New International Reader's Version

Exodus 27:16-20 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

16. "For the entrance to the courtyard, provide a curtain that is 30 feet long. Make it out of blue, purple and bright red yarn and finely twisted linen. Have someone who sews skillfully make it. Hang it on four posts. Each post must have a base.

17. "All of the posts that are around the courtyard must have silver bands and hooks. They must also have bronze bases.

18. The courtyard must be 150 feet long and 75 feet wide. It must have curtains that are made out of finely twisted linen. They must be seven feet six inches high. The posts must have bronze bases.

19. "Make all of the other articles used for any purpose in the holy tent out of bronze. That includes all of the tent stakes for the tent and the courtyard.

20. "Command the people of Israel to bring you clear oil that is made from pressed olives. Use it to keep the lamps burning and giving light.