Exodus 36:15
Exodus 36:15 in Multiple Translations
Each of the eleven curtains was the same size—thirty cubits long and four cubits wide.
The length of one curtain was thirty cubits, and four cubits was the breadth of one curtain: the eleven curtains were of one size.
The length of each curtain was thirty cubits, and four cubits the breadth of each curtain: the eleven curtains had one measure.
Every curtain was thirty cubits long and four cubits wide, all of the same measure.
Each of the eleven curtains was the same size—thirty cubits long by four cubits wide.
The length of one curtaine had thirtie cubites, and the bredth of one curtaine foure cubites: the eleuen curtaines were of one cise.
the length of the one curtain [is] thirty by the cubit, and the breadth of the one curtain [is] four cubits; one measure [is] to the eleven curtains;
The length of each curtain was thirty cubits, and four cubits the width of each curtain. The eleven curtains had one measure.
The length of one curtain was thirty cubits, and four cubits was the breadth of one curtain: the eleven curtains were of one size.
One curtain was thirty cubits long and four cubits broad: all the curtains were of one measure.
Each piece of cloth was ◄15 yards/13.5 meters► long and ◄2 yards/1.8 meters► wide.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 36:15
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Exodus 36:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֹ֜רֶךְ
הַ/יְרִיעָ֣ה
הָ/אַחַ֗ת
שְׁלֹשִׁים֙
בָּֽ/אַמָּ֔ה
וְ/אַרְבַּ֣ע
אַמּ֔וֹת
רֹ֖חַב
הַ/יְרִיעָ֣ה
הָ/אֶחָ֑ת
מִדָּ֣ה
אַחַ֔ת
לְ/עַשְׁתֵּ֥י
עֶשְׂרֵ֖ה
יְרִיעֹֽת
אֹ֜רֶךְ
ʼôrek
H753
length
N-ms
הַ/יְרִיעָ֣ה
yᵉrîyʻâh
H3407
curtain
Art | N-fs
הָ/אַחַ֗ת
ʼechâd
H259
one
Art | Adj
שְׁלֹשִׁים֙
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
thirty
Adj
בָּֽ/אַמָּ֔ה
ʼammâh
H520
cubit
Prep | N-fs
וְ/אַרְבַּ֣ע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Conj | Adj
אַמּ֔וֹת
ʼammâh
H520
cubit
N-fp
רֹ֖חַב
rôchab
H7341
width
N-ms
הַ/יְרִיעָ֣ה
yᵉrîyʻâh
H3407
curtain
Art | N-fs
הָ/אֶחָ֑ת
ʼechâd
H259
one
Art | Adj
מִדָּ֣ה
middâh
H4060
`great stature`
N-fs
אַחַ֔ת
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
לְ/עַשְׁתֵּ֥י
ʻashtêy
H6249
eleven
Prep | Adj
עֶשְׂרֵ֖ה
ʻâsâr
H6240
ten
Adj
יְרִיעֹֽת
yᵉrîyʻâh
H3407
curtain
N-fp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 36:15
אֹ֜רֶךְ
ʼôrek
H753
"length"
N-ms
Length can refer to physical distance or a long period of time, and also to patience and self-restraint, like waiting forever for something to happen.
Definition: 1) length 1a) physical length 1b) of time 2) forbearance, self-restraint (of patience)
Usage: Occurs in 90 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] forever, length, long. See also: Genesis 6:15; Psalms 93:5; Psalms 21:5.
הַ/יְרִיעָ֣ה
yᵉrîyʻâh
H3407
"curtain"
Art | N-fs
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.
הָ/אַחַ֗ת
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Art | 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.
שְׁלֹשִׁים֙
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
"thirty"
Adj
Thirty is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also be used as an ordinal to describe something as thirtieth. It is used to count quantities in the Bible.
Definition: thirty, thirtieth Aramaic equivalent: te.la.tin (תְּלָתִין "thirty" H8533)
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: thirty, thirtieth. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:3; 1 Samuel 11:8; Jeremiah 38:10.
בָּֽ/אַמָּ֔ה
ʼammâh
H520
"cubit"
Prep | N-fs
A cubit is a unit of measurement, about the length of a forearm, used in the Bible to describe the size of objects like the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus. It is also used to describe a foundation or a door-base.
Definition: cubit-a measure of distance (the forearm), roughly 18 in (. 5m). There are several cubits used in the OT, the cubit of a man or common cubit (De 3:11), the legal cubit or cubit of the sanctuary (Eze 40:5) plus others. See a Bible Dictionary for a complete treatment. Aramaic equivalent: am.mah (אַמָּה "cubit" H0521)
Usage: Occurs in 132 OT verses. KJV: cubit, [phrase] hundred (by exchange for H3967 (מֵאָה)), measure, post. See also: Genesis 6:15; 2 Chronicles 3:3; Isaiah 6:4.
וְ/אַרְבַּ֣ע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
Conj | Adj
The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.
Definition: four
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.
אַמּ֔וֹת
ʼammâh
H520
"cubit"
N-fp
A cubit is a unit of measurement, about the length of a forearm, used in the Bible to describe the size of objects like the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus. It is also used to describe a foundation or a door-base.
Definition: cubit-a measure of distance (the forearm), roughly 18 in (. 5m). There are several cubits used in the OT, the cubit of a man or common cubit (De 3:11), the legal cubit or cubit of the sanctuary (Eze 40:5) plus others. See a Bible Dictionary for a complete treatment. Aramaic equivalent: am.mah (אַמָּה "cubit" H0521)
Usage: Occurs in 132 OT verses. KJV: cubit, [phrase] hundred (by exchange for H3967 (מֵאָה)), measure, post. See also: Genesis 6:15; 2 Chronicles 3:3; Isaiah 6:4.
