Exodus 36:10

Authorized King James Version

And he coupled the five curtains one unto another: and the other five curtains he coupled one unto another.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
חִבַּ֔ר
And he coupled
to join (literally or figuratively); specifically (by means of spells) to fascinate
#2
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#3
וְחָמֵ֤שׁ
and the other five
five
#4
יְרִיעֹת֙
curtains
a hanging (as tremulous)
#5
אַחַ֖ת
one
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
#6
אֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#7
אֶחָ֑ת
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
#8
וְחָמֵ֤שׁ
and the other five
five
#9
יְרִיעֹת֙
curtains
a hanging (as tremulous)
#10
חִבַּ֔ר
And he coupled
to join (literally or figuratively); specifically (by means of spells) to fascinate
#11
אַחַ֖ת
one
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
#12
אֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#13
אֶחָֽת׃
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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