Exodus 26

1 “You are to construct the tabernacle itself with ten curtains of finely spun linen, each with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and cherubim skillfully worked into them.

And thou shalt make the tabernacle in this manner: Thou shalt make ten curtains of fine twisted linen, and violet and purple, and scarlet twice dyed, diversified with embroidery.

2 Each curtain shall be twenty-eight cubits long and four cubits wide —all curtains the same size.

The length of one curtain shall be twenty-eight cubits, the breadth shall be four cubits. All the curtains shall be of one measure.

3 Five of the curtains are to be joined together, and the other five joined as well.

Five curtains shall be joined one to another, and the other five shall be coupled together in like manner.

4 Make loops of blue material on the edge of the end curtain in the first set, and do the same for the end curtain in the second set.

Thou shalt make loops of violet in the sides and tops of the curtains, that they may be joined one to another.

5 Make fifty loops on one curtain and fifty loops on the end curtain of the second set, so that the loops line up opposite one another.

Every curtain shall have fifty loops on both sides, so set on, that one loop may be against another loop, and one may be fitted to the other.

6 Make fifty gold clasps as well, and join the curtains together with the clasps, so that the tabernacle will be a unit.

Thou shalt make also fifty rings of gold wherewith the veils of the curtains are to be joined, that it may be made one tabernacle.

7 You are to make curtains of goat hair for the tent over the tabernacle—eleven curtains in all.

Thou shalt make also eleven curtains of goats’ hair, to cover the top of the tabernacle.

8 Each of the eleven curtains is to be the same size—thirty cubits long and four cubits wide.

The length of one hair curtain shall be thirty cubits: and the breadth four: the measure of all the curtains shall be equal.

9 Join five of the curtains into one set and the other six into another. Then fold the sixth curtain over double at the front of the tent.

Five of which thou shalt couple by themselves, and the six others thou shalt couple one to another, so as to double the sixth curtain in the front of the roof.

10 Make fifty loops along the edge of the end curtain in the first set, and fifty loops along the edge of the corresponding curtain in the second set.

Thou shalt make also fifty loops in the edge of one curtain, that it may be joined with the other: and fifty loops in the edge of the other curtain, that it may be coupled with its fellow.

11 Make fifty bronze clasps and put them through the loops to join the tent together as a unit.

Thou shalt make also fifty buckles of brass, wherewith the loops may be joined, that of all there may be made one covering.

12 As for the overlap that remains of the tent curtains, the half curtain that is left over shall hang down over the back of the tabernacle.

And that which shall remain of the curtains, that are prepared for the roof, to wit, one curtain that is over and above, with the half thereof thou shalt cover the back parts of the tabernacle.

13 And the tent curtains will be a cubit longer on either side, and the excess will hang over the sides of the tabernacle to cover it.

And there shall hang down a cubit on the one side, and another on the other side, which is over and above in the length of the curtains, fencing both sides of the tabernacle.

14 Also make a covering for the tent out of ram skins dyed red, and over that a covering of fine leather.

Thou shalt make also another cover to the roof, of rams’ skins dyed red; and over that again another cover of violet coloured skins.

15 You are to construct upright frames of acacia wood for the tabernacle.

Thou shalt make also the boards of the tabernacle standing upright of setim wood.

16 Each frame is to be ten cubits long and a cubit and a half wide.

Let every one of them be ten cubits in length, and in breadth on cubit and a half.

17 Two tenons must be connected to each other for each frame. Make all the frames of the tabernacle in this way.

In the sides of the boards shall be made two mortises, whereby one board may be joined to another board: and after this manner shall all the boards be prepared.

18 Construct twenty frames for the south side of the tabernacle,

Of which twenty shall be in the south side southward.

19 with forty silver bases under the twenty frames—two bases for each frame, one under each tenon.

For which thou shalt cast forty sockets of silver, that under every board may be put two sockets at the two corners.

20 For the second side of the tabernacle, the north side, make twenty frames

In the second side also the tabernacle that looketh to the north, there shall be twenty boards,

21 and forty silver bases—two bases under each frame.

Having forty sockets of silver, two sockets shall be put under each board.

22 Make six frames for the rear of the tabernacle, the west side,

But on the west side of the tabernacle thou shalt make six boards.

23 and two frames for the two back corners of the tabernacle,

And again other two which shall be erected in the corners at the back of the tabernacle.

24 coupled together from bottom to top and fitted into a single ring. These will serve as the two corners.

And they shall be joined together from beneath unto the top, and one joint shall hold them all. The like joining shall be observed for the two boards also that are to be put in the corners.

25 So there are to be eight frames and sixteen silver bases—two under each frame.

And they shall be in all eight boards, and their silver sockets sixteen, reckoning two sockets for each board.

26 You are also to make five crossbars of acacia wood for the frames on one side of the tabernacle,

Thou shalt make also five bars of setim wood, to hold together the boards on one side of the tabernacle.

27 five for those on the other side, and five for those on the rear side of the tabernacle, to the west.

And five others on the other side, and as many at the west side:

28 The central crossbar in the middle of the frames shall extend from one end to the other.

And they shall be put along by the midst of the boards from one end to the other.

29 Overlay the frames with gold and make gold rings to hold the crossbars. Also overlay the crossbars with gold.

The boards also themselves thou shalt overlay with gold, and shall cast rings of gold to be set upon them, for places for the bars to hold together boardwork: which bars thou shalt cover with plates of gold.

30 So you are to set up the tabernacle according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.

And thou shalt rear up the tabernacle according to the pattern that was shewn thee in the mount.

31 Make a veil of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen, with cherubim skillfully worked into it.

Thou shalt make also a veil of violet and purple, and scarlet twice dyed, and fine twisted linen, wrought with embroidered work, and goodly variety:

32 Hang it with gold hooks on four posts of acacia wood, overlaid with gold and standing on four silver bases.

And thou shalt hang it up before four pillars of setim wood, which themselves also shall be overlaid with gold, and shall have heads of gold, but sockets of silver.

33 And hang the veil from the clasps and place the ark of the Testimony behind the veil. So the veil will separate the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place.

And the veils shall be hanged on with rings, and within it thou shalt put the ark of the testimony, and the sanctuary, and the holy of holies shall be divided with it.

34 Put the mercy seat on the ark of the Testimony in the Most Holy Place.

And thou shalt set the propitiatory upon the ark of the testimony in the holy of holies.

35 And place the table outside the veil on the north side of the tabernacle, and put the lampstand opposite the table, on the south side.

And the table without the veil: and over against the table the candlestick in the south side of the tabernacle; for the table shall stand in the north side.

36 For the entrance to the tent, you are to make a curtain embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen.

Thou shalt make also a hanging in the entrance of the tabernacle of violet and purple, and scarlet twice dyed, and fine twisted linen with embroidered work.

37 Make five posts of acacia wood for the curtain, overlay them with gold hooks, and cast five bronze bases for them.

And thou shalt overlay with gold five pillars of setim wood, before which the hanging shall be drawn: their heads shall be of gold, and the sockets of brass.