Exodus 36:9
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 Version
The 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 Bible
The 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 Bible
The 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 1917
The 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 Tabernacle
8All 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 Width
Jump to Next
Breadth Cubits Curtain Curtains Eight Four Length Measure Measurements Size Twenty Twenty-Eight Wide Width
Exodus 36
1. The offerings are delivered to the workmen
4. 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
A cubit is an ancient measurement roughly equivalent to the length of a forearm, about 18 inches or 45 centimeters. The number twenty-eight, being a multiple of seven, carries significant biblical symbolism. Seven often represents completeness or perfection in the Bible, as seen in the creation week. Thus, twenty-eight cubits may symbolize a complete and perfect provision for the Tabernacle, reflecting God's perfect plan and provision for His people.

and the width of each curtain
The Hebrew word for "width" is "rochav," which can also imply breadth or expanse. The width of the curtain, like its length, is divinely ordained, suggesting that God's presence is not only enduring but also expansive, covering all aspects of life. The specific measurement underscores the idea that God's ways are ordered and purposeful, providing a structured environment for worship and communion with Him.

was four cubits
The number four in biblical numerology often represents universality or the world, as seen in the four corners of the earth. The width of four cubits may symbolize the universal reach of God's presence and the inclusivity of His covenant. It suggests that the Tabernacle, while a specific place for the Israelites, points to a broader divine plan that encompasses all creation.

all the curtains had the same measurements
This phrase emphasizes uniformity and equality, indicating that each part of the Tabernacle was equally important and meticulously crafted according to God's instructions. The consistency in measurements reflects the unity and harmony that should characterize the community of believers. It serves as a reminder that in God's kingdom, there is order and equality, with each part contributing to the whole.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The length
אֹ֜רֶךְ (’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 NIV
Exodus 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. Ex)
Exodus 36:8
Top of Page
Top of Page