Exodus 36:13 Meaning and Explanation
“And he made fifty taches of gold, and coupled the curtains one unto another with the taches: so it became one tabernacle.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Fifty golden clasps united the two sections into a single tabernacle wall.
The Context of Exodus 36:13
Golden clasps complete the coupling of the curtain sections.
What Does Exodus 36:13 Mean?
Taches—clasp or hooks of pure gold—were inserted through the fifty loops, fastening the two five-curtain sections together. The use of gold dignified even the functional fasteners, honoring the sanctuary's sacred purpose.
What had been two groups of five curtains became a unified structure. This joining transformed individual panels into the complete inner walls of the tabernacle, creating the sacred space where God would dwell among the people.
Exodus 36:13 in the Original Language
taches (קְרָסִים, krasim) — metal clasps or fasteners that lock sections together
Frequently Asked Questions About Exodus 36:13
What does Exodus 36:13 mean?
Fifty golden clasps united the two sections into a single tabernacle wall.
What is the context of Exodus 36:13?
Golden clasps complete the coupling of the curtain sections.