Verse (Click for Chapter) 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. Berean Literal Bible And He made fifty clasps of bronze to join together the tent, and it shall be one. 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. Berean Annotated Bible He also made fifty bronze clasps to join the tent together as 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. 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe also made fifty bronze clasps to join the tent together as a unit. World English Bible He made fifty clasps of bronze to couple the tent together, that it might be a unit. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he makes fifty hooks of bronze to join the tent—to be one; Berean Literal Bible And He made fifty clasps of bronze to join together the tent, and it shall 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 BibleAnd 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 BibleAnd 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 1917And he made fifty clasps of brass to couple the tent together, that it might be one. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible 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 He also made fifty bronze clasps 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 35:11 the tabernacle with its tent and covering, its clasps and frames, its crossbars, posts, and bases; to join the tent together Exodus 26:11 Make fifty bronze clasps and put them through the loops to join the tent together as a unit. Exodus 26:3 Five of the curtains are to be joined together, and the other five joined as well. as a unit. 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. Ephesians 2:21 In Him the whole building is fitted together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord. 1 Peter 2:5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 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. Treasury of Scripture And he made fifty clasps of brass to couple the tent together, that it might be one. no reference Jump to Previous Brass Bronze Buttons Clasps Copper Couple Fasten Fifty Hooks Join Joining Maketh Taches Tent Together Unit WholeJump to Next Brass Bronze Buttons Clasps Copper Couple Fasten Fifty Hooks Join Joining Maketh Taches Tent Together Unit 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 bronze clasps The use of bronze in the construction of the tabernacle signifies strength and durability. Bronze, an alloy of copper and tin, was commonly used in ancient times for tools and weapons, symbolizing judgment and endurance. The number fifty often represents completeness or fullness in biblical numerology, as seen in the Year of Jubilee (Leviticus 25:10). The clasps were essential for holding the tent structure together, indicating the importance of unity and cohesion in the community of believers. to join the tent together as a unit Persons / Places / Events 1. Bezalel and OholiabSkilled craftsmen appointed by God to oversee the construction of the Tabernacle. They were filled with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, understanding, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship. 2. The Tabernacle A portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites, constructed according to the divine pattern given to Moses on Mount Sinai. 3. The Israelites The people of God who were delivered from slavery in Egypt and were journeying through the wilderness to the Promised Land. 4. Mount Sinai The mountain where God gave Moses the Ten Commandments and detailed instructions for building the Tabernacle. 5. The Bronze Clasps These were used to join the curtains of the Tabernacle, symbolizing unity and completeness in the structure. Teaching Points Unity in DiversityJust as the bronze clasps unified the various parts of the Tabernacle, believers are called to unity in the body of Christ, despite diverse gifts and roles. Divine Order and Design The detailed instructions for the Tabernacle remind us that God is a God of order and purpose. Our lives should reflect His order and design. The Role of Skilled Workmanship God values skilled work and craftsmanship, as seen in the roles of Bezalel and Oholiab. We should use our talents and skills for God's glory. Symbolism of Completeness The clasps symbolize completeness and wholeness. In Christ, we find our completeness and are held together by His love and purpose. Obedience to God's Instructions The Israelites' adherence to God's detailed instructions for the Tabernacle construction is a model of obedience and faithfulness for us today. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 36:18?2. How does Exodus 36:18 demonstrate God's attention to detail in worship? 3. What significance do the "fifty loops" have in the tabernacle's construction? 4. How can we ensure our worship spaces honor God like in Exodus 36:18? 5. What other biblical instances show God's specific instructions for worship? 6. How can we apply the principle of obedience from Exodus 36:18 in our lives? 7. What is the significance of the ram skins dyed red in Exodus 36:18? 8. How does Exodus 36:18 reflect God's instructions for the Tabernacle's construction? 9. Why were specific materials chosen for the Tabernacle in Exodus 36:18? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 36? 11. (Exodus 35) Is there any concrete historical or archeological evidence to verify that such a grand construction project occurred in the Sinai wilderness? 12. Exodus 26 - How do these tabernacle measurements align or conflict with other biblical or historical texts regarding the scale and feasibility of such a dwelling? 13. Who were Bezalel and Oholiab in the Bible? 14. What was the laver's purpose in the tabernacle? What Does Exodus 36:18 Mean He also made- Moses records that Bezalel and the craftsmen obeyed God’s precise instructions (Exodus 35:30–35; 36:1). - The phrase reminds us that every part of the tabernacle was handcrafted in response to divine revelation, not human creativity (Exodus 25:8–9). - Obedience in the smallest detail reflects wholehearted devotion to the LORD, echoing Jesus’ words in John 14:15, 21 about loving Him through obedience. fifty bronze clasps - Bronze, a durable metal able to withstand fire, often pictures judgment or protection (Numbers 21:8–9; Revelation 1:15). - Exactly fifty clasps indicates intentional design; nothing in God’s blueprint is accidental (1 Corinthians 14:33). - The fixed number points to completeness, much like the jubilee fiftieth year that signals freedom and restoration (Leviticus 25:10). to join the tent - The clasps linked two sets of coverings so the whole tabernacle functioned as one, illustrating unity among God’s people (Psalm 133:1; Ephesians 4:3). - Each clasp held together embroidered linen (representing heaven’s purity, Exodus 26:1), goat hair (human need, Exodus 26:7), rams’ skins dyed red (atonement, Exodus 26:14), and durable outer coverings—all secured by bronze. - In Christ, individual believers are “joined together” into a dwelling for God’s Spirit (Ephesians 2:21–22). together as a unit - The end result was a seamless sanctuary where God’s glory would reside (Exodus 40:34–35). - Unity allowed mobility; Israel could dismantle and reassemble the sanctuary in perfect order (Numbers 9:15–23). - The same principle guides the church: many members, one body, each part essential (1 Corinthians 12:12–27). summary Exodus 36:18 highlights meticulous obedience, intentional design, and covenant unity. Fifty bronze clasps secured separate coverings into one tent, prefiguring how God unites redeemed people into His dwelling through steadfast, protective grace. Hebrew He also madeוַיַּ֛עַשׂ (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 Links Exodus 36:18 NIVExodus 36:18 NLT Exodus 36:18 ESV Exodus 36:18 NASB Exodus 36:18 KJV Exodus 36:18 BibleApps.com Exodus 36:18 Biblia Paralela Exodus 36:18 Chinese Bible Exodus 36:18 French Bible Exodus 36:18 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 36:18 He made fifty clasps of brass (Exo. 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