THEOSISWlastow G.K.
The wilderness goat is predominantly sheared for its black fibers today. It is challenging to ascertain the type of wool used for the curtains that comprised the main tent of the Tabernacle, which were likely attached to the stakes with ropes as previously mentioned. It is noteworthy to point out that some scholars, such as Dom Calmet, propose that the Tabernacle’s structure consisted of cloth that was similarly secured to the stakes. Additionally, they suggest that the coverings were draped over the wooden framework like a lid, but this interpretation seems inconsistent with the nomadic lifestyle that recognized the tent as an ideal dwelling in the wilderness.
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Furthermore, the refined elegance evident in the Tabernacle's description does not align with this idea, nor does it meet the essential need for ventilation; the lamps would be unable to burn adequately if heavy coverings obstructed them, rather than allowing for the tall canopy of the tent. Notably, rather than ten curtains for the inner coverings, eleven curtains made from goats’ hair were prepared, possibly to obscure the back of the Holy of Holies (see verse 12). In comparison, the goats’ hair fabric extends two cubits longer than the richly woven cloth, equating to approximately three feet.