Exodus 26:22

Study note

Setting — God speaks through Moses to the Israelites during the detailed architectural instructions for the tabernacle. The command occurs in the middle of a technical sequence outlining the placement of the structure's wooden framework.

The words — קְרָשִׁים (qərāšîm) translates literally to "frames" or "boards," denoting the structural planks. יַרְכְּתֵי (yarkəṯê) means "innermost parts" or "rear," specifying the back section of the tabernacle.

The thread — The instruction anchors the west wall within the broader tabernacle layout, directly following the silver bases (Exodus 26:21) and preceding the corner frames (Exodus 26:23). The structural sequence repeats in the portable sanctuary's assembly instructions (Exodus 36:20).

Why it lands — The text requires precise obedience to spatial and numerical specifications for worship. It demands that the community build the sacred space according to the exact dimensions and orientation provided.

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