King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And their forty sockets of silver; two sockets under one board, and two sockets under another board.
Complete Jewish Bible:
and their forty silver sockets, two sockets under one plank and two under another.
Berean Standard Bible:
and forty silver bases—two bases under each frame.
American Standard Version:
and their forty sockets of silver; two sockets under one board, and two sockets under another board.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And their forty{H705} sockets{H134} of silver{H3701}; two{H8147} sockets{H134} under one{H259} board{H7175}, and two{H8147} sockets{H134} under another{H259} board{H7175}.
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Commentary for Exodus 36:26
1. Themes:
- **Divine Precision and Detail**: The verse emphasizes the meticulous instructions given by God for the construction of the Tabernacle, including the specific number of sockets and their arrangement, highlighting the importance of following divine blueprints exactly.
- **Sanctity of Worship Space**: The detailed construction, including the silver sockets, underscores the sanctity of the space dedicated to worship and the presence of God among the Israelites.
- **Community Contribution**: The materials, including the silver, were contributed by the people, reflecting a theme of communal participation and generosity in the service of God.
2. Historical Context:
- **The Exodus Era**: Exodus 36:26 is set after the Israelites' escape from Egypt, during the time they were wandering in the Sinai desert.
- **Construction of the Tabernacle**: The verse is part of the detailed account of the construction of the Tabernacle (Mishkan), a portable sanctuary that would serve as the center of worship for the Israelites until the establishment of the Temple in Jerusalem.
- **Cultic Practices**: The silver sockets were part of the Tabernacle's structure, holding the wooden planks that formed the walls of the sanctuary. Silver was often associated with redemption and atonement in Israelite cultic practices.
- **Bezalel and Oholiab**: The construction was overseen by skilled craftsmen, Bezalel and Oholiab, who were filled with the spirit of God to perform their tasks with wisdom and ability.
- **Fulfillment of Command**: The verse reflects the fulfillment of the commandments given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai regarding the Tabernacle's construction, as outlined in the latter part of the Book of Exodus (chapters 25-31, 35-40).
In summary, Exodus 36:26 is a reflection of the detailed divine instructions for the Tabernacle's construction, emphasizing the sacredness of the space and the community's role in its creation, within the historical context of the Israelites' journey towards the Promised Land.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H705
There are 178 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַרְבָּעִים
Transliteration: ʼarbâʻîym
Pronunciation: ar-baw-eem'
Description: multiple of אַרְבַּע; forty; -forty. - 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. - 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). - 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: 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: 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.