Exodus 36:28
Exodus 36:28 in Multiple Translations
and two frames for the two back corners of the tabernacle,
And two boards made he for the corners of the tabernacle in the two sides.
And two boards made he for the corners of the tabernacle in the hinder part.
And two boards for the angles at the back.
along with two frames for its two back corners.
And two boardes made he in the corners of the Tabernacle, for either side,
and two boards hath he made for the corners of the tabernacle, in the two sides;
He made two boards for the corners of the tabernacle in the far part.
And two boards he made for the corners of the tabernacle in the two sides.
And two others at each corner of the tabernacle behind:
They also made two extra frames, one for each corner of the rear of the Sacred Tent, to provide extra support.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 36:28
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Exodus 36:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/שְׁנֵ֤י
קְרָשִׁים֙
עָשָׂ֔ה
לִ/מְקֻצְעֹ֖ת
הַ/מִּשְׁכָּ֑ן
בַּ/יַּרְכָתָֽיִם
וּ/שְׁנֵ֤י
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Conj | Adj
קְרָשִׁים֙
qeresh
H7175
board
N-mp
עָשָׂ֔ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
לִ/מְקֻצְעֹ֖ת
mᵉqutsʻâh
H4742
corner
Prep | V-Pual-Inf-c
הַ/מִּשְׁכָּ֑ן
mishkân
H4908
tabernacle
Art | N-ms
בַּ/יַּרְכָתָֽיִם
yᵉrêkâh
H3411
flank
Prep | N-fd
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 36:28
וּ/שְׁנֵ֤י
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Conj | Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
קְרָשִׁים֙
qeresh
H7175
"board"
N-mp
This Hebrew word refers to a flat piece of wood, like a board or plank, often used in building ships or other structures. It appears in descriptions of the tabernacle and Solomon's temple. The KJV Bible translates it as 'board' or 'bench'.
Definition: 1) board, boards, plank 1a) board 1b) boards
Usage: Occurs in 34 OT verses. KJV: bench, board. See also: Exodus 26:15; Exodus 36:22; Ezekiel 27:6.
עָשָׂ֔ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
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.
לִ/מְקֻצְעֹ֖ת
mᵉqutsʻâh
H4742
"corner"
Prep | V-Pual-Inf-c
This word refers to a corner or angle of a structure, similar to H4740, and is used to describe a specific part of a building. It is used in various contexts, including architecture and design. The word is used to describe a corner post or buttress.
Definition: 1) place of corner structure, corner buttress, inner corner-buttress 1a) corner post
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: corner. See also: Exodus 26:23; Exodus 36:28.
הַ/מִּשְׁכָּ֑ן
mishkân
H4908
"tabernacle"
Art | N-ms
The tabernacle was a special tent where God met with the Israelites, as described in Exodus and Leviticus. It was a portable place of worship, like a dwelling place for God. The Israelites carried it with them.
Definition: 1) dwelling place, tabernacle 1a) dwelling-place 1b) dwellings Aramaic equivalent: mish.kan (מִשְׁכַּן "habitation" H4907)
Usage: Occurs in 129 OT verses. KJV: dwelleth, dwelling (place), habitation, tabernacle, tent. See also: Exodus 25:9; Numbers 3:23; Psalms 26:8.
בַּ/יַּרְכָתָֽיִם
yᵉrêkâh
H3411
"flank"
Prep | N-fd
This word refers to the flank or side of something, and can also mean the rear or recess. It is used in the Bible to describe borders, coasts, or the sides of objects.
Definition: 1) flank, side, extreme parts, recesses 1a) side 1b) sides, recesses (dual) Aramaic equivalent: yar.kah (יַרְכָא "thigh" H3410)
Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: border, coast, part, quarter, side. See also: Genesis 49:13; Isaiah 14:13; Psalms 48:3.
Study Notes — Exodus 36:28
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Context — The Frames and Bases
26and forty silver bases—two bases under each frame.
27He made six frames for the rear of the tabernacle, the west side,
28and two frames for the two back corners of the tabernacle,
29coupled together from bottom to top and fitted into a single ring. He made both corners in this way. 30So there were eight frames and sixteen silver bases—two under each frame.Exodus 36:28 Summary
[The verse Exodus 36:28 talks about two special frames that were made for the back corners of the tabernacle, which was a special tent where God would meet with His people. These frames were important because they helped hold the tabernacle together and made it strong, much like how God gives us strength and stability in our lives (as seen in Psalms 46:1). The attention to detail in making these frames shows us that God cares about every part of our lives and wants us to do our best for Him (Colossians 3:23-24). By looking at how the tabernacle was built, we can learn about God's love for order and beauty, and how we can reflect that in our own lives.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the two frames for the back corners of the tabernacle in Exodus 36:28?
The two frames for the back corners of the tabernacle signify the importance of stability and strength in the structure, as seen in Exodus 36:29, where it is mentioned that they were coupled together from bottom to top and fitted into a single ring, much like the unity and stability found in Ephesians 4:16.
How do the frames in Exodus 36:28 relate to the overall design of the tabernacle?
The frames, including the two for the back corners, were part of the larger design of the tabernacle, which was to house the presence of God among the Israelites, as described in Exodus 25:8, and their construction was crucial for the tabernacle's integrity and purpose.
What can we learn from the attention to detail in the construction of the tabernacle, as seen in Exodus 36:28?
The attention to detail in the construction of the tabernacle, including the two frames for the back corners, teaches us about the importance of diligence and precision in our service to God, as encouraged in Colossians 3:23-24, where we are told to do everything as unto the Lord.
How does the description of the tabernacle's construction in Exodus 36:28 reflect God's character?
The detailed and precise construction of the tabernacle, including the frames for the back corners, reflects God's character as a God of order, beauty, and perfection, as seen in Psalms 19:1, where the heavens declare the glory of God.
Reflection Questions
- What does the stability and strength represented by the two frames for the back corners of the tabernacle teach me about my own spiritual foundation?
- How can I apply the principle of attention to detail in my own life and service to God?
- In what ways can I reflect the beauty and order of God's creation in my daily life, just as the tabernacle reflected God's character?
- What does the unity and coupling of the frames in Exodus 36:29 teach me about the importance of unity in the body of Christ?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 36:28
[See comments on Exodus 36:8]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 36:28
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 36:28
(20-34) After the construction of the roof, that of the walls is described, the order of Exodus 26 being still followed. Exodus 36:20-34 correspond to Exodus 36:15-29 of Exodus 26. The correspondence is closer than would appear from the Authorised Version.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 36:28
AND AHOLIAB, Exodus 36:30-35. See notes on Exodus 31:1-11. OF , Exodus 36:1-7. 5.