New International Reader's Version

Exodus 26:19-36 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

19. And make 40 silver bases to go under them. Make two bases for each frame. Put one under each pin that sticks out.

20. "For the north side of the holy tent make 20 frames

21. and 40 silver bases. Put two bases under each frame.

22. "Make six frames for the west end of the holy tent.

23. Make two frames for the corners at the far end.

24. At those two corners the frames must be double from top to bottom. They must be fitted into a single ring. Make both of them the same.

25. There will be eight frames and 16 silver bases. There will be two bases under each frame.

26. "Also make crossbars out of acacia wood. Make five for the frames on one side of the holy tent.

27. Make five for the frames on the other side. And make five for the frames on the west, at the far end of the holy tent.

28. The center crossbar must reach from end to end at the middle of the frames.

29. "Cover the frames with gold. Make gold rings to hold the crossbars. Also cover the crossbars with gold.

30. "Set up the holy tent in keeping with the plan I showed you on the mountain.

31. "Make a curtain out of blue, purple and bright red yarn and finely twisted linen. Have a skilled worker sew cherubim into the pattern.

32. Hang the curtain with gold hooks on four posts that are made out of acacia wood. Cover the posts with gold. Stand them on four silver bases.

33. Hang the curtain from the hooks. "Place the ark of the covenant behind the curtain. The curtain will separate the Holy Room from the Most Holy Room.

34. Put the cover on the ark of the covenant in the Most Holy Room. The cover will be the place where sin is paid for.

35. "Place the table outside the curtain on the north side of the holy tent. And put the lampstand across from it on the south side.

36. "For the entrance to the tent make a curtain out of blue, purple and bright red yarn and finely twisted linen. Have a person who sews skillfully make it.