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href="/bsb/exodus/36.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/exodus/36.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />They joined five of the curtains into one set and the other six into another set.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/36.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Bezalel joined five of these curtains together to make one long curtain, and the other six were joined to make a second long curtain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/36.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He coupled five curtains by themselves, and six curtains by themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/36.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He joined five of the curtains into one set and the other six into another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/36.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he coupled five curtains by themselves, and six curtains by themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/36.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He coupled five curtains by themselves and six curtains by themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/36.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He joined five curtains by themselves, and <i>the other</i> six curtains by themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/36.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He joined five curtains by themselves and the other six curtains by themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/36.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he joined five curtains by themselves, and <i>the other</i> six curtains by themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/36.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He joined five curtains by themselves and <i>the other</i> six curtains by themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/36.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Bezalel joined five curtains by themselves and [the other] six curtains by themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/36.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He joined five of the curtains together, and the other six together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/36.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He joined five of the curtains together, and the other six together. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/36.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he coupled five curtains by themselves, and six curtains by themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/36.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />These eleven sections were joined to make two panels, one with five and the other with six sections. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/36.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he coupled five curtains by themselves, and six curtains by themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/36.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Five of the sheets were sewn together into one set, and the remaining six into another set.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/36.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They sewed five of them together in one set and the other six in another set. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/36.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He joined five curtains by themselves, and six curtains by themselves. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/36.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He joined five of the curtains into one set and the other six into another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/36.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He joined five curtains by themselves and six curtains by themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/36.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He coupled five curtains by themselves, and six curtains by themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/36.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he coupled five curtains by themselves, and six curtains by themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/36.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He coupled five curtains by themselves, and six curtains by themselves. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/36.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and he joins the five curtains apart, and the six curtains apart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/36.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and he joineth the five curtains apart, and the six curtains apart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/36.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will join five curtains by themselves, and six curtains by themselves.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/36.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Five of which he joined apart, and the other six apart. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/36.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Five of these he joined by themselves, and the other six separately.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/36.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Five of these sheets were joined into one set, and the other six sheets into another set.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/36.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He joined five curtains by themselves, and six curtains by themselves.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/36.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And they coupled five curtains by themselves, and six curtains by themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/36.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they joined five curtains as one and six curtains as one.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/36.