Exodus 26:6
And thou shalt make fifty taches of gold, and couple the curtains together with the taches: and it shall be one tabernacle.
Original Language Analysis
וְעָשִׂ֕יתָ
And thou shalt make
H6213
וְעָשִׂ֕יתָ
And thou shalt make
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
1 of 14
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
בַּקְּרָסִ֔ים
taches
H7165
בַּקְּרָסִ֔ים
taches
Strong's:
H7165
Word #:
3 of 14
a knob or belaying-pin (from its swelling form)
זָהָ֑ב
of gold
H2091
זָהָ֑ב
of gold
Strong's:
H2091
Word #:
4 of 14
gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky
וְחִבַּרְתָּ֙
and couple
H2266
וְחִבַּרְתָּ֙
and couple
Strong's:
H2266
Word #:
5 of 14
to join (literally or figuratively); specifically (by means of spells) to fascinate
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
6 of 14
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
אֲחֹתָהּ֙
H269
אֲחֹתָהּ֙
Strong's:
H269
Word #:
10 of 14
a sister (used very widely [like h0251], literally and figuratively)
בַּקְּרָסִ֔ים
taches
H7165
בַּקְּרָסִ֔ים
taches
Strong's:
H7165
Word #:
11 of 14
a knob or belaying-pin (from its swelling form)
וְהָיָ֥ה
H1961
וְהָיָ֥ה
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
12 of 14
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
Historical Context
These golden taches or clasps hooked through the blue loops, firmly joining the two sets of five curtains. The gold construction ensured durability while the design allowed for assembly and disassembly as Israel traveled.
Questions for Reflection
- How does the Holy Spirit serve as the 'golden clasp' uniting believers?
- Why is spiritual unity ultimately God's work rather than ours?
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Analysis & Commentary
Fifty gold clasps (קֶרֶס, qeres) join the loops, making the tabernacle 'one.' Gold represents deity—God Himself joins what was separated, creating unity. The number fifty relates to Pentecost (50th day) when the Spirit descended, creating the church. Just as gold clasps united the curtains into one tabernacle, the Holy Spirit unites believers into one body—Christ's dwelling place. Unity is a divine act, not human achievement.