Exodus 26:2
Exodus 26:2 in Multiple Translations
Each curtain shall be twenty-eight cubits long and four cubits wide —all curtains the same size.
The length of one curtain shall be eight and twenty cubits, and the breadth of one curtain four cubits: and every one of the curtains shall have one measure.
The length of each curtain shall be eight and twenty cubits, and the breadth of each curtain four cubits: all the curtains shall have one measure.
Every curtain is to be twenty-eight cubits long and four cubits wide, all of the same measure.
Each curtain is to measure twenty-eight cubits long by four cubits wide, and all the curtains are to be the same size.
The length of one curtaine shalbe eight and twentie cubites, and the bredth of one curtaine, foure cubites: euery one of the curtaines shall haue one measure.
the length of the one curtain [is] eight and twenty by the cubit, and the breadth of the one curtain four by the cubit, one measure [is] to all the curtains;
The length of each curtain shall be twenty-eight cubits, and the width of each curtain four cubits: all the curtains shall have one measure.
The length of one curtain shall be eight and twenty cubits, and the breadth of one curtain four cubits: and every one of the curtains shall have one measure.
The length of one curtain shall be twenty-eight cubits, the breadth shall be four cubits. All the curtains shall be of one measure.
Each strip is to be ◄14 yards/twelve meters► long and ◄2 yards/1.8 meters► wide.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 26:2
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Exodus 26:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֹ֣רֶךְ
הַ/יְרִיעָ֣ה
הָֽ/אַחַ֗ת
שְׁמֹנֶ֤ה
וְ/עֶשְׂרִים֙
בָּֽ/אַמָּ֔ה
וְ/רֹ֨חַב֙
אַרְבַּ֣ע
בָּ/אַמָּ֔ה
הַ/יְרִיעָ֖ה
הָ/אֶחָ֑ת
מִדָּ֥ה
אַחַ֖ת
לְ/כָל
הַ/יְרִיעֹֽת
אֹ֣רֶךְ
ʼôrek
H753
length
N-ms
הַ/יְרִיעָ֣ה
yᵉrîyʻâh
H3407
curtain
Art | N-fs
הָֽ/אַחַ֗ת
ʼechâd
H259
one
Art | Adj
שְׁמֹנֶ֤ה
shᵉmôneh
H8083
eight
Adj
וְ/עֶשְׂרִים֙
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Conj | Adj
בָּֽ/אַמָּ֔ה
ʼammâh
H520
cubit
Prep | N-fs
וְ/רֹ֨חַב֙
rôchab
H7341
width
Conj | N-ms
אַרְבַּ֣ע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Adj
בָּ/אַמָּ֔ה
ʼammâh
H520
cubit
Prep | N-fs
הַ/יְרִיעָ֖ה
yᵉrîyʻâh
H3407
curtain
Art | N-fs
הָ/אֶחָ֑ת
ʼechâd
H259
one
Art | Adj
מִדָּ֥ה
middâh
H4060
`great stature`
N-fs
אַחַ֖ת
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
לְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
הַ/יְרִיעֹֽת
yᵉrîyʻâh
H3407
curtain
Art | N-fp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 26:2
אֹ֣רֶךְ
ʼôrek
H753
"length"
N-ms
Length can refer to physical distance or a long period of time, and also to patience and self-restraint, like waiting forever for something to happen.
Definition: 1) length 1a) physical length 1b) of time 2) forbearance, self-restraint (of patience)
Usage: Occurs in 90 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] forever, length, long. See also: Genesis 6:15; Psalms 93:5; Psalms 21:5.
הַ/יְרִיעָ֣ה
yᵉrîyʻâh
H3407
"curtain"
Art | N-fs
The Hebrew word for curtain or drape refers to a hanging or trembling fabric. It is used to describe the curtains in the tabernacle or temple, as seen in various Bible translations.
Definition: curtain, drape
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: curtain. See also: Exodus 26:1; Exodus 36:12; Psalms 104:2.
הָֽ/אַחַ֗ת
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: 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, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
שְׁמֹנֶ֤ה
shᵉmôneh
H8083
"eight"
Adj
The Hebrew word for the number eight, which was considered a special number in biblical times. It is used to describe quantities, such as eight days or eight years, and also appears in ordinal forms, like eighth or eighth day.
Definition: 1) eight, eighth 1a) eight (as cardinal number) 1b) eighth (as ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers
Usage: Occurs in 105 OT verses. KJV: eight(-een, -eenth), eighth. See also: Genesis 5:4; 1 Chronicles 16:38; Jeremiah 32:1.
וְ/עֶשְׂרִים֙
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Conj | Adj
This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.
Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.
