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You shall make for the screen five pillars of acacia, and overlay them with gold: their hooks shall be of gold: and you shall cast five sockets of brass for them.

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A Practical Tent Design

Scholars explain that the unusual number of five pillars reveals a practical design. The central pillar likely supported a ridge-pole, creating a stable tent structure. This detail shows the Tabernacle was not just symbolic but also a functional, well-engineered dwelling suited for travel in the wilderness.

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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 26:36–37

19th Century

Bishop

7. THE HANGING FOR THE DOOR.

It is essential in the East to shut out light and heat, for which reason tents have always had …

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 26:37

17th Century

Pastor

And you shall make for the hanging five pillars of
shittim wood
One at each corner of t…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 26:31–37

17th Century

Minister

A veil, or curtain, separated the holy place from the most holy place. It was hung on pillars. This veil served as a partition between the holy pla…