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Porpoise

/POR-pus/

Summary

Some translations render the covering of the tabernacle as 'porpoise' or 'dolphin' skins rather than 'badger' skins.

☩Translation Question

The Hebrew tachash, translated 'badger' in older versions, may refer to a marine animal like a porpoise, dugong, or seal. Such skins were used for the outer covering of the tabernacle and for sandals. The exact identification remains uncertain.

Key verses:Exodus 25:5Exodus 26:14Numbers 4:6Ezekiel 16:10

Related Verses3 mentions

Exodus· 3 verses

25:526:1436:19

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Porpoise," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VIII (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).