Exodus 36:14
New International Version
They made curtains of goat hair for the tent over the tabernacle—eleven altogether.

New Living Translation
He made eleven curtains of goat-hair cloth to serve as a tent covering for the Tabernacle.

English Standard Version
He also made curtains of goats’ hair for a tent over the tabernacle. He made eleven curtains.

Berean Standard Bible
He then made curtains of goat hair for the tent over the tabernacle—eleven curtains in all.

King James Bible
And he made curtains of goats' hair for the tent over the tabernacle: eleven curtains he made them.

New King James Version
He made curtains of goats’ hair for the tent over the tabernacle; he made eleven curtains.

New American Standard Bible
Then he made curtains of goats’ hair for a tent over the tabernacle; he made eleven curtains in all.

NASB 1995
Then he made curtains of goats’ hair for a tent over the tabernacle; he made eleven curtains in all.

NASB 1977
Then he made curtains of goats’ hair for a tent over the tabernacle; he made eleven curtains in all.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then he made curtains of goats’ hair for a tent over the tabernacle; he made eleven curtains in all.

Amplified Bible
Then he made curtains of goats’ hair for a tent over the tabernacle; he made eleven curtains in all.

Christian Standard Bible
He made curtains of goat hair for a tent over the tabernacle; he made eleven of them.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He made curtains of goat hair for a tent over the tabernacle; he made 11 of them.

American Standard Version
And he made curtains of goats' hair for a tent over the tabernacle: eleven curtains he made them.

English Revised Version
And he made curtains of goats' hair for a tent over the tabernacle: eleven curtains he made them.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They made 11 sheets of goats' hair to form an outer tent over the inner tent.

Good News Translation
Then they made a cover for the Tent out of eleven pieces of cloth made of goats' hair.

International Standard Version
He made curtains of goat hair for a tent over the tent; he made 11 curtains.

Majority Standard Bible
He then made curtains of goat hair for the tent over the tabernacle?eleven curtains in all.

NET Bible
He made curtains of goats' hair for a tent over the tabernacle; he made eleven curtains.

New Heart English Bible
He made curtains of goats' hair for a covering over the tabernacle. He made them eleven curtains.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he made curtains of goats' hair for the tent over the tabernacle: eleven curtains he made them.

World English Bible
He made curtains of goats’ hair for a covering over the tabernacle. He made them eleven curtains.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he makes curtains of goats’ [hair] for a tent over the Dwelling Place; eleven curtains he has made them;

Young's Literal Translation
And he maketh curtains of goats' hair for a tent over the tabernacle; eleven curtains he hath made them;

Smith's Literal Translation
And he shall make curtains of goats' hair for the tent over the temple: eleven curtains he made them.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He made also eleven curtains of goats' hair, to cover the roof of the tabernacle:

Catholic Public Domain Version
He also made eleven canopies from the hair of goats, in order to cover the roof of the tabernacle:

New American Bible
Sheets of goat hair were also woven as a tent over the tabernacle. Eleven such sheets were made.

New Revised Standard Version
He also made curtains of goats’ hair for a tent over the tabernacle; he made eleven curtains.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they made curtains of goats' hair for the tent over the tabernacle; they made eleven curtains.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they made a curtain of hair to spread out on the Tabernacle; they made them eleven curtains.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he made curtains of goats' hair for a tent over the tabernacle; eleven curtains he made them.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Curtains for the Tabernacle
13He also made fifty gold clasps to join the curtains together, so that the tabernacle was a unit. 14He then made curtains of goat hair for the tent over the tabernacle— eleven curtains in all. 15Each of the eleven curtains was the same size—thirty cubits long and four cubits wide.…

Cross References
Exodus 26:7-14
You are to make curtains of goat hair for the tent over the tabernacle—eleven curtains in all. / Each of the eleven curtains is to be the same size—thirty cubits long and four cubits wide. / 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. ...

