New International Version Then they made fifty gold clasps and used them to fasten the two sets of curtains together so that the tabernacle was a unit. New Living Translation Then he made fifty gold clasps and fastened the long curtains together with the clasps. In this way, the Tabernacle was made of one continuous piece. English Standard Version And he made fifty clasps of gold, and coupled the curtains one to the other with clasps. So the tabernacle was a single whole. Berean Standard Bible He also made fifty gold clasps to join the curtains together, so that the tabernacle was a unit. Berean Literal Bible And he made fifty clasps of gold and joined the curtains one to one with the clasps, and the tabernacle shall be one. King James Bible And he made fifty taches of gold, and coupled the curtains one unto another with the taches: so it became one tabernacle. New King James Version And he made fifty clasps of gold, and coupled the curtains to one another with the clasps, that it might be one tabernacle. New American Standard Bible He also made fifty clasps of gold, and joined the curtains to one another with the clasps, so that the tabernacle was a unit. NASB 1995 He made fifty clasps of gold and joined the curtains to one another with the clasps, so the tabernacle was a unit. NASB 1977 And he made fifty clasps of gold, and joined the curtains to one another with the clasps, so the tabernacle was a unit. Legacy Standard Bible He made fifty clasps of gold and joined the curtains to one another with the clasps, so the tabernacle was one unit. Amplified Bible He made fifty gold hooks and joined the curtains together with the hooks, so that the tabernacle became a unit. Berean Annotated Bible He also made fifty gold clasps to join the curtains together, so that the tabernacle was a unit. Christian Standard Bible He also made fifty gold clasps and joined the curtains to each other, so that the tabernacle became a single unit. Holman Christian Standard Bible He also made 50 gold clasps and joined the curtains to each other, so that the tabernacle became a single unit. American Standard Version And he made fifty clasps of gold, and coupled the curtains one to another with the clasps: so the tabernacle was one. English Revised Version And he made fifty clasps of gold, and coupled the curtains one to another with the clasps: so the tabernacle was one. GOD'S WORD® Translation They also made 50 gold fasteners. They used them to link the [two sets of] sheets together so that the inner tent was a single unit. Good News Translation They made fifty gold hooks, with which to join the two sets into one piece. International Standard Version Then he made 50 gold clasps, and joined the curtains to each other with the clasps so the tent was one piece. NET Bible He made fifty gold clasps and joined the curtains together to one another with the clasps, so that the tabernacle was a unit. New Heart English Bible He made fifty clasps of gold, and coupled the curtains one to another with the clasps: so the tabernacle was a unit. Webster's Bible Translation And he made fifty buttons of gold, and coupled the curtains one to another with the buttons. So it became one tabernacle. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe also made fifty gold clasps to join the curtains together, so that the tabernacle was a unit. World English Bible He made fifty clasps of gold, and coupled the curtains to one another with the clasps: so the tabernacle was a unit. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he makes fifty hooks of gold, and joins the curtains to one another by the hooks, and the Dwelling Place is one. Berean Literal Bible And he made fifty clasps of gold and joined the curtains one to one with the clasps, and the tabernacle shall be one. Young's Literal Translation And he maketh fifty hooks of gold, and joineth the curtains one unto another by the hooks, and the tabernacle is one. Smith's Literal Translation And he shall make fifty gold hooks, and shall join together the curtains, one to the one, with the hooks: and it shall be one temple. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhereupon also he cast fifty rings of gold, that might catch the loops of the curtains, and they might be made one tabernacle. Catholic Public Domain Version For these, he also cast fifty gold rings, which would retain the loops of the curtains and so make the tabernacle one. New American Bible Then fifty clasps of gold were made, with which the sheets were joined so that the tabernacle formed one whole. New Revised Standard Version And he made fifty clasps of gold, and joined the curtains one to the other with clasps; so the tabernacle was one whole. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they made fifty clasps of gold, and coupled the curtains one to another with the clasps so that it became one tabernacle. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they made fifty clasps of gold and they joined a curtain, one on one, with a clasp, and it was one Tabernacle. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he made fifty clasps of gold, and coupled the curtains one to another with the clasps; so the tabernacle was one. