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

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— Exodus 36:16, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Exodus 36 — Context

13

And he made fifty taches of gold, and coupled the curtains one unto another with the taches: so it became one tabernacle.

14

And he made curtains of goats’ hair for the tent over the tabernacle: eleven curtains he made them.

15

The length of one curtain was thirty cubits, and four cubits was the breadth of one curtain: the eleven curtains were of one size.

16

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

17

And he made fifty loops upon the uttermost edge of the curtain in the coupling, and fifty loops made he upon the edge of the curtain which coupleth the second.

18

And he made fifty taches 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 badgers’ skins above that.

Exodus 36:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 36:16 say?
Exodus 36:16 in the King James Version with Apocrypha 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 (KJVA): “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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