Exodus 26:32
And thou shalt hang it upon four pillars of shittim wood overlaid with gold: their hooks shall be of gold, upon the four sockets of silver.
Original Language Analysis
וְנָֽתַתָּ֣ה
And thou shalt hang
H5414
וְנָֽתַתָּ֣ה
And thou shalt hang
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
1 of 14
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
אֹתָ֗הּ
H853
אֹתָ֗הּ
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
2 of 14
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
3 of 14
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
עַמּוּדֵ֣י
pillars
H5982
עַמּוּדֵ֣י
pillars
Strong's:
H5982
Word #:
5 of 14
a column (as standing); also a stand, i.e., platform
זָהָ֑ב
shall be of gold
H2091
זָהָ֑ב
shall be of gold
Strong's:
H2091
Word #:
8 of 14
gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky
זָהָ֑ב
shall be of gold
H2091
זָהָ֑ב
shall be of gold
Strong's:
H2091
Word #:
10 of 14
gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
11 of 14
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
Historical Context
These four pillars stood in a line across the tabernacle's width, supporting the veil that blocked visual and physical access to the Most Holy Place. The golden hooks enabled the veil to hang securely while the silver sockets ensured stability.
Questions for Reflection
- How do the four pillars (universality) show Christ's veil-work applies to all humanity?
- What does the veil's support system (wood, gold, silver) teach about Christ's qualification as mediator?
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Analysis & Commentary
The veil hangs on four golden hooks upon four pillars of acacia wood overlaid with gold, standing on silver sockets. Four suggests universality—this veil concerns all humanity. The pillars combine wood (humanity) and gold (deity), standing on silver (redemption), supporting the veil that represents Christ's flesh. His humanity, unified with deity, resting on redemptive purpose, provided the veil through which we enter God's presence.