And thou shalt make boards for the tabernacle of shittim wood standing up.
Exodus 26:15 belongs to the directions for building the tabernacle, which was built at God's command as the earthly dwelling place of the Most High while Israel journeyed through the wilderness. Its construction required skill, wisdom, and careful work, all given by God and to be used for His glory. The boards commanded in the verse stood upright to form the walls or sides of the tabernacle.
The boards were plated, heavily covered, with pure gold. They were set in sockets of silver. The tabernacle was made to be taken apart, removed, and carried during Israel's journeys from place to place. The gold-covered boards reflected the light of the continually burning candlestick and the colors of the curtains, giving the sacred apartments a glorious appearance like the colors of a rainbow. Though removable, the structure was of great magnificence.
Exodus 26:15 belongs to the directions for building the tabernacle, which was built at God's command as the earthly dwelling place of the Most High while Israel journeyed through the wilderness. Its construction required skill, wisdom, and careful work, all given by God and to be used for His glory. The boards commanded in the verse stood upright to form the walls or sides of the tabernacle.
The boards were plated, heavily covered, with pure gold. They were set in sockets of silver. The tabernacle was made to be taken apart, removed, and carried during Israel's journeys from place to place. The gold-covered boards reflected the light of the continually burning candlestick and the colors of the curtains, giving the sacred apartments a glorious appearance like the colors of a rainbow. Though removable, the structure was of great magnificence.