Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version All the curtains were the same size—twenty-eight cubits long and four cubits wide. New Living Translation All ten curtains were exactly the same size—42 feet long and 6 feet wide. English Standard Version The length of each curtain was twenty-eight cubits, and the breadth of each curtain four cubits. All the curtains were the same size. Berean Standard Bible Each curtain was twenty-eight cubits long and four cubits wide; all the curtains were the same size. King James Bible The length of one curtain was twenty and eight cubits, and the breadth of one curtain four cubits: the curtains were all of one size. New King James Version The length of each curtain was twenty-eight cubits, and the width of each curtain four cubits; the curtains were all the same size. New American Standard Bible The length of each curtain was twenty-eight cubits, and the width of each curtain four cubits; all the curtains had the same measurements. NASB 1995 The length of each curtain was twenty-eight cubits and the width of each curtain four cubits; all the curtains had the same measurements. NASB 1977 The length of each curtain was twenty-eight cubits, and the width of each curtain four cubits; all the curtains had the same measurements. Legacy Standard Bible The length of each curtain was twenty-eight cubits and the width of each curtain four cubits; all the curtains had the same measurements. Amplified Bible Each curtain was twenty-eight cubits long and four cubits wide; all the curtains were one size. Christian Standard Bible Each curtain was forty-two feet long and six feet wide; all the curtains had the same measurements. Holman Christian Standard Bible The length of each curtain was 42 feet, and the width of each curtain six feet; all the curtains had the same measurements. American Standard Version The length of each curtain was eight and twenty cubits, and the breadth of each curtain four cubits: all the curtains had one measure. English Revised Version The length of each curtain was eight and twenty cubits, and the breadth of each curtain four cubits: all the curtains had one measure. GOD'S WORD® Translation Each sheet was 42 feet long and 6 feet wide-all the same size. Good News Translation Each piece was the same size, 14 yards long and 2 yards wide. International Standard Version The length of each curtain was 28 cubits, and the width of each curtain two cubits. All the curtains had the same measurements. Majority Standard Bible Each curtain was twenty-eight cubits long and four cubits wide; all the curtains were the same size. NET Bible The length of one curtain was forty-two feet, and the width of one curtain was six feet--the same size for each of the curtains. New Heart English Bible The length of each curtain was forty-eight feet three inches, and the breadth of each curtain six feet eleven inches. All the curtains were the same size. Webster's Bible Translation The length of one curtain was twenty and eight cubits, and the breadth of one curtain four cubits: the curtains were all of one size. World English Bible The length of each curtain was twenty-eight cubits, and the width of each curtain four cubits. All the curtains had one measure. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe length of one curtain [is] twenty-eight by the cubit, and the breadth of one curtain [is] four by the cubit; one measure [is] for all the curtains. Young's Literal Translation The length of the one curtain is eight and twenty by the cubit, and the breadth of the one curtain four by the cubit; one measure is to all the curtains. Smith's Literal Translation The length of the one curtain, eight and twenty by the cubit, and the breadth, four by the cubit of the one curtain: one length to all the curtains. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe length of one curtain was twenty-eight cubits, and the breadth four: all the curtains were of the same size. Catholic Public Domain Version Each of these was twenty-eight cubits in length, and in width, four. All the curtains were of one measure. New American Bible The length of each sheet was twenty-eight cubits, and the width four cubits; all the sheets were the same size. New Revised Standard Version The length of each curtain was twenty-eight cubits, and the width of each curtain four cubits; all the curtains were of the same size. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe length of each curtain was twenty-eight cubits, and the breadth of each curtain four cubits; the curtains were all of one size. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The length of one curtain was twenty and eight cubits, and its width four cubits; the measure of one curtain was the same for all the curtains. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The length of each curtain was eight and twenty cubits, and the breadth of each curtain four cubits; all the curtains had one measure. Brenton Septuagint Translation of eight and twenty cubits the length of one curtain: the same measure was to all, and the breadth of one curtain was of four cubits. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Curtains for the Tabernacle8All 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. 