And a cubit on the one side, and a cubit on the other side of that which remaineth in the length of the curtains of the tent, it shall hang over the sides of the tabernacle on this side and on that side, to cover it.
The tent curtains will be one cubit longer on each side than what's needed, and this extra length will hang down over both sides of the tabernacle to cover it completely.
God is giving Moses specific instructions to ensure the tabernacle is completely covered and protected by having the tent curtains extend beyond the edges.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's detailed instructions to Moses for building the tabernacle, the portable sanctuary where God would dwell among the Israelites during their wilderness journey. The tabernacle was a sacred tent structure that served as the center of worship and sacrifice before the temple was built in Jerusalem. These precise measurements ensured the holy space inside would be properly protected from the elements.
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