King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
The length of the court [shall be] an hundred cubits, and the breadth fifty every where, and the height five cubits [of] fine twined linen, and their sockets [of] brass.
Complete Jewish Bible:
The length of the courtyard is to be 150 feet and the width seventy-five feet everywhere; with the height seven-and-a-half feet. The tapestries and screen are to be of finely woven linen, and the sockets are to be of bronze.
Berean Standard Bible:
The entire courtyard shall be a hundred cubits long and fifty cubits wide, with curtains of finely spun linen five cubits high, and with bronze bases.
American Standard Version:
The length of the court shall be a hundred cubits, and the breadth fifty every where, and the height five cubits, of fine twined linen, and their sockets of brass.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
The length{H753} of the court{H2691} shall be an hundred{H3967} cubits{H520}, and the breadth{H7341} fifty{H2572} every where{H2572}, and the height{H6967} five{H2568} cubits{H520} of fine twined{H7806} linen{H8336}, and their sockets{H134} of brass{H5178}.
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Commentary for Exodus 27:18
1. Themes:
- **Divine Precision and Detail**: The specific measurements for the court of the tabernacle emphasize the importance of following God's instructions with exactness.
- **Holy Separation**: The court's dimensions demarcate a sacred space set apart for worship and the presence of God, distinguishing it from the secular or common.
- **Craftsmanship and Material**: The use of fine twined linen and brass sockets reflects the value placed on quality and durability in the construction of sacred spaces.
2. Historical Context:
- **The Tabernacle**: Exodus 27:18 is part of the detailed instructions given to Moses by God for constructing the tabernacle, a portable sanctuary for the worship of God by the Israelites during their wilderness journey after the exodus from Egypt.
- **Court Dimensions**: The court, an enclosed area surrounding the tabernacle, was 100 cubits long and 50 cubits wide, with a height of five cubits. A cubit was an ancient unit of measure based on the length of the forearm, approximately 18 inches or 45 centimeters.
- **Materials**: Fine twined linen, a high-quality fabric, was likely chosen for its purity and durability, while brass (or bronze) sockets would have provided a strong foundation for the linen curtains, symbolizing stability and endurance.
- **Cultic Purpose**: The court was the outermost part of the tabernacle complex where the Israelites could gather for sacrifices and other religious ceremonies, serving as a buffer between the holy tabernacle and the camp of the Israelites.
In summary, Exodus 27:18 encapsulates the meticulous nature of the divine blueprint for the tabernacle, with a focus on creating a sacred and ordered space for worship, reflecting the holiness of God and the importance of proper approach to the divine in the religious life of ancient Israel.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H753
There are 149 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֹרֶךְ
Transliteration: ʼôrek
Pronunciation: o'rek'
Description: from אָרַךְ; length; [phrase] forever, length, long. - Strong's Number: H2691
There are 163 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָצֵר
Transliteration: châtsêr
Pronunciation: khaw-tsare'
Description: (masculine and feminine); from חָצַר in its original sense; a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls); court, tower, village. - Strong's Number: H3967
There are 512 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מֵאָה
Transliteration: mêʼâh
Pronunciation: may-aw'
Description: or מֵאיָה; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction; hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. - Strong's Number: H520
There are 240 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַמָּה
Transliteration: ʼammâh
Pronunciation: am-maw'
Description: prolonged from אֵם; properly, a mother (i.e. unit of measure, or the fore-arm (below the elbow), i.e. a cubit; also a door-base (as a bond of the entrance); cubit, [phrase] hundred (by exchange for מֵאָה), measure, post. - Strong's Number: H7341
There are 89 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רֹחַב
Transliteration: rôchab
Pronunciation: ro'-khab
Description: from רָחַב; width (literally or figuratively); breadth, broad, largeness, thickness, wideness. - Strong's Number: H2572
There are 141 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֲמִשִּׁים
Transliteration: chămishshîym
Pronunciation: kham-ish-sheem'
Description: multiple of חָמֵשׁ; fifty; fifty. - Strong's Number: H6967
There are 43 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קוֹמָה
Transliteration: qôwmâh
Pronunciation: ko-maw'
Description: from קוּם; height; [idiom] along, height, high, stature, tall. - Strong's Number: H2568
There are 273 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָמֵשׁ
Transliteration: châmêsh
Pronunciation: khaw-maysh'
Description: masculine חֲמִשָּׁה; a primitive numeral; five; fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). - Strong's Number: H7806
There are 21 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁזַר
Transliteration: shâzar
Pronunciation: shaw-zar'
Description: a primitive root; to twist (a thread of straw); twine. - Strong's Number: H8336
There are 37 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֵׁשׁ
Transliteration: shêsh
Pronunciation: shaysh
Description: or (for alliteration with מֶשִׁי) שְׁשִׁי; for שַׁיִשׁ; bleached stuff, i.e. white linen or (by analogy) marble; [idiom] blue, fine (twined) linen, marble, silk. - 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.