Exodus 26:27
Exodus 26:27 in Multiple Translations
five for those on the other side, and five for those on the rear side of the tabernacle, to the west.
And five bars for the boards of the other side of the tabernacle, and five bars for the boards of the side of the tabernacle, for the two sides westward.
and five bars for the boards of the other side of the tabernacle, and five bars for the boards of the side of the tabernacle, for the hinder part westward.
And five for the boards on the other side of the House, and five for the west side of the House at the back.
five for those on the north, and five for those at the back of the Tabernacle, to the west.
And fiue barres for the boardes of the other side of the Tabernacle: also fiue barres for the boardes of the side of the Tabernacle toward the Westside.
and five bars for the boards of the second side of the tabernacle, and five bars for the boards of the side of the tabernacle at the two sides, westward;
and five bars for the boards of the other side of the tabernacle, and five bars for the boards of the side of the tabernacle, for the far side westward.
And five bars for the boards of the other side of the tabernacle, and five bars for the boards of the side of the tabernacle, for the two sides westward.
And five others on the other side, and as many at the west side:
Five of them will be for the frames on the north side of the Sacred Tent, five will be for the south side, and five for the frames at the rear of the Sacred Tent, the west side.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 26:27
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Exodus 26:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/חֲמִשָּׁ֣ה
בְרִיחִ֔ם
לְ/קַרְשֵׁ֥י
צֶֽלַע
הַ/מִּשְׁכָּ֖ן
הַ/שֵּׁנִ֑ית
וַ/חֲמִשָּׁ֣ה
בְרִיחִ֗ם
לְ/קַרְשֵׁי֙
צֶ֣לַע
הַ/מִּשְׁכָּ֔ן
לַ/יַּרְכָתַ֖יִם
יָֽמָּ/ה
וַ/חֲמִשָּׁ֣ה
châmêsh
H2568
five
Conj | Adj
בְרִיחִ֔ם
bᵉrîyach
H1280
bar
N-mp
לְ/קַרְשֵׁ֥י
qeresh
H7175
board
Prep | N-mp
צֶֽלַע
tsêlâʻ
H6763
side
N-cs
הַ/מִּשְׁכָּ֖ן
mishkân
H4908
tabernacle
Art | N-ms
הַ/שֵּׁנִ֑ית
shênîy
H8145
second
Art | Adj
וַ/חֲמִשָּׁ֣ה
châmêsh
H2568
five
Conj | Adj
בְרִיחִ֗ם
bᵉrîyach
H1280
bar
N-mp
לְ/קַרְשֵׁי֙
qeresh
H7175
board
Prep | N-mp
צֶ֣לַע
tsêlâʻ
H6763
side
N-cs
הַ/מִּשְׁכָּ֔ן
mishkân
H4908
tabernacle
Art | N-ms
לַ/יַּרְכָתַ֖יִם
yᵉrêkâh
H3411
flank
Prep | N-fd
יָֽמָּ/ה
yâm
H3220
West
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 26:27
וַ/חֲמִשָּׁ֣ה
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.
Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.
בְרִיחִ֔ם
bᵉrîyach
H1280
"bar"
N-mp
A bar or bolt, often made of wood, used to secure city gates or as a symbol of tribulation. It represents a fortress or a prison.
Definition: 1) bar 1a) of wood 1b) of city gates 2) of tribulation, a fortress, of the earth as a prison (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: bar, fugitive. See also: Exodus 26:26; 2 Chronicles 14:6; Psalms 107:16.
לְ/קַרְשֵׁ֥י
qeresh
H7175
"board"
Prep | 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.
צֶֽלַע
tsêlâʻ
H6763
"side"
N-cs
This word refers to a side or a rib, and it's used to describe parts of the body or objects. It's also used architecturally to describe beams or planks in buildings like the temple.
Definition: 1) side, rib, beam 1a) rib (of man) 1b) rib (of hill, ridge, etc) 1c) side-chambers or cells (of temple structure) 1d) rib, plank, board (of cedar or fir) 1e) leaves (of door) 1f) side (of ark) Aramaic equivalent: a.la (עֲלַע "rib" H5967)
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: beam, board, chamber, corner, leaf, plank, rib, side (chamber). See also: Genesis 2:21; Exodus 38:7; Ezekiel 41:26.
הַ/מִּשְׁכָּ֖ן
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.
הַ/שֵּׁנִ֑ית
shênîy
H8145
"second"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means second or again, like when Moses went up Mount Sinai a second time in Exodus 24:15-18. It can also mean another or something distinct.
Definition: 1) second 1a) second (the ordinal number) 1b) again (a second time) 1c) another, other (something as distinct from something else)
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: again, either (of them), (an-) other, second (time). See also: Genesis 1:8; 1 Kings 6:1; Isaiah 11:11.
וַ/חֲמִשָּׁ֣ה
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.
Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.
בְרִיחִ֗ם
bᵉrîyach
H1280
"bar"
N-mp
A bar or bolt, often made of wood, used to secure city gates or as a symbol of tribulation. It represents a fortress or a prison.
Definition: 1) bar 1a) of wood 1b) of city gates 2) of tribulation, a fortress, of the earth as a prison (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: bar, fugitive. See also: Exodus 26:26; 2 Chronicles 14:6; Psalms 107:16.
לְ/קַרְשֵׁי֙
qeresh
H7175
"board"
Prep | 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.
צֶ֣לַע
tsêlâʻ
H6763
"side"
N-cs
This word refers to a side or a rib, and it's used to describe parts of the body or objects. It's also used architecturally to describe beams or planks in buildings like the temple.
