Exodus 26:30
Exodus 26:30 in Multiple Translations
So you are to set up the tabernacle according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.
And thou shalt rear up the tabernacle according to the fashion thereof which was shewed thee in the mount.
And thou shalt rear up the tabernacle according to the fashion thereof which hath been showed thee in the mount.
And you are to make the House from the design which you saw on the mountain.
Assemble the Tabernacle following the design you were shown on the mountain.
So thou shalt reare vp the Tabernacle, according to the facion thereof, which was shewed thee in the mount.
and thou hast raised up the tabernacle according to its fashion which thou hast been shewn in the mount.
You shall set up the tabernacle according to the way that it was shown to you on the mountain.
And thou shalt rear up the tabernacle according to the fashion thereof which was shown thee on the mount.
And thou shalt rear up the tabernacle according to the pattern that was shewn thee in the mount.
Erect the Sacred Tent in the way that I have shown you here on this mountain.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 26:30
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Exodus 26:30 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/הֲקֵמֹתָ֖
אֶת
הַ/מִּשְׁכָּ֑ן
כְּ/מִ֨שְׁפָּט֔/וֹ
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
הָרְאֵ֖יתָ
בָּ/הָֽר
וַ/הֲקֵמֹתָ֖
qûwm
H6965
-kamai
Conj | V-Hiphil-2ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/מִּשְׁכָּ֑ן
mishkân
H4908
tabernacle
Art | N-ms
כְּ/מִ֨שְׁפָּט֔/וֹ
mishpâṭ
H4941
justice
Prep | N-ms | Suff
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
הָרְאֵ֖יתָ
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
V-Hophal-Perf-2ms
בָּ/הָֽר
har
H2022
mountain
Prep | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 26:30
וַ/הֲקֵמֹתָ֖
qûwm
H6965
"-kamai"
Conj | V-Hiphil-2ms
Qum means to rise or stand up, used in various contexts like rising to power or standing firm, as seen in Jeremiah and Ezra.
Definition: Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B) § -Kamai = "my adversary" Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai
Usage: Occurs in 596 OT verses. KJV: abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). See also: Genesis 4:8; Numbers 30:13; Ruth 4:10.
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/מִּשְׁכָּ֑ן
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.
כְּ/מִ֨שְׁפָּט֔/וֹ
mishpâṭ
H4941
"justice"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
Mishpat means justice or judgment, and is often used to describe God's righteous judgment, as well as human laws and decisions, in books like Deuteronomy and Isaiah.
Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) judgment, justice, ordinance 1a) judgment 1a1) act of deciding a case 1a2) place, court, seat of judgment 1a3) process, procedure, litigation (before judges) 1a4) case, cause (presented for judgment) 1a5) sentence, decision (of judgment) 1a6) execution (of judgment) 1a7) time (of judgment) 1b) justice, right, rectitude (attributes of God or man) 1c) ordinance 1d) decision (in law) 1e) right, privilege, due (legal) 1f) proper, fitting, measure, fitness, custom, manner, plan
Usage: Occurs in 406 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] adversary, ceremony, charge, [idiom] crime, custom, desert, determination, discretion, disposing, due, fashion, form, to be judged, judgment, just(-ice, -ly), (manner of) law(-ful), manner, measure, (due) order, ordinance, right, sentence, usest, [idiom] worthy, [phrase] wrong. See also: Genesis 18:19; 1 Kings 2:3; Psalms 1:5.
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
הָרְאֵ֖יתָ
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
V-Hophal-Perf-2ms
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
בָּ/הָֽר
har
H2022
"mountain"
Prep | N-ms
A mountain or hill, sometimes used to describe a spiritual high point. In the Bible, it can refer to a real mountain or a figurative one. The word is often translated as hill or mount.
Definition: : mount/hill hill, mountain, hill country, mount
Usage: Occurs in 486 OT verses. KJV: hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion. See also: Genesis 7:19; Deuteronomy 3:12; Judges 18:13.
Study Notes — Exodus 26:30
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- Exodus 26:30 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 26:30
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 26:30
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 26:30
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 26:30
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 26:30
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 26:30
- Sermons on Exodus 26:30
Context — The Frames and Bases
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.
30So you are to set up the tabernacle according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.
