Exodus 38:21

Amharic New Standard Translation (አማርኛ አዲሱ መደበኛ ትርጉም) 2005

በሙሴ ትእዛዝ፥ በካህኑ በአሮን ልጅ በኢታማር መሪነት የሌዋውያን ተግባር የሆነው የተቀደሰው ድንኳን ዕቃዎች ዝርዝር ቈጠራ እነዚህ ናቸው፦

What Does This Mean?

This verse summarizes the construction of the Tabernacle, which was built according to Moses' instructions and was overseen by Ithamar, a son of Aaron the priest. The Tabernacle was a portable sanctuary for the Israelites to worship God.

Explained for Children

Imagine you and your friends are building a clubhouse for your toys. This verse is like a list of everything you used to build the clubhouse, and it tells us who was in charge of making sure everything was done right, just like a grown-up would check on your project.

Historical Background

Exodus was likely written by Moses around 1400 BC. This part of Exodus recounts the detailed construction of the Tabernacle as a place for God to dwell among His people. The audience were the Israelites who had been wandering in the desert, and the cultural setting was deeply rooted in their covenant relationship with God.

Living It Out Today

Today, we can think of this verse as a reminder to carefully follow instructions and guidelines when it comes to important tasks, especially those related to our faith or community. Just as the Israelites built the Tabernacle meticulously, we too should approach our responsibilities with diligence and respect.

Topics

• construction
• worship
• leadership
• faithfulness
• service
• covenant

Related Verses

• Exodus 25:8-9
• Numbers 4:49
• 1 Chronicles 23:28
• Hebrews 8:2
• Revelation 21:3

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was Ithamar in Exodus 38:21?

Ithamar was one of Aaron's sons and a priest who assisted in overseeing the work of the Levites in the construction of the Tabernacle.

What was the purpose of the Tabernacle mentioned in this verse?

The Tabernacle served as a mobile place of worship where God could dwell among His people, the Israelites, during their journey through the desert.

How does Exodus 38:21 fit into the overall narrative of Exodus?

This verse is part of the detailed account of the construction of the Tabernacle, which was a crucial step in establishing a place for God to dwell among His people, emphasizing the importance of following God's instructions.

Why is the role of the Levites significant in Exodus 38:21?

The Levites played a vital role in the construction and maintenance of the Tabernacle, serving as caretakers and ensuring that the sanctuary was used for its intended purpose of worship and service to God.