King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
All the vessels of the tabernacle in all the service thereof, and all the pins thereof, and all the pins of the court, [shall be of] brass.
Complete Jewish Bible:
"All the equipment needed for every kind of service in the tabernacle, as well as the tent pegs for the tabernacle and for the courtyard, are to be of bronze.
Berean Standard Bible:
All the utensils of the tabernacle for every use, including all its tent pegs and the tent pegs of the courtyard, shall be made of bronze.
American Standard Version:
All the instruments of the tabernacle in all the service thereof, and all the pins thereof, and all the pins of the court, shall be of brass.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
All the vessels{H3627} of the tabernacle{H4908} in all the service{H5656} thereof, and all the pins{H3489} thereof, and all the pins{H3489} of the court{H2691}, shall be of brass{H5178}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Ezra 9:8
- And now for a little space grace hath been [shewed] from the LORD our God, to leave us a remnant to escape, and to give us a nail in his holy place, that our God may lighten our eyes, and give us a little reviving in our bondage.
Exodus 39:40
- The hangings of the court, his pillars, and his sockets, and the hanging for the court gate, his cords, and his pins, and all the vessels of the service of the tabernacle, for the tent of the congregation,
Ecclesiastes 12:11
- The words of the wise [are] as goads, and as nails fastened [by] the masters of assemblies, [which] are given from one shepherd.
Exodus 38:31
- And the sockets of the court round about, and the sockets of the court gate, and all the pins of the tabernacle, and all the pins of the court round about.
Exodus 35:18
- The pins of the tabernacle, and the pins of the court, and their cords,
Numbers 3:37
- And the pillars of the court round about, and their sockets, and their pins, and their cords.
Zechariah 10:4
- Out of him came forth the corner, out of him the nail, out of him the battle bow, out of him every oppressor together.
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Commentary for Exodus 27:19
Exodus 27:19 is a part of the detailed instructions given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai for the construction of the Tabernacle, which was to serve as the place of worship for the Israelites during their journey in the wilderness. The verse specifies that all the utensils and tools used within the Tabernacle, as well as the tent pegs (referred to as "pins") both for the Tabernacle itself and the surrounding courtyard, were to be made of brass.
Brass in the biblical context often symbolizes judgment and durability. The use of brass for these items underscores the permanence and solemnity of the worship practices and the structure itself. The Tabernacle was a portable sanctuary, designed to be assembled and disassembled as the Israelites traveled, yet it was meant to reflect the eternal and unchanging nature of God's presence with His people. The specification of brass for the vessels and pins also indicates a level of sophistication and craftsmanship expected in the construction of sacred objects, emphasizing the importance of beauty and excellence in the service of God.
In the broader historical context, this verse reflects the meticulous care and attention to detail that characterized the religious life of ancient Israel. The materials, construction, and use of the Tabernacle were all meant to honor God and facilitate a proper relationship between the people and the divine. The Tabernacle would later be replaced by the Temple in Jerusalem, but during the Exodus and the subsequent wandering in the desert, it was the central locus of worship and the ritual heart of the Israelite community.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3627
There are 276 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כְּלִי
Transliteration: kᵉlîy
Pronunciation: kel-ee'
Description: from כָּלָה; something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon); armour(-bearer), artillery, bag, carriage, [phrase] furnish, furniture, instrument, jewel, that is made of, [idiom] one from another, that which pertaineth, pot, [phrase] psaltery, sack, stuff, thing, tool, vessel, ware, weapon, [phrase] whatsoever. - Strong's Number: H4908
There are 129 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִשְׁכָּן
Transliteration: mishkân
Pronunciation: mish-kawn'
Description: from שָׁכַן; a residence (including a shepherd's hut, the lair of animals, figuratively, the grave; also the Temple); specifically, the Tabernacle (properly, its wooden walls); dwelleth, dwelling (place), habitation, tabernacle, tent. - Strong's Number: H5656
There are 125 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֲבֹדָה
Transliteration: ʻăbôdâh
Pronunciation: ab-o-daw'
Description: or עֲבוֹדָה; from עָבַד; work of any kind; act, bondage, [phrase] bondservant, effect, labour, ministering(-try), office, service(-ile, -itude), tillage, use, work, [idiom] wrought. - Strong's Number: H3489
There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָתֵד
Transliteration: yâthêd
Pronunciation: yaw-thade'
Description: from an unused root meaning to pin through or fast; a peg; nail, paddle, pin, stake. - 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: 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.