Exodus 26:36
“You shall make a screen for the entrance of the tent, of blue and purple and scarlet yarns and fine twined linen, embroidered with needlework.
English Standard Version (ESV)
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While made of the same rich materials as the inner veil, this screen was explicitly embroidered needlework, not the more complex weaving of the cherubim. This distinction suggests it was meant to be seen and appreciated for its artistry, unlike the deeply symbolic, hidden artistry of the veil separating the Holy of Holies.
God is giving Moses detailed instructions for constructing the Tabernacle, the portable sanctuary where He would dwell among His people. After describing the inner curtains and the structure of the boards that formed the walls, the focus shifts to the entrance of the sacred tent. This verse specifies a beautiful, embroidered hanging that would serve as the door to the Holy Place, marking the transition from the outer court into God's dwelling.
Understand the original words
masak · Hebrew Noun
A partition or covering used to regulate access to a sacred space, symbolizing the separation between God's holiness and humanity. In the Tabernacle, these emphasized the need for proper access to God's presence.
shesh mishzar · Hebrew Noun phrase
A material made from flax, prized for its white color and purity. In the Tabernacle, it signifies the righteousness required to stand before God.
This passage describes the creation of the priestly garments, which also used the same vibrant colors (blue, purple, and scarlet) and fine linen, highlighting their shared sacred significance and purpose in worship.
Exodus 26:31-33This describes the inner veil separating the Holy of Holies, which was made of the same precious materials. The outer hanging, therefore, signifies a similar boundary and sacredness, but for access to the Holy Place instead of the Most Holy.
Hebrews 9:3The New Testament author directly references the two veils of the tabernacle, showing how they served as tangible representations of the separation between God and humanity.
John 1:14The Word becoming flesh is a profound concept that echoes the divine dwelling within the tabernacle. The beautifully woven materials can be seen as symbolic of the richness and beauty of God's presence revealed in Jesus, who 'dwelt among us'.
Isaiah 54:11-12This prophecy describes the glorious restoration of Jerusalem and its temple, using imagery of precious stones and fine materials. It connects the ancient Tabernacle's splendor to the ultimate beauty and perfection of God's dwelling place with His people.
cambridgeExodus 26:36: "And thou shalt make an hanging for the door of the tent, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, wrought with needlework."
Exodus 36-7 ( Exodus 26:36-37 ). The screen , to cover the entrance to the Dwelling. This was of the same materials as the veil ( v. 31), but, as it was further from the shrine, of less elaborate workmanship, the ‘work of the variegator,’ or ‘embroiderer’ (not of the ‘designer’ or pattern-weaver see on v. 1), and without cherubim.
clarkeExodus 26:36: "And thou shalt make an hanging for the door of the tent, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, wrought with needlework."
A hanging for the door of the tent - This may be called the first veil, as it occupied the door or entrance to the tabernacle; the veil that separated the holy place from the holy of holies is called the second veil, Hebrews 9:3 . These two veils and the inner covering of the tabernacle were all of the same materials, and of the same workmans…
While made of the same rich materials as the inner veil, this screen was explicitly embroidered needlework, not the more complex weaving of the cherubim. This distinction suggests it was meant to be seen and appreciated for its artistry, unlike the deeply symbolic, hidden artistry of the veil separating the Holy of Holies.
God is giving Moses detailed instructions for constructing the Tabernacle, the portable sanctuary where He would dwell among His people. After describing the inner curtains and the structure of the boards that formed the walls, the focus shifts to the entrance of the sacred tent. This verse specifies a beautiful, embroidered hanging that would serve as the door to the Holy Place, marking the transition from the outer court into God's dwelling.
God is giving Moses detailed instructions for constructing the Tabernacle, the portable sanctuary where He would dwell among His people. After describing the inner curtains and the structure of the boards that formed the walls, the focus shifts to the entrance of the sacred tent. This verse specifies a beautiful, embroidered hanging that would serve as the door to the Holy Place, marking the transition from the outer court into God's dwelling.
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"“You shall make a screen for the entrance of the tent, of blue and purple and scarlet yarns and fine twined linen, embroidered with needlework." — While made of the same rich materials as the inner veil, this screen was explicitly embroidered needlework, not the more complex weaving of the cherubim. This distinction suggests it was meant to be…