31Make a veil of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen, with cherubim skillfully worked into it. 32Hang it with gold hooks on four posts of acacia wood, overlaid with gold and standing on four silver bases.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 25:40 | See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain. |
| 2 | Hebrews 8:5 | The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.” |
| 3 | Exodus 25:9 | You must make the tabernacle and design all its furnishings according to the pattern I show you. |
| 4 | Acts 7:44 | Our fathers had the tabernacle of the Testimony with them in the wilderness. It was constructed exactly as God had directed Moses, according to the pattern he had seen. |
| 5 | Exodus 40:17–18 | So the tabernacle was set up on the first day of the first month of the second year. When Moses set up the tabernacle, he laid its bases, positioned its frames, inserted its crossbars, and set up its posts. |
| 6 | Exodus 40:2 | “On the first day of the first month you are to set up the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting. |
| 7 | Numbers 10:21 | Then the Kohathites set out, transporting the holy objects; the tabernacle was to be set up before their arrival. |
| 8 | Exodus 27:8 | Construct the altar with boards so that it is hollow. It is to be made just as you were shown on the mountain. |
| 9 | Hebrews 9:23 | So it was necessary for the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these sacrifices, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. |
| 10 | Joshua 18:1 | Then the whole congregation of Israel assembled at Shiloh and set up the Tent of Meeting there. And though the land was subdued before them, |
Exodus 26:30 Summary
This verse reminds us that God has a specific plan and design for our lives, just like He did for the tabernacle. We need to seek His guidance and follow His instructions carefully, just like Moses did when he was given the pattern for the tabernacle (as seen in Exodus 25:9). By doing so, we can ensure that our worship and service to Him are pleasing and acceptable, as stated in Romans 12:1-2. As we follow God's pattern, we can trust that He will guide us and empower us to live a life that honors Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What pattern is being referred to in Exodus 26:30?
The pattern shown to Moses on the mountain refers to the detailed design and arrangement of the tabernacle, as described in Exodus 25:9 and Exodus 25:40, which serves as a model for the earthly tabernacle.
Why is it important to follow the pattern given by God?
Following the pattern given by God emphasizes the importance of obedience and faithfulness to His instructions, as seen in Deuteronomy 12:32, where God warns against adding or subtracting from His commands.
How does this verse relate to the concept of worship?
This verse highlights the significance of worshiping God in the manner He has ordained, as stated in Leviticus 10:1-3, where Nadab and Abihu's failure to follow God's instructions resulted in severe consequences.
What can we learn from Moses' experience on the mountain?
Moses' experience on the mountain, as described in Exodus 24:12-18, demonstrates the importance of seeking God's presence and guidance, and being faithful to the instructions and patterns He provides, as seen in Exodus 31:18 and Exodus 32:15-16.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to seek God's pattern or design, and how can I be more faithful in following His instructions?
- How can I apply the principle of following God's pattern in my own worship and service to Him?
- In what ways can I prioritize obedience to God's Word, even when it's challenging or unclear?
- What are some potential consequences of not following God's pattern, and how can I avoid them in my own life?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 26:30
And thou shall rear up the tabernacle,.... When thus finished, and all the furniture belonging to it completed: according to the fashion thereof, which was showed thee in the mount; this is the third
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 26:30
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 26:30
Either by visible representation to his eye, or rather by mental vision or impression of it upon his imagination.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 26:30
(30) According to the fashion thereof which was shewed thee.—See Exodus 25:9; Exodus 25:40. However minute—even tediously minute—the description, there would necessarily have been a multitude of particulars, not to be described in words, where Moses would have to be guided by the pattern that he had seen.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 26:30
30. Cf. Exodus 25:9; Exodus 25:40; and see Exodus 40:18. fashion] more exactly, prescribed norm: cf. 1 Kings 6:38, Ezekiel 42:11; and see on this sense of mishpâṭ ? the writer’s Jeremiah, p. 345.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 26:30
30. Thou shalt rear up the tabernacle — The making and erection of the tabernacle involved a great many details which are not here recorded; but as Moses was shown the fashion thereof, (Hebrews its
Sermons on Exodus 26:30
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(Hebrews - Part 22): Moses Instructed in Making the Temple by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of following the pattern shown in the mount, which refers to the instructions given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai. The preac |
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The Tabernacle 08 the Veil by J. Henry Brown | In this sermon, the speaker talks about the importance of using a plumb line or level to ensure that a building's walls and corners are straight. He shares a story about sending so |
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And the Country Was Filled With Water by Duncan Campbell | In this sermon, the speaker uses the story of three armies lacking water to illustrate the spiritual poverty that exists in the Christian church today. He emphasizes the need for b |
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(Hebrews - Part 21): The Transcendental and Mystical by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the interconnectedness of the Christian faith and the natural world. He argues that just as the Bible is a letter from God to his people, na |
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Christianity: Shadow of Reality by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the bondage that many Christians find themselves in today. He highlights the lack of understanding of God's law and how it operates in believe |
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Burdens & Gifts by Gareth Evans | In this sermon, the speaker begins by sharing a story from the book of Kings about a mother bird teaching her baby bird to fly. He uses this story as a parable to illustrate the co |
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K-441 True Reconciliation (2 of 2) by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of humility and patience in discerning and addressing issues within the church and the world. He criticizes the spirit of prid |