and_oholiab.htm">Bezalel and Oholiab</a></b><br>Skilled craftsmen appointed by God to oversee the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a></b><br>A portable sanctuary that served as the dwelling place of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God, who contributed materials and labor for the construction of the Tabernacle.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/mount_sinai.htm">Mount Sinai</a></b><br>The place where God gave Moses the instructions for the Tabernacle and the Law.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a></b><br>The precise dimensions of the Tabernacle frames highlight the importance of following God's instructions meticulously. As believers, we are called to obey God's Word in every aspect of our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_among_his_people.htm">God's Presence Among His People</a></b><br>The Tabernacle was a physical representation of God's desire to dwell among His people. Today, through the Holy Spirit, God dwells within us, making our bodies His temple.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community_in_god's_work.htm">The Role of Community in God's Work</a></b><br>The construction of the Tabernacle was a communal effort, with each person contributing their skills and resources. Similarly, the church functions as a body, with each member playing a vital role.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_tabernacle.htm">Symbolism of the Tabernacle</a></b><br>The Tabernacle's design and dimensions were symbolic of heavenly realities. Understanding these symbols can deepen our appreciation for the work of Christ and the nature of our relationship with God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_36.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 36</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/exodus_26__do_tabernacle_sizes_match_texts.htm">Exodus 26 - How do these tabernacle measurements align or conflict with other biblical or historical texts regarding the scale and feasibility of such a dwelling?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_the_burnt_altar_important.htm">Why is the altar of burnt offering significant?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_acacia_wood.htm">What defines acacia wood?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_was_moses'_tabernacle.htm">What was Moses' Tabernacle?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/36-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Each frame</span><br /><span class="heb">הַקָּ֑רֶשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(haq·qā·reš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7175.htm">Strong's 7175: </a> </span><span class="str2">A slab, plank, a deck of a, ship</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[was] ten</span><br /><span class="heb">עֶ֥שֶׂר</span> <span class="translit">(‘e·śer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6235.htm">Strong's 6235: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ten</span><br /><br /><span class="word">cubits</span><br /><span class="heb">אַמֹּ֖ת</span> <span class="translit">(’am·mōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_520.htm">Strong's 520: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mother, a cubit, a door-base</span><br /><br /><span class="word">long</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹ֣רֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·reḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_753.htm">Strong's 753: </a> </span><span class="str2">Length</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and a</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֶחָֽד׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’e·ḥāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, one, first</span><br /><br /><span class="word">cubit</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַמָּה֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’am·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_520.htm">Strong's 520: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mother, a cubit, a door-base</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and a half</span><br /><span class="heb">וַחֲצִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(wa·ḥă·ṣî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2677.htm">Strong's 2677: </a> </span><span class="str2">The half, middle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wide.</span><br /><span class="heb">רֹ֖חַב</span> <span class="translit">(rō·ḥaḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7341.htm">Strong's 7341: </a> </span><span class="str2">Breadth, width</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/36-21.htm">Exodus 36:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/36-21.htm">Exodus 36:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/36-21.htm">Exodus 36:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/36-21.htm">Exodus 36:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/36-21.htm">Exodus 36:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/36-21.htm">Exodus 36:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/36-21.htm">Exodus 36:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/36-21.htm">Exodus 36:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/36-21.htm">Exodus 36:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/36-21.htm">Exodus 36:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/36-21.htm">OT Law: Exodus 36:21 Ten cubits was the length (Exo. 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