Exodus 26:13
And a cubit on the one side, and a cubit on the other side of that which remaineth in the length of the curtains of the tent, it shall hang over the sides of the tabernacle on this side and on that side, to cover it.
Original Language Analysis
וְהָֽאַמָּ֤ה
And a cubit
H520
וְהָֽאַמָּ֤ה
And a cubit
Strong's:
H520
Word #:
1 of 16
properly, a mother (i.e., unit of measure, or the fore-arm (below the elbow), i.e., a cubit; also a door-base (as a bond of the entrance)
וּמִזֶּ֖ה
on the one side
H2088
וּמִזֶּ֖ה
on the one side
Strong's:
H2088
Word #:
2 of 16
the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that
וְהָֽאַמָּ֤ה
And a cubit
H520
וְהָֽאַמָּ֤ה
And a cubit
Strong's:
H520
Word #:
3 of 16
properly, a mother (i.e., unit of measure, or the fore-arm (below the elbow), i.e., a cubit; also a door-base (as a bond of the entrance)
וּמִזֶּ֖ה
on the one side
H2088
וּמִזֶּ֖ה
on the one side
Strong's:
H2088
Word #:
4 of 16
the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that
בָּֽעֹדֵ֔ף
on the other side of that which remaineth
H5736
בָּֽעֹדֵ֔ף
on the other side of that which remaineth
Strong's:
H5736
Word #:
5 of 16
to be (causatively have) redundant
יִֽהְיֶ֨ה
H1961
יִֽהְיֶ֨ה
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
9 of 16
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
11 of 16
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
הַמִּשְׁכָּ֛ן
of the tabernacle
H4908
הַמִּשְׁכָּ֛ן
of the tabernacle
Strong's:
H4908
Word #:
13 of 16
a residence (including a shepherd's hut, the lair of animals, figuratively, the grave; also the temple); specifically, the tabernacle (properly, its w
וּמִזֶּ֖ה
on the one side
H2088
וּמִזֶּ֖ה
on the one side
Strong's:
H2088
Word #:
14 of 16
the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that
Historical Context
The one-cubit overhang on each side meant the goats' hair curtains extended 18 inches beyond the linen on both sides, preventing rain from reaching the inner curtains. This practical design demonstrates God's attention to complete protection.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Christ's redemption 'completely cover' every area of your life?
- What parts of your life need the assurance of complete protection under God's covering?
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Analysis & Commentary
A cubit overhang on each side (the goats' hair curtains being 30 cubits to the linen's 28) ensures the precious inner covering is completely shielded. Every part of God's glory receives protection. Nothing is left exposed to elements. Similarly, Christ's redemption completely covers believers—no portion of our life is unprotected by His sacrifice. 'He that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye' (Zechariah 2:8).