Exodus 39:34
And the covering of rams' skins dyed red, and the covering of badgers' skins, and the vail of the covering,
And the covering {H4372} of rams {H352}' skins {H5785} dyed red {H119}, and the covering {H4372} of badgers {H8476}' skins {H5785}, and the vail {H6532} of the covering {H4539},
the covering of tanned ram skins, the covering of fine leather and the curtain for the screen;
the covering of ram skins dyed red, the covering of fine leather, and the veil of the covering;
and the covering of ramsβ skins dyed red, and the covering of sealskins, and the veil of the screen;
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Commentary
Context of Exodus 39:34
Exodus 39 details the culmination of the construction of the Tabernacle and its priestly garments, meticulously following the divine blueprint given to Moses on Mount Sinai. This verse specifically describes the final items brought before Moses for inspection: the various coverings that protected the sacred tent. The entire chapter emphasizes the Israelites' strict adherence to God's precise instructions, a recurring theme throughout the Tabernacle's construction narrative.
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Practical Application
Exodus 39:34, though a highly detailed verse about ancient construction, offers timeless lessons. It reminds us that God cares about the details, and our faithfulness in small matters is as important as in large ones. Just as the Tabernacle's coverings provided protection and marked it as holy, believers are called to be set apart and protected by God's grace. This commitment to God's design, seen in the Tabernacle, prefigures the New Testament understanding of believers as temples of the Holy Spirit, called to live in purity and obedience, protected by God's provision.
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