Bible Commentaries
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes
Exodus 26
tabernacle. Hebrew. mishkan, the place of God's presence or habitation. Compare Exodus 26:7. See App-40.
ten. See App-10.
of cunning work = the work of a skilful weaver. Probably working both sides alike, whereas the embroiderer worked only one side.
curtains. These were for the upper covering forming the tent.
covering = Hebrew. "ohel, tent (App-40).
tabernacle. Hebrew. mishkan = dwelling place (App-40).
make. Hebrew adds "them", as being distinct from the former.
And they shall be. So some codices, and Samaritan Pentateuch; but Hebrew text reads, "that they may be. "
vail. Hebrew. paroketh (not masak, as in Exodus 26:36), means to separate. Compare Hebrews 6:10; Hebrews 9:3. Matthew 27:51. Mark 15:38. Luke 23:46.
shall it be made. The Sevir (App-34) reading is "shalt thou make it", with other codices, Samaritan Pentateuch, Septuagint, Syriac, and Vulgate.
within the vaiL See Hebrews 9:3, Hebrews 9:8, Hebrews 9:24, Hebrews 9:25.
the holy place. See note on Exodus 3:5. Hebrews 9:11, Hebrews 9:12.
the most holy. Hebrew "holy of holies. "Figure of speech Polyptoton (App-6). See note on Exodus 3:5.
hanging. Hebrew. misak, a covering to hide (Compare Exodus 26:31) not the paroketh of Exodus 26:31. No cherubim woven on this; and sockets of pillars of brass, instead of gold or silver. See note on Exodus 26:17.
door = entrance.
hooks = pegs, pins, or nails.
brass. See note on Exodus 26:17, and Exodus 25:3.
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