Exodus 36:17

Verse

He 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.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he made fifty loops on the edge of the curtain that was outmost in the coupling, and fifty loops made he upon the edge of the curtain which was outmost in the second coupling.

Bible in Basic English

And they put fifty twists of cord on the edge of the outside curtain of the first group, and fifty twists on the edge of the outside curtain of the second group,

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he made fifty loops in the edge of one curtain, and fifty in the edge of another curtain, that they might be joined one to another.

Free Bible Version

They made fifty loops on the edge of the last curtain in the first set, and fifty loops along the edge of the last curtain in the second set.

Geneva Bible 1599

Also he made fiftie strings vpon the edge of one curtaine in the seluedge in the coupling, and fiftie strings made hee vpon the edge of the other curtaine in the second coupling.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he made fifty loops upon the uttermost edge of the curtain in the coupling, and fifty loops made he upon the edge of the curtain which coupleth the second.

One Unity Resource Bible

He made fifty loops on the edge of the curtain that was outermost in the coupling, and he made fifty loops on the edge of the curtain which was outermost in the second coupling.

Translation for Translators

They made 100 loops of blue cloth. They fastened 50 of them to the outer edge of the one set and they fastened 50 to the outer edge of the other set.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He made fifty loops on the edge of the end curtain of the first set, and fifty loops along the edge of the end curtain that joined the second set.

Noah Webster Bible

And he made fifty loops upon the outermost edge of the curtain in the coupling, and fifty loops made he upon the edge of the curtain which coupleth the second.

World English Bible

He made fifty loops on the edge of the curtain that was outermost in the coupling, and he made fifty loops on the edge of the curtain which was outermost in the second coupling.

Young's Literal Translation

And he maketh fifty loops on the outer edge of the curtain, in the joining; and fifty loops he hath made on the edge of the curtain which is joining the second;

Context

The Eleven Curtains of Goat Hair

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.¹⁸He also made fifty bronze clasps to join the tent together as a unit.

Summary

In Exodus 36:17, we see the skilled craftsmen constructing the frames for the tabernacle using acacia wood. These frames were an essential part of the structure, providing support and stability for the tabernacle. The use of acacia wood, known for its durability and strength, highlights the importance of using the best materials for God's dwelling place. This verse showcases the meticulous attention to detail and craftsmanship required in building a place of worship for the Lord, emphasizing the reverence and excellence that should characterize our service to God.

Commentary

Exodus 36:17

The Eleven Curtains of Goat Hair

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Berean Standard Bible

He 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.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he made fifty loops on the edge of the curtain that was outmost in the coupling, and fifty loops made he upon the edge of the curtain which was outmost in the second coupling.

Bible in Basic English

And they put fifty twists of cord on the edge of the outside curtain of the first group, and fifty twists on the edge of the outside curtain of the second group,

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he made fifty loops in the edge of one curtain, and fifty in the edge of another curtain, that they might be joined one to another.

Free Bible Version

They made fifty loops on the edge of the last curtain in the first set, and fifty loops along the edge of the last curtain in the second set.

Geneva Bible 1599

Also he made fiftie strings vpon the edge of one curtaine in the seluedge in the coupling, and fiftie strings made hee vpon the edge of the other curtaine in the second coupling.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he made fifty loops upon the uttermost edge of the curtain in the coupling, and fifty loops made he upon the edge of the curtain which coupleth the second.

One Unity Resource Bible

He made fifty loops on the edge of the curtain that was outermost in the coupling, and he made fifty loops on the edge of the curtain which was outermost in the second coupling.

Translation for Translators

They made 100 loops of blue cloth. They fastened 50 of them to the outer edge of the one set and they fastened 50 to the outer edge of the other set.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He made fifty loops on the edge of the end curtain of the first set, and fifty loops along the edge of the end curtain that joined the second set.

Noah Webster Bible

And he made fifty loops upon the outermost edge of the curtain in the coupling, and fifty loops made he upon the edge of the curtain which coupleth the second.

World English Bible

He made fifty loops on the edge of the curtain that was outermost in the coupling, and he made fifty loops on the edge of the curtain which was outermost in the second coupling.

Young's Literal Translation

And he maketh fifty loops on the outer edge of the curtain, in the joining; and fifty loops he hath made on the edge of the curtain which is joining the second;