Exodus 36:12

Verse

He made fifty loops on one curtain and fifty loops on the end curtain of the second set, so that the loops lined up opposite one another.

American Standard Version (1901)

Fifty loops made he in the one curtain, and fifty loops made he in the edge of the curtain that was in the second coupling: the loops were opposite one to another.

Bible in Basic English

Fifty twists on the one curtain and fifty on the edge of the curtain of the other group; the twists being opposite to one another.

Douay-Rheims 1899

That the loops might meet on against another, and might be joined each with the other.

Free Bible Version

They made 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 made he in the one curtaine, and fiftie strings made he in the edge of the other curtaine, which was in the second coupling: the strings were set one against another.

King James (Authorized) Version

Fifty loops made he in one curtain, and fifty loops made he in the edge of the curtain which was in the coupling of the second: the loops held one curtain to another.

One Unity Resource Bible

He made fifty loops in the one curtain, and he made fifty loops in the edge of the curtain that was in the second coupling. The loops were opposite to one another.

Translation for Translators

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

Unlocked Literal Bible

He made fifty loops on the first curtain and fifty loops on the edge of the end curtain in the second set. So the loops were opposite to each another.

Noah Webster Bible

Fifty loops he made in one curtain, and fifty loops he made in the edge of the curtain which was in the coupling of the second: the loops held one curtain to another.

World English Bible

He made fifty loops in the one curtain, and he made fifty loops in the edge of the curtain that was in the second coupling. The loops were opposite to one another.

Young's Literal Translation

fifty loops he hath made in the one curtain, and fifty loops hath he made in the end of the curtain which [is] in the joining of the second; the loops are taking hold one on another.

Context

The Ten Curtains for the Tabernacle

¹¹He made loops of blue material on the edge of the end curtain in the first set, and also on the end curtain in the second set.¹²He made fifty loops on one curtain and fifty loops on the end curtain of the second set, so that the loops lined up opposite one another.¹³He also made fifty gold clasps to join the curtains together, so that the tabernacle was a unit.

Summary

In Exodus 36:12, we see the skilled workers diligently working on the tabernacle, weaving together the curtains with fine linen and blue, purple, and scarlet yarn. This verse highlights the importance of using one's God-given talents and abilities for the service of the Lord. It demonstrates the beauty and craftsmanship that can be achieved when individuals work together in unity and harmony towards a common goal. The attention to detail in constructing the tabernacle reflects the reverence and honor the Israelites had for the Lord's dwelling place among them. Overall, Exodus 36:12 serves as a reminder of the value of teamwork, dedication, and excellence in fulfilling God's purposes.

Commentary

Exodus 36:12

The Ten Curtains for the Tabernacle

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Berean Standard Bible

He made fifty loops on one curtain and fifty loops on the end curtain of the second set, so that the loops lined up opposite one another.

American Standard Version (1901)

Fifty loops made he in the one curtain, and fifty loops made he in the edge of the curtain that was in the second coupling: the loops were opposite one to another.

Bible in Basic English

Fifty twists on the one curtain and fifty on the edge of the curtain of the other group; the twists being opposite to one another.

Douay-Rheims 1899

That the loops might meet on against another, and might be joined each with the other.

Free Bible Version

They made 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 made he in the one curtaine, and fiftie strings made he in the edge of the other curtaine, which was in the second coupling: the strings were set one against another.

King James (Authorized) Version

Fifty loops made he in one curtain, and fifty loops made he in the edge of the curtain which was in the coupling of the second: the loops held one curtain to another.

One Unity Resource Bible

He made fifty loops in the one curtain, and he made fifty loops in the edge of the curtain that was in the second coupling. The loops were opposite to one another.

Translation for Translators

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

Unlocked Literal Bible

He made fifty loops on the first curtain and fifty loops on the edge of the end curtain in the second set. So the loops were opposite to each another.

Noah Webster Bible

Fifty loops he made in one curtain, and fifty loops he made in the edge of the curtain which was in the coupling of the second: the loops held one curtain to another.

World English Bible

He made fifty loops in the one curtain, and he made fifty loops in the edge of the curtain that was in the second coupling. The loops were opposite to one another.

Young's Literal Translation

fifty loops he hath made in the one curtain, and fifty loops hath he made in the end of the curtain which [is] in the joining of the second; the loops are taking hold one on another.