Exodus 26:21
Exodus 26:21 in Multiple Translations
and forty silver bases—two bases under each frame.
And their forty sockets of silver; two sockets under one board, and two sockets under another board.
and their forty sockets of silver; two sockets under one board, and two sockets under another board.
With their forty silver bases, two under every board.
and forty silver stands, two stands per frame.
And their fourtie sockets of siluer, two sockets vnder one boarde, and two sockets vnder another board.
and their forty sockets of silver, two sockets under the one board, and two sockets under another board.
and their forty sockets of silver; two sockets under one board, and two sockets under another board.
And their forty sockets of silver; two sockets under one board, and two sockets under another board.
Having forty sockets of silver, two sockets shall be put under each board.
They must make 40 silver bases for them also, with two bases to be put under each frame.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 26:21
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Exodus 26:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
אַדְנֵי/הֶ֖ם
כָּ֑סֶף
שְׁנֵ֣י
אֲדָנִ֗ים
תַּ֚חַת
הַ/קֶּ֣רֶשׁ
הָֽ/אֶחָ֔ד
וּ/שְׁנֵ֣י
אֲדָנִ֔ים
תַּ֖חַת
הַ/קֶּ֥רֶשׁ
הָ/אֶחָֽד
וְ/אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
forty
Conj | Adj
אַדְנֵי/הֶ֖ם
ʼeden
H134
socket
N-mp | Suff
כָּ֑סֶף
keçeph
H3701
silver
N-ms
שְׁנֵ֣י
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj
אֲדָנִ֗ים
ʼeden
H134
socket
N-mp
תַּ֚חַת
tachath
H8478
underneath
Prep
הַ/קֶּ֣רֶשׁ
qeresh
H7175
board
Art | N-ms
הָֽ/אֶחָ֔ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Art | Adj
וּ/שְׁנֵ֣י
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Conj | Adj
אֲדָנִ֔ים
ʼeden
H134
socket
N-mp
תַּ֖חַת
tachath
H8478
underneath
Prep
הַ/קֶּ֥רֶשׁ
qeresh
H7175
board
Art | N-ms
הָ/אֶחָֽד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Art | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 26:21
וְ/אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
"forty"
Conj | Adj
The number forty is what this Hebrew word represents, often used in the Bible to mark significant periods of time, like the 40 days of rain in Genesis or the 40 years of Israel's wilderness journey.
Definition: forty
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: -forty. See also: Genesis 5:13; Judges 13:1; Psalms 95:10.
אַדְנֵי/הֶ֖ם
ʼeden
H134
"socket"
N-mp | Suff
Eden means a strong foundation or base, like a pedestal or socket. It is used to describe the earth's foundation and the bases of the tabernacle. The word signifies a firm and strong base.
Definition: 1) base, pedestal, socket (strong, firm) 1a) pedestals of gold on which marble pillars were set 1b) pedestals of the earth, foundation of the earth 1c) pedestals, bases, or sockets on which tabernacle stood
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: foundation, socket. See also: Exodus 26:19; Exodus 36:38; Song of Solomon 5:15.
כָּ֑סֶף
keçeph
H3701
"silver"
N-ms
Silver or money, often referring to payment or wealth, like the silver talents in Matthew 25. It can also describe silver as a valuable metal or ornament.
Definition: : money/payment/silver 1) silver, money 1a) silver 1a1) as metal 1a2) as ornament 1a3) as colour 1b) money, shekels, talents
Usage: Occurs in 343 OT verses. KJV: money, price, silver(-ling). See also: Genesis 13:2; Numbers 22:18; 2 Chronicles 1:17.
שְׁנֵ֣י
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
אֲדָנִ֗ים
ʼeden
H134
"socket"
N-mp
Eden means a strong foundation or base, like a pedestal or socket. It is used to describe the earth's foundation and the bases of the tabernacle. The word signifies a firm and strong base.
Definition: 1) base, pedestal, socket (strong, firm) 1a) pedestals of gold on which marble pillars were set 1b) pedestals of the earth, foundation of the earth 1c) pedestals, bases, or sockets on which tabernacle stood
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: foundation, socket. See also: Exodus 26:19; Exodus 36:38; Song of Solomon 5:15.
