Exodus 36:13
Exodus 36:13 in Multiple Translations
He also made fifty gold clasps to join the curtains together, so that the tabernacle was a unit.
And he made fifty taches of gold, and coupled the curtains one unto another with the taches: so it became one tabernacle.
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.
They also made fifty gold clips and joined the curtains together with the clips, so that the Tabernacle was a single structure.
After, he made fiftie taches of golde, and coupled the curtaines one to another with the taches: so was it one Tabernacle.
And he maketh fifty hooks of gold, and joineth the curtains one unto another by the hooks, and the tabernacle is one.
He made fifty clasps of gold, and coupled the curtains to one another with the clasps: so the tabernacle was a unit.
And he made fifty buttons of gold, and coupled the curtains one to another with the buttons. So it became one tabernacle.
Whereupon also he cast fifty rings of gold, that might catch the loops of the curtains, and they might be made one tabernacle.
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.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 36:13
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Exodus 36:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּ֕עַשׂ
חֲמִשִּׁ֖ים
קַרְסֵ֣י
זָהָ֑ב
וַ/יְחַבֵּ֨ר
אֶת
הַ/יְרִעֹ֜ת
אַחַ֤ת
אֶל
אַחַת֙
בַּ/קְּרָסִ֔ים
וַֽ/יְהִ֥י
הַ/מִּשְׁכָּ֖ן
אֶחָֽד
וַ/יַּ֕עַשׂ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
חֲמִשִּׁ֖ים
chămishshîym
H2572
fifty
Adj
קַרְסֵ֣י
qereç
H7165
clasp
N-mp
זָהָ֑ב
zâhâb
H2091
gold
N-ms
וַ/יְחַבֵּ֨ר
châbar
H2266
to unite
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/יְרִעֹ֜ת
yᵉrîyʻâh
H3407
curtain
Art | N-fp
אַחַ֤ת
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
אַחַת֙
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
בַּ/קְּרָסִ֔ים
qereç
H7165
clasp
Prep | N-mp
וַֽ/יְהִ֥י
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
הַ/מִּשְׁכָּ֖ן
mishkân
H4908
tabernacle
Art | N-ms
אֶחָֽד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 36:13
וַ/יַּ֕עַשׂ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
חֲמִשִּׁ֖ים
chămishshîym
H2572
"fifty"
Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number fifty, used in various biblical contexts like measurements and quantities. It appears in Leviticus and Numbers.
Definition: 1) fifty 1a) fifty (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of fifty (with other numbers) 1c) fiftieth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: fifty. See also: Genesis 6:15; 1 Kings 7:2; Isaiah 3:3.
קַרְסֵ֣י
qereç
H7165
"clasp"
N-mp
A clasp or hook, this word refers to a knob or pin used for fastening. The Bible uses this word to describe a type of hook or fastener, often translating it as 'tache' in the KJV.
Definition: hook
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: tache. See also: Exodus 26:6; Exodus 35:11; Exodus 39:33.
זָהָ֑ב
zâhâb
H2091
"gold"
N-ms
Gold is a valuable metal, also used to describe something yellow or brilliant, like oil or a clear sky. It is often mentioned in the Bible as a precious resource.
Definition: 1) gold 1a) as precious metal 1b) as a measure of weight 1c) of brilliance, splendour (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: de.hav (דְּהַב "gold" H1722)
Usage: Occurs in 336 OT verses. KJV: gold(-en), fair weather. See also: Genesis 2:11; Numbers 7:26; 1 Chronicles 28:17.
וַ/יְחַבֵּ֨ר
châbar
H2266
"to unite"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to unite or join, and can also refer to charming or spellbinding someone. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament, including in the books of Leviticus and Deuteronomy. It can also mean to make an alliance or fellowship.
Definition: 1) to unite, join, bind together, be joined, be coupled, be in league, heap up, have fellowship with, be compact, be a charmer 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to unite, be joined 1a2) to tie magic charms, charm 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to unite with, make an ally of 1b2) to unite, join, ally 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be allied with, be united 1c2) to be joined together 1d) (Hiphil) to join together, pile up (words) 1e) (Hithpael) to join oneself to, make an alliance, league together
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: charm(-er), be compact, couple (together), have fellowship with, heap up, join (self, together), league. See also: Genesis 14:3; 2 Chronicles 20:35; Psalms 58:6.
