King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And thou shalt make the boards for the tabernacle, twenty boards on the south side southward.
Complete Jewish Bible:
"Make the planks for the tabernacle as follows: twenty planks for the south side, facing southward.
Berean Standard Bible:
Construct twenty frames for the south side of the tabernacle,
American Standard Version:
And thou shalt make the boards for the tabernacle, twenty boards for the south side southward.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And thou shalt make{H6213} the boards{H7175} for the tabernacle{H4908}, twenty{H6242} boards{H7175} on the south{H5045} side{H6285} southward{H8486}.
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Commentary for Exodus 26:18
1. Themes:
- **Divine Detail**: The verse reflects God's meticulous instructions for constructing the Tabernacle, emphasizing precision and order in worship.
- **Community and Unity**: Each board was part of a larger structure, symbolizing the collective faith and unity of the Israelite community.
- **God's Presence**: The Tabernacle was designed to be the dwelling place of God among His people, with every component contributing to creating a sacred space.
2. Historical Context:
- **Exodus Journey**: The Israelites were in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, and God commanded Moses to build a sanctuary for Him.
- **Mosaic Covenant**: The detailed instructions for the Tabernacle were part of the Mosaic Covenant, which included laws and guidelines for worship and community life.
- **Cultic Worship**: The Tabernacle was central to Israelite worship, serving as the place for sacrifices and other religious ceremonies before the establishment of the Temple in Jerusalem.
- **Symbolism of Numbers**: The number of boards (twenty on the south side) may have symbolic significance, with numbers often carrying meaning in ancient Hebrew culture.
Exodus 26:18 specifically describes the construction of the Tabernacle's framework, with an emphasis on the south side, indicating the orientation and structure of the sanctuary. This verse is part of a larger section detailing the construction of the Tabernacle, which was to be a portable dwelling for God's presence as the Israelites journeyed through the wilderness.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H6213
There are 2286 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָשָׂה
Transliteration: ʻâsâh
Pronunciation: aw-saw'
Description: a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application; accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. - Strong's Number: H7175
There are 34 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קֶרֶשׁ
Transliteration: qeresh
Pronunciation: keh'-resh
Description: from an unused root meaning to split off; a slab or plank; by implication, a deck of aship; bench, board. - Strong's Number: H4908
There are 129 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִשְׁכָּן
Transliteration: mishkân
Pronunciation: mish-kawn'
Description: from שָׁכַן; a residence (including a shepherd's hut, the lair of animals, figuratively, the grave; also the Temple); specifically, the Tabernacle (properly, its wooden walls); dwelleth, dwelling (place), habitation, tabernacle, tent. - Strong's Number: H6242
There are 281 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֶשְׂרִים
Transliteration: ʻesrîym
Pronunciation: es-reem'
Description: from עֶשֶׂר; twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth; (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). - Strong's Number: H5045
There are 98 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נֶגֶב
Transliteration: negeb
Pronunciation: neh'-gheb
Description: from an unused root meaning to be parched; the south (from its drought); specifically, the Negeb or southern district of Judah, occasionally, Egypt (as south to Palestine); south (country, side, -ward). - Strong's Number: H6285
There are 59 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פֵּאָה
Transliteration: pêʼâh
Pronunciation: pay-aw'
Description: feminine of פֹּה; properly, mouth in a figurative sense, i.e. direction, region, extremity; corner, end, quarter, side. - Strong's Number: H8486
There are 22 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תֵּימָן
Transliteration: têymân
Pronunciation: tay-mawn'
Description: or תֵּמָן; denominative from יָמִין; the south (as being on the right hand of a person facing the east); south (side, -ward, wind).