28 And the middle bar in the midst of the boards shall reach from end to end.
28 The center crossbar is to extend from end to end at the middle of the frames.
28 The middle bar, halfway up the frames, shall run from end to end.
28 The center crossbar runs from end to end halfway up the frames.
28 The middle bar shall pass through the midst of the boards from end to end.
28 The middle crossbar, attached halfway up the frames, will run all the way from one end of the Tabernacle to the other.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Exodus 26:28
Commentary on Exodus 26:15-30
(Read Exodus 26:15-30)
The sockets of silver each weighed about 115 pounds; they were placed in rows on the ground. In every pair of these sockets, a strong board of shittim-wood, covered with plates of gold, was fitted by mortises and tenons. Thus walls were formed for the two sides, and for the west end. The wall was further held together by bars, which passed through rings of gold. Over this the curtains were spread. Though movable, it was strong and firm. The materials were very costly. In all this it was a type of the church of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief Corner-stone, Ephesians 2:20,21.