You shall make fifty loops in the one curtain, and you shall make fifty loops on the edge of the curtain that is in the second set; the loops shall be opposite each other.
Parallel translations
- WEB You shall make fifty loops in the one curtain, and you shall make fifty loops in the edge of the curtain that is in the second coupling. The loops shall be opposite to one another.
- KJV Fifty loops shalt thou make in the one curtain, and fifty loops shalt thou make in the edge of the curtain that is in the coupling of the second; that the loops may take hold one of another.
- BSB 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.
- NKJV Fifty loops you shall make in the one curtain, and fifty loops you shall make on the edge of the curtain that is on the end of the second set, that the loops may be clasped to one another.
- NLT The fifty loops along the edge of one curtain are to match the fifty loops along the edge of the other curtain.
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Quick answer
Fifty loops were placed on each set's edge, positioned exactly opposite one another. This precise alignment allowed the two panels to be joined seamlessly.
Overview
The loops had to correspond exactly so the clasps could draw the curtains together evenly. Such precision again reflects the order and intentionality of God's design for His dwelling. The attention to correspondence and fit testifies that God's house was built with deliberate, harmonious craftsmanship.
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