Definition: 1) side, rib, beam 1a) rib (of man) 1b) rib (of hill, ridge, etc) 1c) side-chambers or cells (of temple structure) 1d) rib, plank, board (of cedar or fir) 1e) leaves (of door) 1f) side (of ark) Aramaic equivalent: a.la (עֲלַע "rib" H5967)
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: beam, board, chamber, corner, leaf, plank, rib, side (chamber). See also: Genesis 2:21; Exodus 38:7; Ezekiel 41:26.
הַ/מִּשְׁכָּ֔ן
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.
לַ/יַּרְכָתַ֖יִם
yᵉrêkâh
H3411
"flank"
Prep | N-fd
This word refers to the flank or side of something, and can also mean the rear or recess. It is used in the Bible to describe borders, coasts, or the sides of objects.
Definition: 1) flank, side, extreme parts, recesses 1a) side 1b) sides, recesses (dual) Aramaic equivalent: yar.kah (יַרְכָא "thigh" H3410)
Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: border, coast, part, quarter, side. See also: Genesis 49:13; Isaiah 14:13; Psalms 48:3.
יָֽמָּ/ה
yâm
H3220
"West"
N-ms | Suff
Refers to a large body of water like the Mediterranean Sea or a sea in general, sometimes specifically the west or seaward direction.
Definition: This name means sea, seaward, westward Another name of eph.ron (עֶפְרוֹן "(Mount )Ephron" H6085H)
Usage: Occurs in 339 OT verses. KJV: sea ([idiom] -faring man, (-shore)), south, west (-ern, side, -ward). See also: Genesis 1:10; Joshua 17:10; Psalms 8:9.
Study Notes — Exodus 26:27
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Context — The Frames and Bases
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.
28The central crossbar in the middle of the frames shall extend from one end to the other. 29Overlay the frames with gold and make gold rings to hold the crossbars. Also overlay the crossbars with gold.Exodus 26:27 Summary
[Exodus 26:27 describes the construction of the tabernacle, specifically the crossbars on each side, which provided stability and support to the structure, much like the support we find in God's presence, as described in Psalm 46:1. The attention to detail in this verse teaches us about the importance of obedience and faithfulness. By following God's instructions carefully, we can create a 'dwelling place' for Him in our lives, just as the Israelites did with the tabernacle, as seen in Exodus 25:8-9. This reminds us of the value of careful planning and attention to detail, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are there five crossbars on each side of the tabernacle in Exodus 26:27?
The five crossbars on each side of the tabernacle, as mentioned in Exodus 26:27, likely provided additional structural support and stability to the tabernacle, much like the framework described in Exodus 26:25, ensuring the tabernacle's integrity and ability to withstand various environmental conditions, as seen in the overall design described in Exodus 25:8-9.
What is the significance of the west side of the tabernacle in Exodus 26:27?
The west side of the tabernacle, mentioned in Exodus 26:27, is significant because it is the side where the Holy of Holies is located, as described in Exodus 26:34, and it is also the direction where the sun sets, symbolizing the end of the day and the beginning of the night, much like the spiritual rest found in Psalm 121:8.
How do the crossbars in Exodus 26:27 relate to the overall design of the tabernacle?
The crossbars in Exodus 26:27 are an integral part of the tabernacle's design, working in conjunction with the frames and silver bases, as described in Exodus 26:25-26, to provide a sturdy and stable structure, allowing the tabernacle to fulfill its purpose as a dwelling place for God among the Israelites, as stated in Exodus 25:8-9.
What can we learn from the attention to detail in Exodus 26:27?
The attention to detail in Exodus 26:27, such as the specific number of crossbars on each side, teaches us about the importance of obedience and faithfulness in our own lives, as seen in the example of Moses' careful construction of the tabernacle according to God's instructions in Exodus 40:16, and the value of carefully following God's plans, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6.
Reflection Questions
- What does the careful construction of the tabernacle, including the crossbars in Exodus 26:27, reveal about God's character and attention to detail?
- How can we apply the principle of careful planning and attention to detail in our own lives, just as Moses did in the construction of the tabernacle?
- What spiritual significance can be derived from the tabernacle's design, particularly the west side mentioned in Exodus 26:27, and how can it inform our understanding of God's presence in our lives?
- In what ways can we, like the Israelites, create a 'dwelling place' for God in our own hearts and lives, as reflected in the tabernacle's design and purpose?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 26:27
And five bars for the boards of the other side of the tabernacle,.... Suppose the north, these bars were disposed of in the same manner as those on the south side: and five bars for the boards of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 26:27
And thou shalt make boards for the tabernacle of shittim wood standing up. Boards ... of shittim wood standing up.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 26:27
There was but one side westward. Either therefore here is a transposition of the Hebrew words, which is usual, and the words are thus to be placed and rendered, westward, looking to both sides, or, westward, according to both the other sides, now mentioned, to note that the number and length of bars in the west end should be equal to those on either of the other sides; or here is an enallage of the number, the dual or plural for the singular, of which there are many examples, and so the words are to be rendered, for the side looking westward.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 26:27
(27) For the boards of the side of the tabernacle, for the two sides westward.—This is quite unintelligible. Translate, for the boards of the side of the tabernacle, which is at the back westward.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 26:27
26–29. The bars. Five gilt bars of acacia wood, attached to the frames by gold rings, are to run horizontally along the two sides and the back of the Dwelling, to keep the frames in their places. The middle bar in each case ran from end to end: the other bars, it may be inferred, were shorter, perhaps arranged as is here shewn: It is not stated whether the bars were to be outside or inside the Dwelling: but the former seems the more natural, and is commonly assumed.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 26:27
26-29. Bars — The description and design of these are easy to be understood.