Exodus 36:11
New International Version
Then they made loops of blue material along the edge of the end curtain in one set, and the same was done with the end curtain in the other set.

New Living Translation
He made fifty loops of blue yarn and put them along the edge of the last curtain in each set.

English Standard Version
He made loops of blue on the edge of the outermost curtain of the first set. Likewise he made them on the edge of the outermost curtain of the second set.

Berean Standard Bible
He made loops of blue material on the edge of the end curtain in the first set, and also on the end curtain in the second set.

King James Bible
And he made loops of blue on the edge of one curtain from the selvedge in the coupling: likewise he made in the uttermost side of another curtain, in the coupling of the second.

New King James Version
He made loops of blue yarn on the edge of the curtain on the selvedge of one set; likewise he did on the outer edge of the other curtain of the second set.

New American Standard Bible
And he made loops of violet on the edge of the outermost curtain in the first set; he did likewise on the edge of the curtain that was outermost in the second set.

NASB 1995
He made loops of blue on the edge of the outermost curtain in the first set; he did likewise on the edge of the curtain that was outermost in the second set.

NASB 1977
And he made loops of blue on the edge of the outermost curtain in the first set; he did likewise on the edge of the curtain that was outermost in the second set.

Legacy Standard Bible
He made loops of blue on the edge of the outermost curtain in the first set; he did likewise on the edge of the curtain that was outermost in the second set.

Amplified Bible
He made loops of blue on the edge of the outermost curtain in the first set; he also did this on the edge of the curtain that was outermost in the second set.

Christian Standard Bible
He made loops of blue yarn on the edge of the last curtain in the first set and did the same on the edge of the outermost curtain in the second set.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He made loops of blue yarn on the edge of the last curtain in the first set and did the same on the edge of the outermost curtain in the second set.

American Standard Version
And he made loops of blue upon the edge of the one curtain from the selvedge in the coupling: likewise he made in the edge of the curtain that was outmost in the second coupling.

English Revised Version
And he made loops of blue upon the edge of the one curtain from the selvedge in the coupling: likewise he made in the edge of the curtain that was outmost in the second coupling.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then they made 50 violet loops along the edge of the end sheet in each set,

Good News Translation
They made loops of blue cloth on the edge of the outside piece in each set.

International Standard Version
He made loops of blue material along the edge of the outermost curtain in the first set, and likewise, he made loops along the edge of the outermost curtain in the second set.

Majority Standard Bible
He made loops of blue material on the edge of the end curtain in the first set, and also on the end curtain in the second set.

NET Bible
He made loops of blue material along the edge of the end curtain in the first set; he did the same along the edge of the end curtain in the second set.

New Heart English Bible
He made loops of blue on the edge of the one curtain from the edge in the coupling. Likewise he made in the edge of the curtain that was outmost in the second coupling.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he made loops of blue on the edge of one curtain from the selvedge in the coupling: likewise he made in the extremity of another curtain, in the coupling of the second.

World English Bible
He made loops of blue on the edge of the one curtain from the edge in the coupling. Likewise he made in the edge of the curtain that was outermost in the second coupling.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and he makes loops of blue on the edge of one curtain, at the end, in the joining; so he has made in the edge of the outmost curtain, in the joining of the second;

Young's Literal Translation
and he maketh loops of blue on the edge of the one curtain, at the end, in the joining; so he hath made in the edge of the outmost curtain, in the joining of the second;

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will make loops of cerulean purple upon the lip of the one curtain from the end from the joining: thus he made in the lip of the last curtain in the joining of the second.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He made also loops of violet in the edge of the curtain on both sides, and in the edge of the other curtain in like manner,

Catholic Public Domain Version
He also made loops of hyacinth along the edge of one curtain on both sides, and similarly along the edge of the other curtain,

New American Bible
Loops of violet yarn were made along the edge of the end sheet in the first set, and the same along the edge of the end sheet in the second set.

New Revised Standard Version
He made loops of blue on the edge of the outermost curtain of the first set; likewise he made them on the edge of the outermost curtain of the second set;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they made loops of blue on the edge of each curtain from the selvedge in the coupling; likewise they wrought on the other edge of the curtain, on the coupling of the second.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they made curtain loops of blue fringes on the edge of one curtain from the side of the selvedge and thus they made in its edge of the curtain from the side of another selvedge.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he made loops of blue upon the edge of the one curtain that was outmost in the first set; likewise he made in the edge of the curtain that was outmost in the second set.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Curtains for the Tabernacle
10And he joined five of the curtains together, and the other five he joined as well. 11He made loops of blue material on the edge of the end curtain in the first set, and also on the end curtain in the second set. 12He made fifty loops on one curtain and fifty loops on the end curtain of the second set, so that the loops lined up opposite one another.…

Cross References
Exodus 26:4
Make loops of blue material on the edge of the end curtain in the first set, and do the same for the end curtain in the second set.

