Exodus 36:22
“Each board had two tenons, joined to one another. He made all the boards of the tabernacle this way.”
What does Exodus 36:22 mean?
The tabernacle, God's portable tent of worship in the wilderness, needed sturdy structural support. These wooden boards were carefully constructed with two interlocking tenons (projecting pieces that fit into slots), making each one secure and reliable. The repetition that every single board was made this way emphasizes the care and consistency required for something meant to house God's presence. It's a quiet reminder that sacred work requires attention to detail and that strength comes from how well the individual pieces fit together.