The Ten Curtains for the Tabernacle (Exodus 36:8–13)
1 CPDV “Truly, thus shall you make the tabernacle: You shall make ten curtains of fine twisted linen, and hyacinth as well as purple, and twice-dyed scarlet, with diverse embroidery. BSB BSB: “You are to construct the tabernacle itself with ten curtains of finely spun linen, each with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and cherubim skillfully worked into them.
2 CPDV The length of one curtain shall have twenty-eight cubits. The width shall be four cubits. The entire set of curtains shall be of one measure. BSB BSB: Each curtain shall be twenty-eight cubits long and four cubits wide—all curtains the same size.
3 CPDV Five curtains shall be joined to one another, and the other five shall be similarly coupled together. BSB BSB: Five of the curtains are to be joined together, and the other five joined as well.
4 CPDV You shall make loops of hyacinth on the sides at the edges of the curtains, so that they will be able to be joined to one another. BSB BSB: 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.
5 CPDV A curtain shall have fifty loops on each of two sides, inserted in such a manner that loop may come against loop, and one can be fitted to the other. BSB BSB: Make fifty loops on one curtain and fifty loops on the end curtain of the second set, so that the loops line up opposite one another.
6 CPDV You shall also make fifty rings of gold, with which the veils of the curtains are to be joined, so that it shall be one tabernacle. BSB BSB: Make fifty gold clasps as well, and join the curtains together with the clasps, so that the tabernacle will be a unit.
The Eleven Curtains of Goat Hair (Exodus 36:14–19)
7 CPDV You shall also make eleven haircloth canopies to cover the roof of the tabernacle. BSB BSB: You are to make curtains of goat hair for the tent over the tabernacle—eleven curtains in all.
8 CPDV The length of one canopy shall hold thirty cubits, and the width, four. The measure of all the canopies shall be equal. BSB BSB: Each of the eleven curtains is to be the same size—thirty cubits long and four cubits wide.
9 CPDV Five of these you shall join by themselves, and six of these you shall couple to one another, in such a manner as to double the sixth canopy at the front of the roof. BSB BSB: 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.
10 CPDV You shall also make fifty loops along the edge of one canopy, so that it may be able to be joined with the other, and fifty loops along the edge of the other canopy, so that it may be coupled with the other. BSB BSB: 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.
11 CPDV You shall also make fifty brass buckles, with which the loops may be joined, so that there may be one covering out of all. BSB BSB: Make fifty bronze clasps and put them through the loops to join the tent together as a unit.
12 CPDV Then what will be left over of the canopies which are prepared for the roof, that is, one canopy which is in excess, from half of it you shall cover the back of the tabernacle. BSB BSB: As for the overlap that remains of the tent curtains, the half curtain that is left over shall hang down over the back of the tabernacle.
13 CPDV And one cubit will hang down on one side, and another on the other side, which is more than the length of the curtains, protecting both sides of the tabernacle. BSB BSB: And the tent curtains will be a cubit longer on either side, and the excess will hang over the sides of the tabernacle to cover it.
14 CPDV You shall also make another covering for the roof from the skins of rams, dyed-red, and above that again, another covering of violet-colored skins. BSB BSB: Also make a covering for the tent out of ram skins dyed red, and over that a covering of fine leather.
The Frames and Bases (Exodus 36:20–34)
15 CPDV You shall also make the standing panels of the tabernacle from setim wood. BSB BSB: You are to construct upright frames of acacia wood for the tabernacle.
16 CPDV Of these, each shall have ten cubits in length, and in width, one and one half. BSB BSB: Each frame is to be ten cubits long and a cubit and a half wide.
17 CPDV At the sides of the panels, there shall be made two dovetails, by which one panel may be connected to another panel; and in this way all the panels shall be prepared. BSB BSB: Two tenons must be connected to each other for each frame. Make all the frames of the tabernacle in this way.
