Exodus 26:30
And thou shalt rear up the tabernacle according to the fashion thereof which was shewed thee in the mount.
Original Language Analysis
וַהֲקֵֽמֹתָ֖
And thou shalt rear up
H6965
וַהֲקֵֽמֹתָ֖
And thou shalt rear up
Strong's:
H6965
Word #:
1 of 7
to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
2 of 7
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַמִּשְׁכָּ֑ן
the tabernacle
H4908
הַמִּשְׁכָּ֑ן
the tabernacle
Strong's:
H4908
Word #:
3 of 7
a residence (including a shepherd's hut, the lair of animals, figuratively, the grave; also the temple); specifically, the tabernacle (properly, its w
כְּמִ֨שְׁפָּט֔וֹ
according to the fashion
H4941
כְּמִ֨שְׁפָּט֔וֹ
according to the fashion
Strong's:
H4941
Word #:
4 of 7
properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
5 of 7
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
Cross References
Hebrews 8:5Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount.Exodus 25:40And look that thou make them after their pattern, which was shewed thee in the mount.Exodus 25:9According to all that I shew thee, after the pattern of the tabernacle, and the pattern of all the instruments thereof, even so shall ye make it.Acts 7:44Our fathers had the tabernacle of witness in the wilderness, as he had appointed, speaking unto Moses, that he should make it according to the fashion that he had seen.
Historical Context
Moses received comprehensive instructions during forty days on Sinai (Exodus 24:18), possibly including visual revelation of the heavenly sanctuary. This verse ensures he understands that precise replication, not creative interpretation, is required.
Questions for Reflection
- Why must worship 'match the pattern' shown rather than reflect human creativity?
- How does understanding Christ as the 'heavenly pattern' affect your approach to worship?
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Analysis & Commentary
Summary command: 'rear up the tabernacle according to the fashion thereof which was shewed thee in the mount.' The Hebrew תָּקִים (taqim, 'rear up') means to establish, set upright, bring to standing. Construction must match the heavenly pattern exactly. This echoes the chapter's beginning and Hebrews' emphasis—earthly worship copies heavenly reality (Hebrews 8:5). We don't invent worship patterns; we replicate what God reveals, ultimately fulfilled in Christ.