תַּ֚חַת
tachath
H8478
"underneath"
Prep
This Hebrew word means underneath or below, often used to describe physical locations or positions. It appears in various books, including Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to indicate something is under or beneath something else. The word has several related meanings.
Definition: : under/below 1) the under part, beneath, instead of, as, for, for the sake of, flat, unto, where, whereas n m 1a) the under part adv accus 1b) beneath prep 1c) under, beneath 1c1) at the foot of (idiom) 1c2) sweetness, subjection, woman, being burdened or oppressed (fig) 1c3) of subjection or conquest 1d) what is under one, the place in which one stands 1d1) in one's place, the place in which one stands (idiom with reflexive pronoun) 1d2) in place of, instead of (in transferred sense) 1d3) in place of, in exchange or return for (of things mutually interchanged) conj 1e) instead of, instead of that 1f) in return for that, because that in compounds 1g) in, under, into the place of (after verbs of motion) 1h) from under, from beneath, from under the hand of, from his place, under, beneath
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: as, beneath, [idiom] flat, in(-stead), (same) place (where...is), room, for...sake, stead of, under, [idiom] unto, [idiom] when...was mine, whereas, (where-) fore, with. See also: Genesis 1:7; Deuteronomy 7:24; 1 Kings 20:42.
הַ/קֶּ֣רֶשׁ
qeresh
H7175
"board"
Art | 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.
הָֽ/אֶחָ֔ד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
וּ/שְׁנֵ֣י
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Conj | Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
אֲדָנִ֔ים
ʼeden
H134
"socket"
N-mp
Eden means a strong foundation or base, like a pedestal or socket. It is used to describe the earth's foundation and the bases of the tabernacle. The word signifies a firm and strong base.
Definition: 1) base, pedestal, socket (strong, firm) 1a) pedestals of gold on which marble pillars were set 1b) pedestals of the earth, foundation of the earth 1c) pedestals, bases, or sockets on which tabernacle stood
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: foundation, socket. See also: Exodus 26:19; Exodus 36:38; Song of Solomon 5:15.
תַּ֖חַת
tachath
H8478
"underneath"
Prep
This Hebrew word means underneath or below, often used to describe physical locations or positions. It appears in various books, including Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to indicate something is under or beneath something else. The word has several related meanings.
Definition: : under/below 1) the under part, beneath, instead of, as, for, for the sake of, flat, unto, where, whereas n m 1a) the under part adv accus 1b) beneath prep 1c) under, beneath 1c1) at the foot of (idiom) 1c2) sweetness, subjection, woman, being burdened or oppressed (fig) 1c3) of subjection or conquest 1d) what is under one, the place in which one stands 1d1) in one's place, the place in which one stands (idiom with reflexive pronoun) 1d2) in place of, instead of (in transferred sense) 1d3) in place of, in exchange or return for (of things mutually interchanged) conj 1e) instead of, instead of that 1f) in return for that, because that in compounds 1g) in, under, into the place of (after verbs of motion) 1h) from under, from beneath, from under the hand of, from his place, under, beneath
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: as, beneath, [idiom] flat, in(-stead), (same) place (where...is), room, for...sake, stead of, under, [idiom] unto, [idiom] when...was mine, whereas, (where-) fore, with. See also: Genesis 1:7; Deuteronomy 7:24; 1 Kings 20:42.
הַ/קֶּ֥רֶשׁ
qeresh
H7175
"board"
Art | 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.
הָ/אֶחָֽד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
Study Notes — Exodus 26:21
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Context — The Frames and Bases
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 frames
21and forty silver bases—two bases under each frame.
22Make six frames for the rear of the tabernacle, the west side, 23and two frames for the two back corners of the tabernacle,Exodus 26:21 Summary
Exodus 26:21 talks about the forty silver bases that were used to support the frames of the tabernacle. This shows us that God cares about the details and wants things to be stable and secure, just like how He wants us to have a strong foundation in our faith (Matthew 7:24-25). The use of two bases under each frame also reminds us of the importance of having support and balance in our lives, as seen in Ecclesiastes 4:9-12. By looking at this verse, we can learn to trust in God's careful planning and provision for us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the forty silver bases in Exodus 26:21?