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he coupled five curtains by themselves, and six curtains by themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/36-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=9581" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/exodus/36.htm">The Curtains for the Tabernacle</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">15</span>Each of the eleven curtains was the same size—thirty cubits long and four cubits wide. <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2266.htm" title="2266: way·ḥab·bêr (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To unite, be joined, to tie a magic knot or spell, to charm. A primitive root; to join; specifically to fascinate.">He joined</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2568.htm" title="2568: ḥă·mêš (Number-fsc) -- Five. Masculine chamishshah; a primitive numeral; five.">five</a> <a href="/hebrew/3407.htm" title="3407: hay·rî·‘ōṯ (Art:: N-fp) -- Curtain. From yara'; a hanging.">of the curtains</a> <a href="/hebrew/905.htm" title="905: lə·ḇāḏ (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Separation, a part. ">into one set</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3407.htm" title="3407: hay·rî·‘ōṯ (Art:: N-fp) -- Curtain. From yara'; a hanging.">and the other</a> <a href="/hebrew/8337.htm" title="8337: šêš (Number-fsc) -- Masculine shishshah; a primitive number; six (see suws) beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ord. Sixth.">six</a> <a href="/hebrew/905.htm" title="905: lə·ḇāḏ (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Separation, a part. ">into another.</a> </span><span class="reftext">17</span>He made fifty loops along the edge of the end curtain in the first set, and fifty loops along the edge of the corresponding curtain in the second set.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/26-3.htm">Exodus 26:3-6</a></span><br />Five of the curtains are to be joined together, and the other five joined as well. / Make loops of blue material on the edge of the end curtain in the first set, and do the same for the end curtain in the second set. / Make fifty loops on one curtain and fifty loops on the end curtain of the second set, so that the loops line up opposite one another. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/26-7.htm">Exodus 26:7-13</a></span><br />You are to make curtains of goat hair for the tent over the tabernacle—eleven curtains in all. / Each of the eleven curtains is to be the same size—thirty cubits long and four cubits wide. / Join five of the curtains into one set and the other six into another. Then fold the sixth curtain over double at the front of the tent. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/35-11.htm">Exodus 35:11</a></span><br />the tabernacle with its tent and covering, its clasps and frames, its crossbars, posts, and bases;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/40-19.htm">Exodus 40:19</a></span><br />Then he spread the tent over the tabernacle and put the covering over the tent, just as the LORD had commanded him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/4-25.htm">Numbers 4:25</a></span><br />They are to carry the curtains of the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting with the covering of fine leather over it, the curtains for the entrance to the Tent of Meeting,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-9.htm">1 Kings 6:9</a></span><br />So Solomon built the temple and finished it, roofing it with beams and planks of cedar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-15.htm">1 Kings 6:15-16</a></span><br />He lined the interior walls with cedar paneling from the floor of the temple to the ceiling, and he covered the floor with cypress boards. / He partitioned off the twenty cubits at the rear of the temple with cedar boards from floor to ceiling to form within the temple an inner sanctuary, the Most Holy Place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/17-1.htm">1 Chronicles 17:1</a></span><br />After David had settled into his palace, he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under a tent.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/3-3.htm">2 Chronicles 3:3-5</a></span><br />The foundation that Solomon laid for the house of God was sixty cubits long and twenty cubits wide, according to the old standard. / The portico at the front, extending across the width of the temple, was twenty cubits long and twenty cubits high. He overlaid the inside with pure gold. / He paneled the main room with cypress, which he overlaid with fine gold and decorated with palm trees and chains.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/3-14.htm">2 Chronicles 3:14</a></span><br />He made the veil of blue, purple, and crimson yarn and fine linen, with cherubim woven into it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/41-1.htm">Ezekiel 41:1-2</a></span><br />Then the man brought me into the outer sanctuary and measured the side pillars to be six cubits wide on each side. / The width of the entrance was ten cubits, and the sides of the entrance were five cubits on each side. He also measured the length of the outer sanctuary to be forty cubits, and the width to be twenty cubits.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/41-4.htm">Ezekiel 41:4</a></span><br />Then he measured the room adjacent to the inner sanctuary to be twenty cubits long and twenty cubits wide. And he said to me, “This is the Most Holy Place.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/8-5.htm">Hebrews 8:5</a></span><br />The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-2.htm">Hebrews 9:2-3</a></span><br />A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-11.htm">Hebrews 9:11</a></span><br />But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come, He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made by hands and is not a part of this creation.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he coupled five curtains by themselves, and six curtains by themselves.</p><p class="hdg">no reference </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/35-24.htm">Apart</a> <a href="/exodus/36-13.htm">Coupled</a> <a href="/exodus/36-15.htm">Curtains</a> <a href="/exodus/36-10.htm">Five</a> <a href="/exodus/36-12.htm">Group</a> <a href="/exodus/36-13.htm">Joined</a> <a href="/exodus/36-10.htm">Joineth</a> <a href="/exodus/35-2.htm">Six</a> <a href="/exodus/34-16.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/exodus/36-13.htm">Together</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/leviticus/1-17.htm">Apart</a> <a href="/exodus/36-29.htm">Coupled</a> <a href="/exodus/38-9.htm">Curtains</a> <a href="/exodus/36-31.htm">Five</a> <a href="/numbers/26-54.htm">Group</a> <a href="/exodus/36-22.htm">Joined</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-1.htm">Joineth</a> <a href="/exodus/36-27.htm">Six</a> <a href="/leviticus/15-18.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/exodus/36-18.htm">Together</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 36</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/36-1.htm">The offerings are delivered to the workmen</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/36-4.htm">The generosity of the people is restrained</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/36-8.htm">The curtains with cherubim</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/36-14.htm">The curtains of goats' hair</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/36-19.htm">The covering of skins</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/36-20.htm">The boards with their sockets</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/36-31.htm">The bars</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/36-35.htm">The veil</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/36-37.htm">The hanging for the door</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/36.