Exodus 26:6

And thou shalt make fifty taches of gold, and couple the curtains together with the taches: and it shall be one tabernacle.

And thou shalt make {H6213} fifty {H2572} taches {H7165} of gold {H2091}, and couple {H2266} the curtains {H3407} together with {H802}{H269} the taches {H7165}: and it shall be one {H259} tabernacle {H4908}.

Make fifty fasteners of gold, and couple the sheets to each other with the fasteners, so that the tabernacle forms a single unit.

Make fifty gold clasps as well, and join the curtains together with the clasps, so that the tabernacle will be a unit.

And thou shalt make fifty clasps of gold, and couple the curtains one to another with the clasps: and the tabernacle shall be one whole.

Commentary

Context

Exodus chapter 26 provides meticulous divine instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle, the portable sanctuary where God would dwell among the Israelites. Following the detailed description of the various curtains that would form the Tabernacle's covering (Exodus 26:1-5), verse 6 focuses on the crucial element that would join these two sets of curtains together: fifty golden clasps. This verse highlights the precision and unity required in every aspect of God's dwelling place, ensuring that the Tabernacle would function as a single, cohesive structure.

Key Themes

  • Divine Precision and Order: The command for exactly fifty golden taches underscores God's meticulous design for His sanctuary. Every detail, no matter how small, was specified to ensure perfection and functionality.
  • Unity and Wholeness: The primary purpose of the taches was to "couple the curtains together" so that it would be "one tabernacle." This emphasizes the theme of unity, not just in the physical structure but symbolically pointing to the unified presence of God among His people and the desired unity within the community of faith.
  • Symbolism of Gold: Gold, a precious and pure metal, consistently symbolizes divinity, holiness, and immense value throughout the Tabernacle's construction. Using gold for the clasps signifies the divine nature of the bond holding the sacred structure together.
  • The Connecting Role: The taches serve as essential connectors, transforming two separate sets of curtains into a single, integrated whole. This illustrates the importance of vital connections that bring disparate parts into a unified body.

Linguistic Insights

The KJV word "taches" comes from the Hebrew word q'rasim (ืงึฐืจึธืกึดื™ื), which literally means "clasps" or "hooks." These were not merely decorative but functional elements designed to securely interlock the loops of the two curtain sets. The verb "couple" translates the Hebrew chabar (ื—ึธื‘ึทืจ), meaning "to join," "to unite," or "to bind together." The phrase "one tabernacle" uses the Hebrew word echad (ืึถื—ึธื“), which denotes a singular, unified entity, stressing that despite being made of various components, the Tabernacle was intended to be a seamless whole.

Practical Application

The principle of unity seen in the Tabernacle's construction holds profound relevance for believers today. Just as distinct curtains were joined by golden clasps to form "one tabernacle," so too are believers, though diverse, called to be united in Christ. This echoes the New Testament emphasis on the church as the body of Christ, where many members form a single, cohesive whole. The "gold" of divine love and truth serves as the spiritual "taches" that bind believers together, ensuring the effective functioning of the church as God's dwelling place in the world (Ephesians 4:3). This verse reminds us that God desires harmony and integration in all aspects of His work and among His people.

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Cross-References

  • Exodus 26:33

    And thou shalt hang up the vail under the taches, that thou mayest bring in thither within the vail the ark of the testimony: and the vail shall divide unto you between the holy [place] and the most holy.

  • Exodus 36:18

    And he made fifty taches [of] brass to couple the tent together, that it might be one.

  • Exodus 26:11

    And thou shalt make fifty taches of brass, and put the taches into the loops, and couple the tent together, that it may be one.

  • Exodus 36:13

    And he made fifty taches of gold, and coupled the curtains one unto another with the taches: so it became one tabernacle.

  • Exodus 39:33

    And they brought the tabernacle unto Moses, the tent, and all his furniture, his taches, his boards, his bars, and his pillars, and his sockets,

  • Ephesians 1:22

    And hath put all [things] under his feet, and gave him [to be] the head over all [things] to the church,

  • Ephesians 1:23

    Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
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