Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version As for the additional length of the tent curtains, the half curtain that is left over is to hang down at the rear of the tabernacle. New Living Translation The remaining 3 feet of this tent covering will be left to hang over the back of the Tabernacle. English Standard Version And the part that remains of the curtains of the tent, the half curtain that remains, shall hang over the back of the tabernacle. Berean Standard Bible As for the overlap that remains of the tent curtains, the half curtain that is left over shall hang down over the back of the tabernacle. King James Bible And the remnant that remaineth of the curtains of the tent, the half curtain that remaineth, shall hang over the backside of the tabernacle. New King James Version The remnant that remains of the curtains of the tent, the half curtain that remains, shall hang over the back of the tabernacle. New American Standard Bible The overhanging part that is left over in the curtains of the tent, the half curtain that is left over, shall hang over the back of the tabernacle. NASB 1995 “The overlapping part that is left over in the curtains of the tent, the half curtain that is left over, shall lap over the back of the tabernacle. NASB 1977 “And the overlapping part that is left over in the curtains of the tent, the half curtain that is left over, shall lap over the back of the tabernacle. Legacy Standard Bible The overlapping part that is left over in the curtains of the tent, the half curtain that is left over, shall lap over the back of the tabernacle. Amplified Bible The overlapping part that is left over from the tent curtains, the half curtain that is left over, shall lap over the back of the tabernacle. Christian Standard Bible As for the flap that remains from the tent curtains, the leftover half curtain is to hang over the back of the tabernacle. Holman Christian Standard Bible As for the flap that is left over from the tent curtains, the leftover half curtain is to hang down over the back of the tabernacle. American Standard Version And the overhanging part that remaineth of the curtains of the tent, the half curtain that remaineth, shall hang over the back of the tabernacle. English Revised Version And the overhanging part that remaineth of the curtains of the tent, the half curtain that remaineth, shall hang over the back of the tabernacle. GOD'S WORD® Translation The remaining half-sheet should hang over the back of the inner tent. Good News Translation Hang the extra half piece over the back of the Tent. International Standard Version As for the excess that remains of the curtains of the tent—the half curtain that remains—is to hang over the back of the tent. Majority Standard Bible As for the overlap that remains of the tent curtains, the half curtain that is left over shall hang down over the back of the tabernacle. NET Bible Now the part that remains of the curtains of the tent--the half curtain that remains will hang over at the back of the tabernacle. New Heart English Bible The overhanging part that remains of the curtains of the tent, the half curtain that remains, shall hang over the back of the tabernacle. Webster's Bible Translation And the remnant that remaineth of the curtains of the tent, the half curtain that remaineth, shall hang over the backside of the tabernacle. World English Bible The overhanging part that remains of the curtains of the tent—the half curtain that remains—shall hang over the back of the tabernacle. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the excess remaining in the curtains of the tent—the half of the curtain which is remaining—has spread over the back part of the Dwelling Place; Young's Literal Translation 'And the superfluity in the curtains of the tent -- the half of the curtain which is superfluous -- hath spread over the hinder part of the tabernacle; Smith's Literal Translation And the remainder of that being over in the curtains of the tent, the half of the remaining curtain, thou shalt spread over behind the tent. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd that which shall remain of the curtains, that are prepared for the roof, to wit, one curtain that is over and above, with the half thereof thou shalt cover the back parts of the tabernacle. Catholic Public Domain Version Then what will be left over of the canopies which are prepared for the roof, that is, one canopy which is in excess, from half of it you shall cover the back of the tabernacle. New American Bible There will be an extra half sheet of tent covering, which shall be allowed to hang down over the rear of the tabernacle. New Revised Standard Version The part that remains of the curtains of the tent, the half curtain that remains, shall hang over the back of the tabernacle. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd what is left over of the curtains of the tent, the half curtain that remains, shall hang over the back of the tabernacle. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And what is left of the curtains of the Tabernacle, half of a curtain remaining, you shall hang to the back of the Tabernacle. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And as for the overhanging part that remaineth of the curtains of the tent, the half curtain that remaineth over shall hang over the back of the tabernacle. Brenton Septuagint Translation And thou shalt fix at the end that which is over in the skins of the tabernacle; the half of the skin that is left shalt thou fold over, according to the overplus of the skins of the tabernacle; thou shalt fold it over behind the tabernacle. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Eleven Curtains of Goats' Hair…11Make fifty bronze clasps and put them through the loops to join the tent together as a unit. 12As for the overlap that remains of the tent curtains, the half curtain that is left over shall hang down over the back of the tabernacle. 13And the tent curtains will be a cubit longer on either side, and the excess will hang over the sides of the tabernacle to cover it.