Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For the entrance to the tent they made a curtain of blue, purple and scarlet yarn and finely twisted linen—the work of an embroiderer; New Living Translation Then he made another curtain for the entrance to the sacred tent. He made it of finely woven linen and embroidered it with exquisite designs using blue, purple, and scarlet thread. English Standard Version He also made a screen for the entrance of the tent, of blue and purple and scarlet yarns and fine twined linen, embroidered with needlework, Berean Standard Bible For the entrance to the tent, he made a curtain embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen, King James Bible And he made an hanging for the tabernacle door of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, of needlework; New King James Version He also made a screen for the tabernacle door, of blue, purple, and scarlet thread, and fine woven linen, made by a weaver, New American Standard Bible He also made a curtain for the doorway of the tent, of violet, purple, and scarlet material, and fine twisted linen, the work of a weaver; NASB 1995 He made a screen for the doorway of the tent, of blue and purple and scarlet material, and fine twisted linen, the work of a weaver; NASB 1977 And he made a screen for the doorway of the tent, of blue and purple and scarlet material, and fine twisted linen, the work of a weaver; Legacy Standard Bible And he made a screen for the doorway of the tent, of blue and purple and scarlet material and fine twisted linen, the work of a weaver; Amplified Bible He made a screen (curtain) for the doorway of the tent, of blue, purple, and scarlet fabric, and fine twisted linen, the work of an embroiderer; Christian Standard Bible He made a screen embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen for the entrance to the tent, Holman Christian Standard Bible He made a screen embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen for the entrance to the tent, American Standard Version And he made a screen for the door of the Tent, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, the work of the embroiderer; Contemporary English Version For the entrance to the tent, they used a curtain of fine linen woven with blue, purple, and red wool and embroidered with fancy needlework. English Revised Version And he made a screen for the door of the Tent, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, the work of the embroiderer; GOD'S WORD® Translation They made a screen out of fine linen yarn for the entrance to the outer tent. It was embroidered with violet, purple, and bright red yarn. Good News Translation For the entrance of the Tent they made a curtain of fine linen woven with blue, purple, and red wool and decorated with embroidery. International Standard Version For the doorway of the tent, he made a screen of blue, purple, and scarlet material and fine woven linen, the work of an embroiderer, Majority Standard Bible For the entrance to the tent, he made a curtain embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen, NET Bible He made a hanging for the entrance of the tent of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and fine twisted linen, the work of an embroiderer, New Heart English Bible He made a screen for the door of the tent, of blue, purple, scarlet, and fine twined linen, the work of an embroiderer; Webster's Bible Translation And he made a hanging for the tabernacle-door of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, of needle-work; World English Bible He made a screen for the door of the tent, of blue, purple, scarlet, and fine twined linen, the work of an embroiderer; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he makes a covering for the opening of the tent, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and twined linen, the work of an embroiderer, Young's Literal Translation And he maketh a covering for the opening of the tent, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and twined linen, work of an embroiderer, Smith's Literal Translation And he will make a covering for the door of the tent of cerulean purple, and red purple, and double scarlet, and twisted byssus, a variegated work; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe made also a hanging in the entry of the tabernacle of violet, purple, scarlet, and fine twisted linen, with the work of an embroiderer. Catholic Public Domain Version He also made a tent at the entrance of the tabernacle from hyacinth, purple, vermillion, and fine twisted linen, wrought with embroidery, New American Bible The curtain for the entrance of the tent was made of violet, purple, and scarlet yarn, and of fine linen twined, woven in a variegated manner. New Revised Standard Version He also made a screen for the entrance to the tent, of blue, purple, and crimson yarns, and fine twisted linen, embroidered with needlework; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they made a hanging for the door of the tabernacle, of blue and purple and scarlet material anti fine twined linen of needlework; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they made a covering for the door of the Tabernacle: blue fringes and purple and dye of scarlet and fine woven white linen, the work of embroidery; OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he made a screen for the door of the Tent, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, the work of the weaver in colours; Brenton Septuagint Translation And they made the veil of the door of the tabernacle of witness of blue, and purple, and spun scarlet, and fine linen twined, woven work with cherubs, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Curtain for the Entrance37For the entrance to the tent, he made a curtain embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen, 38together with five posts and their hooks. He overlaid the tops of the posts and their bands with gold, and their five bases were bronze.