רֹ֖חַב
rôchab
H7341
"width"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means width or breadth, used to describe physical size or space. It appears in the Bible to describe the width of the earth or a room. In the KJV, it is translated as breadth or broad.
Definition: breadth, width, expanse
Usage: Occurs in 89 OT verses. KJV: breadth, broad, largeness, thickness, wideness. See also: Genesis 6:15; Ezekiel 40:13; Isaiah 8:8.
הַ/יְרִיעָ֣ה
yᵉrîyʻâh
H3407
"curtain"
Art | N-fs
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.
הָ/אֶחָ֑ת
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Art | 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.
מִדָּ֣ה
middâh
H4060
"`great stature`"
N-fs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means something that is measured, like height, width, or a portion of something. It can also refer to a garment or tribute, like a tax. It is used to describe Goliath's great stature in 2 Samuel 21:20.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.21.20; son of: Rapha (H7497A); brother of: Goliath (H1555), Ishbi-benob (H3430), Saph (H5593), Lahmi (H3902) § (BDB) tribute
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: garment, measure(-ing, meteyard, piece, size, (great) stature, tribute, wide. See also: Exodus 26:2; Isaiah 45:14; Psalms 39:5.
אַחַ֔ת
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.
לְ/עַשְׁתֵּ֥י
ʻashtêy
H6249
"eleven"
Prep | Adj
This Hebrew word means the number eleven, like one more than ten. It is used in the Bible to count things, such as eleven of something.
Definition: 1) one, eleven, eleventh 1a) one as combined with ten ( a.sar (עָשָׂר "ten" H6240))
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] eleven(-th). See also: Exodus 26:7; 1 Chronicles 24:12; Jeremiah 1:3.
עֶשְׂרֵ֖ה
ʻâsâr
H6240
"ten"
Adj
In Hebrew, this word means ten, and is used to form numbers like eleven or thirteen, as seen in Genesis 31:41. It is always used in combination with other numbers.
Definition: 1) ten, -teen (in combination with other numbers) 1a) used only in combination to make the numbers 11-19
Usage: Occurs in 292 OT verses. KJV: (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th). See also: Genesis 5:8; Joshua 21:7; 1 Chronicles 25:27.
יְרִיעֹֽת
yᵉrîyʻâh
H3407
"curtain"
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.
Study Notes — Exodus 36:15
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Context — The Eleven Curtains of Goat Hair
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.
16He joined five of the curtains into one set and the other six into another. 17He made fifty loops along the edge of the end curtain in the first set, and fifty loops along the edge of the corresponding curtain in the second set.Exodus 36:15 Summary
This verse describes the eleven curtains that were made for the tent over the tabernacle, each one being the same size - thirty cubits long and four cubits wide. This uniformity shows us the importance of working together and being united, just like the curtains were joined together with gold clasps, as mentioned in Exodus 36:13. The attention to detail in the construction of the tabernacle also teaches us about God's love for order and beauty, as seen in Psalm 19:1. By following God's instructions carefully, we can learn to worship Him in a way that is pleasing to Him, as seen in Exodus 28:2.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the eleven curtains in Exodus 36:15?
The eleven curtains represent the unity and completeness of God's people, as seen in the joining of the curtains together with fifty gold clasps, making the tabernacle a unit, as mentioned in Exodus 36:13. This unity is also reflected in the New Testament, where believers are called to be one in Christ, as seen in Ephesians 4:3.
Why were the curtains all the same size?
The uniform size of the curtains, thirty cubits long and four cubits wide, emphasizes the importance of order and precision in the construction of the tabernacle, as God instructed Moses in Exodus 25:9. This attention to detail reflects God's character, as seen in Psalm 19:1, where the heavens declare the glory of God.
How do the curtains relate to the overall structure of the tabernacle?
The curtains, along with the loops and clasps, played a crucial role in the structure and function of the tabernacle, as described in Exodus 36:16-17. This intricate design allowed the tabernacle to be a portable and efficient dwelling place for God among His people, as seen in Exodus 25:8.
What can we learn about God's character from the specifics of the tabernacle's construction?
The detailed instructions and precise measurements for the tabernacle's construction reveal God's attention to detail, His love for order and beauty, and His desire for His people to worship Him in a way that is pleasing to Him, as seen in Exodus 28:2 and 1 Chronicles 16:29.
Reflection Questions
- What does the uniformity of the curtains teach us about the importance of unity and cooperation in the body of Christ?
- How can we apply the principles of order and precision in our own lives, as reflected in the construction of the tabernacle?
- What role does attention to detail play in our worship and service to God, and how can we cultivate this trait in our own lives?
- How does the description of the tabernacle's construction encourage us to think about the nature of God's presence among His people?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 36:15
[See comments on Exodus 36:8]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 36:15
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 36:15
(14-18) The construction of the outer covering of goats’ hair follows, and is expressed in terms nearly identical with those used in Exodus 26:7-11. Exodus 36:14 is better rendered than that to which it corresponds in the previous passage (Exodus 36:7). There are two omissions of short clauses for the sake of brevity.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 36:15
AND AHOLIAB, Exodus 36:30-35. See notes on Exodus 31:1-11. OF , Exodus 36:1-7. 5.