Exodus 26:11
And thou shalt make fifty taches of brass, and put the taches into the loops, and couple the tent together, that it may be one.
Original Language Analysis
וְעָשִׂ֛יתָ
And thou shalt make
H6213
וְעָשִׂ֛יתָ
And thou shalt make
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
1 of 13
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
נְחֹ֖שֶׁת
of brass
H5178
נְחֹ֖שֶׁת
of brass
Strong's:
H5178
Word #:
3 of 13
copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e., coin, a fetter; figuratively, base (as compared with gold or silver)
וְהֵֽבֵאתָ֤
and put
H935
וְהֵֽבֵאתָ֤
and put
Strong's:
H935
Word #:
5 of 13
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
6 of 13
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
וְחִבַּרְתָּ֥
and couple
H2266
וְחִבַּרְתָּ֥
and couple
Strong's:
H2266
Word #:
9 of 13
to join (literally or figuratively); specifically (by means of spells) to fascinate
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
10 of 13
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
Historical Context
Bronze (נְחֹשֶׁת, nechosheth) was more practical and durable than gold for the outer tent subjected to weather. The fifty bronze taches hooked through the loops, firmly uniting the tent covering while being less valuable than the gold clasps inside.
Questions for Reflection
- How did Christ bear judgment 'outwardly' while maintaining divine glory 'inwardly'?
- What does the contrast between gold (inner) and bronze (outer) clasps teach about approaching God?
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Analysis & Commentary
Fifty bronze clasps join the goats' hair covering, contrasting with the gold clasps of the inner linen. Bronze typically represents judgment (bronze serpent, bronze altar), while gold represents deity. The outer covering, facing the world and weather, is joined by bronze (judgment borne); the inner covering, facing God, by gold (divine nature). Christ bore judgment outwardly (bronze) while maintaining divine nature inwardly (gold), making one dwelling place for God and man.