Exodus 26:17
Two tenons shall there be in one board, set in order one against another: thus shalt thou make for all the boards of the tabernacle.
Original Language Analysis
יָד֗וֹת
tenons
H3027
יָד֗וֹת
tenons
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
2 of 13
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
הָֽאֶחָ֔ד
shall there be in one
H259
הָֽאֶחָ֔ד
shall there be in one
Strong's:
H259
Word #:
4 of 13
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
מְשֻׁלָּבֹ֔ת
set in order
H7947
מְשֻׁלָּבֹ֔ת
set in order
Strong's:
H7947
Word #:
5 of 13
to space off; intensive (evenly) to make equidistant
אֲחֹתָ֑הּ
against another
H269
אֲחֹתָ֑הּ
against another
Strong's:
H269
Word #:
8 of 13
a sister (used very widely [like h0251], literally and figuratively)
כֵּ֣ן
H3651
כֵּ֣ן
Strong's:
H3651
Word #:
9 of 13
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
תַּֽעֲשֶׂ֔ה
thus shalt thou make
H6213
תַּֽעֲשֶׂ֔ה
thus shalt thou make
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
10 of 13
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
לְכֹ֖ל
H3605
לְכֹ֖ל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
11 of 13
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
Historical Context
The tenons (projections at the base of each board) fit into corresponding holes in the silver sockets, creating a stable foundation that allowed the boards to stand vertically. This design enabled easy assembly and disassembly during travels.
Questions for Reflection
- How do you 'grasp' or 'hold onto' your foundation in Christ?
- What does standing on a 'silver' (redemption) foundation rather than earthly merit mean for your security?
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Analysis & Commentary
Two tenons (יָד, yad, literally 'hands') per board, fitting into silver sockets. These tenons ('hands') extend from each board, reaching into the foundation. The imagery suggests that each standing board 'grasps' or 'holds onto' its foundation. Believers must be grounded in Christ, our foundation. The tenons' connection to silver sockets (silver represents redemption) shows we stand on redemptive foundation, not personal merit (1 Corinthians 3:11).