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Curtains for the Tabernacle…12He made fifty loops on one curtain and fifty loops on the end curtain of the second set, so that the loops lined up opposite one another. 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.… Cross References He also made fifty gold clasps Exodus 26:6 Make fifty gold clasps as well, and join the curtains together with the clasps, so that the tabernacle will be a unit. Exodus 26:11 Make fifty bronze clasps and put them through the loops to join the tent together as a unit. Exodus 35:11 the tabernacle with its tent and covering, its clasps and frames, its crossbars, posts, and bases; to join the curtains together, Exodus 26:9 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. Exodus 26:3 Five of the curtains are to be joined together, and the other five joined as well. Exodus 26:5 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. so that the tabernacle was a unit. Ephesians 4:16 From Him the whole body, fitted and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love through the work of each individual part. Colossians 2:19 He has lost connection to the head, from whom the whole body, supported and knit together by its joints and ligaments, grows as God causes it to grow. Ephesians 4:4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; 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 39:33 Then they brought the tabernacle to Moses: the tent with all its furnishings, its clasps, its frames, its crossbars, and its posts and bases; Exodus 40:18 When Moses set up the tabernacle, he laid its bases, positioned its frames, inserted its crossbars, and set up its posts. 1 Kings 6:9 So Solomon built the temple and finished it, roofing it with beams and planks of cedar. 1 Kings 6:14 So Solomon built the temple and finished it. 1 Kings 6:38 In the eleventh year, in the month of Bul, the eighth month, the temple was finished in every detail and according to every specification. So he built the temple in seven years. 2 Chronicles 3:1 Then Solomon began to build the house of the LORD in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah, where the LORD had appeared to his father David. This was the place that David had prepared on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite. Treasury of Scripture And he made fifty clasps of gold, and coupled the curtains one to another with the clasps: so it became one tabernacle. so it became 1 Corinthians 12:20 But now are they many members, yet but one body. Ephesians 2:20-22 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; … 1 Peter 2:4,5 To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, … Jump to Previous Buttons Clasps Coupled Curtains Fasten Fifty Gold Hooks Joined Joining Maketh Sets Tabernacle Taches Together Unit Used WholeJump to Next Buttons Clasps Coupled Curtains Fasten Fifty Gold Hooks Joined Joining Maketh Sets Tabernacle Taches Together Unit Used WholeExodus 36 1. The offerings are delivered to the workmen4. 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 also made fifty gold clasps Gold fittingly adorned the inner curtains of the sanctuary, reflecting the glory, purity, and kingship of the God who chose to dwell among Israel. The fifty clasps matched the loops made along the curtain panels and fulfilled the pattern given to Moses on Sinai. Though Scripture does not directly connect their number with Jubilee, fifty later became associated with release and restoration in Israel’s worship and life. Exo 26:6 Make fifty gold clasps, and join the curtains together… to join the curtains together, The clasps joined the richly woven linen curtains into a single covering for the tabernacle. Blue, purple, scarlet, and fine linen displayed the beauty appropriate to God’s dwelling: heavenly glory, royal majesty, sacrificial provision, and holiness. Every part served both a practical and sacred purpose, demonstrating that worship of the Lord was not disorderly but established according to His revealed design. Exo 26:9 Join five of the curtains into one set and the other six… so that the tabernacle was a unit. The joined curtains formed one unified dwelling place where God would meet with His covenant people. Israel’s tribes camped around one sanctuary, testifying that the Lord was at the center of their life and worship. The tabernacle anticipated the fuller dwelling of God with humanity in Jesus Christ, who “became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:14). It also pictures the unity of Christ’s people, joined by the Spirit into one body under one Lord (Ephesians 4:3–6; 1 Corinthians 12:12–27). Eph 4:16 From Him the whole body, fitted and held together… Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, who received the instructions for the construction of the tabernacle from God. 2. Bezalel and Oholiab Skilled craftsmen appointed by God to oversee the construction of the tabernacle and its furnishings. 3. The Tabernacle A portable sanctuary that served as the dwelling place of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. 4. The Curtains Part of the tabernacle's structure, made of fine linen and blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, symbolizing the beauty and holiness of God's dwelling. 