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Book of Exodus - Chapter 36 - Verse 30

36:30
And there were eight boards; and their sockets were sixteen sockets of silver, under every board two sockets.

Meaning

In this verse, we see a detailed description of the structure of the tabernacle, which was a portable sanctuary constructed by the Israelites during their wilderness journey. The eight boards mentioned here were part of the framework of the tabernacle, serving as the walls of the sacred space. Each board was supported by two sockets of silver, totaling sixteen sockets in all. The significance of the number eight in the Bible often represents new beginnings or a new order of things. The silver sockets symbolize purity, redemption, and atonement, as silver is often associated with these themes throughout the Bible. The meticulous construction of the tabernacle with its specific measurements and materials highlights the importance of attention to detail and reverence for the holy space where the Israelites worshipped and encountered the presence of God.

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