Exodus 26:8
New International Version
All eleven curtains are to be the same size—thirty cubits long and four cubits wide.

New Living Translation
These eleven curtains must all be exactly the same size—45 feet long and 6 feet wide.

English Standard Version
The length of each curtain shall be thirty cubits, and the breadth of each curtain four cubits. The eleven curtains shall be the same size.

Berean Standard Bible
Each of the eleven curtains is to be the same size—thirty cubits long and four cubits wide.

King James Bible
The length of one curtain shall be thirty cubits, and the breadth of one curtain four cubits: and the eleven curtains shall be all of one measure.

New King James Version
The length of each curtain shall be thirty cubits, and the width of each curtain four cubits; and the eleven curtains shall all have the same measurements.

New American Standard Bible
The length of each curtain shall be thirty cubits, and the width of each curtain four cubits; the eleven curtains shall have the same measurements.

NASB 1995
“The length of each curtain shall be thirty cubits, and the width of each curtain four cubits; the eleven curtains shall have the same measurements.

NASB 1977
“The length of each curtain shall be thirty cubits, and the width of each curtain four cubits; the eleven curtains shall have the same measurements.

Legacy Standard Bible
The length of each curtain shall be thirty cubits, and the width of each curtain four cubits; the eleven curtains shall have the same measurements.

Amplified Bible
Each curtain shall be thirty cubits long and four cubits wide. The eleven curtains shall all measure the same.

Christian Standard Bible
Each curtain should be forty-five feet long and six feet wide. All eleven curtains are to have the same measurements.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The length of each curtain should be 45 feet and the width of each curtain six feet. All 11 curtains are to have the same measurements.

American Standard Version
The length of each curtain shall be thirty cubits, and the breadth of each curtain four cubits: the eleven curtains shall have one measure.

English Revised Version
The length of each curtain shall be thirty cubits, and the breadth of each curtain four cubits: the eleven curtains shall have one measure.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Each of the 11 sheets will be 45 feet long and 6 feet wide.

Good News Translation
Make them all the same size, 15 yards long and 2 yards wide.

International Standard Version
The length of each curtain is to be 30 cubits, and the width of each curtain two cubits; the measurements of each of the eleven curtains is to be the same.

Majority Standard Bible
Each of the eleven curtains is to be the same size—thirty cubits long and four cubits wide.

NET Bible
The length of each curtain is to be forty-five feet, and the width of each curtain is to be six feet--the same size for the eleven curtains.

New Heart English Bible
The length of each curtain shall be forthy-four feet four inches, and the breadth of each curtain five feet eleven inches: the eleven curtains shall have one measure.

Webster's Bible Translation
The length of one curtain shall be thirty cubits, and the breadth of one curtain four cubits: and the eleven curtains shall be all of one measure.

World English Bible
The length of each curtain shall be thirty cubits, and the width of each curtain four cubits: the eleven curtains shall have one measure.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
the length of one curtain [is] thirty by the cubit, and the breadth of one curtain [is] four by the cubit; one measure [is] for the eleven curtains;

Young's Literal Translation
the length of the one curtain is thirty by the cubit, and the breadth of the one curtain four by the cubit; one measure is to the eleven curtains;

Smith's Literal Translation
The length of the one curtain, of thirty cubits, and the breadth of one curtain of four cubits: one measure to the eleven curtains.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The length of one hair curtain shall be thirty cubits: and the breadth four: the measure of all the curtains shall be equal.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The length of one canopy shall hold thirty cubits, and the width, four. The measure of all the canopies shall be equal.

New American Bible
the length of each shall be thirty cubits, and the width four cubits: all eleven sheets shall be of the same size.

New Revised Standard Version
The length of each curtain shall be thirty cubits, and the width of each curtain four cubits; the eleven curtains shall be of the same size.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The length of each curtain shall be thirty cubits, and the breadth of each curtain four cubits; all the eleven curtains shall be of the same measure.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The length of one curtain of them, thirty cubits, and its width four cubits, the one measure of one curtain is for all these eleven curtains.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The length of each curtain shall be thirty cubits, and the breadth of each curtain four cubits; the eleven curtains shall have one measure.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The length of one skin thirty cubits, and the breadth of one skin four cubits: there shall be the same measure to the eleven skins.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Eleven Curtains of Goats' Hair
7You are to make curtains of goat hair for the tent over the tabernacle—eleven curtains in all. 8Each of the eleven curtains is to be the same size— thirty cubits long and four cubits wide. 9Join five of the curtains into one set and the other six into another. Then fold the sixth curtain over double at the front of the tent.…

Cross References
Exodus 36:14
He then made curtains of goat hair for the tent over the tabernacle—eleven curtains in all.

Exodus 26:1
“You are to construct the tabernacle itself with ten curtains of finely spun linen, each with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and cherubim skillfully worked into them.

Exodus 26:7
You are to make curtains of goat hair for the tent over the tabernacle—eleven curtains in all.

Exodus 26:9
Join five of the curtains into one set and the other six into another. Then fold the sixth curtain over double at the front of the tent.

Exodus 26:12-13
As for the overlap that remains of the tent curtains, the half curtain that is left over shall hang down over the back of the tabernacle. / And the tent curtains will be a cubit longer on either side, and the excess will hang over the sides of the tabernacle to cover it.

Numbers 4:25
They are to carry the curtains of the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting with the covering of fine leather over it, the curtains for the entrance to the Tent of Meeting,

1 Kings 6:2
The house that King Solomon built for the LORD was sixty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and thirty cubits high.

