Exodus 39:34
New International Version
the covering of ram skins dyed red and the covering of another durable leather and the shielding curtain;

New Living Translation
the tent coverings of tanned ram skins and fine goatskin leather; the inner curtain to shield the Ark;

English Standard Version
the covering of tanned rams’ skins and goatskins, and the veil of the screen;

Berean Standard Bible
the covering of ram skins dyed red, the covering of fine leather, and the veil of the covering;

King James Bible
And the covering of rams' skins dyed red, and the covering of badgers' skins, and the vail of the covering,

New King James Version
the covering of ram skins dyed red, the covering of badger skins, and the veil of the covering;

New American Standard Bible
and the covering of rams’ skins dyed red, and the covering of fine leather, and the covering curtain;

NASB 1995
and the covering of rams’ skins dyed red, and the covering of porpoise skins, and the screening veil;

NASB 1977
and the covering of rams’ skins dyed red, and the covering of porpoise skins, and the screening veil;

Legacy Standard Bible
and the covering of rams’ skins dyed red, and the covering of porpoise skins, and the screening veil;

Amplified Bible
and the covering of rams’ skins dyed red, and the covering of porpoise skins, and the veil (partition) of the screen (curtain);

Christian Standard Bible
the covering of ram skins dyed red and the covering of fine leather; the curtain for the screen;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the covering of ram skins dyed red and the covering of manatee skins; the veil for the screen;

American Standard Version
and the covering of rams' skins dyed red, and the covering of sealskins, and the veil of the screen;

Contemporary English Version
the covering of tanned ram skins and fine leather; the inside curtain;

English Revised Version
and the covering of rams' skins dyed red, and the covering of sealskins, and the veil of the screen;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
the cover made of rams' skins dyed red, the cover made of fine leather, the canopy over [the ark],

Good News Translation
the covering of rams' skin dyed red; the covering of fine leather; the curtain;

International Standard Version
the covering of ram skins dyed red, the covering of dolphin skins, the curtain,

Majority Standard Bible
the covering of ram skins dyed red, the covering of fine leather, and the veil of the covering;

NET Bible
and the coverings of ram skins dyed red, the covering of fine leather, and the protecting curtain;

New Heart English Bible
the covering of rams' skins dyed red, the covering of sea cow hides, the veil of the screen,

Webster's Bible Translation
And the covering of rams' skins dyed red, and the covering of badgers' skins, and the vail of the covering,

World English Bible
the covering of rams’ skins dyed red, the covering of sea cow hides, the veil of the screen,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the covering of rams’ skins, which are made red, and the covering of tachashim skins, and the veil of the covering;

Young's Literal Translation
and the covering of rams' skins, which are made red, and the covering of badgers' skins, and the vail of the covering;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the covering of skins of rams made red, and the covering of tahash skins, and the vail of the covering;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The veil, the ark, the bars, the propitiatory,

Catholic Public Domain Version
the veil, the ark, the bars, the propitiatory,

New American Bible
the covering of rams’ skins dyed red, the covering of tahash skins, the curtain veil;

New Revised Standard Version
the covering of tanned rams’ skins and the covering of fine leather, and the curtain for the screen;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the covering of rams' skins dyed red, and the covering of badgers' skins, and the veil for the covering of the door,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the covering of skins of rams that were dyed red, and a covering of sky blue of leather of rams and, the face of the door of the covering,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and the covering of rams' skins dyed red, and the covering of sealskins, and the veil of the screen;

Brenton Septuagint Translation


Additional Translations ...
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Context
Moses Approves the Work
33Then they brought the tabernacle to Moses: the tent with all its furnishings, its clasps, its frames, its crossbars, and its posts and bases; 34 the covering of ram skins dyed red, the covering of fine leather, and the veil of the covering; 35the ark of the Testimony with its poles and the mercy seat;…

Cross References
Exodus 26:14
Also make a covering for the tent out of ram skins dyed red, and over that a covering of fine leather.

Exodus 40:19
Then he spread the tent over the tabernacle and put the covering over the tent, just as the LORD had commanded him.

Numbers 4:6
They are to place over this a covering of fine leather, spread a solid blue cloth over it, and insert its poles.

Numbers 4:10-12
Then they shall wrap it and all its utensils inside a covering of fine leather and put it on the carrying frame. / Over the gold altar they are to spread a blue cloth, cover it with fine leather, and insert the poles. / They are to take all the utensils for serving in the sanctuary, place them in a blue cloth, cover them with fine leather, and put them on the carrying frame.

1 Kings 8:10-11
And when the priests came out of the Holy Place, the cloud filled the house of the LORD / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD.

2 Chronicles 5:13-14
The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of God.

Hebrews 9:3-5
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. / Above the ark were the cherubim of glory, overshadowing the mercy seat. But we cannot discuss these things in detail now.

Hebrews 9:11-12
But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come, He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made by hands and is not a part of this creation. / He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption.

Revelation 15:5
After this I looked, and the temple—the tabernacle of the Testimony—was opened in heaven.

