Exodus 27:19

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.

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}.

"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.

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.

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.

Commentary

Exodus 27:19 specifies the material for all the essential components used in the Tabernacle's service and structure, emphasizing the divine instruction for their construction. This verse highlights God's meticulous attention to detail in establishing a sacred space for His presence among the Israelites.

Context

This verse is part of a lengthy section in the book of Exodus (chapters 25-31) where God provides Moses with incredibly detailed blueprints for the construction of the Tabernacle, its furnishings, and the garments for the priests. Following instructions for the altar of burnt offering and the court of the Tabernacle, verse 19 ensures that all the functional elements, from various vessels to the crucial pins holding the entire structure and its surrounding court together, were to be made of brass. This underscores the practical and symbolic importance of every component in the sanctuary God commanded to be built.

Key Themes and Messages

  • Divine Precision and Order: God's instructions leave nothing to chance. Every item, no matter how seemingly small, like the pins, was to be made according to His specific command, reflecting divine order and holiness.
  • The Significance of Brass: In biblical typology, brass (or bronze, as it's often translated from the Hebrew nechoshet) often symbolizes strength, endurance, and judgment. The altar of burnt offering was also made of brass, where sacrifices for sin were made, hinting at the severity of sin and the need for atonement. Its use for the pins and vessels suggests a foundation of divine justice and the enduring nature of God's requirements for worship.
  • Completeness of Service: The phrase "all the vessels... in all the service thereof, and all the pins thereof, and all the pins of the court" emphasizes that every aspect of the Tabernacle's function and stability was to be consistent in material, reflecting a holistic approach to worship and obedience.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew word for "brass" is nechoshet (נְחֹשׁ֢Χͺ), which can also be translated as "copper" or "bronze." While KJV consistently uses "brass," it's important to note that ancient metallurgy often involved alloys that might be closer to what we call bronze today (an alloy of copper and tin) rather than modern brass (copper and zinc). Regardless, the material was known for its durability and resistance to corrosion, fitting for items used in the rigorous service of the Tabernacle, which was exposed to the elements and frequent use.

Practical Application

Exodus 27:19 reminds us that God cares about the details of our worship and service. Just as every pin and vessel in the Tabernacle was important and made of a specific material, so too are the seemingly small aspects of our faith and obedience. This verse encourages us to:

  • Value Precision: Approach our spiritual walk with care and intentionality, knowing that God values our complete devotion.
  • Understand God's Justice: The use of brass, often associated with judgment, grounds our understanding of worship in the reality of God's holy standards and the finished work of Christ, who bore judgment on our behalf.
  • Seek Firm Foundations: The pins held the structure together, symbolizing the need for strong, enduring foundations in our faith, able to withstand trials, much like the wise builder who built his house on the rock.

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Cross-References

  • 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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