Exodus 36:25

Study note

Setting — Moses relays God's construction instructions to the Israelite artisans as they physically assemble the tabernacle's structural framework. The narrative moves from material preparation to the precise erection of the dwelling place's walls.

The words — The phrase לְצֶלַע הַמִּשְׁכָּן הַשֵּׁנִית (le-tse-la' ha-mishkan ha-she-ni-t) literally means "for the side of the tabernacle the second." It designates the specific orientation of the twenty wooden frames being erected.

The thread — This verse continues the systematic inventory of the tabernacle's construction, tracking the exact count and placement of each structural component. It directly connects to Exodus 36:24 and 36:26, which record the corresponding silver bases prepared for these frames.

Why it lands — It demands attention to the exactness required in worship, where structural integrity depends on following precise measurements. The reader is asked to recognize that divine instruction leaves no room for arbitrary substitution in the construction of sacred space.

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