KJV ORIGINAL
And the remnant that remaineth of the curtains of the tent, the half curtain that remaineth, shall hang over the backside of the tabernacle.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The extra part of the tent curtains that's left over—the half curtain that remains—should hang down over the back of the tabernacle.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is giving specific instructions about how the leftover tent material should be arranged to properly cover the back of the tabernacle.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's detailed instructions to Moses for building the tabernacle, a portable worship tent that would serve as God's dwelling place among the Israelites during their wilderness journey. The tabernacle was constructed with multiple layers of curtains and coverings, and every measurement and placement had to be exact according to God's specifications.
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