King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And for the other side of the tabernacle, [which is] toward the north corner, he made twenty boards,
Complete Jewish Bible:
For the second side of the tabernacle, to the north, he made twenty planks
Berean Standard Bible:
For the second side of the tabernacle, the north side, he made twenty frames
American Standard Version:
And for the second side of the tabernacle, on the north side, he made twenty boards,
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And for the other{H8145} side{H6763} of the tabernacle{H4908}, which is toward the north{H6828} corner{H6285}, he made{H6213} twenty{H6242} boards{H7175},
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Commentary for Exodus 36:25
**Exodus 36:25 Summary:**
Exodus 36:25 is 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 refers to the construction of the north side of the Tabernacle, which was to be made with twenty wooden boards, each overlaid with gold and set in silver bases.
**Themes:**
1. **Divine Precision:** The exactness of the instructions and the number of boards illustrate God's attention to detail and the importance of following divine commands meticulously.
2. **Holiness and Separation:** The Tabernacle was a sacred space separated from the common areas, emphasizing the holiness of God and the need for deliberate approaches to the divine.
3. **Community and Unity:** The construction of the Tabernacle was a communal effort, with each part fitting together to form a unified whole, symbolizing the interdependence and unity of the Israelite community.
4. **Craftsmanship and Skill:** The verse reflects the skilled craftsmanship required to build the Tabernacle, highlighting the use of artistic talents for religious purposes.
**Historical Context:**
The events described in Exodus, including the construction of the Tabernacle, are traditionally dated to the late 2nd millennium BCE. The Israelites, having been delivered from slavery in Egypt, were in the Sinai wilderness where they received the Law and instructions for worship, including the building of the Tabernacle. This structure served as the center of worship and the symbol of God's dwelling with His people until the establishment of the Temple in Jerusalem by King Solomon centuries later. The Tabernacle's design and materials, such as gold, silver, and acacia wood, reflected both the splendor of the divine presence and the resources available to the Israelites at that time.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H8145
There are 151 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֵׁנִי
Transliteration: shênîy
Pronunciation: shay-nee'
Description: from שָׁנָה; properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially, again; again, either (of them), (an-) other, second (time). - Strong's Number: H6763
There are 33 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צֵלָע
Transliteration: tsêlâʻ
Pronunciation: tsay-law'
Description: or (feminine) צַלְעָה; from צָלַע; a rib (as curved), literally (of the body) or figuratively (of a door, i.e. leaf); hence, a side, literally (of a person) or figuratively (of an object or the sky, i.e. quarter); architecturally, a (especially floor or ceiling) timber or plank (single or collective, i.e. a flooring); beam, board, chamber, corner, leaf, plank, rib, side (chamber). - 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: H6828
There are 141 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צָפוֹן
Transliteration: tsâphôwn
Pronunciation: tsaw-fone'
Description: or צָפֹן; from צָפַן; properly, hidden, i.e. dark; used only of the north as aquarter (gloomy and unknown); north(-ern, side, -ward, wind). - 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: 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: 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: 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.