Exodus 27:14
Exodus 27:14 in Multiple Translations
Make the curtains on one side fifteen cubits long, with three posts and three bases,
The hangings of one side of the gate shall be fifteen cubits: their pillars three, and their sockets three.
The hangings for the one side of the gate shall be fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets three.
On the one side of the doorway will be hangings fifteen cubits long, with three pillars and three bases;
Make the curtains on one side fifteen cubits long, with three posts and three stands,
Also hangings of fifteene cubites shalbe on the one side with their three pillars and their three sockets.
And the hangings at the side [are] fifteen cubits, their pillars three, and their sockets three.
The hangings for the one side of the gate shall be fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets three.
The hangings of one side of the gate shall be fifteen cubits: their pillars three, and their sockets three.
In which there shall be for one side hangings of fifteen cubits, and three pillars and as many sockets.
Tell them to make a curtain ◄22-1/2 feet/6.6 meters► wide for each side of the entrance to the courtyard.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 27:14
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Exodus 27:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/חֲמֵ֨שׁ
עֶשְׂרֵ֥ה
אַמָּ֛ה
קְלָעִ֖ים
לַ/כָּתֵ֑ף
עַמֻּדֵי/הֶ֣ם
שְׁלֹשָׁ֔ה
וְ/אַדְנֵי/הֶ֖ם
שְׁלֹשָֽׁה
וַ/חֲמֵ֨שׁ
châmêsh
H2568
five
Conj | Adj
עֶשְׂרֵ֥ה
ʻâsâr
H6240
ten
Adj
אַמָּ֛ה
ʼammâh
H520
cubit
N-fs
קְלָעִ֖ים
qelaʻ
H7050
sling
N-mp
לַ/כָּתֵ֑ף
kâthêph
H3802
shoulder
Prep | N-fs
עַמֻּדֵי/הֶ֣ם
ʻammûwd
H5982
pillar
N-mp | Suff
שְׁלֹשָׁ֔ה
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Adj
וְ/אַדְנֵי/הֶ֖ם
ʼeden
H134
socket
Conj | N-mp | Suff
שְׁלֹשָֽׁה
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 27:14
וַ/חֲמֵ֨שׁ
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.
Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.
עֶשְׂרֵ֥ה
ʻâsâr
H6240
"ten"
Adj
In Hebrew, this word means ten, and is used to form numbers like eleven or thirteen, as seen in Genesis 31:41. It is always used in combination with other numbers.
Definition: 1) ten, -teen (in combination with other numbers) 1a) used only in combination to make the numbers 11-19
Usage: Occurs in 292 OT verses. KJV: (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th). See also: Genesis 5:8; Joshua 21:7; 1 Chronicles 25:27.
אַמָּ֛ה
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.
קְלָעִ֖ים
qelaʻ
H7050
"sling"
N-mp
A curtain or hanging screen is what this word describes, like the ones used in the tabernacle or Solomon's temple to separate sacred spaces.
Definition: sling, slingstones
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: hanging, leaf, sling. See also: Exodus 27:9; Exodus 38:18; Zechariah 9:15.
לַ/כָּתֵ֑ף
kâthêph
H3802
"shoulder"
Prep | N-fs
The Hebrew word for shoulder describes the upper end of the arm, where garments hang, and is used in Exodus 28:7 to describe the shoulder pieces of the ephod.
Definition: 1) shoulder, shoulder-blade, side, slope 1a) shoulder, shoulder-blade (of man) 1b) shoulder, shoulder-pieces (of animals) 1c) side, slope (of mountain) 1d) supports (of laver)
Usage: Occurs in 58 OT verses. KJV: arm, corner, shoulder(-piece), side, undersetter. See also: Exodus 27:14; 2 Kings 11:11; Isaiah 11:14.
עַמֻּדֵי/הֶ֣ם
ʻammûwd
H5982
"pillar"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to a pillar or column, often used as a symbol of strength or support. It can also describe a platform or a stand, like a column of smoke rising into the air. The word is used in various contexts, including architecture and nature.
Definition: 1) pillar, column 1a) pillar 1b) column, upright 1c) column (of smoke)
Usage: Occurs in 84 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] apiece, pillar. See also: Exodus 13:21; 1 Kings 7:3; Psalms 75:4.
שְׁלֹשָׁ֔ה
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
וְ/אַדְנֵי/הֶ֖ם
ʼeden
H134
"socket"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
Eden means a strong foundation or base, like a pedestal or socket. It is used to describe the earth's foundation and the bases of the tabernacle. The word signifies a firm and strong base.
