Exodus 26:9 cpdv — Five of these you shall join by themselves, and six of these you shall couple to one another, in such a manner as to do…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Five of these you shall join by themselves, and six of these you shall couple to one another, in such a manner as to double the sixth canopy at the front of the roof."

— Exodus 26:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 26 — Context

6

You shall also make fifty rings of gold, with which the veils of the curtains are to be joined, so that it shall be one tabernacle.

7

You shall also make eleven haircloth canopies to cover the roof of the tabernacle.

8

The length of one canopy shall hold thirty cubits, and the width, four. The measure of all the canopies shall be equal.

9

Five of these you shall join by themselves, and six of these you shall couple to one another, in such a manner as to double the sixth canopy at the front of the roof.

10

You shall also make fifty loops along the edge of one canopy, so that it may be able to be joined with the other, and fifty loops along the edge of the other canopy, so that it may be coupled with the other.

11

You shall also make fifty brass buckles, with which the loops may be joined, so that there may be one covering out of all.

12

Then what will be left over of the canopies which are prepared for the roof, that is, one canopy which is in excess, from half of it you shall cover the back of the tabernacle.

Exodus 26:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 26:9 say?
Exodus 26:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Five of these you shall join by themselves, and six of these you shall couple to one another, in such a manner as to double the sixth canopy at the front of the roof.”
Where is Exodus 26:9 in the Bible?
Exodus 26:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 26, verse 9.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 26:9.
What translation should I read Exodus 26:9 in?
Exodus 26:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 26:9?
Exodus 26:9 reads (CPDV): “Five of these you shall join by themselves, and six of these you shall couple to one another, in such a manner as to double the sixth canopy at the front of the roof.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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