Exodus 36:22

Authorized King James Version

One board had two tenons, equally distant one from another: thus did he make for all the boards of the tabernacle.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
שְׁתֵּ֣י
had two
two; also (as ordinal) twofold
#2
יָדֹ֗ת
tenons
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
#3
קַרְשֵׁ֥י
board
a slab or plank; by implication, a deck of a ship
#4
אֶחָ֑ת
One
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
#5
מְשֻׁלָּבֹ֔ת
equally distant
to space off; intensive (evenly) to make equidistant
#6
אֶחָ֑ת
One
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
#7
אֶל
from
near, with or among; often in general, to
#8
אֶחָ֑ת
One
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
#9
כֵּ֣ן
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
#10
עָשָׂ֔ה
thus did he make
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#11
לְכֹ֖ל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#12
קַרְשֵׁ֥י
board
a slab or plank; by implication, a deck of a ship
#13
הַמִּשְׁכָּֽן׃
of 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

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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