Exodus 36:14
“He made curtains of goats’ hair for a covering over the tabernacle. He made them eleven curtains.”
What does Exodus 36:14 mean?
The tabernacle was Israel's portable place of worship, and these goats' hair curtains formed a protective layer over the entire structure. They were practical and humble materials, chosen because they would shed water and withstand desert weather while the Israelites traveled. The eleven curtains worked together to cover the sacred space, with their combined size being slightly larger than the inner linen curtains beneath them, allowing for proper coverage and overlap. This attention to detail in creating a weather-resistant sanctuary shows how the people honored their commitment to worship, using what they had available to create something both functional and devoted.