Exodus 36:25

Authorized King James Version

And for the other side of the tabernacle, which is toward the north corner, he made twenty boards,

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וּלְצֶ֧לַע
side
a rib (as curved), literally (of the body) or figuratively (of a door, i.e., leaf); hence, a side, literally (of a person) or figuratively (of an obje
#2
הַמִּשְׁכָּ֛ן
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
#3
הַשֵּׁנִ֖ית
And for the other
properly, double, i.e., second; also adverbially, again
#4
לִפְאַ֣ת
corner
properly, mouth in a figurative sense, i.e., direction, region, extremity
#5
צָפ֑וֹן
which is toward the north
properly, hidden, i.e., dark; used only of the north as a quarter (gloomy and unknown)
#6
עָשָׂ֖ה
he made
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#7
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
twenty
twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth
#8
קְרָשִֽׁים׃
boards
a slab or plank; by implication, a deck of a ship

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 historical context of the period of Egyptian bondage and wilderness wandering (c. 1440-1400 BCE) provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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