Exodus 36:9 kjv — The length of one curtain was twenty and eight cubits, and the breadth of one curtain four cubits: the curtains were al…

King James Version

"The length of one curtain was twenty and eight cubits, and the breadth of one curtain four cubits: the curtains were all of one size."

— Exodus 36:9, King James Version

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Exodus 36 — Context

6

And Moses gave commandment, and they caused it to be proclaimed throughout the camp, saying, Let neither man nor woman make any more work for the offering of the sanctuary. So the people were restrained from bringing.

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For the stuff they had was sufficient for all the work to make it, and too much.

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And every wise hearted man among them that wrought the work of the tabernacle made ten curtains of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet: with cherubims of cunning work made he them.

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The length of one curtain was twenty and eight cubits, and the breadth of one curtain four cubits: the curtains were all of one size.

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And he coupled the five curtains one unto another: and the other five curtains he coupled one unto another.

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And he made loops of blue on the edge of one curtain from the selvedge in the coupling: likewise he made in the uttermost side of another curtain, in the coupling of the second.

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Fifty loops made he in one curtain, and fifty loops made he in the edge of the curtain which was in the coupling of the second: the loops held one curtain to another.

Exodus 36:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 36:9 say?
Exodus 36:9 in the King James Version reads: “The length of one curtain was twenty and eight cubits, and the breadth of one curtain four cubits: the curtains were all of one size.”
Where is Exodus 36:9 in the Bible?
Exodus 36:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 36, 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 36:9.
What translation should I read Exodus 36:9 in?
Exodus 36:9 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 36:9?
Exodus 36:9 reads (KJV): “The length of one curtain was twenty and eight cubits, and the breadth of one curtain four cubits: the curtains were all of one size.” 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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