Exodus 36:27
He made six frames for the rear of the tabernacle, the west side,
He made six frames

Six acacia-wood frames formed the main span of the tabernacle’s western wall. Overlaid with gold and joined by bars, the frames gave durable support to the curtains and coverings that enclosed the sanctuary. Their careful construction shows that Israel’s worship was ordered according to God’s revealed design.

Exo 26:22 Make six frames for the rear of the tabernacle,…
Exo 26:15 You are to construct upright frames of acacia wood…

for the rear of the tabernacle,

The rear stood on the west, opposite the entrance on the east. It enclosed the area behind the Most Holy Place, the earthly chamber associated with the Lord’s covenant presence above the ark. The protected position of this wall emphasized the holiness of God’s dwelling among His redeemed people.

Num 3:23 The Gershonite clans were to camp on the west,…
Exo 26:23 and two frames for the two back corners of the tabernacle,

the west side,

The western end was completed with these six frames, along with the special corner frames described in the following verse. The tabernacle was portable for Israel’s wilderness journey, yet it was neither temporary in purpose nor casual in construction. God provided a dwelling in the midst of His people until the greater reality came in Christ, who dwelt among us and brings believers into God’s presence.

Exo 26:27 five for those on the other side,…
Exo 27:12 The curtains on the west side of the courtyard shall be…
Num 2:18 On the west side, the divisions of Ephraim are to camp…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The leader of the Israelites, who received the instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle from God on Mount Sinai.

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 that served as the dwelling place of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness.

4. The West Side of the Tabernacle
The specific location mentioned in this verse, where six frames were constructed as part of the Tabernacle's structure.

5. The Israelites
The people of God, who contributed materials and labor for the construction of the Tabernacle.
Teaching Points
God's Detailed Instructions
The specific instructions for the Tabernacle's construction highlight God's attention to detail and His desire for order and beauty in worship. This teaches us the importance of following God's guidance in our lives.

Community Contribution
The construction of the Tabernacle involved the entire community of Israel, emphasizing the value of collective effort and unity in fulfilling God's purposes.

Symbolism of the Tabernacle
The Tabernacle serves as a symbol of God's presence among His people. As believers, we are called to be living temples, reflecting God's presence in our lives.

Obedience and Faithfulness
The Israelites' obedience in constructing the Tabernacle according to God's specifications demonstrates the importance of faithfulness in carrying out God's commands.

Spiritual Foundations
Just as the frames provided structural support for the Tabernacle, our lives need a strong spiritual foundation built on God's Word and principles.
Bible Study Questions
1. How does the construction of the Tabernacle reflect God's desire for order and beauty in worship, and how can we apply this to our own worship practices today?

2. In what ways can we, as a community of believers, contribute to building God's kingdom, similar to how the Israelites contributed to the construction of the Tabernacle?

3. How does the concept of the Tabernacle as a dwelling place for God's presence challenge us to live as temples of the Holy Spirit in our daily lives?

4. What lessons can we learn from the Israelites' obedience in following God's detailed instructions for the Tabernacle, and how can we apply these lessons to our own obedience to God's Word?

5. How can we ensure that our spiritual foundations are strong and secure, much like the frames that supported the Tabernacle, and what role does Scripture play in this process?
Connections to Other Scriptures
Exodus 25-31
These chapters provide the detailed instructions given by God to Moses regarding the construction of the Tabernacle, its furnishings, and the priestly garments.

Hebrews 9
This chapter in the New Testament discusses the significance of the Tabernacle and its role as a foreshadowing of Christ's ultimate sacrifice and the heavenly sanctuary.

1 Corinthians 3:16-17
Paul speaks of believers as the temple of God, drawing a parallel to the Tabernacle as a dwelling place for God's presence.
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
Boards, Frames, Hinder, Rear, Sides, Six, Tabernacle, West, Westward
Dictionary of Bible Themes
Exodus 36:19-34

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Exodus 36:23-30

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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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