Exodus 38:9-20

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.

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.

12 The west end was 75 feet wide. It had curtains with ten posts and ten bases. The posts had silver hooks and bands on them.

13 The east end, toward the sunrise, was also 75 feet wide.

14 Curtains that were 22 feet six inches long were on one side of the entrance. They were hung on three posts. Each post had a base.

15 Curtains that were 22 feet six inches long were also on the other side of the entrance to the courtyard. They were hung on three posts. Each post had a base.

16 All of the curtains that were around the courtyard were made out of finely twisted linen.

17 The bases for the posts were made out of bronze. The hooks and bands that were on the posts were made out of silver. Their tops were covered with silver. So all of the posts of the courtyard had silver bands.

18 The curtain for the entrance to the courtyard was made out of blue, purple and bright red yarn and finely twisted linen. A person who sewed skillfully made it. It was 30 feet long. Like the curtains of the courtyard, it was seven feet six inches high.

19 It had four posts and four bronze bases. Their hooks and bands were made out of silver. Their tops were covered with silver.

20 All of the tent stakes of the holy tent were made out of bronze. So were all of the stakes of the courtyard that was around it.

Exodus 38:9-20 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