Exodus 36:13

Authorized King James Version

And he made fifty taches of gold, and coupled the curtains one unto another with the taches: so it became one tabernacle.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיַּ֕עַשׂ
And he made
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#2
חֲמִשִּׁ֖ים
fifty
fifty
#3
בַּקְּרָסִ֔ים
taches
a knob or belaying-pin (from its swelling form)
#4
זָהָ֑ב
of gold
gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky
#5
וַיְחַבֵּ֨ר
and coupled
to join (literally or figuratively); specifically (by means of spells) to fascinate
#6
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#7
הַיְרִיעֹ֜ת
the curtains
a hanging (as tremulous)
#8
אֶחָֽד׃
one
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
#9
אֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#10
אֶחָֽד׃
one
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
#11
בַּקְּרָסִ֔ים
taches
a knob or belaying-pin (from its swelling form)
#12
וַיְהִ֥י
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#13
הַמִּשְׁכָּ֖ן
tabernacle
a residence (including a shepherd's hut, the lair of animals, figuratively, the grave; also the temple); specifically, the tabernacle (properly, its w
#14
אֶחָֽד׃
one
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first

Analysis

Within the broader context of Exodus, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Exodus.

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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