King James Version

What Does Exodus 36:28 Mean?

Exodus 36:28 in the King James Version says “And two boards made he for the corners of the tabernacle in the two sides. — study this verse from Exodus chapter 36 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

And two boards made he for the corners of the tabernacle in the two sides.

Exodus 36:28 · KJV


Context

26

And their forty sockets of silver; two sockets under one board, and two sockets under another board.

27

And for the sides of the tabernacle westward he made six boards.

28

And two boards made he for the corners of the tabernacle in the two sides.

29

And they were coupled beneath, and coupled together at the head thereof, to one ring: thus he did to both of them in both the corners. coupled: Heb. twinned

30

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


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
Two corner boards (קְרָשִׁים, kerashim) for the tabernacle's back corners demonstrate attention to structural integrity even at junction points. Corners, where sides meet, require special reinforcement—illustrating that transitions and connections need particular care in building God's house. These corner boards prevented gaps and maintained stability, teaching that God's dwelling allows no weakness, no undefined space, no vulnerable joints. The church similarly requires careful attention to how different parts connect.

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Historical & Cultural Context

Corner boards likely had special shaping or were positioned at angles to join the north/south walls to the western wall, creating stable right-angle corners. These joints bore significant stress during assembly/disassembly and transport, requiring robust construction.

Reflection Questions

  1. What do the special corner boards teach about attention to connections and transitions in building God's house?
  2. How does structural reinforcement at junction points illustrate the importance of careful attention to how different parts of Christ's body connect?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 6 words
וּשְׁנֵ֤י1 of 6

And two

H8147

two; also (as ordinal) twofold

קְרָשִׁים֙2 of 6

boards

H7175

a slab or plank; by implication, a deck of a ship

עָשָׂ֔ה3 of 6

made

H6213

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

לִמְקֻצְעֹ֖ת4 of 6

he for the corners

H4742

an angle

הַמִּשְׁכָּ֑ן5 of 6

of the tabernacle

H4908

a residence (including a shepherd's hut, the lair of animals, figuratively, the grave; also the temple); specifically, the tabernacle (properly, its w

בַּיַּרְכָתָֽיִם׃6 of 6

in the two sides

H3411

properly, the flank; but used only figuratively, the rear or recess


Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Exodus. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Exodus 36:28 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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