What is the meaning of Exodus 26:22? Make • “Make” signals that the instruction comes directly from the LORD to Moses (Exodus 26:1, Exodus 25:9). • Obedience is expected; the command is not a suggestion. Compare with Noah’s obedience in Genesis 6:22 and the building of Solomon’s temple in 1 Kings 6:12. • God continually invites His people to partner with Him in tangible acts of worship (James 2:17). Six Frames • “Six” gives an exact count; nothing more, nothing less (Exodus 26:18). • Six days of creation (Genesis 1) point to purposeful labor before entering rest; similarly, these six frames support a holy place where God will dwell (Exodus 25:8). • Specific numbers remind us that the LORD values order (1 Corinthians 14:33). For • The frames exist “for” something beyond themselves—service to God’s dwelling (Exodus 36:27). • Purpose-driven construction mirrors our calling to live “for the praise of His glory” (Ephesians 1:12). • Nothing in God’s plan is random; every element has function (Romans 8:28). The Rear • The rear is unseen by most people, yet it must be as sturdy as the front, teaching that hidden obedience matters (Matthew 6:4). • Even the portions not on public display receive careful attention (1 Samuel 16:7). • God’s presence fills every corner, not just the visible areas (Psalm 139:7-10). Of the Tabernacle • The tabernacle is God’s chosen dwelling among His people (Exodus 29:45-46). • Each frame joins a larger whole, reflecting how every believer is “being built together into a dwelling place for God” (Ephesians 2:22). • Physical materials point to a spiritual reality later fulfilled in Christ (Hebrews 9:11). The West Side • Orientation matters: the entrance faces east (Exodus 27:13-16), so the west side forms the backdrop for the Holy of Holies. • The setting sun in the west can picture completion and rest, echoing Hebrews 4:9-10. • The Gershonites camped on the west (Numbers 3:23), showing organized service around God’s presence. summary Exodus 26:22—“For the rear of the tabernacle, the west side, make six frames”—reveals that every detail of God’s dwelling is purposeful, ordered, and anchored in obedience. Six precisely crafted frames, positioned at the unseen west side, underline that the LORD values both the visible and hidden, calling His people to diligent, purposeful service so His presence can dwell among them. |
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