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/exodus/36.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>He joined five of the curtains into one set</b><br>In the construction of the Tabernacle, the joining of the curtains signifies unity and completeness. The number five often symbolizes grace in biblical numerology, suggesting that the Tabernacle, as a dwelling place for God, is a manifestation of His grace among His people. The act of joining these curtains reflects the meticulous care and divine order in the construction of the Tabernacle, emphasizing the importance of following God's specific instructions. This unity can also be seen as a foreshadowing of the unity of believers in Christ, as the Church is often described as the body of Christ, joined together in faith and purpose.<p><b>and the other six into another</b><br>The number six is often associated with humanity and imperfection, as man was created on the sixth day. The separation of the curtains into two sets, one of five and one of six, may symbolize the distinction between divine grace and human imperfection. This division could also represent the separation between the holy and the common, a recurring theme in the Old Testament, where God's holiness is set apart from the sinfulness of humanity. The careful construction and division of the Tabernacle's elements highlight the need for order and reverence in worship, pointing to the ultimate reconciliation and perfection found in Jesus Christ, who bridges the gap between God and man.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites, who received the instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle from God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/bezalel_and_oholiab.htm">Bezalel and Oholiab</a></b><br>Skilled craftsmen appointed by God to oversee the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a></b><br>The portable dwelling place for the presence of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_curtains.htm">The Curtains</a></b><br>Part of the Tabernacle's structure, made of fine linen and blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, symbolizing the beauty and holiness of God's dwelling.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God, who contributed materials and labor for the construction of the Tabernacle.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a></b><br>The joining of the curtains into sets symbolizes the unity of God's people, each with unique roles and contributions, working together for a common purpose.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_instructions.htm">Obedience to God's Instructions</a></b><br>The meticulous following of God's design for the Tabernacle highlights the importance of obedience in our walk with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_among_his_people.htm">God's Presence Among His People</a></b><br>The Tabernacle represents God's desire to dwell among His people, reminding us of His continual presence in our lives today.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_worship.htm">Preparation for Worship</a></b><br>Just as the Tabernacle was prepared for worship, we are called to prepare our hearts and lives as living temples for God's presence.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_36.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 36</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_moses_lead_the_exodus.htm">How did Moses lead the Israelites out of Egypt?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_are_sabbath_rules_stricter_here.htm">(Exodus 35) Why do these Sabbath regulations here seem stricter than in some other parts of the Torah, creating possible inconsistencies in biblical commands?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_moses_build_in_the_desert.htm">Exodus 40:2 - How could Moses effectively assemble such a sophisticated structure in the desert with limited resources?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_ezekiel_9_symbolic,_not_literal.htm">Could Ezekiel 9 be interpreted as a purely symbolic vision rather than a literal event, and if so, why include graphic details?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/36-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He joined</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְחַבֵּ֛ר</span> <span class="translit">(way·ḥab·bêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2266.htm">Strong's 2266: </a> </span><span class="str2">To unite, be joined, to tie a magic knot or spell, to charm</span><br /><br /><span class="word">five</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲמֵ֥שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·mêš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2568.htm">Strong's 2568: </a> </span><span class="str2">Five</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the curtains together,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיְרִיעֹ֖ת</span> <span class="translit">(hay·rî·‘ōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3407.htm">Strong's 3407: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hanging</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the other</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיְרִיעֹ֖ת</span> <span class="translit">(hay·rî·‘ōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3407.htm">Strong's 3407: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hanging</span><br /><br /><span class="word">six together.</span><br /><span class="heb">שֵׁ֥שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(šêš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8337.htm">Strong's 8337: </a> </span><span class="str2">Six (a cardinal number)</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/36-16.htm">Exodus 36:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/36-16.htm">Exodus 36:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/36-16.htm">Exodus 36:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/36-16.htm">Exodus 36:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/36-16.htm">Exodus 36:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/36-16.htm">Exodus 36:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/36-16.htm">Exodus 36:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/36-16.htm">Exodus 36:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/36-16.htm">Exodus 36:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/36-16.htm">Exodus 36:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/36-16.htm">OT Law: Exodus 36:16 He coupled five curtains by themselves (Exo. 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