This would have been the location of the early chapters of exodus. In the preceding, chapter god began with the basic furniture. Exodus chapter 9 kjv king james version for two reasons 1. In the first great curtain, or in the outermost of the five that were sewed together. The last part of exodus chapter 26 talks about the design of the curtains which separate the holy place from the most holy place.
Later, in deuteronomy chapter 28, the blessings and cursings are repeated, in even greater detail, for that second generation of israelites, who were about. Exodus is a latin word derived from greek exodos, the name given to the book by those who translated it into greek. Exodus shows the development of israel and the birth of a real nation, and the promises of god to abraham begin to unfold. What is tbe meaning of the bible verse in luke chapter 9. Commentaries for exodus chapter 26 the curtains of the tabernacle. This chapter went into the details of construct the tabernacle. I see as typifying christ as his back was laid bare to be scourged taking our our punishment upon himself. The river is seen in the lower part of the drawing. And five bars for the boards of the other side of the tabernacle, and five bars for the boards of the side of the tabernacle, for the two sides westward. Egypt is a picture of this present world galatians 1. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of bible. The exact cubits and colors for each section of the tabernacle. Exodus 26 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Its landmarks are the passover and the passage through the red sea see explanation in 1 corinthians 5.
The newly freed children of israel are therefore questioning gods. God manifested his presence among the israelites in a tabernacle or tent, because of their. Concerning the cover which was to secure it from the weather, ver. And thou shalt make for it four rings of gold, and put the rings in the four corners that are on the four feet thereof. Rather, they are wondering to what extent he is involved in their everyday lives. We do know that it was his sister who supervised the launching of the basket onto the nile river to preserve his life exodus 2. A lot goes down in exodus, so lets break it down into five sections. What did the pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night signify. Introduction there are many reasons why this final chapter of the book of exodus is worthy of our study. One curiosity in this chapter is found in exodus 26. In exodus chapter 26, god tells moses the exact plans for the tabernacle to be placed inside the sanctuary for god. In the first place, this chapter is the conclusion, the climax, of the book of exodus. Exodus relates the story of freedom for gods people from slavery and the beginning of national identity.
Study exodus 26 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. David guzik commentary on exodus 26 describe the instructions god gives to moses about the coverings and curtains for the tabernacle. Watch our overview video on exodus 118, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. When the hebrew people came to worship the lord there, they were surrounded by symbols of his holiness and grace psalms. Most of the tabernacle fixtures may have been made of fine wood or. In egypt, and in other civilizations at that time, god was understood as a static force, and nature as governed by unchanging rules. The malbim explains that kavod is the honor a person gets for the things that are part of his inherent nature. And this was not only to be a sign of gods presence with, and protection of his people, but his habitation or dwellingplace among them. New international version 1 make the tabernacle with ten curtains of finely twisted linen and blue, purple and scarlet yarn, with cherubim woven into them by a skilled worker. Make the tabernacle with ten curtains of finely twisted linen and blue, purple and scarlet yarn, with cherubim woven into them by a skilled worker.
After the exodus out of egypt the people of israel received the law of jehovah and erected the tabernacle of congregation according to his command. Any man found guilty of seducing a virgin who was not engaged to be married would have to pay the father of said woman and take her as his bride. What exactly is happening in the passage about the circumcision of moses son in exodus 4. Preparations and construction of the tabernacle have taken approximately six months. Exodus 26 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Exodus chapter 26 exodus chapter 27 exodus chapter 28 exodus chapter 29 exodus chapter 30 exodus chapter 31 exodus chapter 32 exodus chapter 33 exodus chapter 34. If the virgin was scheduled to be wed, the punishment for being with her was death. Exodus chapter 26 summary details the furnishing of the tabernacle of the lord. This book is a very different book among all books, because it explains about how to be conqueror in the middle of trials. Moses here receives instructions, concerning the inner curtains of the tabernacle, ver. Over against the border shall the rings be for places of the staves to bear the table. The israelites are right where we left them in genesis, hanging out in egypt and multiplying.
In view of this the book of exodus seems to fall into seven distinct sections. Most of the tabernacle fixtures may have been made of fine wood or brass, but it was always overlaid with gold. And thou shalt make the staves of shittim wood, and overlay them. Concerning the inner curtains of the tabernacle, ver. Here we have the instructions for making the tabernacle proper, i. The verse says that the purpose of the priestly garments is for kavod. The children of israel increase in egypt after the death of joseph. The consecration of the tabernacle and the presence of. Exodus 26 this chapter describes the actual building. A highlyskilled embroiderer was to stitch cherubim on the curtains. Summary of the book of exodus the story of the bible. The book is strategically important to both old testament history and a proper understanding of hebrew customs and institutions. Did the israelites in the book of exodus cross the red sea or the reed sea.
The first words of god from sinai had declared that he was jehovah who brought them out of slavery. This continues from the previous chapter in which the different furnishings of the temple were described. The book of exodus is the second book of the bible and describes the exodus, which includes the israelites deliverance from slavery in egypt through the hand of yahweh, the revelations at biblical mount sinai, and the subsequent divine indwelling of god with israel. The book of exodus is especially rich in typical teachings. Each shape and shade and material had significance and meaning, some of which is unknown to us today.
But then a new pharaoh comes to power, and he starts enslaving the israelites. What did the law mean when it referred to a lasting ordinance. What exactly is happening in the passage about the. God manifested his presence among the israelites in a tabernacle or tent, because of their condition in the wilderness. Concerning the inner curtains of the tent or tabernacle, and the coupling of those curtains, exodus 26. The curtains of meaner materials, being made both longer and broader, covered the others, and were defended by coverings of skins. After verse seven in the first chapter of the book of exodus israel is noticed by the egyptians as being great in number and prosperous. The book of exodus ends with a description of the order of worship which centers around the law of moses. It is a vital connecting link between the age of the patriarchs abraham, isaac, jacob. Here the term tabernacle, in its stricter sense, refers to ten linen curtains with figures of cherubim woven into. For the israelites there is the excitement of setting up the tabernacle for the very first time.
Exodus chapter 26 matthew henry complete commentary on. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. Tiferet, on the other hand, is the glory one receives as a result. Exodus 26 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Elia msika on exodus 26 this book is a very different book among all books, because it explains about how to be conqueror in the middle of trials. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. God gave the spirit of god in wisdom, understanding, knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship to bezaleel to perform the feat.
And the middle bar in the midst of the boards shall reach from end to end. The atonement cover for the ark of the covenant was to be placed in the most holy place that was set out by god. Concerning the outer curtains which were of goats hair, to strengthen the former, exodus 26. The whole structure was placed within an area called the court of the tabernacle, which is described in the next chapter. Study book on exodus, questions on exodus welcome to. Exodus 23, new king james version nkjv the bible app. It is significant that the first words of this section of law in the book of exodus show that god wanted israel to respect the rights and dignity of servants. The stay in the desert describes the earthly circumstances in which. Concerning the boards which were to support the curtains, ver.
All the curtains are to be the same sizetwentyeight cubits long and four cubits wide. Get this is chapter 26 listen live or download the mp3 and take it with you. Exodus chapter 31 summary began as god called, by name, a man named bezaleel to put in some serious work in the construct of the temple. Thou shalt make the tabernacle the word hammishchan, which we translate tabernacle, means a place to dwell in. Exodus 26, new international version niv the bible app. In like manner you shall do with your vineyard and your olive grove.
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