Exodus 26:5

Verse

Make fifty loops on one curtain and fifty loops on the end curtain of the second set, so that the loops line up opposite one another.

American Standard Version (1901)

Fifty loops shalt thou make in the one curtain, and fifty loops shalt thou make in the edge of the curtain that is in the second coupling; the loops shall be opposite one to another.

Bible in Basic English

Fifty twists on one curtain and fifty on the other, the twists to be opposite one another.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Every curtain shall have fifty loops on both sides, so set on, that one loop may be against another loop, and one may be fitted to the other.

Free Bible Version

Make fifty loops on one curtain and fifty loops on the last curtain of the second set, lining up the loops with each another.

Geneva Bible 1599

Fiftie strings shalt thou make in one curtaine, and fiftie stringes shalt thou make in the edge of the curtaine, which is in the second coupling: ye stringes shalbe one right against another.

King James (Authorized) Version

Fifty loops shalt thou make in the one curtain, and fifty loops shalt thou make in the edge of the curtain that is in the coupling of the second; that the loops may take hold one of another.

One Unity Resource Bible

You shall make fifty loops in the one curtain, and you shall make fifty loops in the edge of the curtain that is in the second coupling. The loops shall be opposite to one another.

Translation for Translators

They must put 50 loops on the edge of the first set, and 50 loops on the edge of the second set.

Unlocked Literal Bible

You must make fifty loops on the first curtain, and you must make fifty loops on the end curtain in the second set. Do this so that the loops will be opposite to each other.

Noah Webster Bible

Fifty loops shalt thou make in the one curtain, and fifty loops shalt thou make in the edge of the curtain that is in the coupling of the second; that the loops may take hold one of another.

World English Bible

You shall make fifty loops in the one curtain, and you shall make fifty loops in the edge of the curtain that is in the second coupling. The loops shall be opposite one another.

Young's Literal Translation

fifty loops thou dost make in the one curtain, and fifty loops thou dost make in the edge of the curtain which [is] in the joining of the second, causing the loops to take hold one unto another;

Context

The Ten Curtains for the Tabernacle

⁴Make loops of blue material on the edge of the end curtain in the first set, and do the same for the end curtain in the second set.⁵Make fifty loops on one curtain and fifty loops on the end curtain of the second set, so that the loops line up opposite one another.⁶Make fifty gold clasps as well, and join the curtains together with the clasps, so that the tabernacle will be a unit.

Summary

This verse describes the curtains that were to be made for the tabernacle, specifying that they should be joined together in sets of fifty. The curtains were to be made of fine linen and blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, with cherubim skillfully woven into them. This attention to detail and craftsmanship highlights the importance of creating a sacred and beautiful space for worship, reflecting the reverence and honor due to God's presence among His people.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Fifty loops shalt thou make in the one curtain,.... In the first great curtain, or in the outermost of the five that were sewed together: and fifty loops shalt thou make in the edge of the curtain that is in the coupling of the second; as many also were to be made in the outermost of the second great curtain where it was to be coupled with the first: that the loops may take hold one of another; or rather that they might answer to one another in both curtains; for the loops could not take hold of one another, only were made to meet together by the taches, hooks, or clasps put into them, next mentioned.

Exodus 26:5

The Ten Curtains for the Tabernacle

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

Make fifty loops on one curtain and fifty loops on the end curtain of the second set, so that the loops line up opposite one another.

American Standard Version (1901)

Fifty loops shalt thou make in the one curtain, and fifty loops shalt thou make in the edge of the curtain that is in the second coupling; the loops shall be opposite one to another.

Bible in Basic English

Fifty twists on one curtain and fifty on the other, the twists to be opposite one another.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Every curtain shall have fifty loops on both sides, so set on, that one loop may be against another loop, and one may be fitted to the other.

Free Bible Version

Make fifty loops on one curtain and fifty loops on the last curtain of the second set, lining up the loops with each another.

Geneva Bible 1599

Fiftie strings shalt thou make in one curtaine, and fiftie stringes shalt thou make in the edge of the curtaine, which is in the second coupling: ye stringes shalbe one right against another.

King James (Authorized) Version

Fifty loops shalt thou make in the one curtain, and fifty loops shalt thou make in the edge of the curtain that is in the coupling of the second; that the loops may take hold one of another.

One Unity Resource Bible

You shall make fifty loops in the one curtain, and you shall make fifty loops in the edge of the curtain that is in the second coupling. The loops shall be opposite to one another.

Translation for Translators

They must put 50 loops on the edge of the first set, and 50 loops on the edge of the second set.

Unlocked Literal Bible

You must make fifty loops on the first curtain, and you must make fifty loops on the end curtain in the second set. Do this so that the loops will be opposite to each other.

Noah Webster Bible

Fifty loops shalt thou make in the one curtain, and fifty loops shalt thou make in the edge of the curtain that is in the coupling of the second; that the loops may take hold one of another.

World English Bible

You shall make fifty loops in the one curtain, and you shall make fifty loops in the edge of the curtain that is in the second coupling. The loops shall be opposite one another.

Young's Literal Translation

fifty loops thou dost make in the one curtain, and fifty loops thou dost make in the edge of the curtain which [is] in the joining of the second, causing the loops to take hold one unto another;