Exodus 26:24
And they shall be coupled together beneath, and they shall be coupled together above the head of it unto one ring: thus shall it be for them both; they shall be for the two corners.
Original Language Analysis
וְיִֽהְי֣וּ
H1961
וְיִֽהְי֣וּ
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
1 of 17
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
תַמִּים֙
And they shall be coupled
H8382
תַמִּים֙
And they shall be coupled
Strong's:
H8382
Word #:
2 of 17
to be (causatively, make) twinned, i.e., (figuratively) duplicate or (architectural) jointed
מִלְּמַטָּה֒
together beneath
H4295
מִלְּמַטָּה֒
together beneath
Strong's:
H4295
Word #:
3 of 17
downward, below or beneath; often adverbially with or without prefixes
יִֽהְי֤וּ
H1961
יִֽהְי֤וּ
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
5 of 17
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
תַמִּים֙
And they shall be coupled
H8382
תַמִּים֙
And they shall be coupled
Strong's:
H8382
Word #:
6 of 17
to be (causatively, make) twinned, i.e., (figuratively) duplicate or (architectural) jointed
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
7 of 17
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
רֹאשׁ֔וֹ
above the head
H7218
רֹאשׁ֔וֹ
above the head
Strong's:
H7218
Word #:
8 of 17
the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
הַטַּבַּ֖עַת
ring
H2885
הַטַּבַּ֖עַת
ring
Strong's:
H2885
Word #:
10 of 17
properly, a seal (as sunk into the wax), i.e., signet (for sealing); hence (generally) a ring of any kind
הָֽאֶחָ֑ת
of it unto one
H259
הָֽאֶחָ֑ת
of it unto one
Strong's:
H259
Word #:
11 of 17
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
כֵּ֚ן
H3651
כֵּ֚ן
Strong's:
H3651
Word #:
12 of 17
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
יִֽהְיֶ֣ה
H1961
יִֽהְיֶ֣ה
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
13 of 17
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
Historical Context
The coupling method (possibly through rings or tenons) joined each corner board to boards on both adjoining walls, creating a right angle that locked the structure. The description 'beneath and above' suggests coupling at both base and top, ensuring rigidity.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Christ create unity 'beneath and above'—at every level of life?
- What 'corners' in your experience has Christ joined that seemed irreconcilably separated?
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Analysis & Commentary
The corner boards are 'coupled together' beneath and above, creating extraordinary stability. The Hebrew תָּאֹם (ta'om, twins/coupled) suggests perfect matching, absolute unity. These corners that join two walls illustrate how Christ unites what was separated—Jew and Gentile, heaven and earth. The coupling 'beneath and above' shows unity at every level, not superficial joining but thorough integration throughout.