And thou shalt make curtains of goats’ hair to be a covering upon the tabernacle: eleven curtains shalt thou make.
You must make curtains out of goat hair to cover the tabernacle. Make eleven of these curtains.
God is giving Moses detailed instructions for making protective curtains from goat hair to cover the sacred tent where God would meet with His people.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Exodus, God was giving Moses detailed instructions on Mount Sinai for constructing the Tabernacle, a portable sanctuary that the Israelites used during their wilderness wanderings after leaving Egypt. This specific verse is part of the directions for the outer coverings of the Tabernacle, where goats' hair curtains were specified to provide durable protection and symbolize God's presence among His people. These instructions reflected the nomadic lifestyle of ancient cultures, which commonly used animal materials for tents, emphasizing the importance of holiness and obedience in worship.
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