… Cross References Exodus 26:36-37 For the entrance to the tent, you are to make a curtain embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen. / Make five posts of acacia wood for the curtain, overlay them with gold hooks, and cast five bronze bases for them. Exodus 27:16 The gate of the courtyard shall be twenty cubits long, with a curtain embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen. It shall have four posts and four bases. Exodus 40:28 Then he put up the curtain at the entrance to the tabernacle. Numbers 3:25-26 The duties of the Gershonites at the Tent of Meeting were the tabernacle and tent, its covering, the curtain for the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, / the curtains of the courtyard, the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard that surrounds the tabernacle and altar, and the cords—all the service for these items. 1 Kings 6:31-35 For the entrance to the inner sanctuary, Solomon constructed doors of olive wood with five-sided doorposts. / The double doors were made of olive wood, and he carved into them cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers and overlaid the cherubim and palm trees with hammered gold. / In the same way he made four-sided doorposts of olive wood for the sanctuary entrance. ... 2 Chronicles 3:14 He made the veil of blue, purple, and crimson yarn and fine linen, with cherubim woven into it. 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, Matthew 27:51 At that moment the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked, and the rocks were split. Mark 15:38 And the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. Luke 23:45 The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn down the middle. John 10:9 I am the gate. If anyone enters through Me, he will be saved. He will come in and go out and find pasture. John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. Ephesians 2:14 For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility Hebrews 10:19-20 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, / by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body, Revelation 21:12 The city had a great and high wall with twelve gates inscribed with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel, and twelve angels at the gates. Treasury of Scripture And he made an hanging for the tabernacle door of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, of needlework; an hanging. Exodus 26:36,37 And thou shalt make an hanging for the door of the tent, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, wrought with needlework… Exodus 40:28 And he set up the hanging at the door of the tabernacle. of needlework. Exodus 26:36 And thou shalt make an hanging for the door of the tent, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, wrought with needlework. Jump to Previous Blue Colours Covering Curtain Door Doorway Embroidered Embroiderer Embroidery Entrance Fine Finely Hanging Linen Maketh Material Needlework Needle-Work Purple Red Scarlet Screen Stuff Tabernacle Tabernacle-Door Tent Twined Twisted Weaver Work YarnJump to Next Blue Colours Covering Curtain Door Doorway Embroidered Embroiderer Embroidery Entrance Fine Finely Hanging Linen Maketh Material Needlework Needle-Work Purple Red Scarlet Screen Stuff Tabernacle Tabernacle-Door Tent Twined Twisted Weaver Work YarnExodus 36 1. The offerings are delivered to the workmen4. The generosity of the people is restrained 8. The curtains with cherubim 14. The curtains of goats' hair 19. The covering of skins 20. The boards with their sockets 31. The bars 35. The veil 37. The hanging for the door For the entrance to the tent The entrance to the tent refers to the entrance of the Tabernacle, the portable sanctuary used by the Israelites during their wilderness journey. This entrance was significant as it was the primary access point to the holy place, symbolizing the way to approach God. The Tabernacle itself was a precursor to the Temple in Jerusalem and represented God's dwelling among His people. The design and structure of the Tabernacle, including its entrance, were given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai, emphasizing the importance of divine instruction in worship. he made a curtain embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and finely spun linen Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, who received the instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle from God. 2. Bezalel and Oholiab Skilled craftsmen appointed by God to oversee the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings. 3. The Tabernacle A portable sanctuary where God dwelled among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. 4. The Curtain A significant element of the Tabernacle, symbolizing separation and holiness, made with specific colors and materials. 5. The Israelites The people of God, who contributed materials and labor for the construction of the Tabernacle. Teaching Points Symbolism of Colors and MaterialsThe blue, purple, and scarlet yarns, along with the finely spun linen, symbolize royalty, divinity, and sacrifice. These colors remind us of the majesty and holiness of God and the sacrificial system pointing to Christ. The Role of Skilled Artisans God values and uses the skills and talents of individuals for His purposes. Like Bezalel and Oholiab, we are called to use our gifts for the glory of God and the edification of His people. The Importance of Obedience The detailed instructions for the Tabernacle construction highlight the importance of obedience to God's commands. Our lives should reflect a commitment to following God's will as revealed in Scripture. The Curtain as a Symbol of Separation The curtain represented the separation between God and humanity due to sin. In Christ, this separation is removed, granting us direct access to God. Generosity and Willingness to Serve The Israelites' contributions to the Tabernacle construction demonstrate the importance of generosity and willingness to serve in the community of faith.(37, 38) These verses correspond in the main to Exodus 36:36-37 of Exodus 26, which they pre-suppose and confirm, adding, however, one new fact, viz., that the capitals of the five pillars were overlaid with gold. Either God had given no order on this point, or Moses had omitted to record it. Verse 37. - For the tabernacle door. Rather, as in ch. 26:36, "for the door of the tent." Their chapiters and their fillets. Rather "their capitals and their rods." These had not been previously mentioned. |
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