Exodus 26:12
Exodus 26:12 in Multiple Translations
As for the overlap that remains of the tent curtains, the half curtain that is left over shall hang down over the back of the tabernacle.
And the remnant that remaineth of the curtains of the tent, the half curtain that remaineth, shall hang over the backside of the tabernacle.
And the overhanging part that remaineth of the curtains of the tent, the half curtain that remaineth, shall hang over the back of the tabernacle.
And the folded part which is over of the curtains of the tent, the half-curtain which is folded back, will be hanging down over the back of the House.
The extra half-curtain of this tent covering will be left to hang over the back of the Tabernacle.
And the remnant that resteth in ye curtaines of the couering, euen the halfe curtaine that resteth, shalbe left at the backeside of the Tabernacle,
'And the superfluity in the curtains of the tent — the half of the curtain which is superfluous — hath spread over the hinder part of the tabernacle;
The overhanging part that remains of the curtains of the tent—the half curtain that remains—shall hang over the back of the tabernacle.
And the remnant that remaineth of the curtains of the tent, the half curtain that remaineth, shall hang over the backside of the tabernacle.
And that which shall remain of the curtains, that are prepared for the roof, to wit, one curtain that is over and above, with the half thereof thou shalt cover the back parts of the tabernacle.
Let the extra part of the cover, the part that extends beyond the linen cloth, hang over the back of the Sacred Tent.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 26:12
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Exodus 26:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/סֶ֨רַח֙
הָ/עֹדֵ֔ף
בִּ/ירִיעֹ֖ת
הָ/אֹ֑הֶל
חֲצִ֤י
הַ/יְרִיעָה֙
הָ/עֹדֶ֔פֶת
תִּסְרַ֕ח
עַ֖ל
אֲחֹרֵ֥י
הַ/מִּשְׁכָּֽן
וְ/סֶ֨רַח֙
çerach
H5629
excess
Conj | N-ms
הָ/עֹדֵ֔ף
ʻădaph
H5736
to remain
Art | V-Qal
בִּ/ירִיעֹ֖ת
yᵉrîyʻâh
H3407
curtain
Prep | N-fp
הָ/אֹ֑הֶל
ʼôhel
H168
tent
Art | N-ms
חֲצִ֤י
chêtsîy
H2677
half
N-ms
הַ/יְרִיעָה֙
yᵉrîyʻâh
H3407
curtain
Art | N-fs
הָ/עֹדֶ֔פֶת
ʻădaph
H5736
to remain
Art | V-Qal
תִּסְרַ֕ח
çârach
H5628
to overrun
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
עַ֖ל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
אֲחֹרֵ֥י
ʼâchôwr
H268
back
Prep
הַ/מִּשְׁכָּֽן
mishkân
H4908
tabernacle
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 26:12
וְ/סֶ֨רַח֙
çerach
H5629
"excess"
Conj | N-ms
This noun means excess or something that is left over. It can describe a remaining balance or a surplus. The KJV translates it as remnant.
Definition: excess, overhanging
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: remnant. See also: Exodus 26:12.
הָ/עֹדֵ֔ף
ʻădaph
H5736
"to remain"
Art | V-Qal
To remain means to have something left over, like a surplus or excess. In the Bible, it can also mean to be more than enough or to have an odd number. This concept appears in various forms.
Definition: 1) to remain over, be in excess 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be in excess 1a1a) excess (subst) 1a1b) surplus (participle) 1b) (Hiphil) to have a surplus
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: be more, odd number, be (have) over (and above), overplus, remain. See also: Exodus 16:18; Leviticus 25:27; Numbers 3:49.
בִּ/ירִיעֹ֖ת
yᵉrîyʻâh
H3407
"curtain"
Prep | N-fp
The Hebrew word for curtain or drape refers to a hanging or trembling fabric. It is used to describe the curtains in the tabernacle or temple, as seen in various Bible translations.
Definition: curtain, drape
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: curtain. See also: Exodus 26:1; Exodus 36:12; Psalms 104:2.
הָ/אֹ֑הֶל
ʼôhel
H168
"tent"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word for a tent, often used to describe the tabernacle or a nomad's home. In Exodus 33:7-11, it refers to the sacred tent where God meets with Moses.
