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Protective by Design
Commentators explain that these goats' hair curtains were intentionally made longer than the inner linen curtains. This extra length allowed them to hang over the sides, providing crucial protection for the more ornate and delicate inner sanctuary from the sun and rain. This detail highlights God's practical care in the Tabernacle's design.
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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 26:8
19th Century
Bishop
Thirty cubits. —The additional cubit on either side () would hang down and form a “valance” along the sides of the tent. (See Exod…
John Gill
On Exodus 26:8
17th Century
Pastor
The length of one curtain shall be thirty cubits, and the
breadth of one curtain four cubits
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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…