Exodus 26:4
Exodus 26:4 in Multiple Translations
Make 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.
And thou shalt make loops of blue upon the edge of the one curtain from the selvedge in the coupling; and likewise shalt thou make in the uttermost edge of another curtain, in the coupling of the second.
And thou shalt make loops of blue upon the edge of the one curtain from the selvedge in the coupling; and likewise shalt thou make in the edge of the curtain that is outmost in the second coupling.
And you are to put twists of blue cord on the edge of the outside curtain of the first group of five, and on the edge of the outside curtain of the second group of five;
Use blue material to make loops on the edge of the last curtain of both sets.
And thou shalt make stringes of blew silke vpon the edge of the one curtaine, which is in the seluedge of the coupling: and likewise shalt thou make in the edge of the other curtaine in the seluedge, in the second coupling.
'And thou hast made loops of blue upon the edge of the one curtain, at the end in the joining; and so thou makest in the edge of the outermost curtain, in the joining of the second.
You 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.
And thou shalt make loops of blue upon the edge of the one curtain from the selvedge in the coupling; and likewise shalt thou make in the uttermost edge of another curtain, in the coupling of the second.
Thou shalt make loops of violet in the sides and tops of the curtains, that they may be joined one to another.
For each set, they must make loops of blue cloth and fasten them along the outer edge of the strip, at the end of each set.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 26:4
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Exodus 26:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/עָשִׂ֜יתָ
לֻֽלְאֹ֣ת
תְּכֵ֗לֶת
עַ֣ל
שְׂפַ֤ת
הַ/יְרִיעָה֙
הָ/אֶחָ֔ת
מִ/קָּצָ֖ה
בַּ/חֹבָ֑רֶת
וְ/כֵ֤ן
תַּעֲשֶׂה֙
בִּ/שְׂפַ֣ת
הַ/יְרִיעָ֔ה
הַ/קִּ֣יצוֹנָ֔ה
בַּ/מַּחְבֶּ֖רֶת
הַ/שֵּׁנִֽית
וְ/עָשִׂ֜יתָ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
לֻֽלְאֹ֣ת
lulâʼâh
H3924
loop
N-fp
תְּכֵ֗לֶת
tᵉkêleth
H8504
blue
N-fs
עַ֣ל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
שְׂפַ֤ת
sâphâh
H8193
lips
N-fs
הַ/יְרִיעָה֙
yᵉrîyʻâh
H3407
curtain
Art | N-fs
הָ/אֶחָ֔ת
ʼechâd
H259
one
Art | Adj
מִ/קָּצָ֖ה
qâtsâh
H7098
end
Prep | N-cs
בַּ/חֹבָ֑רֶת
chôbereth
H2279
set
Prep | N-fs
וְ/כֵ֤ן
kên
H3651
right
Conj | Part
תַּעֲשֶׂה֙
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
בִּ/שְׂפַ֣ת
sâphâh
H8193
lips
Prep | N-fs
הַ/יְרִיעָ֔ה
yᵉrîyʻâh
H3407
curtain
Art | N-fs
הַ/קִּ֣יצוֹנָ֔ה
qîytsôwn
H7020
outermost
Art | Adj
בַּ/מַּחְבֶּ֖רֶת
machbereth
H4225
joining
Prep | N-fs
הַ/שֵּׁנִֽית
shênîy
H8145
second
Art | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 26:4
וְ/עָשִׂ֜יתָ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
לֻֽלְאֹ֣ת
lulâʼâh
H3924
"loop"
N-fp
A loop in the Bible refers to a ring or hook used to attach curtains, as described in Exodus. It is a small circular piece of metal or wood. Loops were used in the tabernacle.
Definition: 1) loop 1a) used in attaching curtains to hooks
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: loop. See also: Exodus 26:4; Exodus 26:11; Exodus 36:17.
תְּכֵ֗לֶת
tᵉkêleth
H8504
"blue"
N-fs
Describes the color blue or violet, obtained from a specific type of mussel, used to dye fabrics in Exodus 28. It is a distinct color in the biblical spectrum.
Definition: 1) violet, violet stuff 1a) violet thread 1b) violet stuff or fabric 2) (TWOT) blue (covering spectrum from brilliant red through deep purple)
Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: blue. See also: Exodus 25:4; Exodus 39:1; Jeremiah 10:9.
עַ֣ל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
שְׂפַ֤ת
sâphâh
H8193
"lips"
N-fs
This word refers to lips or language, and can also mean the edge or border of something. It is used in the Bible to describe the shore of a sea or the edge of a cup.
