Exodus 26:33

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 26:1-37

THE INNER COVERING OF THE TABERNACLE (vs.1-6) The tabernacle itself had four coverings; the lower one, which would be visible from inside, being made of fine woven linen with blue, purple and scarlet material woven into this, as well as ornamental cherubim. Since one would have to be inside to see the beauty of all of this, we are reminded that only believers coming into the presence of the Lord, are able to discern the glory and beauty of His person. Though the white fine linen speaks of... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Exodus 26:1-37

The two chief objects within the Court were the Brazen Altar and the Tabernacle. Sacrificial worship was old, but the local Sanctuary was quite new. The Tabernacle is most frequently called the Tabernacle of the Congregation. A better rendering is supposed to be, "The Tent of Meeting." The Tabernacle was also called "The Tent of the Testimony," in allusion to the fact that it was the depositary of the Tables of the Law. The highest meaning of the structure was expressed by the Ark, which... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Exodus 26:31-33

There is a great deal of spiritual signification in this vail, as we learn from the gospel, and the apostle to the Hebrews more particularly explains it. Matthew 27:51 ; Hebrews 9:3-8 . The Jews saw no further than to the outward letter of the ordinance, as we find, 2 Corinthians 3:14-15 . Reader! think well of your privileges. 2 Corinthians 3:18 ; Hebrews 10:19-21 . read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Exodus 26:33

The sanctuary, &c. That part of the tabernacle, which was without the veil, into which the priests daily entered, is here called the sanctuary, or holy place; that part which was within the veil, into which no one but the high priest ever went in, and he but once a year, is called the holy of holies, (literally, the sanctuaries of the sanctuary, ) as being the most holy of all holy places. (Challoner) --- It occupied only one-third of the tabernacle. (Menochius) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 26:31-37

31-37 A vail, or curtain, separated the holy place from the most holy place. It was hung upon pillars. This vail was for a partition between the holy place and the most holy; which forbade any to look into the holiest of all. The apostle tells what was the meaning of this vail, Hebrews 9:8. That the ceremonial law could not make the comers thereunto perfect, nor would the observance of it bring men to heaven; the way into the holiest of all was not made manifest, while the first tabernacle was... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Exodus 26:31-37

The Veil and the position of the Appointments v. 31. And thou shalt make a veil of blue and purple and scarlet, and fine twined linen of cunning work, tapestry, or damask, made according to the highest skill of the weaver's art, of byssus and the other costly materials named here; with cherubim shall it be made, showing figures of cherubim. v. 32. And thou shalt hang it upon four pillars of shittim wood overlaid with gold; their hooks, to which the veil should be fastened, shall be of gold,... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Exodus 26:1-37

4. The Tent, or the Dwelling itself. Exodus 26:1-30I. The Component Parts of the Tent as to Form.a. The tent itself. (1) Ten curtains of byssus each 28 cubits long, and 4 cubits wide. (2) Fifty loops to each curtain, to connect together five curtains. (3) Five times fifty golden clasps, to connect the loops1b. The covering of the tent. First covering, of goats’ hair: eleven curtains, each 30 cubits long, and 4 cubits wide, divided into sets of 5 and 6. For them 50 [or rather, 100] loops and 50... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Exodus 26:26-37

the Veil and the Screen Exodus 26:26-37 The boards that made the sides and back of the Tabernacle were of wood covered with gold, and set in sockets of silver. They were knit together by the five long bars that passed through the rings, parallel with the ground. The veil typified the separation between man and God, the awful barrier that sin has caused, which shuts out from the enjoyment of God all save those who can enter into the Holiest by the blood of Jesus. Men had impressed on them... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Exodus 26:1-37

Continuing the outward movement of description from the Ark as center, we have instructions concerning the curtains and coverings which were to constitute the Tabernacle and Tent. There was unquestionably symbolic suggestiveness in everything. Fine twined linen was the symbol of purity, the blue of heavenly glory, the purple of kingly majesty, the scarlet of the richness of created life, while the inwrought cherubim symbolized the highest realization of life. The boards and bars constituted... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 26:30-37

The Making of the Veil and the Ordering of the Dwellingplace (Exodus 26:30-37 ). Exodus 26:30 is regularly connected with what precedes, but it is very different from Exodus 25:40, and the chiastic pattern connects it with what follows. Furthermore it fits in well with this following passage which deals not only with the veil but also with the ordering of the furniture in the Dwellingplace The Most Holy Place was to be separated from the Holy Place by a large veil. This would keep the Most... read more

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