New International Reader's Version

Exodus 27:6-15 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

6. "Make poles out of acacia wood for the altar. Cover them with bronze.

7. Put the poles through the rings. They will be on two sides of the altar for carrying it.

8. "Make the altar out of boards. Make it hollow. You must make it just as I showed you on the mountain.

9. "Make a courtyard for the holy tent. The south side must be 150 feet long. It must have curtains that are made out of finely twisted linen.

10. The curtains must be hung on 20 posts and 20 bronze bases. The posts must have silver hooks and bands on them.

11. "The north side must also be 150 feet long. It must have curtains with 20 posts and 20 bronze bases. The posts must have silver hooks and bands on them.

12. "The west end of the courtyard must be 75 feet wide. It must have curtains with ten posts and ten bases.

13. "The east end of the courtyard, toward the sunrise, must also be 75 feet wide.

14. On one side of the entrance you must put curtains that are 22 feet six inches long. Hang them on three posts. Each post must have a base.

15. On the other side you must also put curtains that are 22 feet six inches long. Hang them on three posts. Each post must have a base.