Exodus 36:10
Exodus 36:10 in Multiple Translations
And he joined five of the curtains together, and the other five he joined as well.
And he coupled the five curtains one unto another: and the other five curtains he coupled one unto another.
And he coupled five curtains one to another: and the other five curtains he coupled one to another.
And five curtains were joined together, and the other five curtains were joined together.
They joined together five of the curtains as one set, and the other five as a second set.
And he coupled fiue curtaines together, and other fiue coupled he together.
And he joineth the five curtains one unto another, and the [other] five curtains he hath joined one unto another;
He coupled five curtains to one another, and the other five curtains he coupled to one another.
And he coupled the five curtains one to another: and the other five curtains he coupled one to another.
And he joined five curtains, one to another, and the other five he coupled one to another.
They sewed five strips together to make one set, and they sewed the other five strips together to make the other set.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 36:10
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Exodus 36:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יְחַבֵּר֙
אֶת
חֲמֵ֣שׁ
הַ/יְרִיעֹ֔ת
אַחַ֖ת
אֶל
אֶחָ֑ת
וְ/חָמֵ֤שׁ
יְרִיעֹת֙
חִבַּ֔ר
אַחַ֖ת
אֶל
אֶחָֽת
וַ/יְחַבֵּר֙
châbar
H2266
to unite
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
חֲמֵ֣שׁ
châmêsh
H2568
five
Adj
הַ/יְרִיעֹ֔ת
yᵉrîyʻâh
H3407
curtain
Art | N-fp
אַחַ֖ת
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
אֶחָ֑ת
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
וְ/חָמֵ֤שׁ
châmêsh
H2568
five
Conj | Adj
יְרִיעֹת֙
yᵉrîyʻâh
H3407
curtain
N-fp
חִבַּ֔ר
châbar
H2266
to unite
V-Piel-Perf-3ms
אַחַ֖ת
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
אֶחָֽת
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
Hebrew Word Study
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 36:10
וַ/יְחַבֵּר֙
châbar
H2266
"to unite"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to unite or join, and can also refer to charming or spellbinding someone. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament, including in the books of Leviticus and Deuteronomy. It can also mean to make an alliance or fellowship.
Definition: 1) to unite, join, bind together, be joined, be coupled, be in league, heap up, have fellowship with, be compact, be a charmer 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to unite, be joined 1a2) to tie magic charms, charm 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to unite with, make an ally of 1b2) to unite, join, ally 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be allied with, be united 1c2) to be joined together 1d) (Hiphil) to join together, pile up (words) 1e) (Hithpael) to join oneself to, make an alliance, league together
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: charm(-er), be compact, couple (together), have fellowship with, heap up, join (self, together), league. See also: Genesis 14:3; 2 Chronicles 20:35; Psalms 58:6.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
חֲמֵ֣שׁ
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.
Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.
הַ/יְרִיעֹ֔ת
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.
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.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
אֶחָ֑ת
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.
וְ/חָמֵ֤שׁ
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.
Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.
יְרִיעֹת֙
yᵉrîyʻâh
H3407
"curtain"
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.
חִבַּ֔ר
châbar
H2266
"to unite"
V-Piel-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to unite or join, and can also refer to charming or spellbinding someone. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament, including in the books of Leviticus and Deuteronomy. It can also mean to make an alliance or fellowship.
Definition: 1) to unite, join, bind together, be joined, be coupled, be in league, heap up, have fellowship with, be compact, be a charmer 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to unite, be joined 1a2) to tie magic charms, charm 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to unite with, make an ally of 1b2) to unite, join, ally 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be allied with, be united 1c2) to be joined together 1d) (Hiphil) to join together, pile up (words) 1e) (Hithpael) to join oneself to, make an alliance, league together
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: charm(-er), be compact, couple (together), have fellowship with, heap up, join (self, together), league. See also: Genesis 14:3; 2 Chronicles 20:35; Psalms 58:6.
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.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
אֶחָֽת
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.
