Exodus 36:24
with forty silver bases to put under the twenty frames--two bases for each frame, one under each tenon.
with forty silver bases

The silver came from Israel’s atonement money and formed the sockets supporting the tabernacle’s boards (Exodus 30:11–16; 38:25–27). God’s dwelling among His redeemed people rested upon a foundation associated with ransom and atonement.

Exo 26:21 and forty silver bases—two bases under each frame.
Exo 38:27 The hundred talents of silver were used to cast the bases…

to put under the twenty frames—

The twenty upright frames formed the south side of the tabernacle, giving visible order and strength to the sanctuary where the Lord met with Israel. God provided precise design for every part of His dwelling, and Israel’s craftsmen carried out that design faithfully.

Exo 26:20 For the second side of the tabernacle, the north side…
Exo 39:33 Then they brought the tabernacle to Moses: the tent…

two bases for each frame,

Each frame rested securely in two heavy silver sockets. The arrangement gave stability to the structure and pictured the enduring security required for worship before a holy God.

Exo 26:25 So there are to be eight frames and sixteen silver bases…
Num 4:31 This is the duty for all their service at the Tent…

one under each tenon.

The tenons fitted into the bases, joining each frame firmly to its foundation. The tabernacle was not a collection of separate pieces but one dwelling place, held together according to God’s appointed pattern. God likewise calls His people to be joined together in unity as His dwelling through the Spirit (Ephesians 2:21–22).

Exo 26:19 with forty silver bases under the twenty frames—…
Exo 26:17 Two tenons must be connected to each other…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The 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 the Israelites worshiped God during their journey through the wilderness.

4. The Israelites
The people of God, who contributed materials and labor for the construction of the Tabernacle.

5. The Wilderness
The setting where the Israelites traveled and constructed the Tabernacle as they journeyed to the Promised Land.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Obedience
The construction of the Tabernacle was done according to God's specific instructions, highlighting the importance of obedience in our walk with God.

God's Provision and Involvement
The detailed planning and provision for the Tabernacle show God's involvement in the lives of His people and His desire to dwell among them.

The Role of Community
The Israelites worked together, each contributing their skills and resources, demonstrating the importance of community in accomplishing God's purposes.

Symbolism of the Tabernacle
The Tabernacle serves as a symbol of God's presence and holiness, reminding us of the need for reverence and worship in our lives.

Christ as the Fulfillment
The Tabernacle points to Jesus Christ, who is the ultimate dwelling place of God among men, fulfilling the purpose of the Tabernacle.
Bible Study Questions
1. How does the construction of the Tabernacle reflect the importance of following God's instructions in our lives today?

2. In what ways can we see the provision and involvement of God in our own community or church?

3. How can we contribute our skills and resources to the work of God, similar to the Israelites' contributions to the Tabernacle?

4. What does the symbolism of the Tabernacle teach us about the nature of God and our relationship with Him?

5. How does understanding the Tabernacle enhance our appreciation of Christ's role as the ultimate dwelling place of God among us?
Connections to Other Scriptures
Exodus 25-31
These chapters provide the detailed instructions given by God to Moses regarding the construction of the Tabernacle, including the materials and dimensions.

Hebrews 9
This chapter in the New Testament discusses the significance of the Tabernacle and its furnishings as a foreshadowing of Christ's redemptive work.

1 Corinthians 3:16-17
Paul speaks of believers as the temple of God, drawing a parallel to the sacredness of the Tabernacle.

1 Peter 2:5
Peter describes believers as living stones being built into a spiritual house, connecting to the idea of the Tabernacle as a dwelling place for God.
Consecrated ArtExodus 36:1-38
False Estimates of Church-WorkersJ. Halsey.Exodus 36:1-38
Indolence in the ChurchJ. Halsey.Exodus 36:1-38
The Work Fails not Either for Gifts or SkillJ. Urquhart Exodus 36:1-38
Jehovah's Dwelling-PlaceJ. Orr Exodus 36:8-38
People
Aholiab, Bezaleel, Israelites, Moses
Places
Sinai
Topics
Bases, Board, Boards, Forty, Frame, Frames, Handles, Projection, Silver, Sockets, Tenons, Tongues, Twenty
Dictionary of Bible Themes
Exodus 36:19-34

     5578   tents

Exodus 36:23-30

     4363   silver

Library
Appendix xvii. The Ordinances and Law of the Sabbath as Laid Down in the Mishnah and the Jerusalem Talmud.
The terribly exaggerated views of the Rabbis, and their endless, burdensome rules about the Sabbath may best be learned from a brief analysis of the Mishnah, as further explained and enlarged in the Jerusalem Talmud. [6476] For this purpose a brief analysis of what is, confessedly, one of the most difficult tractates may here be given. The Mishnic tractate Sabbath stands at the head of twelve tractates which together from the second of the six sections into which the Mishnah is divided, and which
Alfred Edersheim—The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah

Of the Necessity of Divine Influences to Produce Regeneration in the Soul.
Titus iii. 5, 6. Titus iii. 5, 6. Not by works of righteousness, which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; which he shed on us abundantly, through Jesus Christ our Saviour. IF my business were to explain and illustrate this scripture at large, it would yield an ample field for accurate criticism and useful discourse, and more especially would lead us into a variety of practical remarks, on which it would be pleasant
Philip Doddridge—Practical Discourses on Regeneration

Exodus
The book of Exodus--so named in the Greek version from the march of Israel out of Egypt--opens upon a scene of oppression very different from the prosperity and triumph in which Genesis had closed. Israel is being cruelly crushed by the new dynasty which has arisen in Egypt (i.) and the story of the book is the story of her redemption. Ultimately it is Israel's God that is her redeemer, but He operates largely by human means; and the first step is the preparation of a deliverer, Moses, whose parentage,
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament

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