King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ And thou shalt make the court of the tabernacle: for the south side southward [there shall be] hangings for the court [of] fine twined linen of an hundred cubits long for one side:
Complete Jewish Bible:
"Here is how you are to make the courtyard of the tabernacle. On the south side, facing southward, are to be tapestries for the courtyard made of finely woven linen, 150 feet for one side,
Berean Standard Bible:
You are also to make a courtyard for the tabernacle. On the south side of the courtyard make curtains of finely spun linen, a hundred cubits long on one side,
American Standard Version:
And thou shalt make the court of the tabernacle: for the south side southward there shall be hangings for the court of fine twined linen a hundred cubits long for one side:
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And thou shalt make{H6213} the court{H2691} of the tabernacle{H4908}: for the south{H5045} side{H6285} southward{H8486} there shall be hangings{H7050} for the court{H2691} of fine twined{H7806} linen{H8336} of an hundred{H3967} cubits{H520} long{H753} for one{H259} side{H6285}:
Cross-References (KJV):
Exodus 38:9
- ¶ And he made the court: on the south side southward the hangings of the court [were of] fine twined linen, an hundred cubits:
Exodus 38:20
- And all the pins of the tabernacle, and of the court round about, [were of] brass.
Exodus 40:8
- And thou shalt set up the court round about, and hang up the hanging at the court gate.
Ezekiel 40:28
- And he brought me to the inner court by the south gate: and he measured the south gate according to these measures;
Ezekiel 42:19
- He turned about to the west side, [and] measured five hundred reeds with the measuring reed.
Ezekiel 42:20
- He measured it by the four sides: it had a wall round about, five hundred [reeds] long, and five hundred broad, to make a separation between the sanctuary and the profane place.
Ezekiel 40:32
- And he brought me into the inner court toward the east: and he measured the gate according to these measures.
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Commentary for Exodus 27:9
**Exodus 27:9 Summary:**
**Themes:**
- **Divine Detail and Precision:** The verse emphasizes the meticulous instructions given by God for the construction of the tabernacle court, highlighting the importance of detail and obedience in worship.
- **Holiness and Separation:** The court's design symbolizes a sacred space set apart for worship and the presence of God, distinguishing the holy from the profane.
- **Inclusivity and Protection:** The hangings around the court create an enclosure that shields the holy area while allowing the congregation to gather and participate in worship.
**Historical Context:**
- **The Tabernacle:** Exodus 27:9 is part of the detailed instructions given to Moses for the construction of the tabernacle, a portable sanctuary for the worship of God. The Israelites were to build this during their wilderness journey after escaping slavery in Egypt.
- **The Court:** The court surrounded the tabernacle, providing a larger area where the congregation could assemble for worship and sacrifices. It was an intermediary space between the Holy Place (where priests carried out daily services) and the outside world.
- **Materials:** Fine twined linen, a costly and high-quality fabric, was specified for the hangings, reflecting the sanctity and worthiness of the space.
- **Cubits:** The measurement of a cubit was based on the length of a forearm, approximately 18 inches (45 cm). The court's hangings were to be 100 cubits in length for one side, indicating a substantial size for the enclosure.
This verse is part of a larger section (Exodus 25-31, 35-40) detailing the construction of the tabernacle and its furnishings, which served as the center of Israelite worship until the establishment of the temple in Jerusalem.
*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: H6213
There are 2286 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָשָׂה
Transliteration: ʻâsâh
Pronunciation: aw-saw'
Description: a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application; accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. - 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: 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: H5045
There are 98 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נֶגֶב
Transliteration: negeb
Pronunciation: neh'-gheb
Description: from an unused root meaning to be parched; the south (from its drought); specifically, the Negeb or southern district of Judah, occasionally, Egypt (as south to Palestine); south (country, side, -ward). - Strong's Number: H6285
There are 59 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פֵּאָה
Transliteration: pêʼâh
Pronunciation: pay-aw'
Description: feminine of פֹּה; properly, mouth in a figurative sense, i.e. direction, region, extremity; corner, end, quarter, side. - Strong's Number: H8486
There are 22 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תֵּימָן
Transliteration: têymân
Pronunciation: tay-mawn'
Description: or תֵּמָן; denominative from יָמִין; the south (as being on the right hand of a person facing the east); south (side, -ward, wind). - Strong's Number: H7050
There are 22 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קֶלַע
Transliteration: qelaʻ
Pronunciation: keh'-lah
Description: from קָלַע; a sling; also a (door) screen (as if slung across), or the valve (of the door) itself; hanging, leaf, sling. - 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: 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: 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: H259
There are 801 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶחָד
Transliteration: ʼechâd
Pronunciation: ekh-awd'
Description: a numeral from אָחַד; properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first; a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together,