Exodus 26:23
New International Version
and make two frames for the corners at the far end.

New Living Translation
along with two additional frames to reinforce the rear corners of the Tabernacle.

English Standard Version
And you shall make two frames for corners of the tabernacle in the rear;

Berean Standard Bible
and two frames for the two back corners of the tabernacle,

King James Bible
And two boards shalt thou make for the corners of the tabernacle in the two sides.

New King James Version
And you shall also make two boards for the two back corners of the tabernacle.

New American Standard Bible
You shall make two boards for the corners of the tabernacle at the back.

NASB 1995
“You shall make two boards for the corners of the tabernacle at the rear.

NASB 1977
“And you shall make two boards for the corners of the tabernacle at the rear.

Legacy Standard Bible
You shall make two boards for the corners of the tabernacle at the rear.

Amplified Bible
Make two boards for the corners of the tabernacle at the rear [on both sides].

Christian Standard Bible
Make two additional supports for the two back corners of the tabernacle.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Make two additional planks for the two back corners of the tabernacle.

American Standard Version
And two boards shalt thou make for the corners of the tabernacle in the hinder part.

English Revised Version
And two boards shalt thou make for the corners of the tabernacle in the hinder part.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Make two frames for [each of] the corners at the far end of the inner tent.

Good News Translation
and two frames for the corners.

International Standard Version
and you are to make two boards for the rear corners of the tent.

Majority Standard Bible
and two frames for the two back corners of the tabernacle,

NET Bible
You are to make two frames for the corners of the tabernacle on the back.

New Heart English Bible
You shall make two boards for the corners of the tabernacle in the far part.

Webster's Bible Translation
And two boards shalt thou make for the corners of the tabernacle in the two sides.

World English Bible
You shall make two boards for the corners of the tabernacle in the far side.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And you make two boards for the corners of the Dwelling Place in the two sides.

Young's Literal Translation
And two boards thou dost make for the corners of the tabernacle in the two sides.

Smith's Literal Translation
And two boards shalt thou make to the angles of the tent in the two hinder parts.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And again other two which shall be erected in the corners at the back of the tabernacle.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and again another two, which will be raised at the corners, behind the back of the tabernacle.

New American Bible
and two frames for the corners of the tabernacle, at its rear.

New Revised Standard Version
You shall make two frames for corners of the tabernacle in the rear;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And two boards shall you make for the corners of the tabernacle on the two sides.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And two boards you shall make for the corners of the Tabernacle from their outer sides.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And two boards shalt thou make for the corners of the tabernacle in the hinder part.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And thou shalt make two posts on the corners of the tabernacle behind.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Frames and Sockets
22Make six frames for the rear of the tabernacle, the west side, 23and two frames for the two back corners of the tabernacle, 24coupled together from bottom to top and fitted into a single ring. These will serve as the two corners.…

Cross References
Hebrews 9:2-5
A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, / containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant. ...

Exodus 36:31-33
He also made five crossbars of acacia wood for the frames on one side of the tabernacle, / five for those on the other side, and five for those on the rear side of the tabernacle, to the west. / He made the central crossbar to run through the center of the frames, from one end to the other.

1 Kings 6:16-20
He partitioned off the twenty cubits at the rear of the temple with cedar boards from floor to ceiling to form within the temple an inner sanctuary, the Most Holy Place. / And the main hall in front of this room was forty cubits long. / The cedar paneling inside the temple was carved with gourds and open flowers. Everything was cedar; not a stone could be seen. ...

Exodus 40:18-19
When Moses set up the tabernacle, he laid its bases, positioned its frames, inserted its crossbars, and set up its posts. / Then he spread the tent over the tabernacle and put the covering over the tent, just as the LORD had commanded him.

2 Chronicles 3:8-14
Then he made the Most Holy Place; its length corresponded to the width of the temple—twenty cubits long and twenty cubits wide. And he overlaid the inside with six hundred talents of fine gold. / The weight of the nails was fifty shekels of gold. He also overlaid the upper rooms with gold. / In the Most Holy Place he made two cherubim of sculptured work, and he overlaid them with gold. ...

Exodus 25:8-9
And they are to make a sanctuary for Me, so that I may dwell among them. / You must make the tabernacle and design all its furnishings according to the pattern I show you.

Acts 7:44
Our fathers had the tabernacle of the Testimony with them in the wilderness. It was constructed exactly as God had directed Moses, according to the pattern he had seen.