5. The Gold Clasps Used to join the curtains together, symbolizing unity and the preciousness of God's presence. Teaching Points Unity in the Body of ChristJust as the gold clasps unified the curtains into one tabernacle, believers are called to be united in Christ, forming one body. The Value of God's Presence The use of gold signifies the preciousness of God's presence among His people. We should cherish and prioritize God's presence in our lives. Attention to Detail in Worship The specific instructions and craftsmanship involved in the tabernacle's construction remind us of the importance of reverence and care in our worship practices. Symbolism of the Tabernacle The tabernacle serves as a foreshadowing of Christ and His work, encouraging us to see the Old Testament as pointing to the New Testament fulfillment. Spiritual Gifts and Service Bezalel and Oholiab's roles highlight the importance of using our God-given talents and skills for the service of the church and the glory of God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 36:13?2. How does Exodus 36:13 demonstrate God's attention to detail in worship? 3. What can we learn about unity from the "joined the curtains" phrase? 4. How does the tabernacle construction reflect God's desire for order and beauty? 5. How can we apply the principle of excellence in our church activities today? 6. What other biblical examples show the importance of following God's specific instructions? 7. How does Exodus 36:13 demonstrate God's attention to detail in the construction of the Tabernacle? 8. What is the significance of the fifty gold clasps mentioned in Exodus 36:13? 9. How does Exodus 36:13 reflect the unity and cooperation among the Israelites? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 36? What Does Exodus 36:13 Mean He also made fifty gold clasps“Fifty” in Scripture often signals completeness (Genesis 6:3; Leviticus 25:10). Every clasp was fashioned of pure gold, the metal that pictures divinity and incorruptibility (Exodus 25:11). God directed Moses earlier, “Make fifty gold clasps and join the curtains with them” (Exodus 26:6). By recording that Bezalel actually “made” them (Exodus 36:13) the text confirms faithful obedience to God’s blueprint, echoing Noah’s precision in Genesis 6:22 and reminding us that genuine worship flows from doing God’s will exactly, not creatively altering it (John 14:15). to join the curtains together The ten inner curtains bore cherubim, portraying heaven’s throne room (Exodus 26:1). Those panels were vast, yet without the clasps they would remain individual pieces. The joining shows how God weaves separate parts into a single sanctuary. David later celebrates the same truth: “He makes the two one” (Psalm 133:1). In the New Covenant this foreshadows Christ, who “has made the two groups one” (Ephesians 2:14) and “holds the whole body together by every supporting ligament” (Colossians 2:19). The clasps illustrate that unity is not optional décor; it is built into God’s dwelling. so that the tabernacle was a unit The outcome is striking: “the tabernacle was a unit” (Exodus 36:13). God’s house could only stand when every part was linked. Hebrews 8:5 says the earthly tabernacle was “a copy and shadow of the heavenly things,” so its unified fabric anticipates the perfected oneness of God’s eternal dwelling (Revelation 21:3). Paul applies the picture to believers: “In Him the whole building, being fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord” (Ephesians 2:21). Just as one missing clasp would mar the sanctuary, willful disunity mars our witness (John 17:21). summary Exodus 36:13 celebrates precise obedience, heavenly craftsmanship, and purposeful unity. The gold clasps demonstrate that God supplies both the means and the mandate for bringing diverse parts together, forming one seamless dwelling where His glory rests. Hebrew He also madeוַיַּ֕עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make fifty חֲמִשִּׁ֖ים (ḥă·miš·šîm) Number - common plural Strong's 2572: Fifty gold זָהָ֑ב (zā·hāḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky clasps קַרְסֵ֣י (qar·sê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 7165: A knob, belaying-pin to join וַיְחַבֵּ֨ר (way·ḥab·bêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2266: To unite, be joined, to tie a magic knot or spell, to charm the curtains הַיְרִעֹ֜ת (hay·ri·‘ōṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 3407: A hanging to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to each אַחַ֤ת (’a·ḥaṯ) Number - feminine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first other, אַחַת֙ (’a·ḥaṯ) Number - feminine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first so that the tabernacle הַמִּשְׁכָּ֖ן (ham·miš·kān) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4908: A residence, the Tabernacle was וַֽיְהִ֥י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be a single unit. אֶחָֽד׃ (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first Additonal Resources Exodus 36:13 Blue Letter BibleExodus 36:13 Bible Gateway Exodus 36:13 Bible.com Exodus 36:13 NIV |
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