Exodus 39:33
And they brought the tabernacle unto Moses, the tent, and all his furniture, his taches, his boards, his bars, and his pillars, and his sockets,
Original Language Analysis
וַיָּבִ֤יאוּ
And they brought
H935
וַיָּבִ֤יאוּ
And they brought
Strong's:
H935
Word #:
1 of 15
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
2 of 15
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַמִּשְׁכָּן֙
the tabernacle
H4908
הַמִּשְׁכָּן֙
the tabernacle
Strong's:
H4908
Word #:
3 of 15
a residence (including a shepherd's hut, the lair of animals, figuratively, the grave; also the temple); specifically, the tabernacle (properly, its w
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
6 of 15
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
8 of 15
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
9 of 15
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
כֵּלָ֑יו
and all his furniture
H3627
כֵּלָ֑יו
and all his furniture
Strong's:
H3627
Word #:
10 of 15
something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
קְרָסָ֣יו
his taches
H7165
קְרָסָ֣יו
his taches
Strong's:
H7165
Word #:
11 of 15
a knob or belaying-pin (from its swelling form)
קְרָשָׁ֔יו
his boards
H7175
קְרָשָׁ֔יו
his boards
Strong's:
H7175
Word #:
12 of 15
a slab or plank; by implication, a deck of a ship
Historical Context
Moses alone saw the heavenly pattern during his 40 days on Sinai, qualifying him uniquely to verify the craftsmen's work. This inspection wasn't distrust but proper order—leaders accountable to God must verify that His design, not human creativity, governs worship.
Questions for Reflection
- How does submitting spiritual work for biblical evaluation demonstrate humility and wisdom?
- What does Moses verifying exact pattern conformity teach about leadership's responsibility for doctrinal fidelity?
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Analysis & Commentary
Bringing the completed tabernacle 'unto Moses' for inspection teaches that spiritual work requires examination by godly leadership before implementation. The detailed listing—tent, furniture, clasps, boards, bars, pillars, sockets—demonstrates comprehensive accountability. Moses, who received the pattern on Sinai (25:9, 40), could verify exact conformity. This principle prefigures the church's need for biblical examination of ministries (1 Thessalonians 5:21; 1 John 4:1). The craftsmen's willingness to submit their work shows humility—true servants welcome evaluation.