Definition: : lips/mouth 1) lip, language, speech, shore, bank, brink, brim, side, edge, border, binding 1a) lip (as body part) 1b) language 1c) edge, shore, bank (of cup, sea, river, etc)
Usage: Occurs in 164 OT verses. KJV: band, bank, binding, border, brim, brink, edge, language, lip, prating, (sea-)shore, side, speech, talk, (vain) words. See also: Genesis 11:1; Psalms 120:2; Psalms 12:3.
הַ/יְרִיעָה֙
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/אֶחָ֔ת
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.
מִ/קָּצָ֖ה
qâtsâh
H7098
"end"
Prep | N-cs
In the book of Isaiah, this word means the end or termination of something. It can also refer to a corner or edge of a territory. This word is used to describe the limits of God's creation.
Definition: 1) end, extremity 1a) end 1b) from the whole of, from among (of what is included between extremities)
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: coast, corner, (selv-) edge, lowest, (uttermost) participle See also: Exodus 25:18; Exodus 39:18; Psalms 19:7.
בַּ/חֹבָ֑רֶת
chôbereth
H2279
"set"
Prep | N-fs
This Hebrew word refers to a joint or a thing joined, like the curtain pieces of the tabernacle. It is used to describe the connecting parts of something. In the Bible, it appears in Exodus 26:17.
Definition: 1) junction, a thing joined 2) curtain pieces of the tabernacle
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: which coupleth, coupling. See also: Exodus 26:4; Exodus 26:10; Exodus 36:17.
וְ/כֵ֤ן
kên
H3651
"right"
Conj | Part
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means 'so' or 'thus', often used to show agreement or confirmation, like in the book of Genesis. It can also mean 'rightly' or 'justly', as in doing something the correct way. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: adv adj 1) right, just, honest, true, veritable 1a) right, just, honest 1b) correct 1c) true, veritable
Usage: Occurs in 737 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after that (this, -ward, -wards), as... as, [phrase] (for-) asmuch as yet, [phrase] be (for which) cause, [phrase] following, howbeit, in (the) like (manner, -wise), [idiom] the more, right, (even) so, state, straightway, such (thing), surely, [phrase] there (where) -fore, this, thus, true, well, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:7; Exodus 37:19; Judges 7:17.
תַּעֲשֶׂה֙
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
בִּ/שְׂפַ֣ת
sâphâh
H8193
"lips"
Prep | N-fs
This word refers to lips or language, and can also mean the edge or border of something. It is used in the Bible to describe the shore of a sea or the edge of a cup.
Definition: : lips/mouth 1) lip, language, speech, shore, bank, brink, brim, side, edge, border, binding 1a) lip (as body part) 1b) language 1c) edge, shore, bank (of cup, sea, river, etc)
Usage: Occurs in 164 OT verses. KJV: band, bank, binding, border, brim, brink, edge, language, lip, prating, (sea-)shore, side, speech, talk, (vain) words. See also: Genesis 11:1; Psalms 120:2; Psalms 12:3.
הַ/יְרִיעָ֔ה
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.
הַ/קִּ֣יצוֹנָ֔ה
qîytsôwn
H7020
"outermost"
Art | Adj
The outermost part of something, whether a place, object, or group, is described by this word, indicating the furthest or most extreme point, as seen in its translations as outmost or uttermost.
Definition: at the end, outermost, outer
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: out-(utter-) most. See also: Exodus 26:4; Exodus 36:11; Exodus 36:17.
בַּ/מַּחְבֶּ֖רֶת
machbereth
H4225
"joining"
Prep | N-fs
This word describes a seam or joint where two things are joined together. In Exodus 28:7, it refers to the seams in the high priest's robe, which had to be carefully sewn. It can also mean a place where things are connected.
Definition: 1) thing joined, joint, seam, place of joining 1a) thing joined 1b) place of joining
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: coupling. See also: Exodus 26:4; Exodus 36:11; Exodus 39:20.
הַ/שֵּׁנִֽית
shênîy
H8145
"second"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means second or again, like when Moses went up Mount Sinai a second time in Exodus 24:15-18. It can also mean another or something distinct.
Definition: 1) second 1a) second (the ordinal number) 1b) again (a second time) 1c) another, other (something as distinct from something else)
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: again, either (of them), (an-) other, second (time). See also: Genesis 1:8; 1 Kings 6:1; Isaiah 11:11.
