King James Version:
And they shall be coupled together beneath, and they shall be coupled together above the head of it unto one ring: thus shall it be for them both; they shall be for the two corners.
Complete Jewish Bible:
these are to be double from the bottom all the way to the top but joined at a single ring. Do the same with both of them; they are to form the two corners.
Berean Standard Bible:
coupled together from bottom to top and fitted into a single ring. These will serve as the two corners.
American Standard Version:
And they shall be double beneath, and in like manner they shall be entire unto the top thereof unto one ring: thus shall it be for them both; they shall be for the two corners.
Cross-References (KJV):
1 Corinthians 1:10
- ¶ Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and [that] there be no divisions among you; but [that] ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.
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.
Psalms 133:1
- ¶ A Song of degrees of David. Behold, how good and how pleasant [it is] for brethren to dwell together in unity!
Psalms 133:3
- As the dew of Hermon, [and as the dew] that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the LORD commanded the blessing, [even] life for evermore.
1 Corinthians 3:16
- ¶ Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and [that] the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?
Exodus 36:29
- And they were coupled beneath, and coupled together at the head thereof, to one ring: thus he did to both of them in both the corners.
Exodus 36:30
- And there were eight boards; and their sockets [were] sixteen sockets of silver, under every board two sockets.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H8382
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תָּאַם
Transliteration: tâʼam
Pronunciation: taw-am'
Description: a primitive root; to be complete; but used only as denominative from תָּאוֹם,; to be (causatively, make) twinned, i.e. (figuratively) duplicate or (architectural) jointed; coupled (together), bear twins. - Strong's Number: H4295
There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַטָּה
Transliteration: maṭṭâh
Pronunciation: mat'-taw
Description: from עָוַר with directive enclitic appended; downward, below or beneath; often adverbially with or without prefixes; beneath, down(-ward), less, very low, under(-neath). - Strong's Number: H3162
There are 139 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יַחַד
Transliteration: yachad
Pronunciation: yakh'-ad
Description: from יָחַד; properly, a unit, i.e. (adverb) unitedly; alike, at all (once), both, likewise, only, (al-) together, withal. - Strong's Number: H7218
There are 548 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רֹאשׁ
Transliteration: rôʼsh
Pronunciation: roshe
Description: from an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.); band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. - Strong's Number: H259
There are 801 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶחָד
Transliteration: ʼechâd
Pronunciation: ekh-awd'
Description: a numeral from אָחַד; properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first; a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, - Strong's Number: H2885
There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: טַבַּעַת
Transliteration: ṭabbaʻath
Pronunciation: tab-bah'-ath
Description: from טָבַע; properly, a seal (as sunk into the wax), i.e. signet (for sealing); hence (generally) a ring of any kind; ring. - Strong's Number: H8147
There are 647 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁנַיִם
Transliteration: shᵉnayim
Pronunciation: shen-ah'-yim
Description: dual of שֵׁנִי; feminine שְׁתַּיִם; two; also (as ordinal) twofold; both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. - Strong's Number: H4740
There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַקְצוֹעַ
Transliteration: maqtsôwaʻ
Pronunciation: mak-tso'-ah
Description: or מַקְצֹעַ; or (feminine) מַקְצֹעָה; from קָצַע in the denominative sense of bending; an angle or recess; corner, turning.
Commentary for Exodus 26:24
Exodus 26:24 is a part of the detailed instructions given by God to Moses for the construction of the Tabernacle, which was the portable dwelling place for God's presence among the Israelites during their wilderness wanderings. The verse specifically addresses the coupling of the boards that make up the framework of the Tabernacle.
In the historical context, the Israelites were in the Sinai desert after being delivered from slavery in Egypt. God intended for them to build a sanctuary where He could dwell among them and where they could offer sacrifices and worship Him according to His prescribed laws. The Tabernacle was a central aspect of their religious life and a physical representation of God's covenant with His people.
The theme of Exodus 26:24 revolves around unity and structure within the sacred space. The verse describes how the boards of the Tabernacle's walls were to be joined together both at the bottom and at the top, with each board connected to a single ring. This design ensured stability and integrity for the Tabernacle's framework, symbolizing the cohesiveness and strength of the community of Israel when united under God's guidance. The mention of "two corners" suggests that these couplings were to occur at the extremities of the boards, reinforcing the structure's corners, which are critical points of support.
The meticulous instructions for the Tabernacle's construction, including the specifics of how the boards should be coupled, reflect the importance of following God's commands precisely. It also illustrates the care and reverence with which the Israelites were to approach the construction of a space dedicated to the divine. The attention to detail in the Tabernacle's design and assembly points to the holiness and otherness of God, emphasizing that approaching Him requires adherence to His directives.
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