Exodus 36:16 cpdv — Five of these he joined by themselves, and the other six separately.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Five of these he joined by themselves, and the other six separately. "

— Exodus 36:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 36 — Context

13

For these, he also cast fifty gold rings, which would retain the loops of the curtains and so make the tabernacle one.

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He also made eleven canopies from the hair of goats, in order to cover the roof of the tabernacle:

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one canopy held in length thirty cubits, and in width four cubits. All the canopies were of one measure.

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Five of these he joined by themselves, and the other six separately.

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And he made fifty loops along the edge of one canopy, and fifty along the edge of the other canopy, so that they might be joined to one another,

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and fifty buckles of brass, with which the roof might be woven together, so that from all the canopies there would be made one covering.

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He also made a covering for the tabernacle from the skins of rams, dyed-red; and another cover above it, from violet skins.

Exodus 36:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 36:16 say?
Exodus 36:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Five of these he joined by themselves, and the other six separately. ”
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 (CPDV): “Five of these he joined by themselves, and the other six separately. ” 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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