בָּֽ/אַמָּ֔ה
ʼammâh
H520
"cubit"
Prep | N-fs
A cubit is a unit of measurement, about the length of a forearm, used in the Bible to describe the size of objects like the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus. It is also used to describe a foundation or a door-base.
Definition: cubit-a measure of distance (the forearm), roughly 18 in (. 5m). There are several cubits used in the OT, the cubit of a man or common cubit (De 3:11), the legal cubit or cubit of the sanctuary (Eze 40:5) plus others. See a Bible Dictionary for a complete treatment. Aramaic equivalent: am.mah (אַמָּה "cubit" H0521)
Usage: Occurs in 132 OT verses. KJV: cubit, [phrase] hundred (by exchange for H3967 (מֵאָה)), measure, post. See also: Genesis 6:15; 2 Chronicles 3:3; Isaiah 6:4.
וְ/רֹ֨חַב֙
rôchab
H7341
"width"
Conj | N-ms
This Hebrew word means width or breadth, used to describe physical size or space. It appears in the Bible to describe the width of the earth or a room. In the KJV, it is translated as breadth or broad.
Definition: breadth, width, expanse
Usage: Occurs in 89 OT verses. KJV: breadth, broad, largeness, thickness, wideness. See also: Genesis 6:15; Ezekiel 40:13; Isaiah 8:8.
אַרְבַּ֣ע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
Adj
The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.
Definition: four
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.
בָּ/אַמָּ֔ה
ʼammâh
H520
"cubit"
Prep | N-fs
A cubit is a unit of measurement, about the length of a forearm, used in the Bible to describe the size of objects like the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus. It is also used to describe a foundation or a door-base.
Definition: cubit-a measure of distance (the forearm), roughly 18 in (. 5m). There are several cubits used in the OT, the cubit of a man or common cubit (De 3:11), the legal cubit or cubit of the sanctuary (Eze 40:5) plus others. See a Bible Dictionary for a complete treatment. Aramaic equivalent: am.mah (אַמָּה "cubit" H0521)
Usage: Occurs in 132 OT verses. KJV: cubit, [phrase] hundred (by exchange for H3967 (מֵאָה)), measure, post. See also: Genesis 6:15; 2 Chronicles 3:3; Isaiah 6:4.
הַ/יְרִיעָ֖ה
yᵉrîyʻâh
H3407
"curtain"
Art | N-fs
The Hebrew word for curtain or drape refers to a hanging or trembling fabric. It is used to describe the curtains in the tabernacle or temple, as seen in various Bible translations.
Definition: curtain, drape
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: curtain. See also: Exodus 26:1; Exodus 36:12; Psalms 104:2.
הָ/אֶחָ֑ת
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: 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, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
מִדָּ֥ה
middâh
H4060
"`great stature`"
N-fs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means something that is measured, like height, width, or a portion of something. It can also refer to a garment or tribute, like a tax. It is used to describe Goliath's great stature in 2 Samuel 21:20.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.21.20; son of: Rapha (H7497A); brother of: Goliath (H1555), Ishbi-benob (H3430), Saph (H5593), Lahmi (H3902) § (BDB) tribute
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: garment, measure(-ing, meteyard, piece, size, (great) stature, tribute, wide. See also: Exodus 26:2; Isaiah 45:14; Psalms 39:5.
אַחַ֖ת
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: 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, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
לְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הַ/יְרִיעֹֽת
yᵉrîyʻâh
H3407
"curtain"
Art | N-fp
The Hebrew word for curtain or drape refers to a hanging or trembling fabric. It is used to describe the curtains in the tabernacle or temple, as seen in various Bible translations.
Definition: curtain, drape
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: curtain. See also: Exodus 26:1; Exodus 36:12; Psalms 104:2.
Study Notes — Exodus 26:2
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- Context
- Cross References
- Exodus 26:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 26:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 26:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 26:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 26:2
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 26:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 26:2
- Sermons on Exodus 26:2
Context — The Ten Curtains for the Tabernacle
1“You are to construct the tabernacle itself with ten curtains of finely spun linen, each with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and cherubim skillfully worked into them.
2Each curtain shall be twenty-eight cubits long and four cubits wide —all curtains the same size.
3Five of the curtains are to be joined together, and the other five joined as well. 4Make loops of blue material on the edge of the end curtain in the first set, and do the same for the end curtain in the second set.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Samuel 7:2 | he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of God remains in a tent.” |
| 2 | Numbers 4:25 | They are to carry the curtains of the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting with the covering of fine leather over it, the curtains for the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 17:1 | After David had settled into his palace, he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under a tent.” |
| 4 | Exodus 26:7–8 | You are to make curtains of goat hair for the tent over the tabernacle—eleven curtains in all. Each of the eleven curtains is to be the same size—thirty cubits long and four cubits wide. |
Exodus 26:2 Summary
[The verse Exodus 26:2 tells us that each curtain for the tabernacle was to be 28 cubits long and 4 cubits wide, with all curtains being the same size, emphasizing the importance of unity and consistency in our worship and service to God, as seen in Exodus 26:1-4 and Psalm 133:1. This attention to detail reflects God's character as a God of order and beauty, as expressed in Psalm 19:1-6 and Isaiah 28:16. By following God's instructions carefully, we can demonstrate our love and commitment to Him, just as the Israelites did in the construction of the tabernacle, as described in Exodus 25:1-9 and 1 Chronicles 28:11-19.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the curtains being the same size in Exodus 26:2?
