Exodus 36:28
And two boards made he for the corners of the tabernacle in the two sides.
Original Language Analysis
עָשָׂ֔ה
made
H6213
עָשָׂ֔ה
made
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
3 of 6
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
Historical Context
Corner boards likely had special shaping or were positioned at angles to join the north/south walls to the western wall, creating stable right-angle corners. These joints bore significant stress during assembly/disassembly and transport, requiring robust construction.
Questions for Reflection
- What do the special corner boards teach about attention to connections and transitions in building God's house?
- How does structural reinforcement at junction points illustrate the importance of careful attention to how different parts of Christ's body connect?
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Analysis & Commentary
Two corner boards (קְרָשִׁים, kerashim) for the tabernacle's back corners demonstrate attention to structural integrity even at junction points. Corners, where sides meet, require special reinforcement—illustrating that transitions and connections need particular care in building God's house. These corner boards prevented gaps and maintained stability, teaching that God's dwelling allows no weakness, no undefined space, no vulnerable joints. The church similarly requires careful attention to how different parts connect.