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

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A Foundation of Silver

Commentators explain that these forty silver sockets were foundational bases for the Tabernacle's north wall. Each socket, weighing between 94 and 115 pounds, provided immense stability. Two sockets were placed under each of the twenty boards, securing them firmly and protecting the wood from the ground, creating a solid structure for God's dwelling place.

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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 26:15–30

19th Century

Bishop

4. THE WALLS OF THE TABERNACLE.

The various coverings that have been described had as their purpose to roof over and protec…

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 26:21

17th Century

Pastor

And their forty sockets of silver
answerable to the twenty boards, for their two tenons to be placed in as in mortis…

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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…