Definition: : tent 1) tent 1a) nomad's tent, and thus symbolic of wilderness life, transience 1b) dwelling, home, habitation 1c) the sacred tent of Jehovah (the tabernacle) Also means: o.hel (אֹ֫הֶל ": home" H0168H)
Usage: Occurs in 314 OT verses. KJV: covering, (dwelling) (place), home, tabernacle, tent. See also: Genesis 4:20; Leviticus 14:23; Joshua 22:4.
חֲצִ֤י
chêtsîy
H2677
"half"
N-ms
This word means half or middle, describing a division or a part of something. It is used to talk about physical things or time, like half of the day. The Bible uses it in various contexts.
Definition: 1) half 1a) half 1b) middle
Usage: Occurs in 101 OT verses. KJV: half, middle, mid(-night), midst, part, two parts. See also: Exodus 12:29; Ruth 3:8; Psalms 102:25.
הַ/יְרִיעָה֙
yᵉrîyʻâh
H3407
"curtain"
Art | N-fs
The Hebrew word for curtain or drape refers to a hanging or trembling fabric. It is used to describe the curtains in the tabernacle or temple, as seen in various Bible translations.
Definition: curtain, drape
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: curtain. See also: Exodus 26:1; Exodus 36:12; Psalms 104:2.
הָ/עֹדֶ֔פֶת
ʻădaph
H5736
"to remain"
Art | V-Qal
To remain means to have something left over, like a surplus or excess. In the Bible, it can also mean to be more than enough or to have an odd number. This concept appears in various forms.
Definition: 1) to remain over, be in excess 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be in excess 1a1a) excess (subst) 1a1b) surplus (participle) 1b) (Hiphil) to have a surplus
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: be more, odd number, be (have) over (and above), overplus, remain. See also: Exodus 16:18; Leviticus 25:27; Numbers 3:49.
תִּסְרַ֕ח
çârach
H5628
"to overrun"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
This verb means to extend or spread out, sometimes excessively. It can describe something growing out of control or being unrestrained. The KJV translates it as exceeding or spreading.
Definition: 1) to go free, be unrestrained, be overrun, exceed, overhang, grow luxuriously 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go free, be unrestrained, sprawl 1a1a) overrunning, spreading (participle) 1a2) to overhang 1b) (Niphal) to be let loose or dismissed or gone
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: exceeding, hand, spread, stretch self, banish. See also: Exodus 26:12; Ezekiel 17:6; Jeremiah 49:7.
עַ֖ל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
אֲחֹרֵ֥י
ʼâchôwr
H268
"back"
Prep
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means the back or rear side of something. It can also refer to a location or direction, like the West. In Genesis, it describes the back of the Tabernacle.
Definition: 1) the back side, the rear 1a) backwards 1b) hereafter (of time) 1c) behind
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: after(-ward), back (part, -side, -ward), hereafter, (be-) hind(-er part), time to come, without. See also: Genesis 49:17; Psalms 129:5; Psalms 9:4.
הַ/מִּשְׁכָּֽן
mishkân
H4908
"tabernacle"
Art | N-ms
The tabernacle was a special tent where God met with the Israelites, as described in Exodus and Leviticus. It was a portable place of worship, like a dwelling place for God. The Israelites carried it with them.
Definition: 1) dwelling place, tabernacle 1a) dwelling-place 1b) dwellings Aramaic equivalent: mish.kan (מִשְׁכַּן "habitation" H4907)
Usage: Occurs in 129 OT verses. KJV: dwelleth, dwelling (place), habitation, tabernacle, tent. See also: Exodus 25:9; Numbers 3:23; Psalms 26:8.
Study Notes — Exodus 26:12
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Context — The Eleven Curtains of Goat Hair
10Make fifty loops along the edge of the end curtain in the first set, and fifty loops along the edge of the corresponding curtain in the second set.
11Make fifty bronze clasps and put them through the loops to join the tent together as a unit.
12As for the overlap that remains of the tent curtains, the half curtain that is left over shall hang down over the back of the tabernacle.
