Exodus 36:35
Exodus 36:35 in Multiple Translations
Next, he made the veil of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen, with cherubim skillfully worked into it.
¶ And he made a vail of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen: with cherubims made he it of cunning work.
And he made the veil of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen: with cherubim, the work of the skilful workman, made he it.
And he made the veil of the best linen, blue and purple and red, worked with winged ones designed by expert workmen.
They made a veil out of blue, purple, and crimson thread, and finely-spun linen, embroidered with cherubim by someone who was skilled.
Moreouer he made a vaile of blew silke, and purple, and of skarlet, and of fine twined linen: with Cherubims of broydred worke made he it:
And he maketh the vail of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and twined linen, work of a designer he hath made it, [with] cherubs;
He made the veil of blue, purple, scarlet, and fine twined linen, with cherubim. He made it the work of a skillful workman.
And he made a vail of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen: with cherubim he made it of curious work.
He made also a veil of violet, and purple, scarlet, and fine twisted linen, varied and distinguished with embroidery:
They made a curtain from fine white linen. Skilled craftsmen embroidered it with blue, purple, and red yarn/thread, making designs that resembled the winged creatures.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 36:35
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Exodus 36:35 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּ֨עַשׂ֙
אֶת
הַ/פָּרֹ֔כֶת
תְּכֵ֧לֶת
וְ/אַרְגָּמָ֛ן
וְ/תוֹלַ֥עַת
שָׁנִ֖י
וְ/שֵׁ֣שׁ
מָשְׁזָ֑ר
מַעֲשֵׂ֥ה
חֹשֵׁ֛ב
עָשָׂ֥ה
אֹתָ֖/הּ
כְּרֻבִֽים
וַ/יַּ֨עַשׂ֙
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/פָּרֹ֔כֶת
pôreketh
H6532
curtain
Art | N-fs
תְּכֵ֧לֶת
tᵉkêleth
H8504
blue
N-fs
וְ/אַרְגָּמָ֛ן
ʼargâmân
H713
purple
Conj | N-ms
וְ/תוֹלַ֥עַת
tôwlâʻ
H8438
worm
Conj | N-fs
שָׁנִ֖י
shânîy
H8144
scarlet
N-ms
וְ/שֵׁ֣שׁ
shêsh
H8336
alabaster
Conj | Adj
מָשְׁזָ֑ר
shâzar
H7806
to twist
V-Hophal-Inf-c
מַעֲשֵׂ֥ה
maʻăseh
H4639
deed
N-ms
חֹשֵׁ֛ב
châshab
H2803
to devise
V-Qal
עָשָׂ֥ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
אֹתָ֖/הּ
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
כְּרֻבִֽים
kᵉrûwb
H3742
cherub
N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 36:35
וַ/יַּ֨עַשׂ֙
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-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.
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.
הַ/פָּרֹ֔כֶת
pôreketh
H6532
"curtain"
Art | N-fs
This word refers to a curtain or veil, like a screen that separates one area from another. In the Bible, it is used to describe the veil in the Temple that separated the holy place from the most holy place.
Definition: curtain, veil
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: vail. See also: Exodus 26:31; Exodus 40:22; 2 Chronicles 3:14.
תְּכֵ֧לֶת
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.
וְ/אַרְגָּמָ֛ן
ʼargâmân
H713
"purple"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for purple, describing the color or dyed fabric, is used in the Bible to describe royal garments, like those worn by King Solomon. In Exodus 28:5, it is used to describe the priestly robes. The color symbolized wealth and power.
Definition: purple, red-purple
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: purple. See also: Exodus 25:4; Exodus 39:1; Proverbs 31:22.
וְ/תוֹלַ֥עַת
tôwlâʻ
H8438
"worm"
Conj | N-fs
The Hebrew word for worm or maggot, this term is also used to describe a deep red or crimson color. It's associated with a specific type of worm that produces a vibrant dye. In the Bible, it's used to describe the color of cloth or other materials.
Definition: 1) worm, scarlet stuff, crimson 1a) worm-the female 'coccus ilicis' 1b) scarlet stuff, crimson, scarlet 1b1) the dye made from the dried body of the female of the worm "coccus ilicis" Also means: to.le.ah (תּוֹלֵעָה "worm" H8438B)
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: crimson, scarlet, worm. See also: Exodus 16:20; Exodus 39:2; Psalms 22:7.
שָׁנִ֖י
shânîy
H8144
"scarlet"
N-ms
This Hebrew word describes the deep red color of the coccus ilicis insect, used to dye fabric scarlet or crimson, like the scarlet thread in Joshua 2:18. It symbolizes wealth and importance.