… Cross References Exodus 36:17-19 He made fifty loops along the edge of the end curtain in the first set, and fifty loops along the edge of the corresponding curtain in the second set. / He also made fifty bronze clasps to join the tent together as a unit. / Additionally, he made for the tent a covering 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 4:25 They are to carry the curtains of the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting with the covering of fine leather over it, the curtains for the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, 1 Kings 6:9 So Solomon built the temple and finished it, roofing it with beams and planks of cedar. 1 Kings 6:15-16 He lined the interior walls with cedar paneling from the floor of the temple to the ceiling, and he covered the floor with cypress boards. / 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. 2 Chronicles 3:14 He made the veil of blue, purple, and crimson yarn and fine linen, with cherubim woven into it. Ezekiel 41:1-2 Then the man brought me into the outer sanctuary and measured the side pillars to be six cubits wide on each side. / The width of the entrance was ten cubits, and the sides of the entrance were five cubits on each side. He also measured the length of the outer sanctuary to be forty cubits, and the width to be twenty cubits. Ezekiel 41:12-13 Now the building that faced the temple courtyard on the west was seventy cubits wide, and the wall of the building was five cubits thick all around, with a length of ninety cubits. / Then he measured the temple to be a hundred cubits long, and the temple courtyard and the building with its walls were also a hundred cubits long. Hebrews 8:5 The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.” Hebrews 9:2-3 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, Hebrews 9:11 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. Hebrews 10:1 For the law is only a shadow of the good things to come, not the realities themselves. It can never, by the same sacrifices offered year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship. Revelation 11:19 Then the temple of God in heaven was opened, and the ark of His covenant appeared in His temple. And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, an earthquake, and a great hailstorm. 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. Treasury of Scripture And the remnant that remains of the curtains of the tent, the half curtain that remains, shall hang over the backside of the tabernacle. shall hang over Exodus 26:9 And thou shalt couple five curtains by themselves, and six curtains by themselves, and shalt double the sixth curtain in the forefront of the tabernacle. Jump to Previous Additional Backside Curtain Curtains Folded Half Hang Hanging Lap Overhanging Part Remnant Spread Superfluity Superfluous Tabernacle TentJump to Next Additional Backside Curtain Curtains Folded Half Hang Hanging Lap Overhanging Part Remnant Spread Superfluity Superfluous Tabernacle TentExodus 26 1. The ten curtains of the tabernacle7. 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 As for the overlap that remains of the tent curtains The construction of the tabernacle involved precise instructions, reflecting God's attention to detail and order. The overlap of the tent curtains signifies the completeness and sufficiency of God's provision. The curtains were made of fine linen and blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, symbolizing purity, royalty, and sacrifice. This overlap ensured protection and coverage, emphasizing God's desire to dwell among His people securely. The tabernacle itself is a type of Christ, who provides complete covering and protection for believers. the half curtain that is left over shall hang down over the back of the tabernacle Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, who received the instructions for the tabernacle from God on Mount Sinai. 2. The Tabernacle A portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites, designed according to divine specifications. 3. The Israelites The chosen people of God, who were wandering in the desert after their exodus from Egypt. 4. The Wilderness The setting where the Israelites were traveling and where the tabernacle was constructed. 5. The Tent Curtains Part of the tabernacle's structure, made of fine linen and other materials, symbolizing God's covering and protection. Teaching Points God's Attention to DetailThe specific instructions for the tabernacle, including the overlapping curtain, show God's concern for detail and order. This teaches us to approach our tasks with diligence and care. Symbolism of Covering The overlapping curtain symbolizes God's protection and covering over His people. We can find comfort in knowing that God provides spiritual covering through Christ. Obedience to Divine Instructions Moses and the Israelites were called to follow God's instructions precisely. This reminds us of the importance of obedience in our walk with God. Temporary Dwelling The tabernacle was a temporary structure, pointing to the transient nature of our earthly life and the eternal dwelling we have with God through Christ. Community and Worship The construction of the tabernacle was a communal effort, emphasizing the importance of community in worship and service to God.(12) The remnant that remaineth.--Even after the doubling back, the goats'-hair covering would be half a breadth wider than the linen one. This half-breadth was to be allowed to hang down at the back of the tent. Verse 12. - The remnant which remaineth, etc. Both this and the next verse presume a very close connection between the fine linen covering of the mishkan and the goats hair tent-cloth which protected it. "The remnant that remaineth" is the half-breadth by which the tent-cloth would overlap the linen covering at the back of the tent, when at the front half of the eleventh breadth had been turned back upon the other half (see comment on ver. 9). This "remnant" was to be 'allowed to hang down over the back part of the tabernacle. |
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