Exodus 26:9 Join five of the curtains together into one set and the other six into another set. Fold the sixth curtain double at the front of the tent.
I often have a “hurry up and go” mentality. If I have something to do, give me all the info I need and get out of my way so I can get started and get done. I’m not cutting corners or anything, but I don’t need a day-long symposium on techniques, just give me the necessary details and move.
Exodus 26:10 Make fifty loops along the edge of the end curtain in one set and also along the edge of the end curtain in the other set.
These sections of Exodus are anything but “hurry up and go.” There is excruciating detail here. And as I think about the why of that level of detail, I am reminded that the Israelites are coming from 400 years of captivity into freedom. They are coming from Egyptian gods to the One True God. And He is giving them everything they need to worship Him.
Exodus 26:11 Then make fifty bronze clasps and put them in the loops to fasten the tent together as a unit.
Precious Savior, Thank You for allowing me to slow down, to breathe, to think about why this level of detail might be included in Your scripture. More than that, thank You for loving all of us enough to be sure we understand Your heart and how to follow You. Amen.
Exodus 26:12 As for the additional length of the tent curtains, the half curtain that is left over is to hang down at the rear of the tabernacle.
Have a blessed day.