King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
The length of one curtain [was] twenty and eight cubits, and the breadth of one curtain four cubits: the curtains [were] all of one size.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Each sheet was forty-two feet long and six feet wide; all the sheets were the same size.
Berean Standard Bible:
Each curtain was twenty-eight cubits long and four cubits wide; all the curtains were the same size.
American Standard Version:
The length of each curtain was eight and twenty cubits, and the breadth of each curtain four cubits: all the curtains had one measure.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
The length{H753} of one{H259} curtain{H3407} was twenty{H6242} and eight{H8083} cubits{H520}, and the breadth{H7341} of one{H259} curtain{H3407} four{H702} cubits{H520}: the curtains{H3407} were all of one{H259} size{H4060}.
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Commentary for Exodus 36:9
1. **Themes:**
- **Divine Precision and Detail:** The verse emphasizes the exact measurements of the tabernacle curtains, reflecting the meticulous instructions given by God to Moses. This attention to detail is a recurring theme in the construction of the tabernacle, highlighting the importance of following divine blueprints precisely.
- **Craftsmanship and Contribution:** The verse is part of the narrative that showcases the Israelites' skilled work and their willingness to contribute materials and labor to the construction of the tabernacle, indicating themes of community, generosity, and dedication to religious observance.
- **Holy Space:** The measurements are part of the creation of a sacred space where God's presence would dwell among the Israelites, emphasizing themes of holiness, God's immanence, and the distinction between the sacred and the profane.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Exodus from Egypt:** The Israelites were at this point in the wilderness, having recently been freed from slavery in Egypt. The construction of the tabernacle was part of their journey towards the Promised Land.
- **Covenant Relationship:** The tabernacle was to be the center of worship and the sign of God's covenant relationship with Israel. Its construction was a response to God's commandments and a physical representation of the nation's commitment to God.
- **Mosaic Leadership:** Moses was the leader to whom God gave the instructions for the tabernacle. He oversaw the collection of materials and the construction process, ensuring that the people's offerings and the craftsmanship met the divine specifications.
- **Cultural and Religious Practices:** The tabernacle's design and construction reflected aspects of ancient Near Eastern tent-shrines, but with unique features that set apart Israel's worship practices and theology.
Exodus 36:9, with its focus on the dimensions of the tabernacle curtains, encapsulates the broader themes of divine instruction, communal participation, and the establishment of a sacred space for worship in the historical and religious context of the Israelites' journey from slavery to nationhood under God's guidance.
*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: 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: 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: H8083
There are 105 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁמֹנֶה
Transliteration: shᵉmôneh
Pronunciation: shem-o-neh'
Description: or שְׁמוֹנֶה; feminine שְׁמֹנָה; or שְׁמוֹנָה; apparently from שָׁמֵן through the idea of plumpness; a cardinal number, eight (as if a surplus above the 'perfect' seven); also (as ordinal) eighth; eight(-een, -eenth), eighth. - 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: 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: 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: 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.