18 CPDV Of these, twenty shall be at the meridian, which lies toward the south. BSB BSB: Construct twenty frames for the south side of the tabernacle,
19 CPDV For these, you shall cast forty bases of silver, so that two bases will lie under each panel at its two corners. BSB BSB: with forty silver bases under the twenty frames—two bases for each frame, one under each tenon.
20 CPDV Likewise, at the second side of the tabernacle, which lies to the north, there shall be twenty panels, BSB BSB: For the second side of the tabernacle, the north side, make twenty frames
21 CPDV having forty bases of silver; two bases shall support each panel. BSB BSB: and forty silver bases—two bases under each frame.
22 CPDV Truly, toward the western part of the tabernacle, you shall make six panels, BSB BSB: Make six frames for the rear of the tabernacle, the west side,
23 CPDV and again another two, which will be raised at the corners, behind the back of the tabernacle. BSB BSB: and two frames for the two back corners of the tabernacle,
24 CPDV And these shall be joined together from bottom to top, and one joint shall retain them all. Likewise, two of the panels, which will be set at the corners, shall be served by similar joints. BSB BSB: coupled together from bottom to top and fitted into a single ring. These will serve as the two corners.
25 CPDV And together these will be eight panels, and their bases of silver, sixteen, counting two bases for each panel. BSB BSB: So there are to be eight frames and sixteen silver bases—two under each frame.
26 CPDV You shall also make five bars of setim wood, to connect the panels on one side of the tabernacle, BSB BSB: You are also to make five crossbars of acacia wood for the frames on one side of the tabernacle,
27 CPDV and five others on the other side, and the same number toward the western part. BSB BSB: five for those on the other side, and five for those on the rear side of the tabernacle, to the west.
28 CPDV These shall be set along the middle of the panels, from one end all the way to the other end. BSB BSB: The central crossbar in the middle of the frames shall extend from one end to the other.
29 CPDV Likewise, the panels themselves you shall overlay with gold, and you shall establish rings of gold in them, by which the bars of the panels may be connected. These you shall cover with layers of gold. BSB BSB: Overlay the frames with gold and make gold rings to hold the crossbars. Also overlay the crossbars with gold.
30 CPDV And you shall raise the tabernacle according to the example which was shown to you on the mountain. BSB BSB: So you are to set up the tabernacle according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.
The Veil (Exodus 36:35–36)
31 CPDV You shall also make a veil of hyacinth, and purple, and twice-dyed scarlet, and fine twisted linen, wrought with a diversity of continuous and beautiful embroidery. BSB BSB: Make a veil of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen, with cherubim skillfully worked into it.
32 CPDV And you shall suspend it before four columns of setim wood, which themselves certainly shall be overlaid with gold, and have heads of gold, but bases of silver. BSB BSB: Hang it with gold hooks on four posts of acacia wood, overlaid with gold and standing on four silver bases.
33 CPDV Then the veil shall be inserted through the rings. Beyond the veil, you shall place the ark of the testimony, where both the Sanctuary and the Sanctuary of Sanctuaries shall be divided. BSB BSB: 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.
34 CPDV And you shall place the propitiatory over the ark of the testimony, in the Holy of Holies. BSB BSB: Put the mercy seat on the ark of the Testimony in the Most Holy Place.
35 CPDV And the table shall be outside the veil. And opposite the table shall be the lampstand, in the meridian of the tabernacle. For the table shall stand at the north side. BSB BSB: And place the table outside the veil on the north side of the tabernacle, and put the lampstand opposite the table, on the south side.
The Curtain for the Entrance (Exodus 36:37–38)
36 CPDV You shall also make a tent at the entrance of the tabernacle from hyacinth, and purple, and twice-dyed scarlet, and fine twisted linen, wrought with embroidery. BSB BSB: For the entrance to the tent, you are to make a curtain embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen.
37 CPDV And you shall overlay with gold five columns of setim wood, over which the tent shall be drawn. The heads of these shall be of gold, and the bases of brass.” BSB BSB: Make five posts of acacia wood for the curtain, overlay them with gold, use hooks of gold, and cast five bronze bases for them.