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The length of each curtain shall be twenty-eight cubits, and the breadth of each curtain four cubits: all the curtains shall have one measure.

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God's Precise Order

The command that every curtain must have the exact same measure (28 by 4 cubits) highlights God's meticulous nature. Commentators explain that this uniformity was essential for creating a single, unified dwelling place. This precision demonstrates that God is a God of order, and every detail in approaching Him matters.

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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 26:2

19th Century

Bishop

The length ... eight and twenty cubits. —Mr. Fergusson has shown that to cover over a space twenty cubits wide with a roo…

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 26:2

17th Century

Pastor

The length of one curtain shall be twenty eight cubits
Or fourteen yards:

and the breadth of one …

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 26:1–6

17th Century

Minister

God manifested his presence among the Israelites in a tabernacle or tent, because of their condition in the wilderness. God suits the tokens of his…