Exodus 40:2-3
“On the first day of the first month you are to set up the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting. / Put the ark of the Testimony in it and screen off the ark with the veil.

Revelation 21:3
And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God.

Exodus 27:9-19
You are also to make a courtyard for the tabernacle. On the south side of the courtyard make curtains of finely spun linen, a hundred cubits long on one side, / with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases, and silver hooks and bands on the posts. / Likewise there are to be curtains on the north side, a hundred cubits long, with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases, and with silver hooks and bands on the posts. ...

Numbers 3:25-26
The duties of the Gershonites at the Tent of Meeting were the tabernacle and tent, its covering, the curtain for the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, / the curtains of the courtyard, the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard that surrounds the tabernacle and altar, and the cords—all the service for these items.

Exodus 40:17
So the tabernacle was set up on the first day of the first month of the second year.

John 1:14
The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

Exodus 25:40
See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.

2 Corinthians 6:16
What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.”


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Exodus 26
1. The ten curtains of the tabernacle
7. The eleven curtains of goats' hair, the covering of rams' and badgers' skins.
15. The boards of the tabernacle, with their sockets and bars
31. The veil for the ark
36. The hanging for the door














and two frames
The construction of the tabernacle involved precise instructions given by God to Moses. The "frames" refer to the structural supports of the tabernacle, which were made of acacia wood overlaid with gold. This detail highlights the importance of stability and durability in the tabernacle's design, symbolizing the enduring presence of God among His people. The use of acacia wood, known for its resilience, signifies the strength and incorruptibility of God's dwelling place.

for the two back corners
The "back corners" of the tabernacle were part of the Holy of Holies, the most sacred area where the Ark of the Covenant was placed. This area was considered the earthly dwelling place of God's presence. The specific mention of the corners emphasizes the completeness and perfection of the tabernacle's design, reflecting God's order and precision. In biblical symbolism, corners can represent strength and protection, indicating the security found in God's presence.

of the tabernacle
The tabernacle served as the central place of worship and sacrifice for the Israelites during their wilderness journey. It was a portable sanctuary that prefigured the temple in Jerusalem. The tabernacle's design and function foreshadowed the coming of Jesus Christ, who is described in the New Testament as the true tabernacle (John 1:14, Hebrews 9:11). The tabernacle's role in the Old Testament highlights the theme of God's desire to dwell among His people, a theme fulfilled in the incarnation of Christ.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The leader of the Israelites, who received the instructions for the tabernacle from God on Mount Sinai.

2. Tabernacle
The portable sanctuary that the Israelites used during their journey in the wilderness, serving as a dwelling place for God's presence.

3. Israelites
The chosen people of God, who were delivered from slavery in Egypt and were journeying to the Promised Land.

4. Mount Sinai
The mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments and the detailed instructions for the tabernacle.

5. God's Presence
The divine presence that dwelled in the tabernacle, signifying God's covenant and relationship with His people.
Teaching Points
Obedience to God's Instructions
The precise construction of the tabernacle, including the frames for the corners, highlights the importance of obedience to God's detailed instructions. As believers, we are called to follow God's Word with precision and faithfulness.

God's Dwelling Among His People
The tabernacle symbolizes God's desire to dwell among His people. Today, through the Holy Spirit, God dwells within us, making our lives a living tabernacle.

The Cornerstone of Faith
The frames for the corners of the tabernacle can remind us of the importance of a strong foundation in our faith. Jesus is our cornerstone, and our lives should be built upon Him.

Unity and Structure in the Body of Christ
Just as the frames provided structure to the tabernacle, unity and order are essential in the body of Christ. Each believer plays a vital role in supporting the church's mission.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
[as well as]
תַּעֲשֶׂ֔ה (ta·‘ă·śeh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

two
וּשְׁנֵ֤י (ū·šə·nê)
Conjunctive waw | Number - mdc
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)

frames
קְרָשִׁים֙ (qə·rā·šîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 7175: A slab, plank, a deck of a, ship

for the two back
בַּיַּרְכָתָֽיִם׃ (bay·yar·ḵā·ṯā·yim)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - fd
Strong's 3411: Flank, side, extreme parts, recesses

corners
לִמְקֻצְעֹ֖ת (lim·quṣ·‘ōṯ)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 4742: An angle

of the tabernacle,
הַמִּשְׁכָּ֑ן (ham·miš·kān)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4908: A residence, the Tabernacle


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