Exodus 26
World English Bible
WEB1“Moreover you shall make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, with cherubim. You shall make them with the work of a skillful workman. 2The length of each curtain shall be twenty-eight cubits, and the width of each curtain four cubits: all the curtains shall have one measure. 3Five curtains shall be coupled together to one another, and the other five curtains shall be coupled to one another. 4You shall make loops of blue on the edge of the one curtain from the edge in the coupling, and you shall do likewise on the edge of the curtain that is outermost in the second coupling. 5You shall make fifty loops in the one curtain, and you shall make fifty loops in the edge of the curtain that is in the second coupling. The loops shall be opposite one another. 6You shall make fifty clasps of gold, and couple the curtains to one another with the clasps. The tabernacle shall be a unit. 7“You shall make curtains of goats’ hair for a covering over the tabernacle. You shall make eleven curtains. 8The length of each curtain shall be thirty cubits, and the width of each curtain four cubits: the eleven curtains shall have one measure. 9You shall couple five curtains by themselves, and six curtains by themselves, and shall double over the sixth curtain in the forefront of the tent. 10You shall make fifty loops on the edge of the one curtain that is outermost in the coupling, and fifty loops on the edge of the curtain which is outermost in the second coupling. 11You shall make fifty clasps of bronze, and put the clasps into the loops, and couple the tent together, that it may be one. 12The overhanging part that remains of the curtains of the tent—the half curtain that remains—shall hang over the back of the tabernacle. 13The cubit on the one side and the cubit on the other side, of that which remains in the length of the curtains of the tent, shall hang over the sides of the tabernacle on this side and on that side, to cover it. 14You shall make a covering for the tent of rams’ skins dyed red, and a covering of sea cow hides above. 15“You shall make the boards for the tabernacle of acacia wood, standing upright. 16Ten cubits shall be the length of a board, and one and a half cubits the width of each board. 17There shall be two tenons in each board, joined to one another: thus you shall make for all the boards of the tabernacle. 18You shall make twenty boards for the tabernacle, for the south side southward. 19You shall make forty sockets of silver under the twenty boards; two sockets under one board for its two tenons, and two sockets under another board for its two tenons. 20For the second side of the tabernacle, on the north side, twenty boards, 21and their forty sockets of silver; two sockets under one board, and two sockets under another board. 22For the far side of the tabernacle westward you shall make six boards. 23You shall make two boards for the corners of the tabernacle in the far side. 24They shall be double beneath, and in the same way they shall be whole to its top to one ring: thus shall it be for them both; they shall be for the two corners. 25There shall be eight boards, and their sockets of silver, sixteen sockets; two sockets under one board, and two sockets under another board. 26“You shall make bars of acacia wood: five for the boards of the one side of the tabernacle, 27and five bars for the boards of the other side of the tabernacle, and five bars for the boards of the side of the tabernacle, for the far side westward. 28The middle bar in the middle of the boards shall pass through from end to end. 29You shall overlay the boards with gold, and make their rings of gold for places for the bars. You shall overlay the bars with gold. 30You shall set up the tabernacle according to the way that it was shown to you on the mountain. 31“You shall make a veil of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, with cherubim. It shall be the work of a skillful workman. 32You shall hang it on four pillars of acacia overlaid with gold; their hooks shall be of gold, on four sockets of silver. 33You shall hang up the veil under the clasps, and shall bring the ark of the covenant in there within the veil. The veil shall separate the holy place from the most holy for you. 34You shall put the mercy seat on the ark of the covenant in the most holy place. 35You shall set the table outside the veil, and the lamp stand opposite the table on the side of the tabernacle toward the south. You shall put the table on the north side. 36“You shall make a screen for the door of the Tent, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, the work of the embroiderer. 37You shall make for the screen five pillars of acacia, and overlay them with gold. Their hooks shall be of gold. You shall cast five sockets of bronze for them.
