Exodus 36:13

Verse

He also made fifty gold clasps to join the curtains together, so that the tabernacle was a unit.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he made fifty clasps of gold, and coupled the curtains one to another with the clasps: so the tabernacle was one.

And they made fifty hooks of gold, joining the curtains one to another with the hooks; and so the House was made.

Whereupon also he cast fifty rings of gold, that might catch the loops of the curtains, and they might be made one tabernacle.

Free Bible Version

They also made fifty gold clips and joined the curtains together with the clips, so that the Tabernacle was a single structure.

Geneva Bible 1599

After, he made fiftie taches of golde, and coupled the curtaines one to another with the taches: so was it one Tabernacle.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he made fifty taches of gold, and coupled the curtains one unto another with the taches: so it became one tabernacle.

One Unity Resource Bible

He made fifty clasps of gold, and coupled the curtains to one another with the clasps: so the tabernacle was a unit.

Translation for Translators

They made 50 gold clasps/fasteners, to fasten both of the sets together. In that way, the inside of the Sacred Tent was as though it was one piece.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He made fifty gold clasps and joined the curtains together with them so that the tabernacle became united.

Noah Webster Bible

And he made fifty buttons of gold, and coupled the curtains one to another with the buttons. So it became one tabernacle.

World English Bible

He made fifty clasps of gold, and coupled the curtains to one another with the clasps: so the tabernacle was a unit.

Young's Literal Translation

And he maketh fifty hooks of gold, and joineth the curtains one unto another by the hooks, and the tabernacle is one.

Context

The Ten Curtains for the Tabernacle

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 36:13, we see the skilled workers diligently carrying out the instructions given by God through Moses for the construction of the tabernacle. This verse highlights the importance of obedience and attention to detail in fulfilling God's purposes. The unity and cooperation among the craftsmen demonstrate the beauty of working together for a common goal. Their commitment to excellence in craftsmanship reflects the reverence and honor they had for the Lord. Overall, Exodus 36:13 showcases the faithfulness and skillfulness of God's chosen workers in building a place of worship according to His design.

Commentary

Exodus 36:13

The Ten Curtains for the Tabernacle

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Berean Standard Bible

He also made fifty gold clasps to join the curtains together, so that the tabernacle was a unit.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he made fifty clasps of gold, and coupled the curtains one to another with the clasps: so the tabernacle was one.

Bible in Basic English

And they made fifty hooks of gold, joining the curtains one to another with the hooks; and so the House was made.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Whereupon also he cast fifty rings of gold, that might catch the loops of the curtains, and they might be made one tabernacle.

Free Bible Version

They also made fifty gold clips and joined the curtains together with the clips, so that the Tabernacle was a single structure.

Geneva Bible 1599

After, he made fiftie taches of golde, and coupled the curtaines one to another with the taches: so was it one Tabernacle.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he made fifty taches of gold, and coupled the curtains one unto another with the taches: so it became one tabernacle.

One Unity Resource Bible

He made fifty clasps of gold, and coupled the curtains to one another with the clasps: so the tabernacle was a unit.

Translation for Translators

They made 50 gold clasps/fasteners, to fasten both of the sets together. In that way, the inside of the Sacred Tent was as though it was one piece.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He made fifty gold clasps and joined the curtains together with them so that the tabernacle became united.

Noah Webster Bible

And he made fifty buttons of gold, and coupled the curtains one to another with the buttons. So it became one tabernacle.

World English Bible

He made fifty clasps of gold, and coupled the curtains to one another with the clasps: so the tabernacle was a unit.

Young's Literal Translation

And he maketh fifty hooks of gold, and joineth the curtains one unto another by the hooks, and the tabernacle is one.