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,

And they brought {H935} the tabernacle {H4908} unto Moses {H4872}, the tent {H168}, and all his furniture {H3627}, his taches {H7165}, his boards {H7175}, his bars {H1280}, and his pillars {H5982}, and his sockets {H134},

Then they brought the tabernacle to Moshe -the tent and all its furnishings, clasps, planks, crossbars, posts and sockets;

Then they brought the tabernacle to Moses: the tent with all its furnishings, its clasps, its frames, its crossbars, and its posts and bases;

And they brought the tabernacle unto Moses, the Tent, and all its furniture, its clasps, its boards, its bars, and its pillars, and its sockets;

Commentary

Exodus 39:33 marks a significant moment in the narrative of the Tabernacle's construction: the presentation of all its completed components to Moses. This verse details the meticulous bringing forth of every part, from the overarching structure to the smallest fasteners, underscoring the Israelites' diligent adherence to God's specific commands.

Context

This verse is found in the final chapters of the Book of Exodus, which recount the meticulous execution of God's instructions for building the Tabernacle, the portable sanctuary where God would dwell among His people. Chapters 25-31 detail the divine blueprint, and chapters 35-39 describe the fulfillment of those plans by the skilled craftsmen, particularly Bezalel and Aholiab, and the willing contributions of the Israelites. Verse 33 signifies the culmination of the construction phase, as all the individual elements are gathered and presented to Moses for inspection and final assembly, as seen later in Exodus 40.

Key Themes

  • Obedience to Divine Command: The detailed list of items brought to Moses highlights the Israelites' faithful and precise obedience to every instruction given by God. This commitment to carrying out the divine will is a recurring theme throughout the Tabernacle narrative, reflecting the importance of following God's word without deviation.
  • Completion and Accountability: The act of bringing all the parts to Moses signifies the completion of the construction phase. Moses, as God's chosen leader, was the one responsible for overseeing the work and ensuring it met divine standards. This presentation was an act of accountability, demonstrating that the work was finished according to God's design.
  • God's Desire to Dwell Among His People: The very purpose of the Tabernacle was to create a sacred space for God's presence among the Israelites (Exodus 25:8). The completion of its components in Exodus 39:33 brings this profound desire closer to reality, foreshadowing God's ultimate dwelling among humanity in Christ (John 1:14).

Linguistic Insights

The KJV meticulously lists various components of the Tabernacle:

  • "Tabernacle" (Hebrew: ืžึดืฉึฐืื›ึธึผืŸ, mishkan): This term literally means "dwelling place" or "residence," emphasizing its purpose as God's earthly abode.
  • "Tent" (Hebrew: ืึนื”ึถืœ, ohel): This refers to the outer covering, the practical tent structure that enclosed the sacred Mishkan.
  • "Taches" (Hebrew: ืงึฐืจึธืกึดื™ื, krasim): These were clasps or hooks, likely made of gold or brass, used to join the various curtains of the Tabernacle together, as specified in Exodus 26:6.
  • "Boards" (Hebrew: ืงึฐืจึธืฉึดืื™ื, krashim): These were the upright wooden frames, likely acacia wood overlaid with gold, that formed the walls of the Tabernacle, providing its rigid structure.
  • "Bars" (Hebrew: ื‘ึฐึผืจึดื™ื—ึดื™ื, berichim): These were long wooden poles, also overlaid with gold, that passed through rings on the boards, providing stability and holding the wall structure together.
  • "Pillars" (Hebrew: ืขึทืžึผื•ึผื“ึดื™ื, ammudim): These were freestanding supports, particularly for the veils and the entrance.
  • "Sockets" (Hebrew: ืึฒื“ึธื ึดื™ื, adanฤซm): These were heavy bases, often made of silver for the boards and brass for the pillars, into which the boards and pillars were set, providing a stable foundation.
The precise naming of each part highlights the exactness of God's instructions and the care taken in their fulfillment.

Practical Application

Exodus 39:33 serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of diligent and faithful execution of God's will. Just as the Israelites meticulously followed the divine blueprint for the Tabernacle, believers today are called to live lives of obedience to God's Word, recognizing that our actions contribute to God's larger purposes. This verse also speaks to the value of every individual part in God's grand design; no component, however small, was overlooked or deemed insignificant in the construction of His dwelling place. Similarly, every believer has a vital role to play in the spiritual "temple" of God (1 Corinthians 6:19), contributing to the whole through faithful service and obedience.

Note: Commentary was generated by Gemini 2.5 Flash, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit.

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Cross-References

  • Exodus 31:7

    The tabernacle of the congregation, and the ark of the testimony, and the mercy seat that [is] thereupon, and all the furniture of the tabernacle,

  • Exodus 31:11

    And the anointing oil, and sweet incense for the holy [place]: according to all that I have commanded thee shall they do.

  • Exodus 35:11

    The tabernacle, his tent, and his covering, his taches, and his boards, his bars, his pillars, and his sockets,

  • Exodus 35:19

    The cloths of service, to do service in the holy [place], the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments of his sons, to minister in the priest's office.

  • Exodus 25:1

    ยถ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

  • Exodus 25:30

    And thou shalt set upon the table shewbread before me alway.

  • Exodus 36:1

    ยถ Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom the LORD put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the LORD had commanded.
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