Exodus 36:16
Exodus 36:16 in Multiple Translations
He joined five of the curtains into one set and the other six into another.
And he coupled five curtains by themselves, and six curtains by themselves.
And he coupled five curtains by themselves, and six curtains by themselves.
Five curtains were joined together to make one group, and six curtains were joined together to make the other group.
They joined five of the curtains together as one set and the other six as another set.
And hee coupled fiue curtaines by themselues, and sixe curtaines by themselues:
and he joineth the five curtains apart, and the six curtains apart.
He coupled five curtains by themselves, and six curtains by themselves.
And he coupled five curtains by themselves, and six curtains by themselves.
Five of which he joined apart, and the other six apart.
They sewed five of these pieces of cloth together to make one set, and they sewed the other six pieces of cloth together to make another set.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 36:16
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Exodus 36:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יְחַבֵּ֛ר
אֶת
חֲמֵ֥שׁ
הַ/יְרִיעֹ֖ת
לְ/בָ֑ד
וְ/אֶת
שֵׁ֥שׁ
הַ/יְרִיעֹ֖ת
לְ/בָֽד
וַ/יְחַבֵּ֛ר
châbar
H2266
to unite
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
חֲמֵ֥שׁ
châmêsh
H2568
five
Adj
הַ/יְרִיעֹ֖ת
yᵉrîyʻâh
H3407
curtain
Art | N-fp
לְ/בָ֑ד
bad
H905
alone
Prep | N-ms
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
שֵׁ֥שׁ
shêsh
H8337
six
Adj
הַ/יְרִיעֹ֖ת
yᵉrîyʻâh
H3407
curtain
Art | N-fp
לְ/בָֽד
bad
H905
alone
Prep | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 36:16
וַ/יְחַבֵּ֛ר
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.
חֲמֵ֥שׁ
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/יְרִיעֹ֖ת
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.
לְ/בָ֑ד
bad
H905
"alone"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'bad' can mean alone, apart, or a separate part of something, like a branch or a bar. It's used to describe something that's only or except for something else.
Definition: : pole 1) alone, by itself, besides, a part, separation, being alone 1a) separation, alone, by itself 1a1) only (adv) 1a2) apart from, besides (prep) 1b) part 1c) parts (eg limbs, shoots), bars
Usage: Occurs in 179 OT verses. KJV: alone, apart, bar, besides, branch, by self, of each alike, except, only, part, staff, strength. See also: Genesis 2:18; Judges 20:15; Psalms 51:6.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | 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.
שֵׁ֥שׁ
shêsh
H8337
"six"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number six, and is often used in the Bible to describe measurements, like the six days of creation in Genesis 1.
Definition: 1) six 1a) six (cardinal number) 1b) sixth (ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: shet (שֵׁת "six" H8353)
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. See also: Genesis 7:6; 1 Kings 6:6; Proverbs 6:16.
הַ/יְרִיעֹ֖ת
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.
לְ/בָֽד
bad
H905
"alone"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'bad' can mean alone, apart, or a separate part of something, like a branch or a bar. It's used to describe something that's only or except for something else.
Definition: : pole 1) alone, by itself, besides, a part, separation, being alone 1a) separation, alone, by itself 1a1) only (adv) 1a2) apart from, besides (prep) 1b) part 1c) parts (eg limbs, shoots), bars
Usage: Occurs in 179 OT verses. KJV: alone, apart, bar, besides, branch, by self, of each alike, except, only, part, staff, strength. See also: Genesis 2:18; Judges 20:15; Psalms 51:6.
Study Notes — Exodus 36:16
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Context — The Eleven Curtains of Goat Hair
14He then made curtains of goat hair for the tent over the tabernacle—eleven curtains in all.
15Each of the eleven curtains was the same size—thirty cubits long and four cubits wide.
16He joined five of the curtains into one set and the other six into another.
17He 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. 18He also made fifty bronze clasps to join the tent together as a unit.Exodus 36:16 Summary
In Exodus 36:16, Bezalel joins the curtains together to create a unified structure for the tabernacle. This represents the way that God brings together different parts to create a beautiful and functional whole, just as He does in our lives (see Ephesians 2:21-22). The attention to detail in this verse reminds us to be careful and intentional in our work, just as God is careful and intentional in His creation (see Psalm 19:1). By trusting God's plan and design, we can be part of creating something beautiful and functional, just like the tabernacle.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of dividing the curtains into two sets in Exodus 36:16?
This division is likely for the purpose of creating a unified and organized structure for the tabernacle, as seen in Exodus 36:17-18 where the curtains are joined together with loops and clasps, much like the way God unifies His people in Exodus 19:6 and as described in Ephesians 2:21-22.
Why did Bezalel join five curtains into one set and six into another in Exodus 36:16?
The reason for this specific division is not explicitly stated, but it may be related to the design and functionality of the tabernacle, as described in Exodus 26:1-6 and Exodus 36:8-13, where the curtains serve as a covering and a divider within the tabernacle.
How does the joining of the curtains in Exodus 36:16 relate to the overall theme of the tabernacle?
The joining of the curtains represents the unity and harmony that God desires among His people, as seen in Psalm 133:1, and it also symbolizes the way that God brings together different parts to create a beautiful and functional whole, as described in 1 Corinthians 12:12-27.
What can we learn from the attention to detail in Exodus 36:16?
The attention to detail in this verse, such as the specific number of curtains and the way they are joined together, demonstrates the importance of careful planning and execution in our work, as seen in Proverbs 24:3-4 and Colossians 3:23-24.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can contribute to the unity and harmony of my community, just as the curtains are joined together in Exodus 36:16?
- How can I apply the principle of attention to detail in my own work and daily life, as seen in the construction of the tabernacle?
- What are some ways that God is bringing together different parts of my life to create a beautiful and functional whole, just as He did with the tabernacle?
- How can I trust God's plan and design for my life, even when I don't understand the specifics, just as the Israelites trusted God's plan for the tabernacle?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 36:16
[See comments on Exodus 36:8]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 36:16
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 36:16
(14-18) The construction of the outer covering of goats’ hair follows, and is expressed in terms nearly identical with those used in Exodus 26:7-11. Exodus 36:14 is better rendered than that to which it corresponds in the previous passage (Exodus 36:7). There are two omissions of short clauses for the sake of brevity.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 36:16
AND AHOLIAB, Exodus 36:30-35. See notes on Exodus 31:1-11. OF , Exodus 36:1-7. 5.