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Exodus 26:1,2
Moreover thou shalt make the tabernaclewith ten curtainsof fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet:with cherubims of cunning work shalt thou make them…

Exodus 31:7-9
The tabernacle of the congregation, and the ark of the testimony, and the mercy seat thatis thereupon, and all the furniture of the tabernacle, …

Exodus 36:8-34
And every wise hearted man among them that wrought the work of the tabernacle made ten curtainsof fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet:with cherubims of cunning work made he them…

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its clasps and frames
The clasps and frames were essential for the structural integrity of the tabernacle, holding the curtains and boards together. This reflects the unity and order within the body of Christ, the Church, as described inEphesians 4:16. The meticulous design underscores the importance of every detail in God's plan, emphasizing that each part of the Church has a specific role and purpose.

its crossbars, posts, and bases
These elements provided stability and support for the tabernacle. The crossbars, posts, and bases can be seen as a type of the foundational truths of the faith, which uphold the Church. In1 Corinthians 3:11, Paul speaks of Jesus Christ as the foundation, and these components of the tabernacle remind believers of the strength and stability found in Him. The bases, often made of silver, symbolize redemption, as silver was used for atonement money (Exodus 30:11-16), pointing to Christ's redemptive work.

God told Moses, “They are to make a sanctuary for Me, so that I may dwell among them” (Exodus 25:8). The structure inExodus 35:11 is therefore first about presence—God pitching His dwelling in the middle of His redeemed people.

•Exodus 29:45-46 shows that the LORD’s goal was relationship: “I will dwell among the Israelites and be their God.”

•John 1:14 says, “The Word became flesh and tabernacled among us,” echoing this same theme in Christ.

•Revelation 21:3 looks forward: “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with man.”

Exodus 26:1-14 details four layers—fine linen, goat hair, ram skins dyed red, and a final weatherproof covering.

• Practical: they protected the sacred space from sun, sand, and storm.

• Symbolic: holiness on the inside, humble goat hair in the middle, costly dyed skins on the outside—reminding us that in Christ “we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands” (2 Corinthians 5:1).

•Psalm 91:1 invites us to “dwell in the shelter of the Most High.”

Exodus 26:6 explains that fifty gold clasps fastened the inner curtains together “so that the tabernacle will be a unit.”

• They picture unity: many pieces held as one.

•Ephesians 4:3 urges believers to “keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”

•Colossians 2:19 speaks of the whole body “held together” by what every joint supplies.

The frames (or boards) of acacia wood formed the walls (Exodus 26:15-25).

• Acacia is durable and resistant to decay—fitting for something set apart to God.

•1 Peter 2:5 calls us “living stones” built into a spiritual house.

•Ephesians 2:20-22 describes believers “built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets… being fitted together.”

Five crossbars ran through rings to bind the frames (Exodus 26:26-30).

• They gave stability so the walls could stand in the wilderness winds.

•Colossians 1:17 says of Christ, “in Him all things hold together.”

•Hebrews 6:19 likens our hope in Christ to “an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.”

Posts supported both the veil and the courtyard curtains (Exodus 26:32-37; 27:9-19).

• They lifted the hangings so the holy things were visible only on God’s terms.

•Isaiah 54:2 encourages, “Stretch out the curtains of your tent… lengthen your cords and strengthen your stakes.”

•1 Timothy 3:15 calls the church “the pillar and foundation of the truth.”

Silver sockets anchored the frames; bronze bases anchored the courtyard posts (Exodus 26:19, 37).

• Foundations matter: without a firm footing the whole sanctuary would sink into the sand.

•1 Corinthians 3:11 declares, “No one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.”

•Matthew 7:24-25 contrasts the wise man’s house on the rock with the foolish man’s on sand—only one endures the storm.

Each item inExodus 35:11 points to a holy, orderly dwelling designed by God Himself. The tabernacle reveals His desire to live among His people, the tent and covering His provision and protection, the clasps unity, the frames structure, the crossbars stability, the posts visibility with reverence, and the bases a firm foundation. Together they form a single testimony: God is present, His design is perfect, and our response is to build our lives on Him, dwell under His covering, and live joined together as one holy house in Christ.