Exodus 36:16 asv — And he coupled five curtains by themselves, and six curtains by themselves.

American Standard Version

"And he coupled five curtains by themselves, and six curtains by themselves. "

— Exodus 36:16, American Standard Version

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Exodus 36 — Context

13

And he made fifty clasps of gold, and coupled the curtains one to another with the clasps: so the tabernacle was one.

14

And he made curtains of goats’hairfor a tent over the tabernacle: eleven curtains he made them.

15

The length of each curtain was thirty cubits, and four cubits the breadth of each curtain: the eleven curtains had one measure.

16

And he coupled five curtains by themselves, and six curtains by themselves.

17

And he made fifty loops on the edge of the curtain that was outmost in the coupling, and fifty loops made he upon the edge of the curtain which was outmost in the second coupling.

18

And he made fifty clasps of brass to couple the tent together, that it might be one.

19

And he made a covering for the tent of rams’ skins dyed red, and a covering of sealskins above.

Exodus 36:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 36:16 say?
Exodus 36:16 in the American Standard Version reads: “And he coupled five curtains by themselves, and six curtains by themselves. ”
Where is Exodus 36:16 in the Bible?
Exodus 36:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 36, verse 16.
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 36:16.
What translation should I read Exodus 36:16 in?
Exodus 36:16 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 36:16?
Exodus 36:16 reads (ASV): “And he coupled five curtains by themselves, and six curtains by themselves. ” 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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