Definition: 1) scarlet, crimson 1a) properly, the insect 'coccus ilicis', the dried body of the female yielding colouring matter from which is made the dye used for cloth to colour it scarlet or crimson
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: crimson, scarlet (thread). See also: Genesis 38:28; Exodus 39:1; Proverbs 31:21.
וְ/שֵׁ֣שׁ
shêsh
H8336
"alabaster"
Conj | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to fine white linen or marble, often used to describe the luxurious clothing and buildings of ancient times, like the Temple in Jerusalem.
Definition: alabaster, similar stone, marble, material of pavement
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] blue, fine (twined) linen, marble, silk. See also: Genesis 41:42; Exodus 36:35; Proverbs 31:22.
מָשְׁזָ֑ר
shâzar
H7806
"to twist"
V-Hophal-Inf-c
This word means to twist, like twisting a thread or straw. It's used to describe the act of twining or turning something. In the Bible, it's translated as 'twine'.
Definition: 1) to twist, be twisted 1a) (Hophal) 1a1) to be twisted 1a2) twisted (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: twine. See also: Exodus 26:1; Exodus 36:35; Exodus 39:29.
מַעֲשֵׂ֥ה
maʻăseh
H4639
"deed"
N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to an action or deed, which can be good or bad. It is used to describe various activities, such as work, business, or achievements. The KJV translates it as act, deed, or labor.
Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) deed, work 1a) deed, thing done, act 1b) work, labour 1c) business, pursuit 1d) undertaking, enterprise 1e) achievement 1f) deeds, works (of deliverance and judgment) 1g) work, thing made 1h) work (of God) 1i) product
Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: act, art, [phrase] bakemeat, business, deed, do(-ing), labor, thing made, ware of making, occupation, thing offered, operation, possession, [idiom] well, (handy-, needle-, net-) work(ing, -manship), wrought. See also: Genesis 5:29; Job 1:10; Psalms 8:4.
חֹשֵׁ֛ב
châshab
H2803
"to devise"
V-Qal
To devise means to think or plan something, often in a clever way. In the Bible, it can mean to plot or contrive, as seen in the story of David and Goliath.
Definition: : count/regard_as 1) to think, plan, esteem, calculate, invent, make a judgment, imagine, count 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to think, account 1a2) to plan, devise, mean 1a3) to charge, impute, reckon 1a4) to esteem, value, regard 1a5) to invent 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be accounted, be thought, be esteemed 1b2) to be computed, be reckoned 1b3) to be imputed 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to think upon, consider, be mindful of 1c2) to think to do, devise, plan 1c3) to count, reckon 1d) (Hithpael) to be considered
Usage: Occurs in 122 OT verses. KJV: (make) account (of), conceive, consider, count, cunning (man, work, workman), devise, esteem, find out, forecast, hold, imagine, impute, invent, be like, mean, purpose, reckon(-ing be made), regard, think. See also: Genesis 15:6; Psalms 35:4; Psalms 10:2.
עָשָׂ֥ה
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.
אֹתָ֖/הּ
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
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.
כְּרֻבִֽים
kᵉrûwb
H3742
"cherub"
N-mp
A cherub is an angelic being in the Bible, often depicted as guarding important places like Eden or God's throne. They're also shown as images on the Ark of the Covenant. The KJV translates this word as cherub or cherubims.
Definition: 1) cherub, cherubim (pl) 1a) an angelic being 1a1) as guardians of Eden 1a2) as flanking God's throne 1a3) as an image form hovering over the Ark of the Covenant 1a4) as the chariot of Jehovah (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 66 OT verses. KJV: cherub, (plural) cherubims. See also: Genesis 3:24; 2 Chronicles 3:10; Psalms 18:11.
Study Notes — Exodus 36:35
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- Exodus 36:35 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 36:35
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 36:35
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 36:35
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 36:35
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 36:35
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 36:35
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 36:35
- Sermons on Exodus 36:35
Context — The Veil
33He made the central crossbar to run through the center of the frames, from one end to the other.
34And he overlaid the frames with gold and made gold rings to hold the crossbars. He also overlaid the crossbars with gold.
35Next, he made the veil of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen, with cherubim skillfully worked into it.
