Exodus 36:30

Exodus 36:30 Meaning and Explanation

And there were eight boards; and their sockets were sixteen sockets of silver, under every board two sockets.

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Eight boards in total were used for corners and reinforcements, each secured by two silver sockets.

The Context of Exodus 36:30

Summary of the corner and reinforcement boards and their foundations.

What Does Exodus 36:30 Mean?

This verse summarizes the reinforcement boards—the two corner boards plus additional bracing elements, making eight total. Each had its own foundation sockets, maintaining the consistent system of two sockets per board throughout.

The accounting of materials here shows careful inventory tracking. Every board, whether for walls or corners, was accounted for and secured with precision, reflecting the comprehensive planning that went into the entire tabernacle construction.

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What does Exodus 36:30 mean?

Eight boards in total were used for corners and reinforcements, each secured by two silver sockets.

What is the context of Exodus 36:30?

Summary of the corner and reinforcement boards and their foundations.

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