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.

Leviticus 16:2
And the LORD said to Moses: “Tell your brother Aaron not to enter freely into the Most Holy Place behind the veil in front of the mercy seat on the ark, or else he will die, because I appear in the cloud above the mercy seat.

2 Samuel 6:17
So they brought the ark of the LORD and set it in its place inside the tent that David had pitched for it. Then David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD.

1 Chronicles 16:1
So they brought the ark of God and placed it inside the tent that David had pitched for it. And they presented burnt offerings and peace offerings before God.

Psalm 132:8
Arise, O LORD, to Your resting place, You and the ark of Your strength.

Isaiah 4:5-6
Then the LORD will create over all of Mount Zion and over her assemblies a cloud of smoke by day and a glowing flame of fire by night. For over all the glory there will be a canopy, / a shelter to give shade from the heat by day, and a refuge and hiding place from the storm and the rain.


Treasury of Scripture

And the covering of rams' skins dyed red, and the covering of badgers' skins, and the veil of the covering,

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Exodus 39
1. The cloths of service and holy garments.
2. The ephod
8. The breast-plate
22. The robe of the ephod
27. The coats, mitre, and girdle of fine linen
30. The plate of the holy crown
32. All is finished, reviewed, and approved by Moses














the covering of ram skins dyed red
The use of ram skins dyed red for the covering of the tabernacle is significant in several ways. Rams were considered valuable animals, often used in sacrifices, symbolizing substitution and atonement. The red dye likely came from natural sources available in the region, such as certain plants or insects, and the color red is often associated with blood and sacrifice in the Bible, pointing to the atoning work of Christ. This covering provided protection and was a visible reminder of the need for atonement and the sacrificial system that pointed forward to Jesus, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29).

the covering of fine leather
The term "fine leather" is sometimes translated as "badger skins" or "porpoise skins," though the exact material is uncertain. This layer served as the outermost covering of the tabernacle, providing durability and protection from the elements. The use of such a material indicates the importance of safeguarding the sacred space where God's presence dwelled. This protective layer can be seen as a type of Christ, who shields and covers believers, providing refuge and security (Psalm 91:4).

and the veil of the covering
The veil of the covering was an interior curtain that separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place within the tabernacle. This veil was a critical component of the tabernacle's design, symbolizing the separation between a holy God and sinful humanity. Only the high priest could pass through the veil once a year on the Day of Atonement, prefiguring Christ's role as our High Priest. The tearing of the temple veil at Christ's crucifixion (Matthew 27:51) signifies the removal of this barrier, granting believers direct access to God through Jesus' sacrificial death.

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 constructed by the Israelites as a place of worship during their journey in the wilderness.

3. Ram Skins Dyed Red
A specific material used for the covering of the Tabernacle, symbolizing sacrifice and atonement.

4. Fine Leather
Another layer of covering for the Tabernacle, providing protection and durability.

5. Veil of the Covering
The inner veil that separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place, signifying the separation between God and man due to sin.
Teaching Points
Symbolism of Sacrifice
The ram skins dyed red remind us of the importance of sacrifice in our relationship with God. Just as the Israelites needed a covering for their sins, we are covered by the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

God's Provision and Protection
The fine leather covering signifies God's provision and protection over His people. We can trust that God will provide for our needs and protect us in our spiritual journey.

Separation and Access
The veil represents the separation caused by sin, but also points to the access we now have to God through Jesus. We should live in gratitude for the direct relationship we can have with our Creator.

Holiness and Reverence
The construction and materials of the Tabernacle remind us of the holiness of God and the reverence we should have in approaching Him. Our worship should reflect this understanding of His majesty.

Community and Worship
The Tabernacle was a central place for the community of Israel to gather and worship. Similarly, we should prioritize gathering with fellow believers to worship and grow in faith together.(34) The vail of the covering--i.e., the vail which separated between the Holy place and the Holy of Holies, covering the latter from the sight of man. (Comp. Exodus 40:21.)



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the covering
מִכְסֵ֞ה (miḵ·sêh)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4372: A covering, weatherboarding

of ram
הָֽאֵילִם֙ (hā·’ê·lim)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 352: Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree

skins
עוֹרֹ֤ת (‘ō·w·rōṯ)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 5785: Skin, hide, leather

dyed red,
הַמְאָדָּמִ֔ים (ham·’ād·dā·mîm)
Article | Verb - Pual - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 119: Flush, turn rosy

the covering
מִכְסֵ֖ה (miḵ·sêh)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4372: A covering, weatherboarding

of fine leather,
הַתְּחָשִׁ֑ים (hat·tə·ḥā·šîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8476: Perhaps porpoise (a kind of leather or skin)

and
וְאֵ֖ת (wə·’êṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

the veil
פָּרֹ֥כֶת (pā·rō·ḵeṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 6532: A separatrix, screen

of the covering;
הַמָּסָֽךְ׃ (ham·mā·sāḵ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4539: A covering, screen


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