Exodus 35:6
New International Version
blue, purple and scarlet yarn and fine linen; goat hair;

New Living Translation
blue, purple, and scarlet thread; fine linen and goat hair for cloth;

English Standard Version
blue and purple and scarlet yarns and fine twined linen; goats’ hair,

Berean Standard Bible
blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; fine linen and goat hair;

King James Bible
And blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen, and goats' hair,

New King James Version
blue, purple, and scarlet thread, fine linen, and goats’ hair;

New American Standard Bible
and violet, purple, and scarlet material, fine linen, goats’ hair,

NASB 1995
and blue, purple and scarlet material, fine linen, goats’ hair,

NASB 1977
and blue, purple and scarlet material, fine linen, goats’ hair,

Legacy Standard Bible
and blue, purple, and scarlet material, fine linen, goats’ hair,

Amplified Bible
blue, purple, and scarlet fabric, fine linen, goats’ hair,

Christian Standard Bible
blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; fine linen and goat hair;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; fine linen and goat hair;

American Standard Version
and blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen, and goats' hair,

Contemporary English Version
blue, purple, or red wool; fine linen; goat hair;

English Revised Version
and blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen, and goats' hair;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
violet, purple, and bright red yarn, fine linen, goats' hair,

Good News Translation
fine linen; blue, purple, and red wool; cloth made of goats' hair;

International Standard Version
blue, purple, and scarlet material; fine linen and goat hair;

Majority Standard Bible
blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; fine linen and goat hair;

NET Bible
blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, fine linen, goat's hair,

New Heart English Bible
blue, purple, scarlet, fine linen, goats' hair,

Webster's Bible Translation
And blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen, and goats' hair,

World English Bible
blue, purple, scarlet, fine linen, goats’ hair,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and blue, and purple, and scarlet, and linen, and goats’ [hair],

Young's Literal Translation
and blue, and purple, and scarlet, and linen, and goats' hair,

Smith's Literal Translation
And cerulean purple, and red purple, and double scarlet, and byssus, and goats' hair,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Violet and purple, and scarlet twice dyed, and fine linen, goats' hair,

Catholic Public Domain Version
hyacinth, and purple, and twice-dyed scarlet, and fine linen, the hair of goats,

New American Bible
violet, purple, and scarlet yarn; fine linen and goat hair;

New Revised Standard Version
blue, purple, and crimson yarns, and fine linen; goats’ hair,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Blue, purple, and scarlet material, and fine linen, and goats' hair,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Take from yourselves an offering to LORD JEHOVAH, every man who has considered in his heart may bring an offering to LORD JEHOVAH, gold and silver and brass,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen, and goats' hair;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
blue, purple, double scarlet spun, and fine linen spun, and goats' hair,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Materials for the Tabernacle
5Take from among you an offering to the LORD. Let everyone whose heart is willing bring an offering to the LORD: gold, silver, and bronze; 6blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; fine linen and goat hair; 7ram skins dyed red and fine leather; acacia wood;…

Cross References
Exodus 25:4
blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; fine linen and goat hair;

Exodus 31:10
as well as the woven garments, both the holy garments for Aaron the priest and the garments for his sons to serve as priests,

Exodus 36:8
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.

Exodus 39:1
From the blue, purple, and scarlet yarn they made specially woven garments for ministry in the sanctuary, as well as the holy garments for Aaron, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Numbers 4:6-13
They are to place over this a covering of fine leather, spread a solid blue cloth over it, and insert its poles. / Over the table of the Presence they are to spread a blue cloth and place the plates and cups on it, along with the bowls and pitchers for the drink offering. The regular bread offering is to remain on it. / And they shall spread a scarlet cloth over them, cover them with fine leather, and insert the poles. ...

1 Chronicles 29:2
Now with all my ability I have made provision for the house of my God—gold for the gold articles, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron, and wood for the wood, as well as onyx for the settings, turquoise, stones of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and slabs of marble—all in abundance.

2 Chronicles 2:7
Send me, therefore, a craftsman skilled in engraving to work with gold and silver, with bronze and iron, and with purple, crimson, and blue yarn. He will work with my craftsmen in Judah and Jerusalem, whom my father David provided.

2 Chronicles 2:14
He is the son of a woman from the daughters of Dan, and his father is a man of Tyre. He is skilled in work with gold and silver, bronze and iron, stone and wood, purple, blue, and crimson yarn, and fine linen. He is experienced in every kind of engraving and can execute any design that is given him. He will work with your craftsmen and with those of my lord, your father David.

