Exodus 27:13
Exodus 27:13 in Multiple Translations
The east side of the courtyard, toward the sunrise, is to be fifty cubits wide.
And the breadth of the court on the east side eastward shall be fifty cubits.
And the breadth of the court on the east side eastward shall be fifty cubits.
And on the east side the space is to be fifty cubits wide.
The east side of the courtyard that faces the sunrise is to be fifty cubits wide.
And the breadth of the court, Eastwarde full East shall haue fiftie cubites.
And [for] the breadth of the court at the east side, eastward, [are] fifty cubits.
The width of the court on the east side eastward shall be fifty cubits.
And the breadth of the court on the east side eastward shall be fifty cubits.
In that breadth also of the court, which looketh to the east, there shall be fifty cubits.
On the east side, where the entrance is, the courtyard must also be ◄25 yards/22 meters► wide.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 27:13
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Exodus 27:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/רֹ֣חַב
הֶֽ/חָצֵ֗ר
לִ/פְאַ֛ת
קֵ֥דְמָ/ה
מִזְרָ֖חָ/ה
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
אַמָּֽה
וְ/רֹ֣חַב
rôchab
H7341
width
Conj | N-ms
הֶֽ/חָצֵ֗ר
châtsêr
H2691
court
Art | N-cs
לִ/פְאַ֛ת
pêʼâh
H6285
side
Prep | N-fs
קֵ֥דְמָ/ה
qedem
H6924
front
N-ms | Suff
מִזְרָ֖חָ/ה
mizrâch
H4217
east
N-ms | Suff
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
chămishshîym
H2572
fifty
Adj
אַמָּֽה
ʼammâh
H520
cubit
N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 27:13
וְ/רֹ֣חַב
rôchab
H7341
"width"
Conj | N-ms
This Hebrew word means width or breadth, used to describe physical size or space. It appears in the Bible to describe the width of the earth or a room. In the KJV, it is translated as breadth or broad.
Definition: breadth, width, expanse
Usage: Occurs in 89 OT verses. KJV: breadth, broad, largeness, thickness, wideness. See also: Genesis 6:15; Ezekiel 40:13; Isaiah 8:8.
הֶֽ/חָצֵ֗ר
châtsêr
H2691
"court"
Art | N-cs
A village in the Bible is a small settlement surrounded by walls. In Matthew 21:2, Jesus sends his disciples to a village to find a donkey, while in Mark 6:6, Jesus travels from village to village teaching.
Definition: 1) court, enclosure 1a) enclosures 1b) court
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: court, tower, village. See also: Genesis 25:16; 2 Chronicles 24:21; Psalms 10:8.
לִ/פְאַ֛ת
pêʼâh
H6285
"side"
Prep | N-fs
This word refers to the side or corner of something, like the edge of a room or a region. It is used in the Bible to describe geography or location. In the KJV, it is translated as 'corner' or 'side'.
Definition: 1) corner, edge, side, quarter, extremity 1a) corner 1b) side
Usage: Occurs in 59 OT verses. KJV: corner, end, quarter, side. See also: Exodus 25:26; Jeremiah 25:23; Jeremiah 9:25.
קֵ֥דְמָ/ה
qedem
H6924
"front"
N-ms | Suff
The front or east direction, often used to describe a location or time, such as in the book of Ezekiel where it describes the direction of the temple. It can also mean something is ancient or from the past, like the stories in Genesis.
Definition: : east 1) east, antiquity, front, that which is before, aforetime 1a) front, from the front or east, in front, mount of the East 1b) ancient time, aforetime, ancient, from of old, earliest time 1c) anciently, of old (adverb) 1d) beginning 1e) east
Usage: Occurs in 83 OT verses. KJV: aforetime, ancient (time), before, east (end, part, side, -ward), eternal, [idiom] ever(-lasting), forward, old, past. Compare H6926 (קִדְמָה). See also: Genesis 2:8; Nehemiah 12:46; Psalms 44:2.
מִזְרָ֖חָ/ה
mizrâch
H4217
"east"
N-ms | Suff
This word means the direction of the sunrise, or east. It is used in the Bible to describe the direction of the sun and the east side of something.
Definition: 1) place of sunrise, east 1a) sunrise, east (with 'sun') 1b) the east (without 'sun') 1b1) to or toward the place of sunrise 1b2) to the east, eastward
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: east (side, -ward), (sun-) rising (of the sun). See also: Exodus 27:13; 1 Kings 7:25; Psalms 50:1.
