Exodus 36:18

Verse

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

American Standard Version (1901)

And he made fifty clasps of brass to couple the tent together, that it might be one.

And fifty hooks of brass for joining them together to make the tent.

And fifty buckles of brass wherewith the roof might be knit together, that of all the curtains there might be made one covering.

Free Bible Version

They made fifty bronze clips to join the tent together as a single cover.

Geneva Bible 1599

He made also fiftie taches of brasse to couple the couering that it might be one.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he made fifty taches of brass to couple the tent together, that it might be one.

One Unity Resource Bible

He made fifty clasps of bronze to couple the tent together, that it might be a unit.

Translation for Translators

They made 50 bronze clasps/fasteners and joined the two sets together with them. In that way it formed one cover.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Bezalel made fifty bronze clasps to join the tent together so that it might be one piece.

Noah Webster Bible

And he made fifty buttons of brass to couple the tent together, that it might be one.

World English Bible

He made fifty clasps of bronze to couple the tent together, that it might be a unit.

Young's Literal Translation

and he maketh fifty hooks of brass to join the tent — to be one;

Context

The Eleven Curtains of Goat Hair

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 36:18, we see the skilled craftsmanship of the workers who made the frames for the tabernacle. These frames were essential for the structure and stability of the tabernacle, highlighting the importance of attention to detail and precision in God's work. This verse showcases the dedication and obedience of the workers in following God's instructions meticulously, reflecting the value of excellence in serving the Lord. It serves as a reminder that even seemingly small tasks done with skill and reverence contribute to the greater work of God's kingdom.

Commentary

Exodus 36:18

The Eleven Curtains of Goat Hair

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Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

And he made fifty clasps of brass to couple the tent together, that it might be one.

Bible in Basic English

And fifty hooks of brass for joining them together to make the tent.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And fifty buckles of brass wherewith the roof might be knit together, that of all the curtains there might be made one covering.

Free Bible Version

They made fifty bronze clips to join the tent together as a single cover.

Geneva Bible 1599

He made also fiftie taches of brasse to couple the couering that it might be one.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he made fifty taches of brass to couple the tent together, that it might be one.

One Unity Resource Bible

He made fifty clasps of bronze to couple the tent together, that it might be a unit.

Translation for Translators

They made 50 bronze clasps/fasteners and joined the two sets together with them. In that way it formed one cover.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Bezalel made fifty bronze clasps to join the tent together so that it might be one piece.

Noah Webster Bible

And he made fifty buttons of brass to couple the tent together, that it might be one.

World English Bible

He made fifty clasps of bronze to couple the tent together, that it might be a unit.

Young's Literal Translation

and he maketh fifty hooks of brass to join the tent — to be one;