Proverbs 31:13
She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.

Isaiah 19:9
The workers in flax will be dismayed, and the weavers of fine linen will turn pale.

Ezekiel 27:16
Aram was your customer because of your many products; they exchanged turquoise, purple, embroidered work, fine linen, coral, and rubies for your wares.

Matthew 6:28-29
And why do you worry about clothes? Consider how the lilies of the field grow: They do not labor or spin. / Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these.

Luke 12:27
Consider how the lilies grow: They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these.

Acts 9:39
So Peter got up and went with them. On his arrival, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood around him, weeping and showing him the tunics and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was still with them.

Acts 16:14
Among those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message.


Treasury of Scripture

And blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen, and goats' hair,

blue

Exodus 26:1,31,36
Moreover thou shalt make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet: with cherubims of cunning work shalt thou make them…

Exodus 28:5,6,15,33
And they shall take gold, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen…

goats' hair

Exodus 26:7-14
And thou shalt make curtains of goats' hair to be a covering upon the tabernacle: eleven curtains shalt thou make…

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blue, purple, and scarlet yarn;
In the ancient Near East, blue, purple, and scarlet yarns were highly valued and often associated with royalty and divinity. The use of these colors in the tabernacle's construction signifies the majesty and holiness of God. Blue is often linked to the heavens and divine revelation, as seen in Numbers 15:38-39, where Israelites are instructed to wear tassels with a blue cord to remember God's commandments. Purple, a color obtained from the murex snail, was rare and expensive, symbolizing wealth and nobility. Scarlet, a vibrant red, is frequently associated with sacrifice and atonement, pointing to the blood of Christ in the New Testament (Hebrews 9:14). These colors together in the tabernacle prefigure the majesty and sacrificial work of Jesus Christ, who fulfills the law and the prophets.

fine linen and goat hair;
Fine linen was a luxury fabric in ancient times, often used for priestly garments and sacred spaces, symbolizing purity and righteousness. In Revelation 19:8, fine linen is described as the righteous acts of the saints, indicating its continued symbolic importance. The use of fine linen in the tabernacle underscores the purity required to approach God. Goat hair, on the other hand, was a more common material, used for making tents and everyday items. Its inclusion in the tabernacle's construction highlights the accessibility of God's presence to His people, as well as the need for atonement, as goats were often used in sacrificial offerings (Leviticus 16:15). Together, these materials reflect the dual nature of Christ's ministry: His divine purity and His humble incarnation, bridging the gap between God and humanity.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The leader of the Israelites, who is conveying God's instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle.

2. Israelites
The people of God, recently freed from Egyptian bondage, who are called to contribute materials for the Tabernacle.

3. Tabernacle
The portable sanctuary that God instructed the Israelites to build as a place of worship and His dwelling among them.

4. Wilderness of Sinai
The location where the Israelites are camped and where they receive the instructions for the Tabernacle.

5. Artisans and Skilled Workers
Individuals among the Israelites who are endowed with skills and wisdom to craft the materials into the Tabernacle.
Teaching Points
Willingness to Contribute
God desires offerings that come from a willing heart. Reflect on how you can contribute your resources and talents to God's work today.

Diversity of Gifts
The variety of materials and skills needed for the Tabernacle highlights the importance of diverse gifts within the body of Christ. Consider how your unique abilities can serve the church.

Symbolism of Colors
The colors blue, purple, and scarlet have symbolic meanings, often representing royalty, divinity, and sacrifice. Reflect on how these themes are fulfilled in Christ.

God's Dwelling Among Us
The Tabernacle was a physical representation of God's presence. Today, believers are the temple of the Holy Spirit. How does this truth impact your daily life?

Attention to Detail
The specific instructions for the Tabernacle remind us of God's attention to detail and order. How can you apply this principle in your spiritual and practical life?

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
of blue
וּתְכֵ֧לֶת (ū·ṯə·ḵê·leṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8504: The cerulean mussel, the color, obtained therefrom, stuff dyed therewith

and purple
וְאַרְגָּמָ֛ן (wə·’ar·gā·mān)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 713: Purple, red-purple

and scarlet yarn,
וְתוֹלַ֥עַת (wə·ṯō·w·la·‘aṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8438: The crimson-grub, of the color, from it, cloths dyed therewith

of fine linen
וְשֵׁ֥שׁ (wə·šêš)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8336: Bleached stuff, white linen, marble

and goat hair,
וְעִזִּֽים׃ (wə·‘iz·zîm)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 5795: Female goat


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