Exodus 26:8

Verse

Each of the eleven curtains is to be the same size—thirty cubits long and four cubits wide.

American Standard Version (1901)

The length of each curtain shall be thirty cubits, and the breadth of each curtain four cubits: the eleven curtains shall have one measure.

Bible in Basic English

Every curtain is to be thirty cubits long and four cubits wide, all of the same measure.

Douay-Rheims 1899

The length of one hair curtain shall be thirty cubits: and the breadth four: the measure of all the curtains shall be equal.

Free Bible Version

Each of the eleven curtains is to be the same size—thirty cubits long by four cubits wide.

Geneva Bible 1599

The length of a curtaine shall be thirtie cubites, and the breadth of a curtaine foure cubites: the eleuen curtaines shalbe of one measure.

King James (Authorized) Version

The length of one curtain shall be thirty cubits, and the breadth of one curtain four cubits: and the eleven curtains shall be all of one measure.

One Unity Resource Bible

The length of each curtain shall be thirty cubits [45 ft; 137.16 m], and the width of each curtain four cubits [6 ft; 18.29 m]: the eleven curtains shall have one measure.

Translation for Translators

Each piece of cloth is to be ◄15 yards/13.5 meters► long and ◄2 yards/1.8 meters► wide.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The length of each curtain must be thirty cubits, and the width of each curtain must be four cubits. Each of the eleven curtains must be of the same size.

Noah Webster Bible

The length of one curtain shall be thirty cubits, and the breadth of one curtain four cubits: and the eleven curtains shall be all of one measure.

World English Bible

The length of each curtain shall be thirty cubits, and the width of each curtain four cubits: the eleven curtains shall have one measure.

Young's Literal Translation

the length of the one curtain [is] thirty by the cubit, and the breadth of the one curtain four by the cubit; one measure [is] to the eleven curtains;

Context

The Eleven Curtains of Goat Hair

⁷You are to make curtains of goat hair for the tent over the tabernacle—eleven curtains in all. ⁸Each of the eleven curtains is to be the same size—thirty cubits long and four cubits wide.

Summary

This verse describes the construction of the tabernacle in the Old Testament, specifically focusing on the curtains that were to be made of fine linen and blue, purple, and scarlet yarn. The curtains were to be intricately woven with cherubim designs, showcasing the attention to detail and craftsmanship required for the sacred space. The colors and symbols used in the tabernacle's construction held significant spiritual meanings, reflecting the beauty and holiness of God's dwelling place among His people. This verse highlights the importance of reverence, excellence, and symbolism in worship and the setting apart of spaces for God's presence.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

The length of one curtain shall be thirty cubits, and the breadth of one curtain four cubits,.... The breadth of them is the same with the linen curtains, but the length of them two cubits more; the reason of which was, that they might hang down lower on either side, and the better preserve them from any injury: and the eleven curtains shall be all of one measure; as to length and breadth.

Exodus 26:8

The Eleven Curtains of Goat Hair

⁷You are to make curtains of goat hair for the tent over the tabernacle—eleven curtains in all. ⁸Each of the eleven curtains is to be the same size—thirty cubits long and four cubits wide.

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Berean Standard Bible

Each of the eleven curtains is to be the same size—thirty cubits long and four cubits wide.

American Standard Version (1901)

The length of each curtain shall be thirty cubits, and the breadth of each curtain four cubits: the eleven curtains shall have one measure.

Bible in Basic English

Every curtain is to be thirty cubits long and four cubits wide, all of the same measure.

Douay-Rheims 1899

The length of one hair curtain shall be thirty cubits: and the breadth four: the measure of all the curtains shall be equal.

Free Bible Version

Each of the eleven curtains is to be the same size—thirty cubits long by four cubits wide.

Geneva Bible 1599

The length of a curtaine shall be thirtie cubites, and the breadth of a curtaine foure cubites: the eleuen curtaines shalbe of one measure.

King James (Authorized) Version

The length of one curtain shall be thirty cubits, and the breadth of one curtain four cubits: and the eleven curtains shall be all of one measure.

One Unity Resource Bible

The length of each curtain shall be thirty cubits [45 ft; 137.16 m], and the width of each curtain four cubits [6 ft; 18.29 m]: the eleven curtains shall have one measure.

Translation for Translators

Each piece of cloth is to be ◄15 yards/13.5 meters► long and ◄2 yards/1.8 meters► wide.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The length of each curtain must be thirty cubits, and the width of each curtain must be four cubits. Each of the eleven curtains must be of the same size.

Noah Webster Bible

The length of one curtain shall be thirty cubits, and the breadth of one curtain four cubits: and the eleven curtains shall be all of one measure.

World English Bible

The length of each curtain shall be thirty cubits, and the width of each curtain four cubits: the eleven curtains shall have one measure.

Young's Literal Translation

the length of the one curtain [is] thirty by the cubit, and the breadth of the one curtain four by the cubit; one measure [is] to the eleven curtains;