King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ And he made a vail [of] blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen: [with] cherubims made he it of cunning work.
Complete Jewish Bible:
He made the curtain of blue, purple and scarlet yarn and finely woven linen. He made them with k'ruvim worked in that had been crafted by a skilled artisan.
Berean Standard Bible:
Next, he made the veil of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen, with cherubim skillfully worked into it.
American Standard Version:
And he made the veil of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen: with cherubim, the work of the skilful workman, made he it.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And he made{H6213} a vail{H6532} of blue{H8504}, and purple{H713}, and scarlet{H8144}{H8438}, and fine twined{H7806} linen{H8336}: with cherubims{H3742} made{H6213} he it of cunning{H2803} work{H4639}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Matthew 27:51
- And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent;
Hebrews 10:20
- By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;
Exodus 30:6
- And thou shalt put it before the vail that [is] by the ark of the testimony, before the mercy seat that [is] over the testimony, where I will meet with thee.
Exodus 26:31
- ¶ And thou shalt make a vail [of] blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen of cunning work: with cherubims shall it be made:
Exodus 26:37
- And thou shalt make for the hanging five pillars [of] shittim [wood], and overlay them with gold, [and] their hooks [shall be of] gold: and thou shalt cast five sockets of brass for them.
Exodus 40:21
- And he brought the ark into the tabernacle, and set up the vail of the covering, and covered the ark of the testimony; as the LORD commanded Moses.
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Commentary for Exodus 36:35
**Exodus 36:35 Summary:**
This verse describes the creation of the veil that separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place in the Tabernacle, which was the portable dwelling place for God among the Israelites during their wilderness wanderings. The veil was made from fine materials—blue, purple, and scarlet yarns, along with fine twined linen—and was adorned with skillfully embroidered cherubim, reflecting the detailed and intricate workmanship commanded by God for His dwelling.
**Themes:**
1. **Divine Presence:** The veil symbolized the separation between God's holiness and the people, emphasizing the sanctity of God's presence.
2. **Craftsmanship and Obedience:** The detailed instructions for the Tabernacle's construction and the precise execution by skilled artisans demonstrate the importance of obedience and meticulous attention to God's commands.
3. **Symbolism of Materials:** The use of blue, purple, and scarlet materials, along with fine linen, were symbolic of the heavenly realm, royalty, and the sacrificial system, respectively.
4. **Cherubim Imagery:** Cherubim, angelic beings associated with guarding sacred spaces, were depicted on the veil, highlighting the sanctity of the inner sanctuary.
**Historical Context:**
The book of Exodus recounts the Israelites' deliverance from slavery in Egypt and their journey towards the Promised Land. After receiving the Ten Commandments and other laws at Mount Sinai, God instructs Moses on constructing the Tabernacle, a sacred space where God would dwell among His people. Exodus 36:35 is part of the detailed description of the Tabernacle's construction, which took place around the 15th century BCE, according to traditional biblical chronology. The meticulous craftsmanship of the veil and other Tabernacle elements reflects the cultural and artistic capabilities of the Israelites at that time and their religious devotion to following God's instructions.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- 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: H6532
There are 23 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פֹּרֶכֶת
Transliteration: pôreketh
Pronunciation: po-reh'-keth
Description: feminine active participle of the same as פֶּרֶךְ; a separatrix, i.e. (the sacred) screen; vail. - Strong's Number: H8504
There are 49 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תְּכֵלֶת
Transliteration: tᵉkêleth
Pronunciation: tek-ay'-leth
Description: probably for שְׁחֶלֶת; the cerulean mussel, i.e. the color (violet) obtained therefrom or stuff dyed therewith; blue. - Strong's Number: H713
There are 465 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַרְגָּמָן
Transliteration: ʼargâmân
Pronunciation: ar-gaw-mawn'
Description: of foreign origin; purple (the color or the dyed stuff); purple. - Strong's Number: H8144
There are 42 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁנִי
Transliteration: shânîy
Pronunciation: shaw-nee'
Description: of uncertain derivation; crimson, properly, the insect or its color, also stuff dyed with it; crimson, scarlet (thread). - Strong's Number: H8438
There are 43 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תּוֹלָע
Transliteration: tôwlâʻ
Pronunciation: to-law'
Description: and (feminine) תּוֹלֵעָה; or תּוֹלַעַת; or תֹּלַעַת; from יָלַע; a maggot (as voracious); specifically (often with ellipsis of שָׁנִי); the crimson-grub, but used only (in this connection) of the colorfrom it, and cloths dyed therewith; crimson, scarlet, worm. - Strong's Number: H7806
There are 21 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁזַר
Transliteration: shâzar
Pronunciation: shaw-zar'
Description: a primitive root; to twist (a thread of straw); twine. - Strong's Number: H8336
There are 37 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֵׁשׁ
Transliteration: shêsh
Pronunciation: shaysh
Description: or (for alliteration with מֶשִׁי) שְׁשִׁי; for שַׁיִשׁ; bleached stuff, i.e. white linen or (by analogy) marble; [idiom] blue, fine (twined) linen, marble, silk. - Strong's Number: H3742
There are 66 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כְּרוּב
Transliteration: kᵉrûwb
Pronunciation: ker-oob'
Description: of uncertain derivation; a cherub or imaginary figure; cherub, (plural) cherubims. - Strong's Number: H2803
There are 122 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָשַׁב
Transliteration: châshab
Pronunciation: khaw-shab'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to plait or interpenetrate, i.e. (literally) to weave or (generally) to fabricate; figuratively, to plot or contrive (usually in a malicious sense); hence (from the mental effort) to think, regard, value, compute; (make) account (of), conceive, consider, count, cunning (man, work, workman), devise, esteem, find out, forecast, hold, imagine, impute, invent, be like, mean, purpose, reckon(-ing be made), regard, think. - Strong's Number: H4639
There are 221 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַעֲשֶׂה
Transliteration: maʻăseh
Pronunciation: mah-as-eh'
Description: from עָשָׂה; an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property; act, art, [phrase] bakemeat, business, deed, do(-ing), labor, thing made, ware of making, occupation, thing offered, operation, possession, [idiom] well, (handy-, needle-, net-) work(ing, -manship), wrought.