4 And thou shalt make loops of blue upon the edge of the one curtain from the selvedge in the coupling; and likewise shalt thou make in the uttermost edge of another curtain, in the coupling of the second.

Other Translations of Exodus 26:4

New International Version

4 Make loops of blue material along the edge of the end curtain in one set, and do the same with the end curtain in the other set.

English Standard Version

4 And you shall make loops of blue on the edge of the outermost curtain in the first set. Likewise you shall make loops on the edge of the outermost curtain in the second set.

The Message

4 Make loops of blue along the edge of the outside panel of the first set and the same on the outside panel of the second set.

New King James Version

4 And you shall make loops of blue yarn on the edge of the curtain on the selvedge of one set, and likewise you shall do on the outer edge of the other curtain of the second set.

New Living Translation

4 Put loops of blue yarn along the edge of the last curtain in each set.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Exodus 26:4

Commentary on Exodus 26:1-6

(Read Exodus 26:1-6)

God manifested his presence among the Israelites in a tabernacle or tent, because of their condition in the wilderness. God suits the tokens of his favour, and the gifts of his grace, to his people's state and wants. The curtains of the tabernacle were to be very rich. They were to be embroidered with cherubim, signifying that the angels of God pitch their tents round about the church, Psalm 34:7.