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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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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 40:19
18th Century
Theologian
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.
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 40:19
19th Century
Bishop
He spread abroad the tent over the tabernacle. —Erected, that is, the wooden framework, with the covering of goats' hair,…
John Gill
On Exodus 40:19
17th Century
Pastor
And he spread abroad the tent over the tabernacle
Which were curtains of goats' hair:
and put the…
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Matthew Henry
On Exodus 40:16–33
17th Century
Minister
When the tabernacle and its furnishings were prepared, they did not delay setting it up until they came to Canaan; but, in obedience to the will of…