Exodus 36:13 · Darby Translation
Exodus 36:13 in the Original Hebrew
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Exodus 36:13 in Other Translations
| KJV | And he made fifty taches of gold, and coupled the curtains one unto another with the taches: so it became one tabernacle. |
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| WEB | He made fifty clasps of gold, and coupled the curtains one to another with the clasps: so the tabernacle was a unit. |
| ASV | And he made fifty clasps of gold, and coupled the curtains one to another with the clasps: so the tabernacle was one. |
| YLT | And he maketh fifty hooks of gold, and joineth the curtains one unto another by the hooks, and the tabernacle is one. |
| WBT | And he made fifty buttons of gold, and coupled the curtains one to another with the buttons. So it became one tabernacle. |
| DBY | And he made fifty clasps of gold, and coupled the curtains together with the clasps, so that the tabernacle became one. |
Commentary on Exodus 36:13
Expositions from classic Bible commentators.
Adam Clarke · Exodus 36:9–19
The length of one curtain - Concerning these curtains, see Clarke on Exo 26:1 (note), etc.
John Gill · Exodus 36:8
And every wise hearted man among them that wrought the work of the tabernacle,.... Did the part assigned him, what he was fittest for, and most skilful in: particularly some
made ten curtains, &c. which were properly the tabernacle, and were made first, and then the several things appertaining to it; and from hence, to the end of the chapter Exo 36:9, is only an account of the making of the tabernacle, its curtains, coverings, boards, sockets, and bars, the vail for the most holy place, and the hangings for the tabernacle, exactly as they are ordered to be made; see Gill on Exo 26:1 &c. to end of chapter: and it may be observed, that throughout the account of the various articles, it is all along said "he" did this and the other; either referring to Moses, by whose orders they were done, or to Bezaleel, the chief director of the work, or to each and everyone of the artificers severally concerned.
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown · Exodus 36:5–34
they spake unto Moses, saying, The people bring much more than enough, &c.--By the calculations which the practised eyes of the workmen enabled them to make, they were unanimously of the opinion that the supply already far exceeded the demand and that no more contributions were required. Such a report reflects the highest honor on their character as men of the strictest honor and integrity, who, notwithstanding they had command of an untold amount of the most precious things and might, without any risk of human discovery, have appropriated much to their own use, were too high principled for such acts of peculation. Forthwith, a proclamation was issued to stop further contributions [Exo 36:6].
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Questions about Exodus 36:13
What does Exodus 36:13 say?
Exodus 36:13 in the Darby Translation reads: “And he made fifty clasps of gold, and coupled the curtains together with the clasps, so that the tabernacle became one.” Read it in the full context of Exodus 36, alongside the classic commentary on this page.
Where is Exodus 36:13 found in the Bible?
Exodus 36:13 is in the book of Exodus, chapter 36, verse 13, in the Old Testament.
What Bible translation is Exodus 36:13 shown in?
This is the Darby Translation (DBY), a public-domain translation. You can compare how other translations render Exodus 36:13 in the table on this page.
The first work they set about was the framing of the house, which must be done before the furniture of it was prepared. This house was not made of timber or stone, but of curtains curiously embroidered and coupled together. This served to typify the state of the church in this world, the palace of God's kingdom among men. 1. Though it is upon the earth, yet its foundation is not in the earth, as that of a house is; no, Christ's kingdom is not of this world, nor founded in it. 2. It is mean and mutable, and in a militant state; shepherds dwelt in tents, and God is the Shepherd of Israel; soldiers dwelt in tents, and the Lord is a man of war, and his church marches through an enemy's country, and must fight its way. The kings of the earth enclose themselves in cedar (Jer 22:15), but the ark of God was lodged in curtains only. 3. Yet there is a beauty in holiness; the curtains were embroidered, so is the church adorned with the gifts and graces of the Spirit, that raiment of needle-work, Psa 45:14. 4. The several societies of believers are united in one, and, as here, all become one tabernacle; for there is one Lord, one faith, and one baptism.