King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And the twenty pillars thereof and their twenty sockets [shall be of] brass; the hooks of the pillars and their fillets [shall be of] silver.
Complete Jewish Bible:
supported on twenty posts in twenty bronze sockets; the hooks on the posts and the attached rings for hanging are to be of silver.
Berean Standard Bible:
with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases, and silver hooks and bands on the posts.
American Standard Version:
and the pillars thereof shall be twenty, and their sockets twenty, of brass; the hooks of the pillars and their fillets shall be of silver.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And the twenty{H6242} pillars{H5982} thereof and their twenty{H6242} sockets{H134} shall be of brass{H5178}; the hooks{H2053} of the pillars{H5982} and their fillets{H2838} shall be of silver{H3701}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Jeremiah 52:21
- And [concerning] the pillars, the height of one pillar [was] eighteen cubits; and a fillet of twelve cubits did compass it; and the thickness thereof [was] four fingers: [it was] hollow.
Exodus 26:19
- And thou shalt make forty sockets of silver under the twenty boards; two sockets under one board for his two tenons, and two sockets under another board for his two tenons.
Exodus 26:21
- And their forty sockets [of] silver; two sockets under one board, and two sockets under another board.
Exodus 36:38
- And the five pillars of it with their hooks: and he overlaid their chapiters and their fillets with gold: but their five sockets [were of] brass.
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Commentary for Exodus 27:10
1. **Themes:**
- **Divine Detail:** The verse emphasizes the precise instructions given by God for the construction of the Tabernacle, highlighting the importance of following divine plans exactly.
- **Material Symbolism:** Brass and silver are specified, which may symbolize strength, durability, and value, as well as the interplay between the earthly (brass) and the spiritual (silver).
- **Craftsmanship and Resources:** The use of valuable materials reflects the resources allocated to the Tabernacle, indicating its significance to the Israelite community.
- **Permanence and Connection:** The pillars and sockets represent the structure's stability, while the hooks and fillets suggest interconnectivity and the joining together of different parts of the Tabernacle.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **The Tabernacle:** Exodus 27:10 is part of the detailed instructions given to Moses for the construction of the Tabernacle, the portable dwelling place for God's presence among the Israelites during their wilderness wanderings after the Exodus from Egypt.
- **Post-Exodus Period:** These instructions would have been given around the 13th century BCE, shortly after the Israelites' departure from Egypt, according to traditional biblical chronology.
- **Cultic Worship:** The Tabernacle served as the center of worship and religious life for the Israelites before the establishment of the Temple in Jerusalem under King Solomon.
- **Covenant Relationship:** The meticulous construction of the Tabernacle was a response to God's covenant with Israel, demonstrating their commitment to their part of the covenant by creating a sanctified space for God's dwelling among them.
In summary, Exodus 27:10 reflects the detailed and sacred nature of the Tabernacle's construction, using specific materials to convey deeper spiritual meanings and to establish a physical space that would facilitate the worship of God by the Israelites in the context of their covenantal relationship.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H6242
There are 281 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֶשְׂרִים
Transliteration: ʻesrîym
Pronunciation: es-reem'
Description: from עֶשֶׂר; twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth; (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). - Strong's Number: H5982
There are 84 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַמּוּד
Transliteration: ʻammûwd
Pronunciation: am-mood'
Description: or עַמֻּד; from עָמַד; a column (as standing); also a stand, i.e. platform; [idiom] apiece, pillar. - Strong's Number: H134
There are 124 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶדֶן
Transliteration: ʼeden
Pronunciation: eh'-den
Description: from the same as אָדוֹן (in the sense of strength); a basis (of a building, a column, etc.); foundation, socket. - Strong's Number: H5178
There are 119 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נְחֹשֶׁת
Transliteration: nᵉchôsheth
Pronunciation: nekh-o'-sheth
Description: for נְחוּשָׁה; copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e. coin, a fetter; figuratively, base (as compared with gold or silver); brasen, brass, chain, copper, fetter (of brass), filthiness, steel. - Strong's Number: H2053
There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: וָו
Transliteration: vâv
Pronunciation: vaw
Description: probably; a hook (the name of the sixth Hebrew letter); hook. - Strong's Number: H2838
There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָשֻׁק
Transliteration: châshuq
Pronunciation: khaw-shook'
Description: or חָשׁוּק; past participle of חָשַׁק; attached, i.e. a fence-rail or rod connecting the posts or pillars; fillet. - Strong's Number: H3701
There are 343 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כֶּסֶף
Transliteration: keçeph
Pronunciation: keh'-sef
Description: from כָּסַף; silver (from its pale color); by implication, money; money, price, silver(-ling).