Exodus 38:9

The Courtyard

9 Next, the workers made the courtyard. The south side was 150 feet long. It had curtains that were made out of finely twisted linen.

Exodus 38:9 Meaning and Commentary

Ver. 9-20. And he made the court
The open court of the tabernacle, where the people met, of which, its pillars, sockets, hangings, hooks, and pins, an account is given, to ( Exodus 38:10-20 ) of which (See Gill on Exodus 27:9) (See Gill on Exodus 27:10) (See Gill on Exodus 27:11) (See Gill on Exodus 27:12) (See Gill on Exodus 27:13) (See Gill on Exodus 27:14) (See Gill on Exodus 27:15) (See Gill on Exodus 27:16) (See Gill on Exodus 27:17) (See Gill on Exodus 27:18) (See Gill on Exodus 27:19).

Exodus 38:9 In-Context

7 They put the poles through the rings. The poles were on two sides of the altar for carrying it. The workers made the altar out of boards. They made it hollow.

8 The workers made the large bronze bowl and its bronze stand. They made them out of the bronze mirrors that belonged to the women who served at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.

9 Next, the workers made the courtyard. The south side was 150 feet long. It had curtains that were made out of finely twisted linen.

10 The curtains had 20 posts and 20 bronze bases. The posts had silver hooks and bands on them.

11 The north side was also 150 feet long. Its curtains had 20 posts and 20 bronze bases. The posts had silver hooks and bands on them.