The uniform size of the curtains emphasizes the importance of unity and consistency in the construction of the tabernacle, as seen in Exodus 26:1-4, reflecting the harmony and order that God desires in His people, as expressed in Genesis 1:31 and Psalm 133:1.
How do the dimensions of the curtains relate to the overall design of the tabernacle?
The dimensions of the curtains, 28 cubits long and 4 cubits wide, are integral to the tabernacle's design, as outlined in Exodus 26:1-37, and demonstrate God's attention to detail and concern for the aesthetics of worship, as also seen in Exodus 25:2-9 and 1 Chronicles 28:11-19.
What can we learn from the specific materials and measurements used in the tabernacle's construction?
The use of specific materials, such as finely spun linen, and precise measurements, like those in Exodus 26:2, teach us about the importance of obedience to God's instructions, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 12:32 and Jeremiah 1:7, and the value of careful planning and execution in our service to Him.
How does the uniformity of the curtains reflect God's character?
The uniformity of the curtains reflects God's character as a God of order, beauty, and perfection, as seen in Psalm 19:1-6 and Isaiah 28:16, and reminds us of the importance of striving for excellence in our worship and service to Him, as encouraged in Colossians 3:23-24 and 1 Corinthians 10:31.
Reflection Questions
- What does the attention to detail in the construction of the tabernacle reveal about God's nature and expectations for our worship?
- How can I apply the principles of unity and consistency, as seen in the uniform size of the curtains, to my own life and relationships?
- What are some ways in which I can demonstrate my commitment to careful planning and execution in my service to God, as reflected in the precise measurements of the tabernacle?
- In what ways can I strive for excellence in my worship and service to God, just as the Israelites were instructed to do in the construction of the tabernacle?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 26:2
The length of one curtain shall be twenty eight cubits,.... Or fourteen yards: and the breadth of one curtain four cubits; or two yards; according to the common notion of a cubit being half a yard; but if, as Dr.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 26:2
The length of one curtain shall be eight and twenty cubits, and the breadth of one curtain four cubits: and every one of the curtains shall have one measure. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 26:2
Exodus 26:2 The length of one curtain [shall be] eight and twenty cubits, and the breadth of one curtain four cubits: and every one of the curtains shall have one measure.Ver. 2. Of the curtains.] Not, Of the tabernacles, as the vulgar interpreter hath it.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 26:2
(2) The length . . . eight and twenty cubits.—Mr. Fergusson has shown that to cover over a space twenty cubits wide with a roof, the two sides of which should meet at a right angle, a tent-cloth almost exactly twenty-eight cubits long would be required.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 26:2
1–6 (cf. Exodus 36:8-13). The ornamented curtains, forming the Dwelling itself. These were ten in number, each 28 cubits (42 ft.) long, and 4 cubits (6 ft.) wide, all made of richly coloured tapestry, with figures of cherubim interwoven (the ‘work of the designer’). When joined together, they formed a single large curtain, 40 cubits (60 ft.) long, and 28 cubits (42 ft.) broad.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 26:2
2, 3. Length… eight and twenty cubits… breadth… four cubits — Hence, when coupled together in two great pieces of five curtains each, they would form a great tent cloth twenty-eight by forty cubits
Sermons on Exodus 26:2
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Through the Bible - 2 Samuel by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of not grabbing or taking things for ourselves, but instead waiting for God's timing and provision. He uses the example of Ja |
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The Neglect of God's House by Hoseah Wu | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of dedicating oneself to God's work. They explain that just as the hand represents work, God's work requires individuals who a |
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Preparation to Build God's House by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of a sister who came to the Lord and poured a pound of pure love upon him. The disciples, particularly Judah, questioned the act, s |
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I Chronicles 17 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith discusses David's desire to build a house for God and the subsequent disappointment when God tells him he cannot. Despite this setback, God reassures David of His grace |
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(Exodus) Exodus 26:1-14 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the significance of the different coverings of the tabernacle in the Bible. The first covering, made of fine twine and linen, represents the b |
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(Exodus) Exodus 37:1-29 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the structure and symbolism of the tabernacle in the Bible. The tabernacle had three compartments and three entrances: the outer court, the ho |