Exodus 35:13
The table, and his staves, and all his vessels, and the shewbread,
Original Language Analysis
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
1 of 10
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַשֻּׁלְחָ֥ן
The table
H7979
הַשֻּׁלְחָ֥ן
The table
Strong's:
H7979
Word #:
2 of 10
a table (as spread out); by implication, a meal
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
3 of 10
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
בַּדָּ֖יו
and his staves
H905
בַּדָּ֖יו
and his staves
Strong's:
H905
Word #:
4 of 10
properly, separation; by implication, a part of the body, branch of a tree, bar for carrying; figuratively, chief of a city; especially (with preposit
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
5 of 10
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
6 of 10
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
כֵּלָ֑יו
and all his vessels
H3627
כֵּלָ֑יו
and all his vessels
Strong's:
H3627
Word #:
7 of 10
something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
וְאֵ֖ת
H853
וְאֵ֖ת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
8 of 10
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
Historical Context
The boards were acacia wood overlaid with gold, standing upright and joined by silver sockets weighing approximately one talent each (75-100 pounds). The entire structure could be disassembled and carried, with each Levitical family assigned specific components (Numbers 4).
Questions for Reflection
- What does the careful specification of structural components teach about God's attention to detail and order?
- How does the interdependence of tabernacle parts illustrate the New Testament concept of the body of Christ?
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Analysis & Commentary
Taches (קְרָסִים, kerasim, 'clasps' or 'hooks'), boards (קְרָשִׁים, kerashim), bars (בְּרִיחִים, berichim), pillars (עַמֻּדִים, amudim), and sockets (אֲדָנִים, adanim) represent the structural integrity holding God's dwelling together. Each component, though individually simple, contributes to the whole—illustrating the body of Christ where each member, though diverse, is essential (1 Corinthians 12). The careful specification of even these practical elements shows God's concern for both beauty and strength in His house.