Exodus 26
Leviticus 26 functions as a covenantal conclusion to the main body of Leviticus. It reaffirms the relationship between the LORD and Israel by setting out blessings for obedience, warnings for disobedience, and hope for restoration after repentance. The chapter is broadly divided into verses 1–13, verses 14–39, and verses 40–46.
1verse“Moreover you shall make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, with cherubim. You shall make them with the work of a skillful workman.
2verseThe length of each curtain shall be twenty-eight cubits, and the width of each curtain four cubits: all the curtains shall have one measure.
3verseFive curtains shall be coupled together to one another, and the other five curtains shall be coupled to one another.
4verseYou shall make loops of blue on the edge of the one curtain from the edge in the coupling, and you shall do likewise on the edge of the curtain that is outermost in the second coupling.
5verseYou 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 one another.
6verseYou shall make fifty clasps of gold, and couple the curtains to one another with the clasps. The tabernacle shall be a unit.
7verse“You shall make curtains of goats’ hair for a covering over the tabernacle. You shall make eleven curtains.
8verseThe length of each curtain shall be thirty cubits, and the width of each curtain four cubits: the eleven curtains shall have one measure.
9verseYou shall couple five curtains by themselves, and six curtains by themselves, and shall double over the sixth curtain in the forefront of the tent.
10verseYou shall make fifty loops on the edge of the one curtain that is outermost in the coupling, and fifty loops on the edge of the curtain which is outermost in the second coupling.
11verseYou shall make fifty clasps of bronze, and put the clasps into the loops, and couple the tent together, that it may be one.
12verseThe overhanging part that remains of the curtains of the tent—the half curtain that remains—shall hang over the back of the tabernacle.
13verseThe cubit on the one side and the cubit on the other side, of that which remains in the length of the curtains of the tent, shall hang over the sides of the tabernacle on this side and on that side, to cover it.
14verseYou shall make a covering for the tent of rams’ skins dyed red, and a covering of sea cow hides above.
15verse“You shall make the boards for the tabernacle of acacia wood, standing upright.
16verseTen cubits shall be the length of a board, and one and a half cubits the width of each board.
17verseThere shall be two tenons in each board, joined to one another: thus you shall make for all the boards of the tabernacle.
18verseYou shall make twenty boards for the tabernacle, for the south side southward.
19verseYou shall make forty sockets of silver under the twenty boards; two sockets under one board for its two tenons, and two sockets under another board for its two tenons.
20verseFor the second side of the tabernacle, on the north side, twenty boards,
21verseand their forty sockets of silver; two sockets under one board, and two sockets under another board.
22verseFor the far side of the tabernacle westward you shall make six boards.
23verseYou shall make two boards for the corners of the tabernacle in the far side.
24verseThey shall be double beneath, and in the same way they shall be whole to its top to one ring: thus shall it be for them both; they shall be for the two corners.
25verseThere shall be eight boards, and their sockets of silver, sixteen sockets; two sockets under one board, and two sockets under another board.
26verse“You shall make bars of acacia wood: five for the boards of the one side of the tabernacle,
27verseand five bars for the boards of the other side of the tabernacle, and five bars for the boards of the side of the tabernacle, for the far side westward.
28verseThe middle bar in the middle of the boards shall pass through from end to end.
29verseYou shall overlay the boards with gold, and make their rings of gold for places for the bars. You shall overlay the bars with gold.
30verseYou shall set up the tabernacle according to the way that it was shown to you on the mountain.
31verse“You shall make a veil of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, with cherubim. It shall be the work of a skillful workman.
32verseYou shall hang it on four pillars of acacia overlaid with gold; their hooks shall be of gold, on four sockets of silver.
33verseYou shall hang up the veil under the clasps, and shall bring the ark of the covenant in there within the veil. The veil shall separate the holy place from the most holy for you.
34verseYou shall put the mercy seat on the ark of the covenant in the most holy place.
35verseYou shall set the table outside the veil, and the lamp stand opposite the table on the side of the tabernacle toward the south. You shall put the table on the north side.
36verse“You shall make a screen for the door of the Tent, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, the work of the embroiderer.
37verseYou shall make for the screen five pillars of acacia, and overlay them with gold. Their hooks shall be of gold. You shall cast five sockets of bronze for them.
Verses 1–13: Blessings for Obedience
Verses 1–2 forbid idolatry, command Sabbath-keeping, and require reverence for the sanctuary. Verses 3–13 describe blessings given when Israel walks in God’s statutes: rain in season, abundant harvest, peace, safety, fruitfulness, and God’s presence among His people.
Verses 14–39: Warnings for Disobedience
This section warns of escalating discipline if Israel refuses to obey. The judgments include terror, disease, famine, defeat, wild beasts, war, exile, and the desolation of the land. The repeated sevenfold intensification shows the seriousness of covenant rebellion and the urgent need to return to God.
Verses 40–46: The Promise of Repentance and Restoration
If Israel confesses its sin and humbles its uncircumcised heart, God promises to remember His covenant with Jacob, Isaac, Abraham, and the land. The chapter does not end with judgment alone; it reveals God’s faithfulness and the possibility of restoration.
Points to Reflect On
- God responds seriously to both obedience and disobedience.
- Even discipline can serve God’s purpose of restoring relationship.
- Reflect on what it means to live faithfully within a covenant relationship with God.
Put It Into Practice
- Check whether I respect God’s Word and set my priorities accordingly.
- Even in failure or hardship, seek the courage to turn back to God sincerely.
- Trust God’s mercy and look for restoration rather than remaining in despair.
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