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There were eight boards, and their sockets of silver, sixteen sockets; under every board two sockets.
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A Symbol of Christ's Presence
Matthew Henry's commentary uses the tabernacle's construction to illustrate a profound theological truth. The structure, designed for God to dwell in, is seen as a physical representation of God's love and His desire to be with humanity. This is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, the true 'Emmanuel' (God with us), who 'tabernacled among us' as described in John 1:14.
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Exodus
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19th Century
Anglican
Under every board two sockets. —This is undoubtedly the true meaning; but it can hardly be elicited from the present text…
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 …