36He also made four posts of acacia wood for it and overlaid them with gold, along with gold hooks; and he cast four silver bases for the posts. 37For the entrance to the tent, he made a curtain embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Matthew 27:51 | At that moment the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked and the rocks were split. |
| 2 | Hebrews 10:20 | by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body, |
| 3 | Exodus 40:21 | Then he brought the ark into the tabernacle, put up the veil for the screen, and shielded off the ark of the Testimony, just as the LORD had commanded him. |
| 4 | Exodus 26:31–37 | Make a veil of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen, with cherubim skillfully worked into it. Hang it with gold hooks on four posts of acacia wood, overlaid with gold and standing on four silver bases. And hang the veil from the clasps and place the ark of the Testimony behind the veil. So the veil will separate the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place. Put the mercy seat on the ark of the Testimony in the Most Holy Place. And place the table outside the veil on the north side of the tabernacle, and put the lampstand opposite the table, on the south side. For the entrance to the tent, you are to make a curtain embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen. Make five posts of acacia wood for the curtain, overlay them with gold hooks, and cast five bronze bases for them. |
| 5 | Exodus 30:6 | Place the altar in front of the veil that is before the ark of the Testimony —before the mercy seat that is over the Testimony—where I will meet with you. |
Exodus 36:35 Summary
The veil in Exodus 36:35 was a special curtain that separated the holy place from the most holy place in the tabernacle. It was made with beautiful colors and had cherubim, or angel-like creatures, worked into it, symbolizing God's presence and majesty. This veil reminds us of the importance of reverence and awe in our worship, as seen in Hebrews 12:28-29, and points to the ultimate sacrifice and High Priest, Jesus Christ, who tore the veil and gave us access to God's presence (Matthew 27:51, Hebrews 10:19-22). By understanding the significance of the veil, we can deepen our appreciation for God's holiness and our own relationship with Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the veil in Exodus 36:35?
The veil represents the separation between the holy place and the most holy place in the tabernacle, symbolizing the separation between God and humanity due to sin, as seen in Exodus 26:31-33 and Hebrews 9:3-5.
Why are cherubim worked into the veil?
The cherubim on the veil represent God's heavenly host and His presence, emphasizing the divine and sacred nature of the most holy place, as seen in Exodus 25:18-22 and Ezekiel 10:1-22.
What does the use of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn signify?
The colors used in the veil, along with the finely spun linen, signify the royalty and majesty of God, as well as the priestly nature of the tabernacle, as seen in Exodus 28:5-6 and Leviticus 16:2-3.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
The tabernacle and its furnishings, including the veil, are a shadow of the heavenly things, as seen in Hebrews 8:5 and 9:23-24, and point to the ultimate sacrifice and High Priest, Jesus Christ, in Hebrews 10:19-22.
Reflection Questions
- What does the separation of the holy and most holy places in the tabernacle teach me about God's holiness and my own sinfulness?
- How does the presence of cherubim on the veil remind me of God's heavenly host and His presence in my life?
- In what ways can I apply the principles of reverence and awe, as seen in the construction of the tabernacle, to my own worship and relationship with God?
- How does the use of specific materials and colors in the tabernacle, such as blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, teach me about God's attention to detail and desire for beauty in worship?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 36:35
[See comments on Exodus 36:8]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 36:35
And he made a vail of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen: with cherubims made he it of cunning work.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 36:35
To wit, the second veil, which separated between the holy place and the holy of holies, because the first veil is described
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 36:35
(35, 36) The order of Exo. xxvi is still followed. From the walls which enclosed the Tabernacle the transition is easy to the vail which divided it into two parts. Exodus 36:35-36 correspond to Exodus 36:31-32 of Exodus 26
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 36:35
Verse 35. He made a veil] See Clarke on Exodus 26:31, &c.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 36:35
35–38. The veil in front of the Holy of holies (Exodus 26:31-32); and the screen at the entrance of the Dwelling on the east (Exodus 26:36-37). There is nothing here corresponding to Exodus 26:33-35 (directions for hanging up the veil, and placing the ark &c. in position).
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 36:35
AND AHOLIAB, Exodus 36:30-35. See notes on Exodus 31:1-11. OF , Exodus 36:1-7. 5.
Sermons on Exodus 36:35
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(Exodus) Exodus 26:15-37 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the significance of the veils in the tabernacle. The inner veil, made of blue, purple, and scarlet, represents the humanity of Christ and is h |
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(Exodus) Exodus 38 Introduction by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the structure and significance of the tabernacle in the Bible. The tabernacle was made up of various coverings and furniture, each representin |
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Freedom Cd - Track 10 (Compilation) by Compilations | In this sermon, John Welsh shares his personal testimony of how he was delivered from a life of homosexuality and drug addiction. He emphasizes that God's love and sacrifice on the |
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Gods Order in Christ - Part 3 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of unity and harmony in the church and in the world. He highlights that the cross of the Lord Jesus is the key to overcoming |
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Gods Order in Christ - Part 4 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the preacher references the fifteenth chapter of the Gospel of Mark and the twelfth chapter of the Gospel of Matthew. He highlights the request of the scribes and P |
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K-067d the Holocaust 4 of 4 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker recounts a story of a community who ignored the warning of a Jewish man who had escaped from a concentration camp. The man tried to warn them about the |
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Upon This Rock by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of finding time for reflection and stillness in our busy lives. He shares his own experience of taking time to watch the suns |