Exodus 26:18
Exodus 26:18 in Multiple Translations
Construct twenty frames for the south side of the tabernacle,
And thou shalt make the boards for the tabernacle, twenty boards on the south side southward.
And thou shalt make the boards for the tabernacle, twenty boards for the south side southward.
These are the boards needed for the house; twenty boards for the south side,
Make twenty frames for the south side of the Tabernacle.
And thou shalt make boardes for the Tabernacle, euen twenty boardes on the South side, euen full South.
and thou hast made the boards of the tabernacle: twenty boards for the south side southward;
You shall make twenty boards for the tabernacle, for the south side southward.
And thou shalt make the boards for the tabernacle, twenty boards on the south side southward.
Of which twenty shall be in the south side southward.
Make 20 frames for the south side of the Sacred Tent.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 26:18
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Exodus 26:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/עָשִׂ֥יתָ
אֶת
הַ/קְּרָשִׁ֖ים
לַ/מִּשְׁכָּ֑ן
עֶשְׂרִ֣ים
קֶ֔רֶשׁ
לִ/פְאַ֖ת
נֶ֥גְבָּ/ה
תֵימָֽנָ/ה
וְ/עָשִׂ֥יתָ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/קְּרָשִׁ֖ים
qeresh
H7175
board
Art | N-mp
לַ/מִּשְׁכָּ֑ן
mishkân
H4908
tabernacle
Prep | N-ms
עֶשְׂרִ֣ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Adj
קֶ֔רֶשׁ
qeresh
H7175
board
N-ms
לִ/פְאַ֖ת
pêʼâh
H6285
side
Prep | N-fs
נֶ֥גְבָּ/ה
negeb
H5045
Negeb
N-ms | Suff
תֵימָֽנָ/ה
têymân
H8486
south
N-fs | Suff
Hebrew Word Study
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 26:18
וְ/עָשִׂ֥יתָ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/קְּרָשִׁ֖ים
qeresh
H7175
"board"
Art | N-mp
This Hebrew word refers to a flat piece of wood, like a board or plank, often used in building ships or other structures. It appears in descriptions of the tabernacle and Solomon's temple. The KJV Bible translates it as 'board' or 'bench'.
Definition: 1) board, boards, plank 1a) board 1b) boards
Usage: Occurs in 34 OT verses. KJV: bench, board. See also: Exodus 26:15; Exodus 36:22; Ezekiel 27:6.
לַ/מִּשְׁכָּ֑ן
mishkân
H4908
"tabernacle"
Prep | 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.
עֶשְׂרִ֣ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Adj
This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.
Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.
קֶ֔רֶשׁ
qeresh
H7175
"board"
N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to a flat piece of wood, like a board or plank, often used in building ships or other structures. It appears in descriptions of the tabernacle and Solomon's temple. The KJV Bible translates it as 'board' or 'bench'.
Definition: 1) board, boards, plank 1a) board 1b) boards
Usage: Occurs in 34 OT verses. KJV: bench, board. See also: Exodus 26:15; Exodus 36:22; Ezekiel 27:6.
לִ/פְאַ֖ת
pêʼâh
H6285
"side"
Prep | N-fs
This word refers to the side or corner of something, like the edge of a room or a region. It is used in the Bible to describe geography or location. In the KJV, it is translated as 'corner' or 'side'.
Definition: 1) corner, edge, side, quarter, extremity 1a) corner 1b) side
Usage: Occurs in 59 OT verses. KJV: corner, end, quarter, side. See also: Exodus 25:26; Jeremiah 25:23; Jeremiah 9:25.
נֶ֥גְבָּ/ה
negeb
H5045
"Negeb"
N-ms | Suff
The Negeb is the southern district of Judah, also known as the south country, and can occasionally refer to Egypt, which is south of Palestine.
Definition: region of southern Judah Also named: ne.gev (נֶ֫גֶב "south" H5045H) This name means south-country
Usage: Occurs in 97 OT verses. KJV: south (country, side, -ward). See also: Genesis 12:9; 1 Samuel 14:5; Psalms 126:4.