1 Kings 6:9
So Solomon built the temple and finished it, roofing it with beams and planks of cedar.

1 Kings 6:15-16
He lined the interior walls with cedar paneling from the floor of the temple to the ceiling, and he covered the floor with cypress boards. / He partitioned off the twenty cubits at the rear of the temple with cedar boards from floor to ceiling to form within the temple an inner sanctuary, the Most Holy Place.

2 Chronicles 3:3-4
The foundation that Solomon laid for the house of God was sixty cubits long and twenty cubits wide, according to the old standard. / The portico at the front, extending across the width of the temple, was twenty cubits long and twenty cubits high. He overlaid the inside with pure gold.

2 Chronicles 3:8
Then he made the Most Holy Place; its length corresponded to the width of the temple—twenty cubits long and twenty cubits wide. And he overlaid the inside with six hundred talents of fine gold.

Hebrews 8:5
The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.”

Hebrews 9:2-3
A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place,

Hebrews 9:11
But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come, He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made by hands and is not a part of this creation.

Hebrews 9:23-24
So it was necessary for the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these sacrifices, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. / For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God.


Treasury of Scripture

The length of one curtain shall be thirty cubits, and the breadth of one curtain four cubits: and the eleven curtains shall be all of one measure.

length of one curtain

Exodus 26:2,13
The length of one curtain shall be eight and twenty cubits, and the breadth of one curtain four cubits: and every one of the curtains shall have one measure…

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Exodus 26
1. The ten curtains of the tabernacle
7. The eleven curtains of goats' hair, the covering of rams' and badgers' skins.
15. The boards of the tabernacle, with their sockets and bars
31. The veil for the ark
36. The hanging for the door














The length of each curtain
The Hebrew word for "length" is "orekh," which signifies an extension or a stretch. In the context of the Tabernacle, the length of the curtains symbolizes the vastness and the grandeur of God's dwelling place among His people. The curtains served as a physical boundary, yet they also represented the spiritual covering and protection provided by God. The meticulous detail in the construction of the Tabernacle reflects the order and precision of God's creation and His desire for beauty and excellence in worship.

is thirty cubits
A cubit is an ancient measurement roughly equivalent to the length of a forearm, about 18 inches or 45 centimeters. Thus, thirty cubits would be approximately 45 feet or 13.5 meters. The specific measurement underscores the importance of divine instruction and obedience. The number thirty in biblical numerology often signifies dedication to a particular task or calling, as seen in the age when Levites began their service. This length ensured that the Tabernacle was both functional and majestic, accommodating the sacred activities within.

and the width of each curtain
The Hebrew word for "width" is "rochab," indicating breadth or expanse. The width of the curtains, like their length, was divinely ordained, ensuring that each piece fit perfectly into the overall design. This precision reflects the unity and harmony that God desires among His people. The curtains' width also symbolizes the inclusivity of God's covenant, extending His grace and presence to all who would come to Him.

is four cubits
Four cubits, approximately 6 feet or 1.8 meters, signifies stability and foundation. The number four often represents universality or completeness in the Bible, as seen in the four corners of the earth or the four winds. This measurement suggests that the Tabernacle was a place of completeness and wholeness, where God's presence could dwell fully among His people. It also points to the foundational truths of God's Word and His covenant with Israel.

all the curtains are the same size
The uniformity of the curtains highlights the order and consistency in God's instructions. Each curtain being the same size signifies equality and unity among the different parts of the Tabernacle. This uniformity can be seen as a metaphor for the body of Christ, where each member, though different in function, is equal in value and purpose. It emphasizes the importance of unity and harmony in the community of believers, reflecting the oneness of God’s design and purpose for His people.

(8) Thirty cubits.--The additional cubit on either side (comp. Exodus 26:2) would hang down and form a "valance" along the sides of the tent. (See Exodus 26:13.)

Verse 8. - The length... shall be thirty cubits. A tent with a rectangular roof, over such a chamber as the mishkan, brought down, as tents usually are, within six or seven feet of the ground, would have required a covering of this length. If the slope of the roof had been greater, the covering must have been longer. The breadth... four cubits. This gives for the entire covering, when made up, a width of forty-four cubits, or sixty-six feet. As the entire length of the mishkan was only thirty cubits, or forty-five feet, it is evident that the tent projected considerably beyond the tabernacle, either at both ends, or, at any rate, at one end. Probably the projection was at one end only - viz., in front; where it constituted a porch, eighteen or twenty feet deep. The temple, which was modelled after the tabernacle, had a porch fifteen feet deep.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Each
הָֽאַחַ֗ת (hā·’a·ḥaṯ)
Article | Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 259: United, one, first

of the eleven
לְעַשְׁתֵּ֥י (lə·‘aš·tê)
Preposition-l | Number - common singular construct
Strong's 6249: Eleven, eleventh

curtains
יְרִיעֹֽת׃ (yə·rî·‘ōṯ)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 3407: A hanging

[is to be] the same
אַחַ֔ת (’a·ḥaṯ)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

size,
מִדָּ֣ה (mid·dāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4060: Extension, height, breadth, a measure, a portion, a vestment, tribute

thirty
שְׁלֹשִׁים֙ (šə·lō·šîm)
Number - common plural
Strong's 7970: Thirty, thirtieth

cubits
בָּֽאַמָּ֔ה (bā·’am·māh)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 520: A mother, a cubit, a door-base

long
אֹ֣רֶךְ ׀ (’ō·reḵ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 753: Length

[and] four
אַרְבַּ֣ע (’ar·ba‘)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 702: Four

cubits
בָּאַמָּ֔ה (bā·’am·māh)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 520: A mother, a cubit, a door-base

wide.
וְרֹ֙חַב֙ (wə·rō·ḥaḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7341: Breadth, width


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