13And the tent curtains will be a cubit longer on either side, and the excess will hang over the sides of the tabernacle to cover it. 14Also make a covering for the tent out of ram skins dyed red, and over that a covering of fine leather.Exodus 26:12 Summary
This verse talks about the extra fabric from the tent curtains that will hang down over the back of the tabernacle, showing how God wants every part of His dwelling place to be covered and protected. Just like the tabernacle, our lives can be a dwelling place for God, and He wants to cover and protect us (as seen in Psalm 91:4 and Matthew 23:37). The attention to detail in the tabernacle's construction reminds us to reverence and obey God in every aspect of our lives. By following God's instructions, we can experience His presence and protection, just like the Israelites did in the wilderness (as seen in Exodus 13:21-22 and Nehemiah 9:19).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the overlap of the tent curtains in Exodus 26:12?
The overlap of the tent curtains serves to cover and protect the tabernacle, much like God's presence covers and protects His people, as seen in Exodus 25:22 and Numbers 9:15-23.
How does the detail of the tent curtains relate to the overall theme of Exodus?
The attention to detail in the construction of the tabernacle, including the tent curtains, highlights God's desire for reverence and obedience, as stated in Exodus 19:5 and Deuteronomy 5:29.
What can we learn from the specific instruction to hang the excess curtain over the back of the tabernacle?
This instruction demonstrates God's care for every aspect of His dwelling place, and by extension, His people, as seen in Psalm 138:8 and Matthew 10:30.
How does this verse relate to the concept of God's presence among His people?
The tabernacle, including the tent curtains, represents God's presence among the Israelites, as stated in Exodus 25:8 and Leviticus 26:11-12, foreshadowing the presence of God among believers today, as seen in 1 Corinthians 3:16 and 2 Corinthians 6:16.
Reflection Questions
- What does the attention to detail in the construction of the tabernacle reveal about God's character and His relationship with His people?
- How can I apply the principle of reverence and obedience in my own life, as demonstrated in the construction of the tabernacle?
- What does the image of the tent curtains covering the tabernacle say to me about God's desire to cover and protect me?
- In what ways can I reflect on the theme of God's presence among His people, as represented by the tabernacle, in my personal devotions and prayers?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 26:12
And the remnant that remaineth of the curtains of the tent,.... Of the goat hair curtains, which were one more than the linen curtains: the half curtain that remaineth; for the other half extended to
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 26:12
And thou shalt make curtains of goats' hair to be a covering upon the tabernacle: eleven curtains shalt thou make. Thou shalt make curtains of goat's hair.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 26:12
(12) The remnant that remaineth.—Even after the doubling back, the goats’-hair covering would be half a breadth wider than the linen one. This half-breadth was to be allowed to hang down at the back of the tent.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 26:12
12. overhanging] The Heb. means loose or free, not necessarily ‘overhanging.’ the half curtain that remaineth] The breadth in front is laid double (v. 9): it is consequently halved in width; and the entire length of the curtain is thus 42 cubits. As the Dwelling Isaiah 30 cubits long and 10 cubits high, it follows that, according to the usual view of v. 9b, 12 cubits will hang down behind, according to Kennedy’s view, 10 cubits will hang down behind. The ‘half-curtain’ (= 2 cubits) overhanging a the back can thus, upon the usual view, be only the 2 cubits in excess of the 10 (so Di.), the whole 12, we may suppose, being stretched out, and pegged to the ground in the manner of a tent: it is not, however, very natural to speak of only the 2 cubits as hanging down loosely behind: we should rather expect the whole 12 to be so spoken of. The difficulty would be removed, if we might suppose the words, ‘the half-curtain that remaineth,’ in v. 12 to be a mistaken gloss, arising out of a hasty reading of v. 9b: if these words are omitted, the length of the part hanging down behind is not specified, and it might, of course, be either the 12 cubits required by the ordinary view of v. 9b, or the 10 cubits required by Kennedy’s view. The latter view does better justice to v. 9b, and also has the advantage of making the goats’ hair curtain hang down symmetrically on the two sides and the back, viz. so a exactly to touch the ground in each case.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 26:12
12. The half curtain that remaineth — One half of the sixth curtain was to be doubled or folded in the front, and this would allow another half curtain to hang over the back side of the tabernacle