King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And their pillars [were] four, and their sockets [of] brass four; their hooks [of] silver, and the overlaying of their chapiters and their fillets [of] silver.
Complete Jewish Bible:
It had four posts in four bronze sockets, with silver hooks, capitals overlaid with silver and silver fasteners.
Berean Standard Bible:
with four posts and four bronze bases. Their hooks were silver, as well as the bands and the plating of their tops.
American Standard Version:
And their pillars were four, and their sockets four, of brass; their hooks of silver, and the overlaying of their capitals, and their fillets, of silver.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And their pillars{H5982} were four{H702}, and their sockets{H134} of brass{H5178} four{H702}; their hooks{H2053} of silver{H3701}, and the overlaying{H6826} of their chapiters{H7218} and their fillets{H2838} of silver{H3701}.
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Commentary for Exodus 38:19
1. **Themes:**
- **Divine Detail:** The precise description of the tabernacle's construction emphasizes the importance of following God's instructions meticulously.
- **Purity and Value:** The use of brass for sockets and silver for hooks and overlaying indicates a hierarchy of materials, possibly symbolizing purity and value in the sacred context.
- **Structural Stability:** The pillars and sockets signify the structural integrity of the tabernacle, which was essential for a portable worship space used by the Israelites during their wilderness journey.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Exodus Narrative:** Exodus 38:19 is part of the detailed instructions given by God to Moses for the construction of the tabernacle, which was to be the place of worship and the dwelling place of God among the Israelites after their escape from Egypt.
- **Wilderness Tabernacle:** The Israelites were wandering in the Sinai desert at this time, and the tabernacle was designed to be disassembled and transported as they moved from place to place.
- **Cultic Practices:** The description of the tabernacle's construction reflects the religious practices and beliefs of the ancient Israelites, including the use of precious metals in sacred objects and the importance of following ritual guidelines for worship.
- **Period of Construction:** The verse falls within the narrative where the actual construction of the tabernacle is being carried out, following the plans revealed by God to Moses on Mount Sinai. This was a pivotal period for the Israelites as they established their religious identity and practices.
In summary, Exodus 38:19 reflects the intricate details of the tabernacle's construction, which was central to the religious life of the Israelites during their journey in the wilderness. It highlights the sanctity and order that were integral to their worship and the establishment of their covenant with God.
*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: 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: H702
There are 383 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַרְבַּע
Transliteration: ʼarbaʻ
Pronunciation: ar-bah'
Description: masculine אַרְבָּעָה; from רָבַע; four; four. - 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. - 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: 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). - Strong's Number: H6826
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צִפּוּי
Transliteration: tsippûwy
Pronunciation: tsip-poo'-ee
Description: from צָפָה; encasement (with metal); covering, overlaying. - Strong's Number: H7218
There are 548 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רֹאשׁ
Transliteration: rôʼsh
Pronunciation: roshe
Description: from an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.); band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. - 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.