Exodus 26:13
New International Version
The tent curtains will be a cubit longer on both sides; what is left will hang over the sides of the tabernacle so as to cover it.

New Living Translation
Allow 18 inches of remaining material to hang down over each side, so the Tabernacle is completely covered.

English Standard Version
And the extra that remains in the length of the curtains, the cubit on the one side, and the cubit on the other side, shall hang over the sides of the tabernacle, on this side and that side, to cover it.

Berean Standard Bible
And 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.

King James Bible
And a cubit on the one side, and a cubit on the other side of that which remaineth in the length of the curtains of the tent, it shall hang over the sides of the tabernacle on this side and on that side, to cover it.

New King James Version
And a cubit on one side and a cubit on the other side, of what remains of the length of the curtains of the tent, shall hang over the sides of the tabernacle, on this side and on that side, to cover it.

New American Standard Bible
The cubit on one side and the cubit on the other, of what is left over in the length of the curtains of the tent, shall hang over the sides of the tabernacle on one side and on the other, to cover it.

NASB 1995
“The cubit on one side and the cubit on the other, of what is left over in the length of the curtains of the tent, shall lap over the sides of the tabernacle on one side and on the other, to cover it.

NASB 1977
“And the cubit on one side and the cubit on the other, of what is left over in the length of the curtains of the tent, shall lap over the sides of the tabernacle on one side and on the other, to cover it.

Legacy Standard Bible
The cubit on one side and the cubit on the other, of what is left over in the length of the curtains of the tent, shall lap over the sides of the tabernacle on one side and on the other to cover it.

Amplified Bible
The cubit on one side and the cubit on the other, of what is left over in the length of the curtains of the tent shall lap over the sides of the tabernacle on one side and the other side, to cover it.

Christian Standard Bible
What remains along the length of the tent curtains—a half yard on one side and a half yard on the other side—should hang over the sides of the tabernacle on either side to cover it.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The half yard on one side and the half yard on the other of what is left over along the length of the tent curtains should be hanging down over the sides of the tabernacle on either side to cover it.

American Standard Version
And the cubit on the one side, and the cubit on the other side, of that which remaineth in the length of the curtains of the tent, shall hang over the sides of the tabernacle on this side and on that side, to cover it.

English Revised Version
And the cubit on the one side, and the cubit on the other side, of that which remaineth in the length of the curtains of the tent, shall hang over the sides of the tabernacle on this side and on that side, to cover it.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
There will be 18 inches left over on each side because of the length of the outer tent's sheets. That part should hang over each side in order to cover the inner tent.

Good News Translation
The extra half yard on each side of the length is to hang over the sides of the Tent to cover it.

International Standard Version
The half cubit that remain on either end of the length of the curtains of the tent is to hang over each side of the tent to cover it.

Majority Standard Bible
And 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.

NET Bible
The foot and a half on the one side and the foot and a half on the other side of what remains in the length of the curtains of the tent will hang over the sides of the tabernacle, on one side and the other side, to cover it.

New Heart English Bible
Eighteen inches on the one side, and eighteen inches on the other side, of that which remains in the length of the curtains of the tent, shall hang over the sides of the tabernacle on this side and on that side, to cover it.

Webster's Bible Translation
And a cubit on the one side, and a cubit on the other side of that which remaineth in the length of the curtains of the tent, shall hang over the sides of the tabernacle on this side and on that side, to cover it.

World English Bible
The cubit on the one side and the cubit on the other side, of that which remains in the length of the curtains of the tent, shall hang over the sides of the tabernacle on this side and on that side, to cover it.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the cubit on this [side], and the cubit on that [side], in the remaining [part] of the length of the curtains of the tent, is spread out over the sides of the Dwelling Place, on this [side] and on that [side], to cover it;

Young's Literal Translation
and the cubit on this side, and the cubit on that, in the superfluity in the length of the curtains of the tent, is spread out over the sides of the tabernacle, on this and on that, to cover it;

Smith's Literal Translation
And a cubit from this, and the cubit from this, in the remainder in the length of the curtains of the tent; it shall be spread upon the sides of the tent from this, and from this, for its covering.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And there shall hang down a cubit on the one side, and another on the other side, which is over and above in the length of the curtains, fencing both sides of the tabernacle.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And one cubit will hang down on one side, and another on the other side, which is more than the length of the curtains, protecting both sides of the tabernacle.

New American Bible
Likewise, the sheets of the tent will have an extra cubit’s length to be left hanging down on either side of the tabernacle to cover it.

New Revised Standard Version
The cubit on the one side, and the cubit on the other side, of what remains in the length of the curtains of the tent, shall hang over the sides of the tabernacle, on this side and that side, to cover it.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And a cubit on the one side and a cubit on the other side of that which is left over in the length of the curtains of the tent shall hang over the sides of the tabernacle on this side and on that side to cover it.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And a cubit from one side and a cubit from the other side remaining in the length of the curtains of the Tabernacle shall be hanging over the side of the Tabernacle, from this side and from that, for its covering.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the cubit on the one side, and the cubit on the other side, of that which remaineth over in the length of the curtains of the tent, shall hang over the sides of the tabernacle on this side and on that side, to cover it.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
A cubit an this side, and a cubit on that side of that which remains of the skins, of the length of the skins of the tabernacle: it shall be folding over the sides of the tabernacle on this side and that side, that it may cover it.