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
chămishshîym
H2572
"fifty"
Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number fifty, used in various biblical contexts like measurements and quantities. It appears in Leviticus and Numbers.
Definition: 1) fifty 1a) fifty (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of fifty (with other numbers) 1c) fiftieth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: fifty. See also: Genesis 6:15; 1 Kings 7:2; Isaiah 3:3.
אַמָּֽה
ʼammâh
H520
"cubit"
N-fs
A cubit is a unit of measurement, about the length of a forearm, used in the Bible to describe the size of objects like the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus. It is also used to describe a foundation or a door-base.
Definition: cubit-a measure of distance (the forearm), roughly 18 in (. 5m). There are several cubits used in the OT, the cubit of a man or common cubit (De 3:11), the legal cubit or cubit of the sanctuary (Eze 40:5) plus others. See a Bible Dictionary for a complete treatment. Aramaic equivalent: am.mah (אַמָּה "cubit" H0521)
Usage: Occurs in 132 OT verses. KJV: cubit, [phrase] hundred (by exchange for H3967 (מֵאָה)), measure, post. See also: Genesis 6:15; 2 Chronicles 3:3; Isaiah 6:4.
Study Notes — Exodus 27:13
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Context — The Courtyard
11Likewise there are to be curtains on the north side, a hundred cubits long, with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases, and with silver hooks and bands on the posts.
12The curtains on the west side of the courtyard shall be fifty cubits wide, with ten posts and ten bases.
13The east side of the courtyard, toward the sunrise, is to be fifty cubits wide.
14Make the curtains on one side fifteen cubits long, with three posts and three bases, 15and the curtains on the other side fifteen cubits long, with three posts and three bases.Exodus 27:13 Summary
Exodus 27:13 tells us that the east side of the courtyard is fifty cubits wide, facing the sunrise. This symbolizes the hope and new life that comes from God, reminding us that He is our source of light and guidance, as seen in Psalm 119:105. Just as the courtyard had a specific design and purpose, our lives can be a sacred space where we intentionally seek God's presence and worship Him. By following God's instructions and designs, we can reflect His character and bring order and beauty to our lives, just as He did in creation (Genesis 1:31).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the east side of the courtyard significant in Exodus 27:13?
The east side is significant because it faces the sunrise, symbolizing the hope and new life that comes from God, as seen in Psalm 113:3, which says that God's name is to be praised from the rising of the sun to its setting.
What is the purpose of the courtyard in the context of Exodus 27:13?
The courtyard serves as a sacred space where the Israelites can worship and interact with God, as described in Exodus 27:9-19, and is a precursor to the heavenly courtyard described in Revelation 11:1-2.
How does the size of the east side of the courtyard relate to the rest of the tabernacle?
The east side, being fifty cubits wide, is consistent with the west side, as mentioned in Exodus 27:12, demonstrating the balance and harmony in God's design, reflective of the order and beauty seen in creation, as described in Genesis 1:31.
What can we learn from the specific measurements given in Exodus 27:13?
The specific measurements emphasize God's attention to detail and His desire for order and precision, as seen in Exodus 25:9, where Moses is instructed to build the tabernacle according to the pattern shown to him on Mount Sinai.
Reflection Questions
- As I consider the east side of the courtyard facing the sunrise, how can I apply the symbolism of new life and hope to my own life, especially in times of darkness or uncertainty?
- In what ways can I create a sacred space in my own life, like the courtyard, where I can intentionally seek God's presence and worship Him?
- How does the balance and harmony in the design of the tabernacle, as seen in the equal widths of the east and west sides, reflect the character of God, and what can I learn from this about living a balanced life?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to apply the principle of attention to detail, as seen in God's instructions for the tabernacle, to better honor God and reflect His character?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 27:13
And the breadth of the court on the east side eastward,.... Which was the entrance into it: shall be fifty cubits; the east end and west end were of the same measure.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 27:13
And the twenty pillars thereof and their twenty sockets shall be of brass; the hooks of the pillars and their fillets shall be of silver. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 27:13
(13) On the east side eastward.—Rather, in front, towards the east. Both the tabernacle and the Temple faced to the east, which was regarded as “the front of the world” by the Orientals generally. The belief was probably connected with the sun’s rising, towards which men in early times looked anxiously. It was, however, a belief quite separate from sun-worship.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 27:13
13. on the east side eastward] Heb. on the front [i.e. on the east: see on Joe 2:20] towards the (sun-)rising: cf. on Exodus 26:18.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 27:13
12-18. Breadth of the court — The court was one hundred cubits long and fifty broad, (150 x 75 feet,) and its linen fence five cubits high.