Exodus 26:25
Exodus 26:25 in Multiple Translations
So there are to be eight frames and sixteen silver bases—two under each frame.
And they shall be eight boards, and their sockets of silver, sixteen sockets; two sockets under one board, and two sockets under another board.
And there shall be eight boards, and their sockets of silver, sixteen sockets; two sockets under one board, and two sockets under another board.
So there are to be eight boards, with their sixteen silver bases, two bases under every board.
In total there will be eight frames and sixteen silver stands, two under each frame.
So they shalbe eight boardes hauing sockets of siluer, euen sixteene sockets, that is, two sockets vnder one board, and two sockets vnder an other boarde.
And they have been eight boards, and their sockets of silver [are] sixteen sockets, two sockets under the one board, and two sockets under another board.
There shall be eight boards, and their sockets of silver, sixteen sockets; two sockets under one board, and two sockets under another board.
And they shall be eight boards, and their sockets of silver, sixteen sockets; two sockets under one board, and two sockets under another board.
And they shall be in all eight boards, and their silver sockets sixteen, reckoning two sockets for each board.
In that way, for the rear of the Sacred Tent there will be eight frames, and there will be 16 bases, two under each frame.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 26:25
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Exodus 26:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הָיוּ֙
שְׁמֹנָ֣ה
קְרָשִׁ֔ים
וְ/אַדְנֵי/הֶ֣ם
כֶּ֔סֶף
שִׁשָּׁ֥ה
עָשָׂ֖ר
אֲדָנִ֑ים
שְׁנֵ֣י
אֲדָנִ֗ים
תַּ֚חַת
הַ/קֶּ֣רֶשׁ
הָ/אֶחָ֔ד
וּ/שְׁנֵ֣י
אֲדָנִ֔ים
תַּ֖חַת
הַ/קֶּ֥רֶשׁ
הָ/אֶחָֽד
וְ/הָיוּ֙
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
שְׁמֹנָ֣ה
shᵉmôneh
H8083
eight
Adj
קְרָשִׁ֔ים
qeresh
H7175
board
N-mp
וְ/אַדְנֵי/הֶ֣ם
ʼeden
H134
socket
Conj | N-mp | Suff
כֶּ֔סֶף
keçeph
H3701
silver
N-ms
שִׁשָּׁ֥ה
shêsh
H8337
six
Adj
עָשָׂ֖ר
ʻâsâr
H6240
ten
Adj
אֲדָנִ֑ים
ʼeden
H134
socket
N-mp
שְׁנֵ֣י
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj
אֲדָנִ֗ים
ʼeden
H134
socket
N-mp
תַּ֚חַת
tachath
H8478
underneath
Prep
הַ/קֶּ֣רֶשׁ
qeresh
H7175
board
Art | N-ms
הָ/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 26:25
וְ/הָיוּ֙
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
שְׁמֹנָ֣ה
shᵉmôneh
H8083
"eight"
Adj
The Hebrew word for the number eight, which was considered a special number in biblical times. It is used to describe quantities, such as eight days or eight years, and also appears in ordinal forms, like eighth or eighth day.
Definition: 1) eight, eighth 1a) eight (as cardinal number) 1b) eighth (as ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers
Usage: Occurs in 105 OT verses. KJV: eight(-een, -eenth), eighth. See also: Genesis 5:4; 1 Chronicles 16:38; Jeremiah 32:1.
קְרָשִׁ֔ים
qeresh
H7175
"board"
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.
וְ/אַדְנֵי/הֶ֣ם
ʼeden
H134
"socket"
Conj | 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.
כֶּ֔סֶף
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.
שִׁשָּׁ֥ה
shêsh
H8337
"six"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number six, and is often used in the Bible to describe measurements, like the six days of creation in Genesis 1.
Definition: 1) six 1a) six (cardinal number) 1b) sixth (ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: shet (שֵׁת "six" H8353)
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. See also: Genesis 7:6; 1 Kings 6:6; Proverbs 6:16.
עָשָׂ֖ר
ʻâsâr
H6240
"ten"
Adj
In Hebrew, this word means ten, and is used to form numbers like eleven or thirteen, as seen in Genesis 31:41. It is always used in combination with other numbers.
Definition: 1) ten, -teen (in combination with other numbers) 1a) used only in combination to make the numbers 11-19
Usage: Occurs in 292 OT verses. KJV: (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th). See also: Genesis 5:8; Joshua 21:7; 1 Chronicles 25:27.
אֲדָנִ֑ים
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.
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.
הָ/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 26:25
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Context — The Frames and Bases
23and two frames for the two back corners of the tabernacle,
24coupled together from bottom to top and fitted into a single ring. These will serve as the two corners.
25So there are to be eight frames and sixteen silver bases—two under each frame.
26You are also to make five crossbars of acacia wood for the frames on one side of the tabernacle, 27five for those on the other side, and five for those on the rear side of the tabernacle, to the west.Exodus 26:25 Summary
[Exodus 26:25 tells us about the eight frames and sixteen silver bases that were used to support the tabernacle, which was a special tent where the Israelites worshiped God. The two silver bases under each frame helped to keep the tabernacle stable and strong, much like how God provides a foundation for our lives through his love and care, as seen in Psalm 138:8. This verse reminds us that God values careful planning and attention to detail, and we can learn from this by being intentional and thoughtful in our own lives, just as the apostle Paul encourages us to be in 1 Corinthians 14:40.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the eight frames and sixteen silver bases in Exodus 26:25?
The eight frames and sixteen silver bases are part of the structural support for the tabernacle, as described in Exodus 26:15-25, providing a foundation for the entire structure, much like the spiritual foundation laid by Jesus Christ in 1 Corinthians 3:11.
Why are there two silver bases under each frame?
The two silver bases under each frame, as mentioned in Exodus 26:25, demonstrate the careful planning and attention to detail in the construction of the tabernacle, highlighting God's desire for stability and balance, similar to the balance between justice and mercy in Psalm 89:14.
How does the use of silver bases relate to the overall theme of the tabernacle?
The use of silver bases in Exodus 26:25 symbolizes the value and importance of the tabernacle as a place of worship, much like the precious stones used in the construction of the New Jerusalem in Revelation 21:19-20, emphasizing the beauty and worth of God's dwelling place.
What can we learn from the precise instructions given for the tabernacle's construction?
The detailed instructions for the tabernacle's construction, including Exodus 26:25, teach us about God's attention to detail and his desire for obedience, as seen in Exodus 19:5 and Deuteronomy 27:10, where God emphasizes the importance of following his commands carefully.
Reflection Questions
- How does the attention to detail in the tabernacle's construction reflect God's character, and what can I learn from this about my own relationship with him?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of stability and balance, as seen in the two silver bases under each frame, to my own spiritual life?
- What does the use of precious materials like silver in the tabernacle teach me about the value and importance of worship, and how can I prioritize worship in my own life?
- How can I balance the need for careful planning and attention to detail with the importance of trusting in God's sovereignty, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 26:25
And they shall be eight boards,.... Six at the west end and one at each corner, northwest and southwest: and their sockets of silver, sixteen sockets the same as those for the boards on both sides
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 26:25
And thou shalt make boards for the tabernacle of shittim wood standing up. Boards ... of shittim wood standing up.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 26:25
(25) Sixteen sockets.—Two for each corner board, and twelve for the six boards between them.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 26:25
25. eight] i.e. the 6 + 2 of vv. 22, 23. Bases for sockets, as before.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 26:25
23-25. Two boards… for the corners — The exact form and purpose of these boards it seems impossible to determine with absolute certainty. They were to be somehow coupled together at base and top unto one ring.