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Exodus

Chapter 26

Summary

Exodus 26 details the architectural specifications for the (Tabernacle) tent itself, transitioning from the internal furniture to the sacred enclosure. The structure is defined by ten meticulously woven (curtains) of fine linen and vibrant yarn, embroidered with (cherubim) to signify the boundary of the divine presence. Layers of protective coverings—goat hair, ram skins, and (durable leather)—shielded the delicate interior from the wilderness elements. The frame, composed of acacia (planks) overlaid with gold and set into silver (bases), provided a portable yet stable house for the LORD. Finally, the (veil) was commissioned to separate the Holy Place from the Most Holy, establishing the definitive liturgical boundary between the people and the Ark of the Testimony.

1

"Moreover, you shall make the [1] with ten [2] of finely twisted linen and blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, with [3] woven into them by a skilled worker."

2

"All the curtains are to be the same size, twenty-eight cubits long and four cubits wide."

3

"Join five of the curtains together, and do the same with the other five."

4

"Make loops of blue material along the edge of the end curtain in one set, and do the same with the end curtain in the other set."

5

"Make fifty loops on one curtain and fifty loops on the end curtain of the other set, with the loops opposite each other."

6

"Then make fifty gold clasps and use them to fasten the curtains together so that the tabernacle is a unit."

7

"Make curtains of goat hair for the tent over the tabernacle, eleven altogether."

8

"All eleven curtains are to be the same size, thirty cubits long and four cubits wide."

9

"Join five of the curtains together into one set and the other six into another set. Fold the sixth curtain double at the front of the tent."

10

"Make fifty loops along the edge of the end curtain in one set and also along the edge of the end curtain in the other set."

11

"Then make fifty bronze clasps and put them in the loops to fasten the tent together as a unit."

12

"As for the additional length of the tent curtains, the half curtain that is left over is to hang down at the rear of the tabernacle."

13

"The tent curtains will be a cubit longer on both sides; what is left will hang over the sides of the tabernacle so as to cover it."

14

"Make for the tent a covering of ram skins dyed red, and over that a covering of [4]."

15

"Make upright [5] of acacia wood for the tabernacle."

16

"Each frame is to be ten cubits long and a cubit and a half wide,"

17

"with two projections set parallel to each other. Make all the frames of the tabernacle in this way."

18

"Make twenty frames for the south side of the tabernacle"

19

"and make forty silver [6] to go under them, two bases for each frame, one under each projection."

20

"For the other side, the north side of the tabernacle, make twenty frames"

21

"and forty silver bases, two under each frame."

22

"Make six frames for the far end, that is, the west end of the tabernacle,"

23

"and make two frames for the corners at the far end."

24

"At these two corners they must be double from the bottom all the way to the top and fitted into a single ring; both shall be like that."

25

"So there will be eight frames and sixteen silver bases, two under each frame."

26

"Also make crossbars of acacia wood: five for the frames on one side of the tabernacle,"

28

"The centre crossbar is to extend from end to end at the middle of the frames."

29

"Overlay the frames with gold and make gold rings to hold the crossbars. Also overlay the crossbars with gold."

30

"Set up the tabernacle according to the plan shown you on the mountain."

31

"Make a [7] of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and finely twisted linen, with cherubim woven into it by a skilled worker."

32

"Hang it with gold hooks on four posts of acacia wood overlaid with gold and standing on four silver bases."

33

"Hang the veil from the clasps and place the Ark of the Testimony behind it. The veil will separate the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place."

34

"Put the atonement cover on the Ark of the Testimony in the Most Holy Place."

35

"Place the table outside the veil on the north side of the tabernacle and put the lampstand opposite it on the south side."

36

"For the entrance to the tent, make a [8] of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and finely twisted linen, the work of an embroiderer."

37

"Make gold hooks for this screen and five posts of acacia wood overlaid with gold. And cast five bronze bases for them."

Notes

[1]Hebrew: מִשְׁכָּן (Mishkan). A dwelling place or habitat, from the root *shakan* (to dwell). It denotes the LORD's intent to live intimately among His people.
[2]Hebrew: יְרִיעֹת (Yeri'ot). Hangings or tent-curtains. These formed the innermost ceiling and walls of the sanctuary.
[3]Hebrew: כְּרֻבִים (Kerubim). Celestial guardian spirits, often winged figures, represented as surrounding the throne of God and protecting the sacred boundary.
[4]Hebrew: תְּחָשִׁים (Tachash). Often rendered as 'badger' or 'porpoise' skins. Scholarly consensus suggests a durable, waterproof leather, possibly from the dugong, for desert protection.
[5]Hebrew: קְרָשִׁים (Qerashim). Thick planks, boards, or lattice frames that formed the sturdy skeleton of the Tabernacle.
[6]Hebrew: אֲדָנִים (Adonim). Sockets, pedestals, or foundation-bases. In the Tabernacle, these silver bases provided the solid foundation for the golden frames.
[7]Hebrew: פָּרֹכֶת (Parokhet). A curtain or screen that 'divides' or 'shuts off.' It served as the boundary to the Holy of Holies.
[8]Hebrew: מָסָךְ (Masak). A covering or screen for the doorway. Unlike the *Parokhet* (internal), the *Masak* was the outer threshold of the tent.