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There shall be two tenons in each board, joined to one another: thus shall you make for all the boards of the tent.

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The Engineering of Stability

Commentators explain that the 'two tenons' were essentially pegs or projections at the bottom of each wallboard. Described metaphorically as 'two hands,' these tenons were designed to fit perfectly into heavy silver sockets, or mortises, on the ground. This precise engineering ensured each board stood firm, creating a stable and secure wall for God's dwelling place.

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Exodus

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Albert Barnes

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

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 26:17

19th Century

Bishop

Two tenons. —By “tenons” here are meant projections, probably round, from the end of each plank, made to fit into holes prepared f…

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 26:17

17th Century

Pastor

Two tenons shall there be on one board
Every board was to be so cut and shaped at the lower end of it, as to have, a…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 26:15–30

17th Century

Minister

The sockets of silver each weighed about 115 pounds; they were placed in rows on the ground. In every pair of these sockets, a strong board of shit…