Exodus 38:6-16

6 He made the poles out of acacia wood and covered them with bronze.

7 He put the poles through the rings on the sides of the altar to carry it. He made the altar out of boards so that it was hollow inside.

8 He made the basin and stand out of the bronze mirrors given by the women who served at the entrance to the tent of meeting.

9 He also made the courtyard. The south side of the courtyard was 150 feet long and had curtains made out of fine linen yarn,

10 [hung] on 20 posts [set in] 20 bronze bases. The hooks and bands on the posts were made of silver.

11 The north side was also 150 feet long with 20 posts and 20 bronze bases. The hooks and bands on the posts were made of silver.

12 The west side was 75 feet long and had curtains [hung] on 10 posts [set in] 10 bases. The hooks and bands on the posts were made of silver.

13 The east side, facing the rising sun, was 75 feet [wide].

14 Each side of the entrance to the courtyard was 22½ feet wide with curtains [hung] on three posts [set in] three bases.

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16 All the curtains around the courtyard were made out of fine linen yarn.

Exodus 38:6-16 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO EXODUS 38

This chapter is a continuation of the account of the making of the things belonging to the tabernacle, particularly the altar of burnt offering, Ex 38:1-7 the laver of brass, and the things it was made of, Ex 38:8 the court and its hangings, pillars, sockets, hooks and pins, Ex 38:9-20 then follows an account of the quantities of gold, silver, and brass, expended in the making of the several things appertaining to the sanctuary, Ex 38:21-31.

Bezaleel made it, or it was made by his direction, he having the care and oversight of it, wherefore the making of it is ascribed to him, 2Ch 1:5 the account of this, its horns, vessels, rings, and staves, is carried on to Ex 38:2-7 of which \\see Gill on "Ex 27:1"\\ \\see Gill on "Ex 27:2"\\ \\see Gill on "Ex 27:3"\\ \\see Gill on "Ex 27:4"\\ \\see Gill on "Ex 27:5"\\ \\see Gill on "Ex 27:6"\\ \\see Gill on "Ex 27:7"\\ \\see Gill on "Ex 27:8"\\. 10593-941108-1338-Ex38.2