16 They joined five of the curtains into one set and the other six into another set.
16 And he coupled five curtains by themselves, and six curtains by themselves.
16 He coupled five curtains by themselves, and six curtains by themselves.
16 They joined five of the panels together, and then the other six,
16 He coupled five curtains by themselves and six curtains by themselves.
16 Bezalel joined five of these curtains together to make one long curtain, and the other six were joined to make a second long curtain.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Exodus 36:16
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The making of the tabernacle The liberality of the people restrained.
The readiness and zeal with which these builders set about their work, the exactness with which they performed it, and the faithfulness with which they objected to receive more contributions, are worthy of our imitation. Thus should we serve God, and our superiors also, in all things lawful. Thus should all who are in public trusts abhor filthy lucre, and avoid all occasions and temptations to covetousness. Where have we the representation of God's love towards us, that we by love dwell in him and he in us, save in Emmanuel? John 1:14, wherein, as the original expresses it, he did tabernacle among us.