# The foundation was constructed This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "The workers constructed the foundation" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) # eight and ten cubits A cubit is 46 centimeters. Alternate translation: "about 3.7 meters and 4.6 meters" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance]])