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He spread the covering over the tent, and put the roof of the tent above on it, as Yahweh commanded Moses.
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God's Detailed Design
Commentators explain that this verse describes the placement of multiple protective layers. A 'tent' of goats' hair was spread over the inner structure, and then a durable outer 'covering' of dyed rams' skins and other animal skins was placed on top. This multi-layered design highlights the specific, detailed care God commanded for protecting His sacred dwelling place.
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Exodus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The tent-cloth was spread over the tabernacle-cloth, and the covering of skins was put over the tent-cloth. See (Exodus 26:1) note.
19th Century
Anglican
He spread abroad the tent over the tabernacle. —Erected, that is, the wooden framework, with the covering of goats' hair,…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he spread abroad the tent over the tabernacle Which were curtains of goats' hair:
and put the…
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