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/יְרִעֹ֜ת
yᵉrîyʻâh
H3407
"curtain"
Art | N-fp
The Hebrew word for curtain or drape refers to a hanging or trembling fabric. It is used to describe the curtains in the tabernacle or temple, as seen in various Bible translations.
Definition: curtain, drape
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: curtain. See also: Exodus 26:1; Exodus 36:12; Psalms 104:2.
אַחַ֤ת
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
אַחַת֙
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
בַּ/קְּרָסִ֔ים
qereç
H7165
"clasp"
Prep | N-mp
A clasp or hook, this word refers to a knob or pin used for fastening. The Bible uses this word to describe a type of hook or fastener, often translating it as 'tache' in the KJV.
Definition: hook
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: tache. See also: Exodus 26:6; Exodus 35:11; Exodus 39:33.
וַֽ/יְהִ֥י
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
הַ/מִּשְׁכָּ֖ן
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.
אֶחָֽד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
Study Notes — Exodus 36:13
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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.
14He then made curtains of goat hair for the tent over the tabernacle—eleven curtains in all. 15Each of the eleven curtains was the same size—thirty cubits long and four cubits wide.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Peter 2:4–5 | As you come to Him, the living stone, rejected by men but chosen and precious in God’s sight, you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. |
| 2 | Ephesians 2:20–22 | built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. In Him the whole building is fitted together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord. And in Him you too are being built together into a dwelling place for God in His Spirit. |
| 3 | 1 Corinthians 12:20 | As it is, there are many parts, but one body. |
Exodus 36:13 Summary
Exodus 36:13 tells us that the fifty gold clasps were used to join the curtains of the tabernacle together, making it a single unit. This unity is a picture of how God wants His people to be one in heart and purpose, just like the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:12-13). The use of gold clasps also reminds us of the value and preciousness of God's presence among His people. As we reflect on this verse, we can ask ourselves how we can promote unity and wholeness in our own lives and relationships, just like the tabernacle was a single, unified dwelling place for God's presence (Exodus 25:8).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the fifty gold clasps in Exodus 36:13?
The fifty gold clasps symbolize unity and wholeness, as they brought together the different parts of the tabernacle, much like how Christ unites believers as one body in Ephesians 4:16. This unity is a reflection of God's desire for His people to be one in heart and purpose.
Why did the tabernacle need to be a single unit?
The tabernacle needed to be a single unit to represent God's presence and dwelling among His people, as seen in Exodus 25:8, where God says He will dwell among the Israelites. This unity also foreshadows the unity that believers have in Christ, as described in John 17:21-23.
What can we learn from the use of gold in the tabernacle's construction?
The use of gold in the tabernacle's construction, including the fifty gold clasps, teaches us about the value and preciousness of God's presence and the importance of excellence in our service to Him, as seen in 1 Corinthians 3:12-13. Gold also represents purity and refinement, reminding us of God's holy nature and our need to pursue holiness in our lives, as encouraged in 1 Peter 1:15-16.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of Exodus?
This verse relates to the overall theme of Exodus, which is God's redemption and presence among His people, by highlighting the importance of unity and God's dwelling place, as seen in Exodus 29:45-46. The tabernacle, as a single unit, represents God's desire to be with His people and to be their God, as promised in Exodus 6:7.
Reflection Questions
- What does the unity of the tabernacle teach me about God's desire for unity among believers?
- How can I reflect the unity and wholeness of the tabernacle in my own life and relationships?
- In what ways can I, like the gold clasps, bring people together and promote unity in my community?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to pursue unity and wholeness, and how can I do so in a way that honors God?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 36:13
[See comments on Exodus 36:8]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 36:13
And Moses gave commandment, and they caused it to be proclaimed throughout the camp, saying, Let neither man nor woman make any more work for the offering of the sanctuary. So the people were restrained from bringing.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 36:13
THE OF THE .(8-13) This passage follows exactly Exodus 26:1-6, the tenses of the verbs alone being changed. It relates the construction of the inner covering.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 36:13
13. the tabernacle] the Dwelling (Exodus 26:6).
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 36:13
AND AHOLIAB, Exodus 36:30-35. See notes on Exodus 31:1-11. OF , Exodus 36:1-7. 5.
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