Exodus 26:23

Study note

Setting — God commands Moses to construct specific structural components for the tabernacle's western rear wall during the detailed architectural instructions of Exodus 26. The words — The text uses קְרָשִׁים (qĕrāšîm, "frames" or "boards") and יַרְכָתָֽיִם (yarkĕṯāyim, "innermost parts" or "corners") to designate the materials and precise location for the two back corner assemblies. The thread — This verse continues the sequential building specifications for the tabernacle's framework, which are laid out in Exodus 26:18–25 and directly linked to the coupling and ring-fitting instructions in verse 24. Why it lands — It requires the builder to fabricate and position exactly two corner frames, ensuring the structural integrity of the rear wall aligns with the specified dimensions and joinery methods.

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