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Context
The Eleven Curtains of Goats' Hair
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. 14Also make a covering for the tent out of ram skins dyed red, and over that a covering of fine leather.…

Cross References
Exodus 25:9
You must make the tabernacle and design all its furnishings according to the pattern I show you.

Exodus 36:8-19
All the skilled craftsmen among the workmen made the ten curtains for the tabernacle. They were made of finely spun linen, as well as blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, with cherubim skillfully worked into them. / Each curtain was twenty-eight cubits long and four cubits wide; all the curtains were the same size. / And he joined five of the curtains together, and the other five he joined as well. ...

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 6:2
The house that King Solomon built for the LORD was sixty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and thirty cubits high.

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.

1 Kings 6:19-22
Solomon also prepared the inner sanctuary within the temple to set the ark of the covenant of the LORD there. / The inner sanctuary was twenty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and twenty cubits high. He overlaid the inside with pure gold, and he also overlaid the altar of cedar. / So Solomon overlaid the inside of the temple with pure gold, and he extended gold chains across the front of the inner sanctuary, which was overlaid with gold. ...

2 Chronicles 3:3-5
The foundation that Solomon laid for the house of God was sixty cubits long and twenty cubits wide, according to the old standard. / The portico at the front, extending across the width of the temple, was twenty cubits long and twenty cubits high. He overlaid the inside with pure gold. / He paneled the main room with cypress, which he overlaid with fine gold and decorated with palm trees and chains.

2 Chronicles 3:8-9
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.

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 9:2-5
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. ...

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 9:23-24
So it was necessary for the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these sacrifices, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. / For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God.

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.


Treasury of Scripture

And a cubit on the one side, and a cubit on the other side of that which remains in the length of the curtains of the tent, it shall hang over the sides of the tabernacle on this side and on that side, to cover it.

a cubit

Exodus 26:2,8
The length of one curtain shall be eight and twenty cubits, and the breadth of one curtain four cubits: and every one of the curtains shall have one measure…

of that which remaineth.

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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 the tent curtains
The Hebrew word for "tent" is "אֹהֶל" (ohel), which signifies a temporary dwelling place. In the context of the tabernacle, it represents the transient nature of human life and the journey of the Israelites through the wilderness. The "curtains" (יְרִיעָה, yeriah) were made of fine linen, symbolizing purity and the righteousness of God. These curtains served as a protective covering, reminding us of God's provision and shelter over His people.

will be a cubit longer
A "cubit" (אַמָּה, ammah) is an ancient measurement roughly equivalent to the length of a forearm, about 18 inches. The specific measurement indicates precision and intentionality in God's design. The extra length of the curtains signifies God's abundant grace and provision, ensuring that His dwelling place is fully covered and protected. It reflects the idea that God's plans are meticulous and His care for His people is comprehensive.

on either side
This phrase emphasizes balance and symmetry in the construction of the tabernacle. It suggests that God's presence and protection are evenly distributed, not favoring one side over the other. This can be seen as a metaphor for God's impartiality and fairness, as He extends His love and protection equally to all His people.

to cover the sides
The Hebrew root for "cover" is "כָּסָה" (kasah), which means to conceal or hide. This covering of the sides of the tabernacle signifies God's protection and the sanctity of His dwelling place. It also symbolizes the covering of sin through atonement, pointing forward to the ultimate covering provided by Christ's sacrifice.

of the tabernacle
The "tabernacle" (מִשְׁכָּן, mishkan) was the portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites. It represents God's desire to dwell among His people and be accessible to them. The tabernacle is a foreshadowing of Jesus Christ, who "tabernacled" among us (John 1:14), and the ultimate fulfillment of God's presence with humanity. The construction and design of the tabernacle reflect the holiness and majesty of God, calling His people to worship and reverence.

Verse 13. - And a cubit. Rather, "And the cubit." The cubit by which the goats' hair tent-cloth, which was thirty cubits across (ver. 8), would exceed the linen covering, which was twenty-eight cubits (ver. 2), on either side of the tabernacle, was to be allowed to hang down, like a valance, hiding so far the golden boards of the tabernacle. The outer protection (ver. 14).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And the tent
הָאֹ֑הֶל (hā·’ō·hel)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 168: A tent

curtains [will be]
יְרִיעֹ֣ת (yə·rî·‘ōṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 3407: A hanging

a cubit
וְהָאַמָּ֨ה (wə·hā·’am·māh)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 520: A mother, a cubit, a door-base

longer
בְּאֹ֖רֶךְ (bə·’ō·reḵ)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 753: Length

on either side,
מִזֶּ֜ה (miz·zeh)
Preposition-m | Pronoun - masculine singular
Strong's 2088: This, that

and the excess
בָּעֹדֵ֔ף (bā·‘ō·ḏêp̄)
Preposition-b, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 5736: To remain over, be in excess

will
יִהְיֶ֨ה (yih·yeh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

hang
סָר֜וּחַ (sā·rū·aḥ)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 5628: To go free, be unrestrained, overrun, exceed

over
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the sides
צִדֵּ֧י (ṣid·dê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 6654: A side, an adversary

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

to cover it.
לְכַסֹּתֽוֹ׃ (lə·ḵas·sō·ṯōw)
Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3680: To plump, fill up hollows, to cover


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