Exodus 26:10
Make fifty loops along the edge of the end curtain in the first set, and fifty loops along the edge of the corresponding curtain in the second set.

Exodus 39:33
Then they brought the tabernacle to Moses: the tent with all its furnishings, its clasps, its frames, its crossbars, and its posts and bases;

Exodus 40:18
When Moses set up the tabernacle, he laid its bases, positioned its frames, inserted its crossbars, and set up its posts.

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

1 Kings 6:15
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.

2 Chronicles 3:5
He paneled the main room with cypress, which he overlaid with fine gold and decorated with palm trees and chains.

2 Chronicles 3:14
He made the veil of blue, purple, and crimson yarn and fine linen, with cherubim woven into it.

Ezekiel 41:16
as well as the thresholds and the beveled windows and the galleries all around with their three levels opposite the threshold, were overlaid with wood on all sides. They were paneled from the ground to the windows, and the windows were covered.

Ezekiel 41:25
Cherubim and palm trees like those on the walls were carved on the doors of the outer sanctuary, and there was a wooden canopy outside, on the front of the portico.

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
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.

Revelation 21:3
And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God.


Treasury of Scripture

And he made loops of blue on the edge of one curtain from the selvedge in the coupling: likewise he made in the uttermost side of another curtain, in the coupling of the second.

Exodus 26:4
And thou shalt make loops of blue upon the edge of the one curtain from the selvedge in the coupling; and likewise shalt thou make in the uttermost edge of another curtain, in the coupling of the second.

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Exodus 36
1. The offerings are delivered to the workmen
4. The generosity of the people is restrained
8. The curtains with cherubim
14. The curtains of goats' hair
19. The covering of skins
20. The boards with their sockets
31. The bars
35. The veil
37. The hanging for the door














He made loops of blue material
The phrase "He made loops of blue material" refers to the craftsmanship involved in the construction of the Tabernacle, a central place of worship for the Israelites. The "loops" were likely made from a durable fabric, and the color "blue" is significant in biblical symbolism, often representing the heavens, divinity, and the Holy Spirit. The Hebrew word for blue, "tekeleth," is associated with royalty and sacredness, indicating the divine nature of the Tabernacle. The use of blue material underscores the importance of the Tabernacle as a place where heaven meets earth, a dwelling place for God's presence among His people.

along the edge of the end curtain in the first set
The "edge of the end curtain in the first set" highlights the meticulous attention to detail in the Tabernacle's construction. The curtains were part of the Tabernacle's outer structure, providing both a physical and symbolic boundary between the sacred space and the outside world. The Hebrew word for "curtain," "yeriah," suggests a covering or protection, emphasizing the holiness and separation of the sacred space. The "first set" indicates the organized and intentional design, reflecting God's order and precision in His instructions to the Israelites.

and did the same on the end curtain of the second set
The repetition of the phrase "and did the same on the end curtain of the second set" signifies consistency and uniformity in the construction process. This mirrors the biblical theme of God's unchanging nature and the importance of obedience to His commands. The "second set" of curtains would have mirrored the first, creating a harmonious and unified structure. This reflects the unity and completeness found in God's creation and His covenant with His people. The careful replication of the design serves as a reminder of the Israelites' commitment to follow God's detailed instructions, symbolizing their dedication and reverence for His presence.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He fashioned
וַיַּ֜עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

loops
לֻֽלְאֹ֣ת (lul·’ōṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 3924: A loop

of blue yarn
תְּכֵ֗לֶת (tə·ḵê·leṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8504: The cerulean mussel, the color, obtained therefrom, stuff dyed therewith

on
עַ֣ל (‘al)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the edge
שְׂפַ֤ת (śə·p̄aṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8193: The lip, language, a margin

of the end
מִקָּצָ֖ה (miq·qā·ṣāh)
Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 7098: A termination

curtain
הַיְרִיעָה֙ (hay·rî·‘āh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 3407: A hanging

in the first
הָֽאֶחָ֔ת (hā·’e·ḥāṯ)
Article | Number - feminine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

set,
בַּמַּחְבָּ֑רֶת (bam·maḥ·bā·reṯ)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4225: Something joined, place of joining

and also
עָשָׂה֙ (‘ā·śāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

on the end
הַקִּ֣יצוֹנָ֔ה (haq·qî·ṣō·w·nāh)
Article | Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 7020: At the end, outermost

curtain
הַיְרִיעָ֔ה (hay·rî·‘āh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 3407: A hanging

in the second
הַשֵּׁנִֽית׃ (haš·šê·nîṯ)
Article | Number - ordinal feminine singular
Strong's 8145: Second (an ordinal number)

set.
בַּמַּחְבֶּ֖רֶת (bam·maḥ·be·reṯ)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4225: Something joined, place of joining


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