Exodus 36:13

36:12 Fifty loops made he in one curtain, and fifty loops made he in the edge of the curtain which was in the coupling of the second: the loops held one curtain to another.

And he made fifty taches of gold, and coupled the curtains one unto another with the taches: so it became one tabernacle.

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He made fifty clasps of gold, and coupled the curtains to one another with the clasps: so the tabernacle was a unit.

And he made fifty taches of gold, and coupled the curtains one unto another with the taches: so it became one tabernacle.

And he made fifty clasps of gold, and coupled the curtains one to another with the clasps: so it became one tabernacle. ¶

36:14 And he made curtains of goats' hair for the tent over the tabernacle: eleven curtains he made them.

What does Exodus 36:13 mean?

Exodus 36:13 is a verse in the book of Exodus, in the Old Testament. In the original Hebrew, key words include עָשָׂה (ʻâsâh), חֲמִשִּׁים (chămishshîym), קֶרֶס (qereç). It connects to 4 cross-referenced passages elsewhere in Scripture.

Hebrew interlinear

And

madeעָשָׂהʻâsâh/aw-saw'/H6213to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

fiftyחֲמִשִּׁיםchămishshîym/kham-ish-sheem'/H2572fifty

tachesקֶרֶסqereç/keh'-res/H7165a knob or belaying-pin (from its swelling form)

gold,זָהָבzâhâb/zaw-hawb'/H2091gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky

and

coupledחָבַרchâbar/khaw-bar'/H2266to join (literally or figuratively); specifically (by means of spells) to fascinate

the

curtainsיְרִיעָהyᵉrîyʻâh/yer-ee-aw'/H3407a hanging (as tremulous)

oneאֶחָדʼechâd/ekh-awd'/H259properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first

unto

anotherאֶחָדʼechâd/ekh-awd'/H259properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first

with

the

taches:קֶרֶסqereç/keh'-res/H7165a knob or belaying-pin (from its swelling form)

became

oneאֶחָדʼechâd/ekh-awd'/H259properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first

tabernacle.מִשְׁכָּןmishkân/mish-kawn'/H4908a residence (including a shepherd's hut, the lair of animals, figuratively, the grave; also the Temple); specifically, the Tabernacle (properly, its wooden walls)

Commentary on Exodus 36:13

HENRY_FULL · Exodus 36:10–15

wise hearted man among them that wrought the work of the tabernacle made ten curtains of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet: with cherubims of cunning work made he them. 9 The length of one curtain was twenty and eight cubits, and the breadth of one curtain four cubits: the curtains were all of one size. 10 And he coupled the five curtains one unto another: and the other five curtains he coupled one unto another. 11 And he made loops of blue on the edge of one curtain from the selvedge in the coupling: likewise he made in the uttermost side of another curtain, in the coupling of the second. 12 Fifty loops made he in one curtain, and fifty loops made he in the edge of the curtain which was in the coupling of the second: the loops held one curtain to another. 13 And he made fifty taches of gold, and coupled the curtains one unto another with the taches: so it became one tabernacle. The first work they set about was the framing of the house, which must be done before the furniture of it was prepared. This house was not made of timber or stone, but of curtains curiously embroidered and coupled together. This served to typify the state of the church in this world, the palace of God's kingdom among men. 1. Though it is upon the earth, yet its foundation is not in the earth, as that of a house is; no, Christ's kingdom is not of this world, nor founded in it. 2. It is mean and mutable, and in a militant state; shepherds dwelt in tents, and God is the Shepherd of Israel; soldiers dwelt in tents, and the Lord is a man of war, and his church marches through an enemy's country, and must fight its way. The kings of the earth enclose themselves in cedar ( Jer. xxii. 15 ), but the ark of God was lodged in curtains only. 3. Yet there is a beauty in holiness; the curtains were embroidered, so is the church adorned with the gifts and graces of the Spirit, that raiment of needle-work, Ps. xlv. 14 . 4. The several societies of believers are united in one, and, as here, all become one tabernacle; for there is one Lord, one faith, and one baptism. 14 And he made curtains of goats' hair for the tent over the taber

Cross-references

Related passages from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

1 Corinthians 12:20

But now are they many members, yet but one body.

Ephesians 2:20

And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;

1 Peter 2:4

To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,

1 Peter 2:5

Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. are: or, be ye

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Other verses that share key original-language words with Exodus 36:13.

Exodus 26:6

And thou shalt make fifty taches of gold, and couple the curtains together with the taches: and it shall be one tabernacle.

Exodus 26:11

And thou shalt make fifty taches of brass, and put the taches into the loops, and couple the tent together, that it may be one. tent: or, covering

Exodus 36:18

And he made fifty taches of brass to couple the tent together, that it might be one.

Exodus 26:1

Moreover thou shalt make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet: with cherubims of cunning work shalt thou make them. of cunning: Heb. the work of a cunning workman, or, embroiderer

Exodus 26:10

And thou shalt make fifty loops on the edge of the one curtain that is outmost in the coupling, and fifty loops in the edge of the curtain which coupleth the second.

Exodus 26:12

And the remnant that remaineth of the curtains of the tent, the half curtain that remaineth, shall hang over the backside of the tabernacle.

Exodus 26:13

And a cubit on the one side, and a cubit on the other side of that which remaineth in the length of the curtains of the tent, it shall hang over the sides of the tabernacle on this side and on that side, to cover it. of that: Heb. in the remainder, or, surplus

Exodus 26:3

The five curtains shall be coupled together one to another; and other five curtains shall be coupled one to another.

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What does Exodus 36:13 say?

Exodus 36:13 (King James Version) reads: "And he made fifty taches of gold, and coupled the curtains one unto another with the taches: so it became one tabernacle."

Is Exodus 36:13 in the Old or New Testament?

Exodus 36:13 is in the Old Testament of the Bible, in the book of Exodus.

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