King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And they were coupled beneath, and coupled together at the head thereof, to one ring: thus he did to both of them in both the corners.
Complete Jewish Bible:
double from the bottom all the way to the top but joined at a single ring. He did the same with both of them at the two corners.
Berean Standard Bible:
coupled together from bottom to top and fitted into a single ring. He made both corners in this way.
American Standard Version:
And they were double beneath; and in like manner they were entire unto the top thereof unto one ring: thus he did to both of them in the two corners.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And they were coupled{H8382} beneath{H4295}, and coupled{H8382} together{H3162} at the head{H7218} thereof, to one{H259} ring{H2885}: thus he did{H6213} to both{H8147} of them in both{H8147} the corners{H4740}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Psalms 122:3
- Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together:
Ephesians 4:15
- But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, [even] Christ:
Ephesians 4:16
- From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
Ephesians 2:15
- Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, [even] the law of commandments [contained] in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, [so] making peace;
Acts 2:46
- And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,
Ephesians 2:19
- Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;
Ephesians 4:2
- ¶ With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
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Commentary for Exodus 36:29
1. **Themes:**
- **Divine Instruction and Craftsmanship:** The verse emphasizes the meticulous manner in which the tabernacle was constructed according to God's specifications, highlighting the importance of obedience and precision in worship.
- **Unity and Integrity:** The coupling of the tabernacle's elements "beneath" and "at the head" symbolizes unity and structural integrity, which can be seen as a metaphor for the community of Israel and their cohesion under God's guidance.
- **Preparation for Worship:** The detailed construction process reflects the preparation required for proper worship and the establishment of a sacred space dedicated to God.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Exodus from Egypt:** This verse is set within the broader narrative of the Israelites' exodus from Egypt, where they were enslaved. After their liberation, God instructed Moses on Mount Sinai regarding the construction of the tabernacle, which would serve as a portable dwelling place for God's presence among His people.
- **The Tabernacle's Purpose:** The tabernacle was to be the center of worship for the Israelites during their wilderness wanderings before they entered the Promised Land. It housed the Ark of the Covenant and was the place where God met with the high priest.
- **Voluntary Offerings:** Prior to this verse, the Israelites had contributed materials for the tabernacle's construction willingly and generously, demonstrating their commitment to God and His sanctuary.
- **Skilled Craftsmanship:** The verse reflects the skilled work of the craftsmen, Bezalel and Oholiab, who were filled with the Spirit of God for the task of constructing the tabernacle and its furnishings.
In summary, Exodus 36:29 is part of the detailed account of the tabernacle's construction, illustrating the theme of faithful obedience to divine instructions and the historical context of the Israelites establishing a sacred space for worship and communion with God in the wilderness.
*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: H8382
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תָּאַם
Transliteration: tâʼam
Pronunciation: taw-am'
Description: a primitive root; to be complete; but used only as denominative from תָּאוֹם,; to be (causatively, make) twinned, i.e. (figuratively) duplicate or (architectural) jointed; coupled (together), bear twins. - Strong's Number: H4295
There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַטָּה
Transliteration: maṭṭâh
Pronunciation: mat'-taw
Description: from עָוַר with directive enclitic appended; downward, below or beneath; often adverbially with or without prefixes; beneath, down(-ward), less, very low, under(-neath). - Strong's Number: H3162
There are 139 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יַחַד
Transliteration: yachad
Pronunciation: yakh'-ad
Description: from יָחַד; properly, a unit, i.e. (adverb) unitedly; alike, at all (once), both, likewise, only, (al-) together, withal. - Strong's Number: H7218
There are 548 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רֹאשׁ
Transliteration: rôʼsh
Pronunciation: roshe
Description: from an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.); band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. - 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: H2885
There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: טַבַּעַת
Transliteration: ṭabbaʻath
Pronunciation: tab-bah'-ath
Description: from טָבַע; properly, a seal (as sunk into the wax), i.e. signet (for sealing); hence (generally) a ring of any kind; ring. - 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: 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: H4740
There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַקְצוֹעַ
Transliteration: maqtsôwaʻ
Pronunciation: mak-tso'-ah
Description: or מַקְצֹעַ; or (feminine) מַקְצֹעָה; from קָצַע in the denominative sense of bending; an angle or recess; corner, turning.