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Ten cubits shall be the length of a board, and one and a half cubits the breadth of each board.

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The Impressive Scale

Commentators explain that each board for the tabernacle's walls was substantial, measuring approximately 15 feet tall and 2.25 feet wide. When joined together, these large planks of acacia wood formed an imposing and solid structure, emphasizing the grandeur and stability of God's dwelling place among His people.

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Exodus

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Exodus 26:1–37

18th Century

Theologian

(). The tabernacle was to comprise three main parts: the tabernacle (Exodus 26:1–6), more strictly speaking; its tent ([Reference Exodu…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 26:15–30

19th Century

Bishop

4. THE WALLS OF THE TABERNACLE.

The various coverings that have been described had as their purpose to roof over and protec…

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 26:16

17th Century

Pastor

Ten cubits shall be the length of a board
Or five yards, according to the common cubit:

and a cub…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 26:15–30

17th Century

Minister

The sockets of silver each weighed about 115 pounds; they were placed in rows on the ground. In every pair of these sockets, a strong board of shit…