Exodus 36:18
New International Version
They made fifty bronze clasps to fasten the tent together as a unit.

New Living Translation
He also made fifty bronze clasps to fasten the long curtains together. In this way, the tent covering was made of one continuous piece.

English Standard Version
And he made fifty clasps of bronze to couple the tent together that it might be a single whole.

Berean Standard Bible
He also made fifty bronze clasps to join the tent together as a unit.

King James Bible
And he made fifty taches of brass to couple the tent together, that it might be one.

New King James Version
He also made fifty bronze clasps to couple the tent together, that it might be one.

New American Standard Bible
He also made fifty clasps of bronze to join the tent together so that it would be a unit.

NASB 1995
He made fifty clasps of bronze to join the tent together so that it would be a unit.

NASB 1977
And he made fifty clasps of bronze to join the tent together, that it might be a unit.

Legacy Standard Bible
He made fifty clasps of bronze to join the tent together so that it would be a unit.

Amplified Bible
He made fifty bronze hooks to join the tent together into a unit.

Christian Standard Bible
He made fifty bronze clasps to join the tent together as a single unit.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He made 50 bronze clasps to join the tent together as a single unit.

American Standard Version
And he made fifty clasps of brass to couple the tent together, that it might be one.

Contemporary English Version
and the two panels were fastened at the loops with 50 bronze hooks.

English Revised Version
And he made fifty clasps of brass to couple the tent together, that it might be one.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They also made 50 bronze fasteners to link the inner tent together as a single unit.

Good News Translation
They made fifty bronze hooks to join the two sets, so as to form one cover.

International Standard Version
He made 50 bronze clasps to join the tent together so it would be one piece.

Majority Standard Bible
He also made fifty bronze clasps to join the tent together as a unit.

NET Bible
He made fifty bronze clasps to join the tent together so that it might be a unit.

New Heart English Bible
He made fifty clasps of bronze to couple the tent together, that it might be a unit.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he made fifty buttons of brass to couple the tent together, that it might be one.

World English Bible
He made fifty clasps of bronze to couple the tent together, that it might be a unit.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and he makes fifty hooks of bronze to join the tent—to be one;

Young's Literal Translation
and he maketh fifty hooks of brass to join the tent -- to be one;

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will make fifty brass hooks to join the tent together to be one.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And fifty buckles of brass wherewith the roof might be knit together, that of all the curtains there might be made one covering.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and fifty buckles of brass, with which the roof might be woven together, so that from all the canopies there would be made one covering.

New American Bible
Fifty bronze clasps were made with which the tent was joined so that it formed one whole.

New Revised Standard Version
He made fifty clasps of bronze to join the tent together so that it might be one whole.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they made fifty clasps of brass to couple the tent together, that it might be one.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they made fifty clasps of brass for the packing up of the Tabernacle to be a unit.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he made fifty clasps of brass to couple the tent together, that it might be one.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Curtains for the Tabernacle
17He made 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. 18He also made fifty bronze clasps to join the tent together as a unit. 19Additionally, he made for the tent a covering of ram skins dyed red, and over that a covering of fine leather.…

Cross References
Exodus 26:33
And hang the veil from the clasps and place the ark of the Testimony behind the veil. So the veil will separate the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place.

Exodus 40:21
Then he brought the ark into the tabernacle, put up the veil for the screen, and shielded off the ark of the Testimony, just as the LORD had commanded him.

Hebrews 9:3
Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place,

1 Kings 6:31-32
For the entrance to the inner sanctuary, Solomon constructed doors of olive wood with five-sided doorposts. / The double doors were made of olive wood, and he carved into them cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers and overlaid the cherubim and palm trees with hammered gold.

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

Leviticus 16:2
And the LORD said to Moses: “Tell your brother Aaron not to enter freely into the Most Holy Place behind the veil in front of the mercy seat on the ark, or else he will die, because I appear in the cloud above the mercy seat.

Numbers 4:5
Whenever the camp sets out, Aaron and his sons are to go in, take down the veil of the curtain, and cover the ark of the Testimony with it.

Matthew 27:51
At that moment the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked, and the rocks were split.

Mark 15:38
And the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom.

Luke 23:45
The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn down the middle.

Hebrews 6:19
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,

Hebrews 10:20
by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body,

2 Corinthians 3:14-16
But their minds were closed. For to this day the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant. It has not been lifted, because only in Christ can it be removed. / And even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts. / But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away.

Revelation 11:19
Then the temple of God in heaven was opened, and the ark of His covenant appeared in His temple. And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, an earthquake, and a great hailstorm.

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


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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
This phrase indicates the craftsmanship and dedication involved in the construction of the Tabernacle. The Hebrew root for "made" is עָשָׂה (asah), which implies not just creation but also careful and purposeful action. This reflects the divine inspiration and skill endowed upon the artisans, particularly Bezalel and Oholiab, who were filled with the Spirit of God to carry out this sacred task (Exodus 31:1-6). It serves as a reminder of the importance of using our God-given talents for His glory.

fifty bronze clasps
The number "fifty" in the Bible often symbolizes completeness or fullness, as seen in the Jubilee year (Leviticus 25:10). The use of "bronze" is significant; in biblical times, bronze was a symbol of strength and durability. The Hebrew word for bronze is נְחֹשֶׁת (nechosheth), which was a common material for tools and weapons, indicating resilience. The clasps were essential for holding the structure together, symbolizing unity and strength in the community of believers.

to fasten the tent together
The purpose of the clasps was to join the curtains of the Tabernacle, ensuring that the tent was a single, cohesive unit. The Hebrew verb חָבַר (chabar) means to join or bind together, emphasizing the importance of unity in the body of Christ. Just as the clasps held the Tabernacle together, believers are called to be united in faith and purpose, working together to build the spiritual house of God (Ephesians 2:21-22).

as a unit
This phrase underscores the concept of oneness and harmony. The Tabernacle was not just a collection of individual parts but a unified whole, representing the dwelling place of God among His people. In the New Testament, this unity is mirrored in the Church, the body of Christ, where each member plays a vital role (1 Corinthians 12:12-27). The Tabernacle's construction serves as a powerful metaphor for the Church's mission to be a unified, holy dwelling for the Lord.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

fifty
חֲמִשִּׁ֑ים (ḥă·miš·šîm)
Number - common plural
Strong's 2572: Fifty

bronze
נְחֹ֖שֶׁת (nə·ḥō·šeṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5178: Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base

clasps
קַרְסֵ֥י (qar·sê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 7165: A knob, belaying-pin

to join the tent
הָאֹ֖הֶל (hā·’ō·hel)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 168: A tent

together
לְחַבֵּ֥ר (lə·ḥab·bêr)
Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct
Strong's 2266: To unite, be joined, to tie a magic knot or spell, to charm

as a unit.
אֶחָֽד׃ (’e·ḥāḏ)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first


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