Exodus 36:37
Exodus 36:37 in Multiple Translations
For the entrance to the tent, he made a curtain embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen,
¶ And he made an hanging for the tabernacle door of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, of needlework;
And he made a screen for the door of the Tent, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, the work of the embroiderer;
And they made a curtain for the door of the tent, of the best linen with needlework of blue and purple and red;
They made a screen for the entrance to the tent using blue, purple, and crimson thread, and finely-spun linen, and had it embroidered.
And he made an hanging for the Tabernacle doore, of blew silke, and purple, and skarlet, and fine twined linnen, and needle worke,
And he maketh a covering for the opening of the tent, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and twined linen, work of an embroiderer,
He made a screen for the door of the tent, of blue, purple, scarlet, and fine twined linen, the work of an embroiderer;
And he made a hanging for the tabernacle-door of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, of needle-work;
He made also a hanging in the entry of the tabernacle of violet, purple, scarlet, and fine twisted linen, with the work of an embroiderer.
They made a curtain to cover the entrance of the Sacred Tent. They made it from fine linen, and a skilled weaver embroidered it with blue, purple, and red yarn/thread.
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Exodus 36:37 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּ֤עַשׂ
מָסָךְ֙
לְ/פֶ֣תַח
הָ/אֹ֔הֶל
תְּכֵ֧לֶת
וְ/אַרְגָּמָ֛ן
וְ/תוֹלַ֥עַת
שָׁנִ֖י
וְ/שֵׁ֣שׁ
מָשְׁזָ֑ר
מַעֲשֵׂ֖ה
רֹקֵֽם
וַ/יַּ֤עַשׂ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
מָסָךְ֙
mâçâk
H4539
covering
N-ms
לְ/פֶ֣תַח
pethach
H6607
entrance
Prep | N-ms
הָ/אֹ֔הֶל
ʼôhel
H168
tent
Art | N-ms
תְּכֵ֧לֶת
tᵉkêleth
H8504
blue
N-fs
וְ/אַרְגָּמָ֛ן
ʼargâmân
H713
purple
Conj | N-ms
וְ/תוֹלַ֥עַת
tôwlâʻ
H8438
worm
Conj | N-fs
שָׁנִ֖י
shânîy
H8144
scarlet
N-ms
וְ/שֵׁ֣שׁ
shêsh
H8336
alabaster
Conj | Adj
מָשְׁזָ֑ר
shâzar
H7806
to twist
V-Hophal-Inf-c
מַעֲשֵׂ֖ה
maʻăseh
H4639
deed
N-ms
רֹקֵֽם
râqam
H7551
to weave
V-Qal
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 36:37
וַ/יַּ֤עַשׂ
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.
מָסָךְ֙
mâçâk
H4539
"covering"
N-ms
This term means a cover or veil, like the screen of the tabernacle, used for hiding or protection.
Definition: 1) covering, rag, screen 1a) covering 1b) screen (of the tabernacle)
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: covering, curtain, hanging. See also: Exodus 26:36; Exodus 40:8; Psalms 105:39.
לְ/פֶ֣תַח
pethach
H6607
"entrance"
Prep | N-ms
A pethach is an entrance or doorway, like the gates of Jerusalem or the door to the temple, often symbolizing transition or access to a new place.
Definition: opening, doorway, entrance
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: door, entering (in), entrance (-ry), gate, opening, place. See also: Genesis 4:7; Judges 9:40; Psalms 24:7.
הָ/אֹ֔הֶל
ʼôhel
H168
"tent"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word for a tent, often used to describe the tabernacle or a nomad's home. In Exodus 33:7-11, it refers to the sacred tent where God meets with Moses.
Definition: : tent 1) tent 1a) nomad's tent, and thus symbolic of wilderness life, transience 1b) dwelling, home, habitation 1c) the sacred tent of Jehovah (the tabernacle) Also means: o.hel (אֹ֫הֶל ": home" H0168H)
Usage: Occurs in 314 OT verses. KJV: covering, (dwelling) (place), home, tabernacle, tent. See also: Genesis 4:20; Leviticus 14:23; Joshua 22:4.
