King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Their pillars [were] twenty, and their brasen sockets twenty; the hooks of the pillars and their fillets [were of] silver.
Complete Jewish Bible:
supported on twenty posts in twenty bronze sockets; the hooks on the posts and the attached rings for hanging were of silver.
Berean Standard Bible:
with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases, and with silver hooks and bands on the posts.
American Standard Version:
their pillars were twenty, and their sockets twenty, of brass; the hooks of the pillars and their fillets were of silver.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Their pillars{H5982} were twenty{H6242}, and their brasen{H5178} sockets{H134} twenty{H6242}; the hooks{H2053} of the pillars{H5982} and their fillets{H2838} were of silver{H3701}.
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Commentary for Exodus 38:10
Exodus 38:10 is a verse that details specific aspects of the construction of the Tabernacle, the portable dwelling place for God that the Israelites were commanded to build during their wilderness journey after the exodus from Egypt. This verse is part of a larger section that provides meticulous instructions given by God to Moses for the tabernacle's assembly.
In the context of Exodus 38:10, the verse describes the structure of the south side of the courtyard surrounding the tabernacle. It specifies that there were twenty pillars made of acacia wood, each with a bronze base or socket, and that these pillars were held together and stabilized by hooks and fillets (thin strips of metal) made of silver. The precision of the details underscores the importance of the tabernacle as a sacred space where God would dwell among His people.
The themes present in this verse include divine instruction, craftsmanship, and the use of precious materials in the service of God. The tabernacle's construction was not left to human ingenuity but was divinely inspired, with every component symbolizing deeper spiritual truths. The materials mentioned—bronze, silver, and acacia wood—were symbolic in ancient Israelite culture: bronze represented judgment and purification, silver was associated with redemption, and acacia wood symbolized durability and resilience.
Historically, this verse reflects the period of Israel's formation as a nation under God's guidance, with the tabernacle serving as the central place of worship and the locus of God's presence. The detailed description of the tabernacle's construction also highlights the importance of obedience to God's commands in the life of the Israelite community, as well as the communal effort required to build a dwelling place worthy of the divine presence.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- 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: 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: 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: 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: 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).