Exodus 35:11

Authorized King James Version

The tabernacle, his tent, and his covering, his taches, and his boards, his bars, his pillars, and his sockets,

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#2
הַ֨מִּשְׁכָּ֔ן
The tabernacle
a residence (including a shepherd's hut, the lair of animals, figuratively, the grave; also the temple); specifically, the tabernacle (properly, its w
#3
אֶֽת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#4
אָהֳל֖וֹ
his tent
a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
#5
וְאֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#6
מִכְסֵ֑הוּ
and his covering
a covering, i.e., weatherboarding
#7
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#8
קְרָסָיו֙
his taches
a knob or belaying-pin (from its swelling form)
#9
וְאֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#10
קְרָשָׁ֔יו
and his boards
a slab or plank; by implication, a deck of a ship
#11
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#12
בְּרִיחָ֕ו
his bars
a bolt
#13
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#14
עַמֻּדָ֖יו
his pillars
a column (as standing); also a stand, i.e., platform
#15
וְאֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#16
אֲדָנָֽיו׃
and his sockets
a basis (of a building, a column, etc.)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Exodus. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Exodus Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

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