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For the second side of the tent, on the north side, he made twenty boards,
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A Symbol of God's Presence
Matthew Henry's commentary explains that the construction of the tabernacle, including the specific boards for the north side, was a physical symbol of God's love and His desire to dwell with humanity. This act foreshadowed the ultimate dwelling of God with us in Jesus Christ, who the Bible says "tabernacled among us" (John 1:14). The tabernacle was a tangible promise of Emmanuel, "God with us."
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Exodus
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19th Century
Anglican
After the construction of the roof, that of the walls is described, the order of Exodus 26 still being followed. Exodus 36:20–34 corresp…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on Exodus 36:8)
Presbyterian
The readiness and zeal with which these builders set about their work, the exactness with which they performed it, and the faithfulness with which …
