Exodus 36:27
Exodus 36:27 in Multiple Translations
He made six frames for the rear of the tabernacle, the west side,
And for the sides of the tabernacle westward he made six boards.
And for the hinder part of the tabernacle westward he made six boards.
And for the west side of the House, at the back, they made six boards,
They made six frames for the back (west side) of the Tabernacle,
Likewise toward the Westside of the Tabernacle he made sixe boardes.
and for the sides of the tabernacle, westward, hath he made six boards;
For the far part of the tabernacle westward he made six boards.
And for the sides of the tabernacle westward he made six boards.
But against the west, to wit, at that side of the tabernacle, which looketh to the sea, he made six boards,
For the rear of the Sacred Tent, on the west side, they made six frames.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 36:27
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Exodus 36:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּֽ/לְ/יַרְכְּתֵ֥י
הַ/מִּשְׁכָּ֖ן
יָ֑מָּ/ה
עָשָׂ֖ה
שִׁשָּׁ֥ה
קְרָשִֽׁים
וּֽ/לְ/יַרְכְּתֵ֥י
yᵉrêkâh
H3411
flank
Conj | Prep | N-fd
הַ/מִּשְׁכָּ֖ן
mishkân
H4908
tabernacle
Art | N-ms
יָ֑מָּ/ה
yâm
H3220
West
N-ms | Suff
עָשָׂ֖ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
שִׁשָּׁ֥ה
shêsh
H8337
six
Adj
קְרָשִֽׁים
qeresh
H7175
board
N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 36:27
וּֽ/לְ/יַרְכְּתֵ֥י
yᵉrêkâh
H3411
"flank"
Conj | Prep | N-fd
This word refers to the flank or side of something, and can also mean the rear or recess. It is used in the Bible to describe borders, coasts, or the sides of objects.
Definition: 1) flank, side, extreme parts, recesses 1a) side 1b) sides, recesses (dual) Aramaic equivalent: yar.kah (יַרְכָא "thigh" H3410)
Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: border, coast, part, quarter, side. See also: Genesis 49:13; Isaiah 14:13; Psalms 48:3.
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.
יָ֑מָּ/ה
yâm
H3220
"West"
N-ms | Suff
Refers to a large body of water like the Mediterranean Sea or a sea in general, sometimes specifically the west or seaward direction.
Definition: This name means sea, seaward, westward Another name of eph.ron (עֶפְרוֹן "(Mount )Ephron" H6085H)
Usage: Occurs in 339 OT verses. KJV: sea ([idiom] -faring man, (-shore)), south, west (-ern, side, -ward). See also: Genesis 1:10; Joshua 17:10; Psalms 8:9.
עָשָׂ֖ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Perf-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.
שִׁשָּׁ֥ה
shêsh
H8337
"six"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number six, and is often used in the Bible to describe measurements, like the six days of creation in Genesis 1.
Definition: 1) six 1a) six (cardinal number) 1b) sixth (ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: shet (שֵׁת "six" H8353)
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. See also: Genesis 7:6; 1 Kings 6:6; Proverbs 6:16.
קְרָשִֽׁים
qeresh
H7175
"board"
N-mp
This Hebrew word refers to a flat piece of wood, like a board or plank, often used in building ships or other structures. It appears in descriptions of the tabernacle and Solomon's temple. The KJV Bible translates it as 'board' or 'bench'.
Definition: 1) board, boards, plank 1a) board 1b) boards
Usage: Occurs in 34 OT verses. KJV: bench, board. See also: Exodus 26:15; Exodus 36:22; Ezekiel 27:6.
Study Notes — Exodus 36:27
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Context — The Frames and Bases
25For the second side of the tabernacle, the north side, he made twenty frames
26and forty silver bases—two bases under each frame.
27He made six frames for the rear of the tabernacle, the west side,
28and two frames for the two back corners of the tabernacle, 29coupled together from bottom to top and fitted into a single ring. He made both corners in this way.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exodus 26:22 | Make six frames for the rear of the tabernacle, the west side, |
| 2 | Exodus 26:27 | five for those on the other side, and five for those on the rear side of the tabernacle, to the west. |
Exodus 36:27 Summary
[The verse Exodus 36:27 tells us that six frames were made for the rear of the tabernacle, which was on the west side. This was an important part of the tabernacle's structure, providing support and stability, much like the frames on the north and south sides, as mentioned in Exodus 36:25. Just as the tabernacle needed a strong foundation to stand firm, our spiritual lives also need a strong foundation, built on faith in God and obedience to His commands, as seen in (Hebrews 11:1) and (John 14:15). By trusting in God and following His ways, we can have a firm foundation for our lives, just like the tabernacle had its frames and bases.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the tabernacle need six frames for the rear of the west side?
The six frames for the rear of the tabernacle, as mentioned in Exodus 36:27, provided structural support and stability to the tabernacle, much like the frames for the north and south sides, as seen in Exodus 36:25 and Exodus 36:30, which also had twenty frames each.
What is the significance of the west side of the tabernacle?
The west side of the tabernacle, where the six frames were placed, is also where the Most Holy Place was located, as described in Exodus 26:33, and it held the Ark of the Covenant, symbolizing God's presence among His people, as mentioned in Exodus 25:22.
How do the frames and bases of the tabernacle relate to our spiritual lives?
Just as the frames and bases of the tabernacle provided a foundation for the tabernacle, our faith in God, as described in Hebrews 11:1, and our obedience to His commands, as seen in John 14:15, provide a foundation for our spiritual lives, allowing us to stand firm in our relationship with Him.
What can we learn from the attention to detail in the construction of the tabernacle?
The attention to detail in the construction of the tabernacle, as seen in Exodus 36:27 and surrounding verses, teaches us the importance of being diligent and thorough in our service to God, whether in our daily lives or in our worship, as encouraged in Colossians 3:23-24.
Reflection Questions
- How does the structural integrity of the tabernacle reflect the importance of a strong spiritual foundation in my own life?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of attention to detail in my own service to God, whether in my daily work or in my worship?
- What does the placement of the six frames on the west side of the tabernacle teach me about the importance of supporting and upholding the things of God in my life?
- How can I ensure that my spiritual life is built on a firm foundation, like the frames and bases of the tabernacle, to withstand the challenges and pressures of life?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 36:27
[See comments on Exodus 36:8]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 36:27
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 36:27
(20-34) After the construction of the roof, that of the walls is described, the order of Exodus 26 being still followed. Exodus 36:20-34 correspond to Exodus 36:15-29 of Exodus 26. The correspondence is closer than would appear from the Authorised Version.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 36:27
AND AHOLIAB, Exodus 36:30-35. See notes on Exodus 31:1-11. OF , Exodus 36:1-7. 5.