Exodus 36:35
And he made a vail of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen: with cherubims made he it of cunning work.
Original Language Analysis
עָשָׂ֥ה
And he made
H6213
עָשָׂ֥ה
And he made
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
1 of 14
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
2 of 14
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
תְּכֵ֧לֶת
of blue
H8504
תְּכֵ֧לֶת
of blue
Strong's:
H8504
Word #:
4 of 14
the cerulean mussel, i.e., the color (violet) obtained therefrom or stuff dyed therewith
וְתוֹלַ֥עַת
H8438
וְתוֹלַ֥עַת
Strong's:
H8438
Word #:
6 of 14
a maggot (as voracious); specifically (often with ellipsis of h8144) the crimson-grub, but used only (in this connection) of the color from it, and cl
שָׁנִ֖י
and scarlet
H8144
שָׁנִ֖י
and scarlet
Strong's:
H8144
Word #:
7 of 14
crimson, properly, the insect or its color, also stuff dyed with it
וְשֵׁ֣שׁ
linen
H8336
וְשֵׁ֣שׁ
linen
Strong's:
H8336
Word #:
8 of 14
bleached stuff, i.e., white linen or (by analogy) marble
מַֽעֲשֵׂ֥ה
work
H4639
מַֽעֲשֵׂ֥ה
work
Strong's:
H4639
Word #:
10 of 14
an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
חֹשֵׁ֛ב
he it of cunning
H2803
חֹשֵׁ֛ב
he it of cunning
Strong's:
H2803
Word #:
11 of 14
properly, to plait or interpenetrate, i.e., (literally) to weave or (generally) to fabricate; figuratively, to plot or contrive (usually in a maliciou
עָשָׂ֥ה
And he made
H6213
עָשָׂ֥ה
And he made
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
12 of 14
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
Historical Context
The gold rings were likely cast or forged, then attached to the boards at regular intervals to hold the bars. Making these functional items from gold rather than brass or iron emphasized that everything in God's dwelling reflected His preciousness.
Questions for Reflection
- What does making even functional hardware (rings) from gold teach about excellence in all aspects of serving God?
- How does the gold rings' dual nature (functional and precious) challenge false dichotomies between practical service and spiritual worship?
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Analysis & Commentary
Making rings of gold (טַבְּעֹת זָהָב, tabba'ot zahav) as places for bars demonstrates that even connection points must reflect divine glory. The rings, though functional hardware, were made precious through gold—teaching that every aspect of God's house, even practical necessities, should reflect His excellence. In the body of Christ, even seemingly mundane functions (administration, helps, etc.) are gifts from God deserving golden excellence (1 Corinthians 12:28).