Exodus 26:21
And their forty sockets of silver; two sockets under one board, and two sockets under another board.
Original Language Analysis
כָּ֑סֶף
of silver
H3701
כָּ֑סֶף
of silver
Strong's:
H3701
Word #:
3 of 13
silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
תַּ֚חַת
H8478
תַּ֚חַת
Strong's:
H8478
Word #:
6 of 13
the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc
הָֽאֶחָֽד׃
under another
H259
הָֽאֶחָֽד׃
under another
Strong's:
H259
Word #:
8 of 13
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
תַּ֖חַת
H8478
תַּ֖חַת
Strong's:
H8478
Word #:
11 of 13
the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc
Historical Context
The north side's forty silver sockets matched the south side exactly, bringing the total to eighty sockets for the two long sides. Each socket's talent-weight created an immovable foundation that kept the tabernacle stable during Israel's wanderings.
Questions for Reflection
- Why does Scripture repeatedly emphasize the redemption foundation under every board?
- How does knowing there's no alternate foundation affect your confidence in Christ?
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Analysis & Commentary
Forty more silver sockets, two under each board—the pattern repeats exactly. Repetition in Scripture emphasizes importance. The repeated stress on silver sockets (redemption foundation) underscores that every part of God's dwelling, from every direction, stands solely on redemptive foundation. Whether approaching from south or north, left or right, all stand on Christ's blood-bought redemption. There's no alternate foundation (Acts 4:12).