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Humble Outside, Glorious Inside
Matthew Henry's commentary suggests the Tabernacle's layers symbolize Christ and the Church. The outer tent of goats' hair, detailed in this verse, was plain and functional, covering the glorious, ornate linen curtains within. This represents how Christ and His church may appear humble to the world but are inwardly precious and glorious in God's sight.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 26:1–37
18th Century
Theologian
(). The tabernacle was to comprise three main parts: the tabernacle (Exodus 26:1–6), more strictly speaking; its tent ([Reference Exodu…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 26:7–13
19th Century
Bishop
2. THE GOATS' HAIR TENT-CLOTH.
An awning such as that described in Exodus 26:1-6 would have neither kept out sun no…
John Gill
On Exodus 26:10
17th Century
Pastor
And you shall make fifty loops on the edge of the one
curtain, that is outmost in the coupling
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Matthew Henry
On Exodus 26:7–14
17th Century
Minister
The curtains of inferior materials, being made both longer and broader, covered the others, and were protected by coverings of skins. The whole rep…