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Overview
Exodus Chapter 26 provides detailed instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle, the sacred dwelling place of God among the Israelites during their journey in the wilderness. The chapter begins by describing the materials to be used, including fine linen, blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and goat hair. The intricate design of the Tabernacle is emphasized, with the use of ten curtains that are to be woven together, symbolizing the beauty and holiness of God's presence. The specifications highlight the importance of creating a space that is both functional and reflective of God's glory, as it serves as a meeting place between God and His people. #Tabernacle #Exodus #GodsPresence
The chapter continues with instructions for the framework of the Tabernacle, which is to be made of acacia wood and overlaid with gold. The structure is designed to be portable, with specific dimensions and the use of sockets to support the walls. The inner sanctum, known as the Most Holy Place, is to be separated by a veil, signifying the holiness of God and the separation between Him and humanity. The chapter concludes with the command to make a covering for the Tabernacle, further emphasizing the need for protection and reverence for the dwelling place of God. This chapter illustrates the seriousness with which God desires to dwell among His people and the careful preparation required to approach Him in worship.
Referenced by
- Exodus 36:8v1Exodus 36:8 details the construction of the tabernacle curtains, fulfilling the instructions given in Exodus 26:1, showing the obedience to God's detailed plans.
- Exodus 36:14v7Exodus 36:14 describes the making of the curtains of goats' hair for the tent over the tabernacle, as instructed in Exodus 26:7, highlighting the meticulous adherence to God's design.
- Exodus 36:20v15Exodus 36:20 describes the construction of the frames for the tabernacle, following the specifications given in Exodus 26:15, demonstrating the importance of following divine instructions.
- 1 Kings 6:19-20v331 Kings 6:19-20 describes the inner sanctuary of the Temple, the Most Holy Place, which parallels the design of the Tabernacle in Exodus 26:33-34, where the Ark of the Covenant was placed, signifying God's presence.
- Ezekiel 41:4v33Ezekiel 41:4 describes the inner sanctuary, paralleling the Most Holy Place in the tabernacle described in Exodus 26:33-34. This highlights the continuity of God's dwelling place among His people.
Topics in this chapter
- Tabernacle
- Holiness
- Obedience
- Worship
- Access to God
- Covenant
- God's Presence
- Atonement
- Veil
- Cherubim
- Devotion
- Holy of Holies
- Moses
- New Covenant
- Reverence
- Separation
- Access
- Angelic Beings
- Attention to Detail in Scripture
- Beauty
- Body of Christ
- Christ's Sacrifice
- Christian Literature
- Craftsmanship
- Divine Instruction
- Divine Majesty
- Divine Presence
- Excellence
- Faith Journey
- Genesis 1
- God
- Heavenly Pattern
- Incarnation
- Israelites
- Mount Sinai
- Old Covenant
- Order
- Patterns in Scripture
- Prayer
- Presence of God
- Reconciliation
- Redemption
- Religious Art
- Sacred Architecture
- Sacred Space
- Sanctuary
- Service
- Shadow
- Sovereignty of God
- Spiritual Discipline
- The Presence of God
- Unity
- Wilderness
- Worship Music
Related chapters
- Exodus 25Heavenly PatternChrist's SacrificeDivine Instruction
- Hebrews 9Old CovenantChrist's SacrificeAccess to God
- Matthew 27AccessAccess to GodNew Covenant
- Exodus 27Sacred ArchitectureAccess to GodSanctuary
- Exodus 36Sacred SpaceAttention to Detail in ScriptureCraftsmanship
- Leviticus 16Old CovenantChrist's SacrificeAccess to God
- Ezekiel 41Holy of HoliesSacred ArchitectureAngelic Beings
- Numbers 4Holy of HoliesBody of ChristOrder
- 1 Kings 6Holy of HoliesAngelic BeingsCherubim
- Hebrews 10ShadowOld CovenantChrist's Sacrifice
- 2 Chronicles 3Angelic BeingsSacred SpaceCherubim
- John 1IncarnationAtonement
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