Exodus 25:9
According to all that I shew thee, after the pattern of the tabernacle, and the pattern of all the instruments thereof, even so shall ye make it.
Original Language Analysis
כְּכֹ֗ל
H3605
כְּכֹ֗ל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
1 of 14
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
2 of 14
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
מַרְאֶ֣ה
According to all that I shew
H7200
מַרְאֶ֣ה
According to all that I shew
Strong's:
H7200
Word #:
4 of 14
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
אֽוֹתְךָ֔
H853
אֽוֹתְךָ֔
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
5 of 14
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
אֵ֚ת
H853
אֵ֚ת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
6 of 14
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
תַּבְנִ֣ית
and the pattern
H8403
תַּבְנִ֣ית
and the pattern
Strong's:
H8403
Word #:
7 of 14
structure; by implication, a model, resemblance
הַמִּשְׁכָּ֔ן
of the tabernacle
H4908
הַמִּשְׁכָּ֔ן
of the tabernacle
Strong's:
H4908
Word #:
8 of 14
a residence (including a shepherd's hut, the lair of animals, figuratively, the grave; also the temple); specifically, the tabernacle (properly, its w
וְאֵ֖ת
H853
וְאֵ֖ת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
9 of 14
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
תַּבְנִ֣ית
and the pattern
H8403
תַּבְנִ֣ית
and the pattern
Strong's:
H8403
Word #:
10 of 14
structure; by implication, a model, resemblance
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
11 of 14
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
כֵּלָ֑יו
of all the instruments
H3627
כֵּלָ֑יו
of all the instruments
Strong's:
H3627
Word #:
12 of 14
something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
Cross References
Exodus 25:40And look that thou make them after their pattern, which was shewed thee in the mount.Hebrews 8:5Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount.Acts 7:44Our fathers had the tabernacle of witness in the wilderness, as he had appointed, speaking unto Moses, that he should make it according to the fashion that he had seen.Hebrews 9:9Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience;
Historical Context
Moses received these instructions during forty days on Mount Sinai (Exodus 24:18), possibly seeing a heavenly vision of the true sanctuary. This divine origin gave the tabernacle unique authority as the place of God's prescribed worship.
Questions for Reflection
- Why must worship conform to God's pattern rather than human preferences?
- How does knowing the tabernacle was patterned after heavenly realities affect your view of worship?
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Analysis & Commentary
The divine pattern: all must be made 'according to all that I shew thee.' The Hebrew תַּבְנִית (tabnit, pattern) suggests an architectural blueprint or model. This emphasizes that worship must conform to divine revelation, not human creativity. Hebrews 8:5 confirms that Moses was shown a heavenly pattern, making the earthly tabernacle a 'copy and shadow' of heavenly realities centered in Christ.