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

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

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,

2 Corinthians 5:1
For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is dismantled, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.

Isaiah 54:2
“Enlarge the site of your tent, stretch out the curtains of your dwellings, do not hold back. Lengthen your ropes and drive your stakes in deep.

John 1:14
The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

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.

Leviticus 26:11-12
And I will make My dwelling place among you, and My soul will not despise you. / I will walk among you and be your God, and you will be My people.

Ezekiel 37:27
My dwelling place will be with them; I will be their God, and they will be My people.

Matthew 17:4
Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If You wish, I will put up three shelters—one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”

Acts 7:44
Our fathers had the tabernacle of the Testimony with them in the wilderness. It was constructed exactly as God had directed Moses, according to the pattern he had seen.

Hebrews 8:2
and who ministers in the sanctuary and true tabernacle set up by the Lord, not by man.

Revelation 15:5
After this I looked, and the temple—the tabernacle of the Testimony—was opened in heaven.


Treasury of Scripture

And he made curtains of goats' hair for the tent over the tabernacle: eleven curtains he made them.

Exodus 26:7-13
And thou shalt make curtains of goats' hair to be a covering upon the tabernacle: eleven curtains shalt thou make…

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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
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He also made curtains of goat hair for the tent over the tabernacle; he made eleven curtains
He also made
This phrase indicates the continuation of the work that Bezalel and the skilled craftsmen were doing under the guidance of Moses. The Hebrew root for "made" is עָשָׂה ('asah), which means to do, fashion, or accomplish. This reflects the diligent and obedient execution of God's instructions. The making of these curtains was not merely a task but an act of worship and obedience, highlighting the importance of following divine instructions in our own lives.

curtains of goat hair
The use of goat hair is significant in the construction of the tabernacle. Goat hair was a common material in the ancient Near East for making tents due to its durability and availability. The Hebrew word for "goat hair" is עִזִּים ('izzim), which underscores the practical and humble nature of the materials God chose for His dwelling place. This choice reminds us that God often uses the ordinary to accomplish the extraordinary, and it calls us to offer whatever we have, no matter how humble, for His service.

for the tent over the tabernacle
The "tent" refers to the covering that protected the tabernacle, which was the dwelling place of God among His people. The Hebrew word for "tent" is אֹהֶל ('ohel), and "tabernacle" is מִשְׁכָּן (mishkan), meaning dwelling place. This dual structure symbolizes the layers of protection and sanctity surrounding God's presence. Historically, the tabernacle was central to Israel's worship and community life, signifying God's desire to dwell among His people. It serves as a powerful reminder of God's presence and protection in our lives.

he made eleven curtains
The number eleven is unique here, as most other elements of the tabernacle are in even numbers. The Hebrew word for "eleven" is אַחַת עֶשְׂרֵה (achat esreh). The odd number may symbolize the incompleteness of the earthly tabernacle compared to the heavenly one, pointing to the future fulfillment in Christ. The making of these curtains reflects the meticulous care and precision required in serving God, encouraging us to approach our service with the same dedication and attention to detail.

(14-18) The construction of the outer covering of goats' hair follows, and is expressed in terms nearly identical with those used in Exodus 26:7-11. Exodus 36:14 is better rendered than that to which it corresponds in the previous passage (Exodus 36:7). There are two omissions of short clauses for the sake of brevity.



Parallel Commentaries ...


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

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

of goat hair
עִזִּ֔ים (‘iz·zîm)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 5795: Female goat

for the tent
לְאֹ֖הֶל (lə·’ō·hel)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 168: A tent

over
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the tabernacle—
הַמִּשְׁכָּ֑ן (ham·miš·kān)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4908: A residence, the Tabernacle

eleven
עַשְׁתֵּֽי־ (‘aš·tê-)
Number - common singular construct
Strong's 6249: Eleven, eleventh

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

altogether.
עָשָׂ֥ה (‘ā·śāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make


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