תְּכֵ֧לֶת
tᵉkêleth
H8504
"blue"
N-fs
Describes the color blue or violet, obtained from a specific type of mussel, used to dye fabrics in Exodus 28. It is a distinct color in the biblical spectrum.
Definition: 1) violet, violet stuff 1a) violet thread 1b) violet stuff or fabric 2) (TWOT) blue (covering spectrum from brilliant red through deep purple)
Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: blue. See also: Exodus 25:4; Exodus 39:1; Jeremiah 10:9.
וְ/אַרְגָּמָ֛ן
ʼargâmân
H713
"purple"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for purple, describing the color or dyed fabric, is used in the Bible to describe royal garments, like those worn by King Solomon. In Exodus 28:5, it is used to describe the priestly robes. The color symbolized wealth and power.
Definition: purple, red-purple
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: purple. See also: Exodus 25:4; Exodus 39:1; Proverbs 31:22.
וְ/תוֹלַ֥עַת
tôwlâʻ
H8438
"worm"
Conj | N-fs
The Hebrew word for worm or maggot, this term is also used to describe a deep red or crimson color. It's associated with a specific type of worm that produces a vibrant dye. In the Bible, it's used to describe the color of cloth or other materials.
Definition: 1) worm, scarlet stuff, crimson 1a) worm-the female 'coccus ilicis' 1b) scarlet stuff, crimson, scarlet 1b1) the dye made from the dried body of the female of the worm "coccus ilicis" Also means: to.le.ah (תּוֹלֵעָה "worm" H8438B)
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: crimson, scarlet, worm. See also: Exodus 16:20; Exodus 39:2; Psalms 22:7.
שָׁנִ֖י
shânîy
H8144
"scarlet"
N-ms
This Hebrew word describes the deep red color of the coccus ilicis insect, used to dye fabric scarlet or crimson, like the scarlet thread in Joshua 2:18. It symbolizes wealth and importance.
Definition: 1) scarlet, crimson 1a) properly, the insect 'coccus ilicis', the dried body of the female yielding colouring matter from which is made the dye used for cloth to colour it scarlet or crimson
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: crimson, scarlet (thread). See also: Genesis 38:28; Exodus 39:1; Proverbs 31:21.
וְ/שֵׁ֣שׁ
shêsh
H8336
"alabaster"
Conj | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to fine white linen or marble, often used to describe the luxurious clothing and buildings of ancient times, like the Temple in Jerusalem.
Definition: alabaster, similar stone, marble, material of pavement
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] blue, fine (twined) linen, marble, silk. See also: Genesis 41:42; Exodus 36:35; Proverbs 31:22.
מָשְׁזָ֑ר
shâzar
H7806
"to twist"
V-Hophal-Inf-c
This word means to twist, like twisting a thread or straw. It's used to describe the act of twining or turning something. In the Bible, it's translated as 'twine'.
Definition: 1) to twist, be twisted 1a) (Hophal) 1a1) to be twisted 1a2) twisted (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: twine. See also: Exodus 26:1; Exodus 36:35; Exodus 39:29.
מַעֲשֵׂ֖ה
maʻăseh
H4639
"deed"
N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to an action or deed, which can be good or bad. It is used to describe various activities, such as work, business, or achievements. The KJV translates it as act, deed, or labor.
Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) deed, work 1a) deed, thing done, act 1b) work, labour 1c) business, pursuit 1d) undertaking, enterprise 1e) achievement 1f) deeds, works (of deliverance and judgment) 1g) work, thing made 1h) work (of God) 1i) product
Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: act, art, [phrase] bakemeat, business, deed, do(-ing), labor, thing made, ware of making, occupation, thing offered, operation, possession, [idiom] well, (handy-, needle-, net-) work(ing, -manship), wrought. See also: Genesis 5:29; Job 1:10; Psalms 8:4.
