Exodus 26:32

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And thou shalt hang it upon four pillars of shittim [wood] overlaid with gold: their hooks [shall be of] gold, upon the four sockets of silver.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Hang it with gold hooks on four acacia-wood posts overlaid with gold and standing in four silver sockets.

Berean Standard Bible:

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

American Standard Version:

and thou shalt hang it upon four pillars of acacia overlaid with gold; their hooks shall be of gold, upon four sockets of silver.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And thou shalt hang^{H5414} it upon four^{H702} pillars^{H5982} of shittim^{H7848} wood overlaid^{H6823} with gold^{H2091}: their hooks^{H2053} shall be of gold^{H2091}, upon the four^{H702} sockets^{H134} of silver^{H3701}.

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Commentary for Exodus 26:32

**Exodus 26:32 Themes:**
- **Divine Detail:** The verse emphasizes the intricate detail and specificity with which the Tabernacle, the portable dwelling place for God among the Israelites, was to be constructed.
- **Holiness and Value:** Gold and silver, precious metals, were used to signify the sanctity and importance of the Tabernacle as a holy place where God would dwell among His people.
- **Structure and Function:** The hanging of the veil on pillars with hooks and sockets reflects the practical aspects of the Tabernacle's design, ensuring its functionality as a sacred space.

**Historical Context:**
- **Post-Exodus Period:** This verse is part of the instructions given to Moses by God on Mount Sinai after the Israelites' exodus from Egypt, detailing the construction of the Tabernacle in the wilderness.
- **Tabernacle Construction:** The Israelites were tasked with building a sanctuary according to God's specifications, which included the use of valuable materials like gold and silver, symbolizing the sanctity of their worship.
- **Cultic Worship:** The Tabernacle served as the center of Israelite worship before the establishment of the Temple in Jerusalem, and the veil mentioned in the verse would separate the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place, where the Ark of the Covenant was kept.
- **Shittim Wood:** The use of acacia wood (shittim) overlaid with gold reflects both the resources available in the Sinai region and the practice of enhancing the durability and aesthetic of the wood with precious metal.

In summary, Exodus 26:32 reflects the themes of divine instruction, holiness, and worship within the historical context of the Israelites' journey in the wilderness and their establishment of a structured form of worship as a newly liberated nation.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H5414
   There are 1816 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נָתַן
   Transliteration: nâthan
   Pronunciation: naw-than'
   Description: a primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.); add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield.
   
2. Strong's Number: H702
   There are 383 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אַרְבַּע
   Transliteration: ʼarbaʻ
   Pronunciation: ar-bah'
   Description: masculine אַרְבָּעָה; from רָבַע; four; four.
   
3. Strong's Number: H5982
   There are 84 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עַמּוּד
   Transliteration: ʻammûwd
   Pronunciation: am-mood'
   Description: or עַמֻּד; from עָמַד; a column (as standing); also a stand, i.e. platform; [idiom] apiece, pillar.
   
4. Strong's Number: H7848
   There are 28 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שִׁטָּה
   Transliteration: shiṭṭâh
   Pronunciation: shit-taw'
   Description: feminine of a derivative (only in the plural שִׁטִּים; meaning the sticks of wood) from the same as שֹׁטֵט; the acacia (from its scourging thorns); shittah, shittim. See also בֵּית הַשִּׁטָּה.
   
5. Strong's Number: H6823
   There are 39 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: צָפָה
   Transliteration: tsâphâh
   Pronunciation: tsaw-faw'
   Description: a primitive root (probably identical with צָפָה through the idea of expansion in outlook, transferring to action); to sheet over (especially with metal); cover, overlay.
   
6. Strong's Number: H2091
   There are 336 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: זָהָב
   Transliteration: zâhâb
   Pronunciation: zaw-hawb'
   Description: from an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky; gold(-en), fair weather.
   
7. Strong's Number: H2053
   There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: וָו
   Transliteration: vâv
   Pronunciation: vaw
   Description: probably; a hook (the name of the sixth Hebrew letter); hook.
   
8. Strong's Number: H134
   There are 124 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֶדֶן
   Transliteration: ʼeden
   Pronunciation: eh'-den
   Description: from the same as אָדוֹן (in the sense of strength); a basis (of a building, a column, etc.); foundation, socket.
   
9. Strong's Number: H3701
   There are 343 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: כֶּסֶף
   Transliteration: keçeph
   Pronunciation: keh'-sef
   Description: from כָּסַף; silver (from its pale color); by implication, money; money, price, silver(-ling).