Definition: 1) base, pedestal, socket (strong, firm) 1a) pedestals of gold on which marble pillars were set 1b) pedestals of the earth, foundation of the earth 1c) pedestals, bases, or sockets on which tabernacle stood
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: foundation, socket. See also: Exodus 26:19; Exodus 36:38; Song of Solomon 5:15.
שְׁלֹשָֽׁה
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
Study Notes — Exodus 27:14
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- Context
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- Exodus 27:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 27:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 27:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 27:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 27:14
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 27:14
- Sermons on Exodus 27:14
Context — The Courtyard
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. 16The gate of the courtyard shall be twenty cubits long, with a curtain embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen. It shall have four posts and four bases.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 27:9 | You are also to make a courtyard for the tabernacle. On the south side of the courtyard make curtains of finely spun linen, a hundred cubits long on one side, |
| 2 | Exodus 26:36 | For the entrance to the tent, you are to make a curtain embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen. |
Exodus 27:14 Summary
This verse talks about the curtains that surrounded the tabernacle, which was a special place where the Israelites worshiped God. The curtains were an important part of the tabernacle's design, and they helped to separate the holy place from the outside world, as seen in Exodus 27:14. Just like the Israelites had to follow specific instructions to build the tabernacle, we can learn to follow God's instructions for our lives, as taught in Proverbs 3:1-6 and Matthew 22:37-40. By doing so, we can create a sacred space in our hearts for worship and communion with God.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the curtains in the courtyard of the tabernacle?
The curtains in the courtyard of the tabernacle served as a physical barrier to separate the holy place from the outside world, as seen in Exodus 27:14, and they also symbolized the separation between the holy and the profane, as taught in Leviticus 10:10.
Why are the curtains on one side fifteen cubits long, while the ones on the west side are fifty cubits wide?
The varying lengths of the curtains may have been due to the specific design and layout of the tabernacle, as described in Exodus 27:12-16, with each side having its own unique measurements and features, similar to the detailed instructions given in Exodus 25:1-40.
What can we learn from the use of specific numbers and measurements in the construction of the tabernacle?
The use of specific numbers and measurements, such as the fifteen cubits and three posts mentioned in Exodus 27:14, highlights the importance of obedience and attention to detail in our service to God, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 12:32 and Matthew 5:18.
How does the tabernacle's design reflect God's character and plan of salvation?
The tabernacle's design, including the placement and measurement of the curtains, reflects God's character as a God of order and precision, as seen in Psalm 19:1, and it also foreshadows the coming of Jesus Christ, who would tear down the curtain between God and humanity, as described in Hebrews 10:19-20.
Reflection Questions
- What does the attention to detail in the construction of the tabernacle reveal about God's nature and character?
- How can we apply the principle of obedience and attention to detail in our own lives and service to God?
- What symbolic significance can be derived from the use of curtains and posts in the tabernacle's design?
- In what ways can we, like the Israelites, create a sacred space for worship and communion with God in our daily lives?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 27:14
The hangings of one side of the gate,.... Or entrance into the court: shall be fifteen cubits; or seven yards and a half: their pillars three, and their sockets three; and so stood at the same
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 27:14
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.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 27:14
These fifteen cubits, with the fifteen cubits , and the twenty cubits , make up the fifty cubits mentioned.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 27:14
(14) The hangings of one side.—Rather, at one side. On three sides of the court—the south, the west, and the north—there was to be no interruption in the hangings—no entrance or gateway. But it was otherwise on the fourth side, towards the east. Here was to be the entrance to the court, and here consequently the line of hangings was to be broken in the middle. A curtain, similar to that at the east end of the tabernacle (Exodus 26:36), but hung on four pillars instead of five, and capable of being drawn up of down, was to give admission to the court on this side, and was to occupy twenty cubits out of the fifty which formed the entire width of the court. On either side would remain a space of fifteen cubits, which was to be occupied by “hangings,” similar to those on the other three sides of the court. Each of these lengths of fifteen cubits required three pillars for its support. Thus the pillars on the east side were ten, as on the west.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 27:14
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.
Sermons on Exodus 27:14
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(Exodus) Exodus 37:1-29 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the structure and symbolism of the tabernacle in the Bible. The tabernacle had three compartments and three entrances: the outer court, the ho |
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(Exodus) Exodus 38:9-11 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the significance of the tabernacle and its symbolism in relation to the gospel. The outer court, surrounded by a fence, represents the separat |
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Through the Bible - Exodus - Part 2 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the tabernacle described in the book of Exodus. He explains that the tabernacle is a picture of the body of Christ, with believers closely hel |
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Study Notes - the Tabernacle by Walter Beuttler | Walter Beuttler preaches on the purpose and typology of the tabernacle, highlighting how God used offerings and rituals to mend the broken fellowship with sinful man. The tabernacl |