רֹקֵֽם
râqam
H7551
"to weave"
V-Qal
The Hebrew word for weaving or embroidering, often used to describe intricate or colorful designs. In Exodus 35:35, it refers to the skilled work of embroiderers making priestly garments. The KJV translates it as 'embroiderer' or 'needlework'.
Definition: 1) to variegate, mix colours 1a) (Qal) variegator (worker in colours) (participle) 1b) (Pual) to be skilfully wrought or woven
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: embroiderer, needlework, curiously work. See also: Exodus 26:36; Exodus 36:37; Psalms 139:15.
Study Notes — Exodus 36:37
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- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 36:37
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Context — The Curtain for the Entrance
35Next, he made the veil of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen, with cherubim skillfully worked into it.
36He also made four posts of acacia wood for it and overlaid them with gold, along with gold hooks; and he cast four silver bases for the posts.
37For the entrance to the tent, he made a curtain embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen,
38together with five posts and their hooks. He overlaid the tops of the posts and their bands with gold, and their five bases were bronze.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exodus 26:36–37 | For the entrance to the tent, you are to make a curtain embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen. Make five posts of acacia wood for the curtain, overlay them with gold hooks, and cast five bronze bases for them. |
| 2 | Exodus 40:28 | Then he put up the curtain at the entrance to the tabernacle. |
Exodus 36:37 Summary
The curtain for the entrance to the tent, made with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen, was a beautiful and intricate piece of craftsmanship that symbolized the richness of God's presence. Just like the curtain, our approach to God should be with reverence and awe, as seen in Psalm 96:9. The use of finely spun linen and other materials also reminds us to use our talents and skills to honor God, as mentioned in Colossians 3:23-24. As we enter into God's presence, we can do so with confidence and faith in Jesus Christ, who has made a way for us to approach God, as seen in Hebrews 10:19-22.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the colors used in the curtain for the entrance to the tent?
The colors blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, as seen in Exodus 36:37, are also used in the veil mentioned in Exodus 36:35, and they symbolize royalty, wealth, and sacrifice, pointing to the richness of God's presence and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, as mentioned in Hebrews 10:20.
Why was the curtain made with finely spun linen?
The use of finely spun linen in Exodus 36:37 adds to the richness and beauty of the curtain, highlighting the care and attention to detail that God desires in our worship and service, as seen in Exodus 28:2 and Psalm 96:9.
How does this curtain relate to our entrance into God's presence today?
While the physical curtain is no longer present, the idea of entering into God's presence with reverence and awe remains, as seen in Hebrews 10:19-22, where we are encouraged to enter the Most Holy Place with confidence and faith in Jesus Christ.
What can we learn from the craftsmanship of the curtain?
The skill and craftsmanship that went into making the curtain, as seen in Exodus 36:37, demonstrate the importance of using our talents and skills to honor God and create beauty that points to His glory, as mentioned in Colossians 3:23-24.
Reflection Questions
- As you reflect on the curtain for the entrance to the tent, what does it teach you about the importance of reverence and awe in your approach to God?
- How can you apply the attention to detail and craftsmanship seen in the making of the curtain to your own service and worship?
- What are some ways you can use your talents and skills to create beauty that points to God's glory, just like the artisans who made the curtain?
- As you consider the colors and materials used in the curtain, what does it reveal to you about God's character and nature?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 36:37
[See comments on Exodus 36:8]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 36:37
And he made an hanging for the tabernacle door of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, of needlework; Made an hanging for the ... door.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 36:37
This door divided the holy place from the court.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 36:37
(37, 38) These verses correspond in the main to Exodus 36:36-37 of Exodus 26, which they pre-suppose and confirm, adding, however, one new fact, viz., that the capitals of the five pillars were overlaid with gold. Either God had given no order on this point, or Moses had omitted to record it.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 36:37
Verse 37. Hanging for the - door] See Clarke on Exodus 26:36, &c.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 36:37
37. door] entrance (Exodus 26:36).
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 36:37
AND AHOLIAB, Exodus 36:30-35. See notes on Exodus 31:1-11. OF , Exodus 36:1-7. 5.