Study Notes — Exodus 36:10
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Context — The Ten Curtains for the Tabernacle
8All the skilled craftsmen among the workmen made the ten curtains for the tabernacle. They were made of finely spun linen, as well as blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, with cherubim skillfully worked into them.
9Each curtain was twenty-eight cubits long and four cubits wide; all the curtains were the same size.
10And he joined five of the curtains together, and the other five he joined as well.
11He 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. 12He 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.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Corinthians 12:27 | Now you are the body of Christ, and each of you is a member of it. |
| 2 | Exodus 26:3 | Five of the curtains are to be joined together, and the other five joined as well. |
| 3 | Psalms 122:3 | Jerusalem is built up as a city united together, |
| 4 | Ephesians 4:2–6 | with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. |
| 5 | Philippians 3:15 | All of us who are mature should embrace this point of view. And if you think differently about some issue, God will reveal this to you as well. |
| 6 | Ephesians 2:21–22 | In Him the whole building is fitted together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord. And in Him you too are being built together into a dwelling place for God in His Spirit. |
| 7 | Zephaniah 3:9 | For then I will restore pure lips to the peoples, that all may call upon the name of the LORD and serve Him shoulder to shoulder. |
| 8 | Ephesians 1:23 | which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all. |
| 9 | Acts 2:1 | When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. |
| 10 | Psalms 133:1 | Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony! |
Exodus 36:10 Summary
Exodus 36:10 tells us that the skilled craftsmen joined five of the curtains together, and the other five they joined as well, to create a beautiful and unified whole. This reminds us of the importance of unity and working together, as seen in (Ephesians 4:3) and (Psalm 133:1). Just like the curtains were joined together to create a beautiful tabernacle, we can work together to create a beautiful community that honors God. By joining together in unity and love, we can reflect the beauty and majesty of God's presence in our lives, just as the tabernacle did.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the five curtains being joined together in Exodus 36:10?
The joining of the five curtains together in Exodus 36:10 symbolizes unity and completeness, as seen in other parts of the Bible, such as Ephesians 2:14-22, where Jesus Christ unites believers into one body. This unity is also reflected in the construction of the tabernacle, as described in Exodus 36:10.
Why were the curtains made with such detail and craftsmanship?
The curtains were made with finely spun linen, as well as blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, with cherubim skillfully worked into them, as described in Exodus 36:8, to represent the beauty and majesty of God's presence, as seen in Isaiah 6:1-5.
How does the construction of the tabernacle relate to our lives as believers?
The construction of the tabernacle, including the joining of the curtains in Exodus 36:10, serves as a reminder of God's desire to dwell among His people, as seen in Leviticus 26:11-12 and 2 Corinthians 6:16, and to have a personal relationship with each of us.
What can we learn from the repetition of the curtains being joined together in Exodus 36:10?
The repetition of the curtains being joined together in Exodus 36:10 emphasizes the importance of unity and harmony in the body of Christ, as seen in Romans 12:4-5 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, and encourages us to work together in unity to achieve God's purposes.
Reflection Questions
- What does the joining of the five curtains together in Exodus 36:10 teach me about the importance of unity in my relationships with others?
- How can I apply the principle of unity and completeness, as seen in Exodus 36:10, to my own life and community?
- What are some ways that I can work together with others to achieve God's purposes, just like the skilled craftsmen who made the curtains for the tabernacle?
- How does the beauty and craftsmanship of the curtains, as described in Exodus 36:8, inspire me to worship and praise God?
- What does the construction of the tabernacle, including the joining of the curtains in Exodus 36:10, reveal to me about God's character and desire to dwell among His people?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 36:10
[See comments on Exodus 36:8]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 36:10
And Moses gave commandment, and they caused it to be proclaimed throughout the camp, saying, Let neither man nor woman make any more work for the offering of the sanctuary. So the people were restrained from bringing.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 36:10
THE OF THE .(8-13) This passage follows exactly Exodus 26:1-6, the tenses of the verbs alone being changed. It relates the construction of the inner covering.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 36:10
AND AHOLIAB, Exodus 36:30-35. See notes on Exodus 31:1-11. OF , Exodus 36:1-7. 5.
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