Study Notes — Exodus 26:4
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- Exodus 26:4 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
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- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 26:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 26:4
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 26:4
- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 26:4
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 26:4
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 26:4
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 26:4
Context — The Ten Curtains for the Tabernacle
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.
5Make fifty loops on one curtain and fifty loops on the end curtain of the second set, so that the loops line up opposite one another. 6Make fifty gold clasps as well, and join the curtains together with the clasps, so that the tabernacle will be a unit.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exodus 36:11–12 | He made loops of blue material on the edge of the end curtain in the first set, and also on the end curtain in the second set. He made fifty loops on one curtain and fifty loops on the end curtain of the second set, so that the loops lined up opposite one another. |
| 2 | Exodus 36:17 | He made fifty loops along the edge of the end curtain in the first set, and fifty loops along the edge of the corresponding curtain in the second set. |
| 3 | Exodus 26:10–11 | Make fifty loops along the edge of the end curtain in the first set, and fifty loops along the edge of the corresponding curtain in the second set. Make fifty bronze clasps and put them through the loops to join the tent together as a unit. |
| 4 | Exodus 26:5 | Make fifty loops on one curtain and fifty loops on the end curtain of the second set, so that the loops line up opposite one another. |
Exodus 26:4 Summary
This verse is talking about the curtains that will be used to make the tabernacle, a special tent where God will meet with His people. The loops of blue material on the edge of the curtains will be used to join them together, making the tabernacle a unified whole, like the body of Christ, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:12-13. This shows us that God values unity and order, and we can learn from this in our own relationships with others, as encouraged in Romans 12:4-5. By following God's instructions carefully, we can create something beautiful and functional, just like the tabernacle, and bring glory to Him, as seen in Psalm 19:1.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the loops of blue material on the edge of the end curtains?
The loops of blue material were used to join the curtains together with gold clasps, as mentioned in Exodus 26:6, to form a unified tabernacle, symbolizing the unity of God's people, as seen in Exodus 25:8.
Why were the loops made of blue material?
The blue material, also known as blue yarn, was a significant color in the biblical context, often representing heaven and divine authority, as seen in Exodus 28:5-6, where it was used in the priestly garments.
How many loops were made on each curtain?
According to Exodus 26:5, fifty loops were made on one curtain and fifty loops on the end curtain of the second set, so that the loops lined up opposite one another, allowing the curtains to be joined together perfectly.
What can we learn from the attention to detail in the construction of the tabernacle?
The detailed instructions for the tabernacle's construction, as seen in Exodus 26:4, demonstrate God's concern for order and beauty, as well as the importance of obedience to His commands, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 12:32.
Reflection Questions
- How does the attention to detail in the tabernacle's construction reflect God's character, and what can I learn from this about my own relationship with Him?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of unity, as represented by the joined curtains, to my relationships with fellow believers, as encouraged in Psalm 133:1?
- What role does obedience to God's commands play in my life, and how can I prioritize it, as seen in Exodus 26:4 and Deuteronomy 12:32?
- How can I balance the need for unity and cooperation with the importance of individual responsibility and accountability, as seen in the construction of the tabernacle?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 26:4
And thou shall make loops of blue upon the edge of the one curtain,.... The first large curtain, consisting of five sewed together, at the edge of that: from the selvedge in the coupling; where it
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 26:4
And thou shalt make loops of blue upon the edge of the one curtain from the selvedge in the coupling; and likewise shalt thou make in the uttermost edge of another curtain, in the coupling of the second.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 26:4
Loops together with the taches were for the joining the curtains together, as appears from , which way of conjunction was most convenient for the often taking them down and setting them up. From the selvage, or from, or in the extremity, or end, or edge, Heb. lip. In the coupling, i.e. in the place where the two curtains are coupled together. And likewise the second curtain is to be made exactly like the first.
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 26:4
Exodus 26:4 And thou shalt make loops of blue upon the edge of the one curtain from the selvedge in the coupling; and likewise shalt thou make in the uttermost edge of [another] curtain, in the coupling of the second.Ver. 4. Upon the edge of the one curtain.] The coupling of these two great curtains together, to make one tabernacle, might signify that the saints both in heaven and earth do make but one Church.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 26:4
(4) From the selvedge in the coupling.—Rather, at the coupling. The selvedge, i.e., nearest to the place where the two curtains were to be coupled together.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 26:4
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 26:4
4-6. Fifty loops… fifty taches — The two great curtains were to be united together by hooks and eyes, for the taches of gold were evidently clasps, or hooks, adapted for easy coupling of the two large pieces.