King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And for the other side of the court gate, on this hand and that hand, [were] hangings of fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets three.
Complete Jewish Bible:
likewise for the other side -on either side [of the gate] were tapestries twenty-two-and-a-half feet long on three posts in three sockets.
Berean Standard Bible:
And the curtains on the other side were also fifteen cubits long, with three posts and three bases as well.
American Standard Version:
and so for the other side: on this hand and that hand by the gate of the court were hangings of fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets three.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And for the other{H8145} side{H3802} of the court{H2691} gate{H8179}, on this hand and that hand, were hangings{H7050} of fifteen{H2568}{H6240} cubits{H520}; their pillars{H5982} three{H7969}, and their sockets{H134} three{H7969}.
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Commentary for Exodus 38:15
Exodus 38:15 is part of the detailed instructions given to the Israelites for constructing the Tabernacle, which was the portable dwelling place for God among His people as they journeyed through the wilderness after the Exodus from Egypt.
**Themes:**
1. **Divine Precision:** The verse reflects the meticulous instructions provided by God for the construction of the Tabernacle, emphasizing the importance of following divine blueprints exactly.
2. **Holiness and Separation:** The Tabernacle was designed to be a sacred space, set apart from the ordinary. The specific measurements and structures, including the court gate with its hangings and pillars, were meant to distinguish the holy area where God would dwell.
3. **Community and Unity:** The construction of the Tabernacle was a communal effort, requiring the cooperation and skills of the entire Israelite community, symbolizing their unity before God.
**Historical Context:**
The Israelites were in the wilderness after their miraculous deliverance from slavery in Egypt. God intended for them to be a holy nation, and the Tabernacle was central to their religious life and identity. It served as the place for sacrifices, worship, and the meeting of God with His people. The precise dimensions and materials used for the Tabernacle's construction were part of the broader instructions given to Moses on Mount Sinai.
In Exodus 38:15, the specific mention of the court gate's hangings and pillars, along with their dimensions, illustrates the care taken to create a space that was both functional and symbolic. The number fifteen may have had particular significance, perhaps related to the organization and structure of the Israelite camp. The use of three pillars and sockets on each side likely provided stability and balance to the entrance, reflecting the order and harmony that were to characterize the worship of God.
This verse, like many in this section of Exodus, demonstrates the importance of obedience to God's commandments and the reverence with which the Israelites were to approach Him in worship. It also highlights the significance of the Tabernacle as a precursor to the Temple in Jerusalem, which would later become the central place of worship for the Israelites.
*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: H8145
There are 151 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֵׁנִי
Transliteration: shênîy
Pronunciation: shay-nee'
Description: from שָׁנָה; properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially, again; again, either (of them), (an-) other, second (time). - Strong's Number: H3802
There are 58 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כָּתֵף
Transliteration: kâthêph
Pronunciation: kaw-thafe'
Description: from an unused root meaning to clothe; the shoulder (proper, i.e. upper end of the arm; as being the spot where the garments hang); figuratively, side-piece or lateral projection of anything; arm, corner, shoulder(-piece), side, undersetter. - 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: H8179
There are 302 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שַׁעַר
Transliteration: shaʻar
Pronunciation: shah'-ar
Description: from שָׁעַר in its original sense; an opening, i.e. door or gate; city, door, gate, port ([idiom] -er). - 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: 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: H6240
There are 292 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָשָׂר
Transliteration: ʻâsâr
Pronunciation: aw-sawr'
Description: for עֶשֶׂר; ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth; (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th). - 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: 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: H7969
There are 381 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁלוֹשׁ
Transliteration: shâlôwsh
Pronunciation: shaw-loshe'
Description: or שָׁלֹשׁ; masculine שְׁלוֹשָׁה; or שְׁלֹשָׁה; a primitive number; three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice; [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare שָׁלִישׁ. - 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.