God's Word Translation

Exodus 27:6-16 God's Word Translation (GW)

6. “Make poles out of acacia wood for the altar, and cover them with bronze.

7. The poles should be put through the rings on both sides of the altar to carry it.

8. “Make the altar out of boards so that it’s hollow inside. It must be made just as you were shown on the mountain.

9. “Make a courtyard for the tent. The south side of the courtyard should be 150 feet long and have curtains made out of fine linen yarn,

10. ⌊hung⌋ on 20 posts ⌊set in⌋ 20 bronze bases. The hooks and bands on the posts should be made of silver.

11. The north side should be the same: 150 feet long, with curtains on 20 posts set in 20 bronze bases. The hooks and bands on the posts should be made of silver.

12. “The courtyard on the west end should be 75 feet wide and have curtains ⌊hung⌋ on ten posts ⌊set in⌋ ten bases.

13. On the east end, facing the rising sun, the courtyard should also be 75 feet wide.

14-15. Each side ⌊of the entrance⌋ will be 22½ feet wide with curtains ⌊hung on⌋ three posts ⌊set in⌋ three bases.

16. “The entrance to the courtyard must have a 30-foot screen made from fine linen yarn, embroidered with violet, purple, and bright red yarn, ⌊hung⌋ on four posts ⌊set in⌋ four bases.