The forty silver bases in Exodus 26:21 represent the foundation and stability of the tabernacle, just as Jesus Christ is the foundation of the Church, as seen in 1 Corinthians 3:11 and Ephesians 2:20.
Why are two bases used under each frame in Exodus 26:21?
The use of two bases under each frame, as mentioned in Exodus 26:21, provides extra stability and support, much like how the Bible emphasizes the importance of having multiple witnesses or pillars to establish truth, as seen in Deuteronomy 19:15 and 2 Corinthians 13:1.
How does Exodus 26:21 relate to the overall structure of the tabernacle?
Exodus 26:21 is part of the detailed description of the tabernacle's framework, highlighting God's attention to detail and desire for order, as also seen in Exodus 25:9 and Hebrews 8:5.
What can we learn from the repetition of the phrase 'two bases under each frame' in Exodus 26:19 and 26:21?
The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the consistency and uniformity of God's design, demonstrating His care and precision in all aspects of creation, as reflected in Psalm 19:1 and Romans 1:20.
Reflection Questions
- As I reflect on the silver bases in Exodus 26:21, what does this teach me about the importance of a strong foundation in my own spiritual life?
- How can I apply the principle of stability and support, as seen in the two bases under each frame, to my relationships and community?
- What does the attention to detail in Exodus 26:21 reveal about God's character, and how can I trust in His meticulous care in my own life?
- In what ways can I, like the tabernacle, be a dwelling place for God, and what does this require of me, as seen in Exodus 25:8 and 2 Corinthians 6:16?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 26:21
And their forty sockets of silver,.... answerable to the twenty boards, for their two tenons to be placed in as in mortises: two sockets under one board, and two sockets under another board; and so
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 26:21
And thou shalt make boards for the tabernacle of shittim wood standing up. Boards ... of shittim wood standing up.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 26:21
XXVI. THE .(1-37) The sacred tent which was to form the “House of God,” or temple, for Israel during the continuance of the people in the wilderness, and which in point of fact served them for a national sanctuary until the construction of the first temple by Solomon, is described in this chapter with a minuteness which leaves little to be desired. It is called ham-mishkân, “the dwelling,” and ha-’ohel, “the tent” (Exodus 26:36)—the former from its purpose, as being the place where God “dwelt” in a peculiar manner (Exodus 25:22); the latter from its shape and general construction, which resembled those of other tents of the period. The necessary foundation was a framework of wood. This consisted of five “pillars,” or tent-poles, in front (Exodus 26:37), graduated in height to suit the slope of the roof, and doubtless five similar ones at the back, though these are not mentioned. A ridge-pole must have connected the two central tent-poles, and over this ridge-pole the covering of the tent, which was of goats’-hair (Exodus 26:7), was no doubt strained in the ordinary way by means of cords and “pins,” or tent-pegs (Exodus 35:18). Thus an oblong square space was roofed over, which seems to have been sixty feet long by thirty broad. Within this “tent” (‘ohel) was placed the “dwelling” (mishkân). The “dwelling” was a space forty-five feet long by fifteen broad, enclosed on three sides by walls of boards (Exodus 26:18-25), and opening in front into a sort of porch formed by the projection of the “tent” beyond the “dwelling.” Towards the open air this porch was closed, wholly or partially, by a curtain (Exodus 26:36). The “dwelling” was roofed over by another “curtain,” or “hanging,” of bright colours and rich materials (Exodus 26:1-6).
It was divided into two portions, called respectively “the Holy Place,” and “the Holy of Holies”—the former towards the porch, the latter away from it. These two places were separated by a “vail” hung upon four pillars (Exodus 26:31-32). Their relative size is uncertain; but it may be suspected that the Holy of Holies was the smaller of the two, and conjectured that the proportion was as one to two, the Holy of Holies being a square of fifteen feet, and the Holy Place an oblong, thirty feet long by fifteen. The whole structure was placed within an area called “the Court of the Tabernacle,” which is described in the next chapter.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 26:21
18–25. The number of frames for each side of the Dwelling, and the arrangements for holding them firmly in their place.