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A Tent for Protection
Commentators explain that the goats' hair curtains formed a durable, weatherproof outer tent. This structure was placed over the more ornate and delicate inner tabernacle made of fine linen. This practical design protected the sacred inner dwelling from the harsh desert sun and rain, demonstrating God's detailed care for His sanctuary.
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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
19th Century
Bishop
To be a covering. —Literally, to be a tent. (See the first Note on the chapter.)
Eleven curtains —…
John Gill
On Exodus 26:7
17th Century
Pastor
And you shall make curtains of goats' hair
Jarchi calls it the flower or down of goats, the softer and finer part of…
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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…