תֵימָֽנָ/ה
têymân
H8486
"south"
N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for south or southern direction, used to describe location or wind. It is often translated as south in the Bible, including in books like Exodus and Ezekiel.
Definition: 1) south, southward, whatever is on the right (so the southern quarter), south wind 1a) south (of territory) 1b) southern quarter (of the sky) 1c) toward the south, southward (of direction) 1d) south wind
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: south (side, -ward, wind). See also: Exodus 26:18; Joshua 15:1; Psalms 78:26.
Study Notes — Exodus 26:18
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Context — The Frames and Bases
16Each frame is to be ten cubits long and a cubit and a half wide.
17Two tenons must be connected to each other for each frame. Make all the frames of the tabernacle in this way.
18Construct twenty frames for the south side of the tabernacle,
19with forty silver bases under the twenty frames—two bases for each frame, one under each tenon. 20For the second side of the tabernacle, the north side, make twenty framesExodus 26:18 Summary
[This verse, Exodus 26:18, is about God giving instructions for building the tabernacle, a special tent where He would meet with the Israelites. The twenty frames for the south side were an important part of this structure, which represented God's presence among His people, as seen in Exodus 25:8. Just like the tabernacle had a specific design, our lives can reflect God's order and beauty when we follow His instructions, as stated in Proverbs 3:1-6. By obeying God's commands, we can experience His presence and joy in our lives, as promised in John 15:10-11.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did God specify the exact number of frames for the south side of the tabernacle?
God's specific instructions for the tabernacle's construction, including the twenty frames for the south side, demonstrate His attention to detail and desire for order, as seen in Exodus 26:18 and echoed in the creation account of Genesis 1:1, where God separates and organizes the world.
What is the significance of the tabernacle's structure and layout?
The tabernacle's design, including its frames and sides, represents God's dwelling place among His people, as described in Exodus 25:8, and serves as a symbol of God's presence and covenant with the Israelites, reminiscent of the promise in Leviticus 26:11-12.
How does the construction of the tabernacle relate to the broader narrative of the Bible?
The tabernacle's construction is part of the larger story of God's redemption and relationship with humanity, foreshadowing the coming of Jesus Christ, who would tabernacle among us, as stated in John 1:14, and ultimately, the heavenly tabernacle, described in Revelation 21:3.
What can we learn from the detailed instructions given for the tabernacle's construction?
The detailed instructions for the tabernacle's construction, as seen in Exodus 26:18 and surrounding verses, teach us about the importance of obedience, attention to detail, and the value of community involvement in worship, as emphasized in Exodus 35:20-29 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-31.
Reflection Questions
- As I consider the tabernacle's construction, what does it teach me about God's character and His desire for order and beauty in my life?
- How can I apply the principle of attention to detail, as seen in the tabernacle's construction, to my own walk with God and service to others?
- In what ways can I, like the Israelites, contribute to the 'construction' of God's kingdom in my community, using my unique gifts and talents, as described in 1 Corinthians 12:4-11?
- What does the tabernacle's representation of God's presence among His people mean for my own understanding of God's presence in my life, as promised in Matthew 28:20 and Hebrews 13:5?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 26:18
And thou shalt make the boards for the tabernacle,.... As in the manner before described, so in number as follows: twenty boards on the south side southward; which being a cubit and a half broad,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 26:18
And thou shalt make boards for the tabernacle of shittim wood standing up. Boards ... of shittim wood standing up.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 26:18
(18) On the south side southward.—Rather, on the south side to the right. The tabernacle faced the east, and was regarded as looking in that direction. Thus its south wall was on the right.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 26:18
18–25. The number of frames for each side of the Dwelling, and the arrangements for holding them firmly in their place.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 26:18
18. Twenty boards — From this we learn the length of the mishcan or tabernacle of boards, namely, thirty cubits, (45 feet,) since each board was a cubit and a half wide. Exodus 26:16.