Exodus 36:24 Meaning and Explanation
“And forty sockets of silver he made under the twenty boards; two sockets under one board for his two tenons, and two sockets under another board for his two tenons.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Forty silver sockets secured the twenty southern boards, with two sockets per board.
The Context of Exodus 36:24
The foundation system for the south wall boards is specified.
What Does Exodus 36:24 Mean?
Each board had two tenons that fit into two silver sockets below, creating a stable foundation. The use of silver—a precious metal—honored the sanctuary even in structural components that would be largely hidden when the curtains were hung.
This socket system allowed the entire board framework to be assembled and disassembled as needed for transport through the wilderness. The strength of the structure came not from permanence but from the reliability of these repeated connections.
Exodus 36:24 in the Original Language
sockets (אַדְנִים, adnim) — metal bases or pedestals that received the board tenons for structural support
Frequently Asked Questions About Exodus 36:24
What does Exodus 36:24 mean?
Forty silver sockets secured the twenty southern boards, with two sockets per board.
What is the context of Exodus 36:24?
The foundation system for the south wall boards is specified.