Exodus 36:14

King James Version:

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¶ And he made curtains [of] goats' [hair] for the tent over the tabernacle: eleven curtains he made them.

Complete Jewish Bible:

He made sheets of goat's hair to be used as a tent covering the tabernacle; he made eleven sheets.

Berean Standard Bible:

He then made curtains of goat hair for the tent over the tabernacle—eleven curtains in all.

American Standard Version:

And he made curtains of goats’hairfor a tent over the tabernacle: eleven curtains he made them.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And he made^{H6213} curtains^{H3407} of goats^{H5795}' hair for the tent^{H168} over the tabernacle^{H4908}: eleven^{{H6249}{H6240}} curtains^{H3407} he made^{H6213} them.

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Commentary for Exodus 36:14

**Exodus 36:14 Themes:**
- Craftsmanship and Skill: The verse highlights the detailed workmanship involved in creating the curtains for the tent over the tabernacle, showcasing the skill of the artisans.
- Materials: It specifies the use of goats' hair, an available and suitable material for the climate, indicating practicality in the construction.
- Sacred Space: The creation of the curtains is part of the larger project of constructing a sacred space where God would dwell among the Israelites.
- Precision and Order: The specific number of curtains (eleven) indicates a precise plan and order in the construction of the tabernacle.
- Divine Blueprint: This work is done according to the divine instructions given to Moses, emphasizing the importance of following God's plan exactly.

**Historical Context:**
- The Israelites are in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt.
- God has given Moses detailed instructions on Mount Sinai for constructing the tabernacle, a portable sanctuary that would serve as the center of worship and the place where God would meet with His people.
- The tabernacle's construction is overseen by Bezalel and Oholiab, who are filled with the Spirit of God and are skilled in craftsmanship.
- The curtains mentioned in Exodus 36:14 are part of the outer covering of the tabernacle structure, meant to protect the inner sanctuary from the elements.
- This construction takes place during a formative period for the Israelites, as they transition from a group of escaped slaves to a nation with a unique religious identity and system of worship.

The verse reflects the broader narrative of the book of Exodus, which includes the themes of liberation, covenant, law, and the establishment of a unique relationship between God and the Israelites. The tabernacle, and by extension the curtains, symbolizes God's presence with His people and their commitment to worship and serve Him according to His commandments.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. 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.
   
2. Strong's Number: H3407
   There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְרִיעָה
   Transliteration: yᵉrîyʻâh
   Pronunciation: yer-ee-aw'
   Description: from יָרַע; a hanging (as tremulous); curtain.
   
3. Strong's Number: H5795
   There are 74 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עֵז
   Transliteration: ʻêz
   Pronunciation: aze
   Description: from עָזַז; a she-goat (as strong), but masculine in plural (which also is used elliptically for goat's hair); (she) goat, kid.
   
4. Strong's Number: H168
   There are 369 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֹהֶל
   Transliteration: ʼôhel
   Pronunciation: o'-hel
   Description: from אָהַל; a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance); covering, (dwelling) (place), home, tabernacle, tent.
   
5. 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.
   
6. Strong's Number: H6249
   There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עַשְׁתֵּי
   Transliteration: ʻashtêy
   Pronunciation: ash-tay'
   Description: apparently masculine plural construction of עֶשֶׁת in the sense of an afterthought (used only in connection with עָשָׂר in lieu of אֶחָד); eleven or (ordinal) eleventh; [phrase] eleven(-th).
   
7. Strong's Number: H6240
   There are 292 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עָשָׂר
   Transliteration: ʻâsâr
   Pronunciation: aw-sawr'
   Description: for עֶשֶׂר; ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth; (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th).