9Each curtain was twenty-eight cubits long and four cubits wide; all the curtains were the same size. 10And he joined five of the curtains together, and the other five he joined as well.… Cross References Exodus 26:1-2 “You are to construct the tabernacle itself with ten curtains of finely spun linen, each with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and cherubim skillfully worked into them. / Each curtain shall be twenty-eight cubits long and four cubits wide—all curtains the same size. 1 Kings 6:9-10 So Solomon built the temple and finished it, roofing it with beams and planks of cedar. / He built chambers all along the temple, each five cubits high and attached to the temple with beams of cedar. 2 Chronicles 3:3-4 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. 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. 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 9:1-2 Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. / A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. Revelation 21:15-16 The angel who spoke with me had a golden measuring rod to measure the city and its gates and walls. / The city lies foursquare, with its width the same as its length. And he measured the city with the rod, and all its dimensions were equal—12,000 stadia in length and width and height. 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 3:8-9 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. Ezekiel 40:5 And I saw a wall surrounding the temple area. Now the length of the measuring rod in the man’s hand was six long cubits (each measuring a cubit and a handbreadth), and he measured the wall to be one rod thick and one rod high. Exodus 25:9 You must make the tabernacle and design all its furnishings according to the pattern I show you. Exodus 25:40 See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain. Acts 7:44 Our fathers had the tabernacle of the Testimony with them in the wilderness. It was constructed exactly as God had directed Moses, according to the pattern he had seen. Hebrews 3:3-4 For Jesus has been counted worthy of greater glory than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself. / And every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything. Revelation 11:1 Then I was given a measuring rod like a staff and was told, “Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, and count the number of worshipers there. Treasury of Scripture The length of one curtain was twenty and eight cubits, and the breadth of one curtain four cubits: the curtains were all of one size. no reference Jump to Previous Breadth Cubits Curtain Curtains Eight Four Length Measure Measurements Size Twenty Twenty-Eight Wide WidthJump to Next Breadth Cubits Curtain Curtains Eight Four Length Measure Measurements Size Twenty Twenty-Eight Wide WidthExodus 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 The length of each curtain The Hebrew word for "length" is "orekh," which signifies not just physical dimensions but also the idea of extension and continuity. In the context of the Tabernacle, the length of each curtain symbolizes the enduring nature of God's covenant with His people. The curtains, forming the outer layer of the Tabernacle, represent the protective and encompassing presence of God. This length, specifically measured, indicates the precision and intentionality of God's design for His dwelling place among the Israelites. was twenty-eight cubits and the width of each curtain was four cubits all the curtains had the same measurements Hebrew The lengthאֹ֜רֶךְ (’ō·reḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 753: Length of each הָֽאַחַ֗ת (hā·’a·ḥaṯ) Article | Number - feminine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first curtain הַיְרִיעָ֣ה (hay·rî·‘āh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3407: A hanging was twenty-eight שְׁמֹנֶ֤ה (šə·mō·neh) Number - feminine singular Strong's 8083: A cardinal number, eight, eighth cubits, בָּֽאַמָּ֔ה (bā·’am·māh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 520: A mother, a cubit, a door-base and width וְרֹ֙חַב֙ (wə·rō·ḥaḇ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7341: Breadth, width of each הָאֶחָ֑ת (hā·’e·ḥāṯ) Article | Number - feminine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first curtain הַיְרִיעָ֖ה (hay·rî·‘āh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3407: A hanging [was] four אַרְבַּ֣ע (’ar·ba‘) Number - feminine singular Strong's 702: Four cubits; בָּֽאַמָּ֔ה (bā·’am·māh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 520: A mother, a cubit, a door-base all לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the curtains הַיְרִיעֹֽת׃ (hay·rî·‘ōṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 3407: A hanging had the same אַחַ֖ת (’a·ḥaṯ) Number - feminine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first measurements, מִדָּ֥ה (mid·dāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4060: Extension, height, breadth, a measure, a portion, a vestment, tribute Links Exodus 36:9 NIVExodus 36:9 NLT Exodus 36:9 ESV Exodus 36:9 NASB Exodus 36:9 KJV Exodus 36:9 BibleApps.com Exodus 36:9 Biblia Paralela Exodus 36:9 Chinese Bible Exodus 36:9 French Bible Exodus 36:9 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 36:9 The length of each curtain was twenty-eight (Exo. 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