Exodus 26:4
And thou shalt make loops of blue upon the edge of the one curtain from the selvedge in the coupling; and likewise shalt thou make in the uttermost edge of another curtain, in the coupling of the second.
Original Language Analysis
תַּֽעֲשֶׂה֙
And thou shalt make
H6213
תַּֽעֲשֶׂה֙
And thou shalt make
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
1 of 16
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
תְּכֵ֗לֶת
of blue
H8504
תְּכֵ֗לֶת
of blue
Strong's:
H8504
Word #:
3 of 16
the cerulean mussel, i.e., the color (violet) obtained therefrom or stuff dyed therewith
עַ֣ל
H5921
עַ֣ל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
4 of 16
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
בִּשְׂפַ֣ת
edge
H8193
בִּשְׂפַ֣ת
edge
Strong's:
H8193
Word #:
5 of 16
the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
הָֽאֶחָ֔ת
of the one
H259
הָֽאֶחָ֔ת
of the one
Strong's:
H259
Word #:
7 of 16
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
וְכֵ֤ן
H3651
וְכֵ֤ן
Strong's:
H3651
Word #:
10 of 16
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
תַּֽעֲשֶׂה֙
And thou shalt make
H6213
תַּֽעֲשֶׂה֙
And thou shalt make
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
11 of 16
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
בִּשְׂפַ֣ת
edge
H8193
בִּשְׂפַ֣ת
edge
Strong's:
H8193
Word #:
12 of 16
the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
Historical Context
The loops (לוּלָאָה, lula'ah) were carefully sewn along the curtain edges, evenly spaced to align with corresponding loops on the other set. This precise placement ensured the two sections would join seamlessly.
Questions for Reflection
- How does true spiritual unity come 'from above' rather than human engineering?
- What 'loops' (connection points) in your life enable unity with other believers?
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Analysis & Commentary
Fifty loops of blue on one curtain's edge—blue representing the heavenly. These loops enabled the two sets to join, creating one complete covering. The loops teach that what appears separate finds unity through heavenly means. Blue (sky/heaven) reminds us that true unity comes from above, not human effort. In Christ, divisions are overcome—'neither Jew nor Greek' (Galatians 3:28)—through heavenly reality, not earthly compromise.