King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
The length of one curtain [was] thirty cubits, and four cubits [was] the breadth of one curtain: the eleven curtains [were] of one size.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Each sheet was forty-five feet long and six feet wide; all eleven sheets were the same size.
Berean Standard Bible:
Each of the eleven curtains was the same size—thirty cubits long and four cubits wide.
American Standard Version:
The length of each curtain was thirty cubits, and four cubits the breadth of each curtain: the eleven curtains had one measure.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
The length{H753} of one{H259} curtain{H3407} was thirty{H7970} cubits{H520}, and four{H702} cubits{H520} was the breadth{H7341} of one{H259} curtain{H3407}: the eleven{H6249}{H6240} curtains{H3407} were of one{H259} size{H4060}.
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Commentary for Exodus 36:15
Exodus 36:15 is a verse from the Old Testament that describes the construction of the Tabernacle, a portable dwelling place for God, which the Israelites were instructed to build during their journey through the wilderness after escaping from slavery in Egypt. This verse is part of a detailed section outlining the specifications for the Tabernacle's curtains, which were to be made of fine linen and colored yarns, including blue, purple, and scarlet.
The verse specifies that each curtain was to be thirty cubits long and four cubits wide, with all eleven curtains being of uniform size. A cubit was an ancient unit of length based on the forearm length, which typically measured between 17 to 22 inches, making each curtain approximately 45 to 55 feet long and 6 to 7.5 feet wide. These dimensions suggest that the curtains were substantial in size, likely requiring careful craftsmanship and collaboration to create and assemble.
The historical context of this verse is rooted in the Israelites' covenant relationship with God, who provided them with meticulous instructions for worship and communal life. The Tabernacle served as a sacred space where God's presence would dwell among His people, and every detail of its construction was symbolic and imbued with spiritual significance. The uniformity of the curtains emphasizes the importance of following divine instructions precisely and the communal effort required to build a dwelling place worthy of the Holy One of Israel.
The themes present in Exodus 36:15 include obedience to God's commands, the sanctity of worship spaces, the unity of the community in a shared task, and the role of beauty and craftsmanship in the service of the divine. The precise measurements and the repetition of materials and sizes also reflect the orderliness and intentionality with which the Israelites were to approach their relationship with God, embodying the idea that worship involves attention to detail and a commitment to excellence.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H753
There are 149 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֹרֶךְ
Transliteration: ʼôrek
Pronunciation: o'rek'
Description: from אָרַךְ; length; [phrase] forever, length, long. - 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: 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. - Strong's Number: H7970
There are 164 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁלוֹשִׁים
Transliteration: shᵉlôwshîym
Pronunciation: shel-o-sheem'
Description: or שְׁלֹשִׁים; multiple of שָׁלוֹשׁ; thirty; or (ordinal) thirtieth; thirty, thirtieth. Compare שָׁלִישׁ. - Strong's Number: H520
There are 240 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַמָּה
Transliteration: ʼammâh
Pronunciation: am-maw'
Description: prolonged from אֵם; properly, a mother (i.e. unit of measure, or the fore-arm (below the elbow), i.e. a cubit; also a door-base (as a bond of the entrance); cubit, [phrase] hundred (by exchange for מֵאָה), measure, post. - 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. - Strong's Number: H7341
There are 89 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רֹחַב
Transliteration: rôchab
Pronunciation: ro'-khab
Description: from רָחַב; width (literally or figuratively); breadth, broad, largeness, thickness, wideness. - 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). - 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). - Strong's Number: H4060
There are 53 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִדָּה
Transliteration: middâh
Pronunciation: mid-daw'
Description: feminine of מַד; properly, extension, i.e. height or breadth; also a measure (including its standard); hence a portion (as measured) or a vestment; specifically, tribute (as measured); garment, measure(-ing, meteyard, piece, size, (great) stature, tribute, wide.