31 And he made bars of shittim wood; five for the boards of the one side of the tabernacle,
31 They also made crossbars of acacia wood: five for the frames on one side of the tabernacle,
31 He made bars of acacia wood, five for the frames of the one side of the tabernacle,
31 They made crossbars of acacia wood, five for the frames on one side of The Dwelling,
31 And he made bars of acacia wood: five for the boards on one side of the tabernacle,
31 Then he made crossbars of acacia wood to link the frames, five crossbars for the north side of the Tabernacle
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Exodus 36:31
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The making of the tabernacle The liberality of the people restrained.
The readiness and zeal with which these builders set about their work, the exactness with which they performed it, and the faithfulness with which they objected to receive more contributions, are worthy of our imitation. Thus should we serve God, and our superiors also, in all things lawful. Thus should all who are in public trusts abhor filthy lucre, and avoid all occasions and temptations to covetousness. Where have we the representation of God's love towards us, that we by love dwell in him and he in us, save in Emmanuel? John 1:14, wherein, as the original expresses it, he did tabernacle among us.