Exodus 27:15
Exodus 27:15 in Multiple Translations
and the curtains on the other side fifteen cubits long, with three posts and three bases.
And on the other side shall be hangings fifteen cubits: their pillars three, and their sockets three.
And for the other side shall be hangings of fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets three.
And on the other side, hangings fifteen cubits long, with three pillars and three bases.
and the curtains on the other side just the same.
Likewise on the other side shalbe hangings of fifteene cubites, with their three pillars and their three sockets.
And at the second side [are] hangings fifteen [cubits], their pillars three, and their sockets three.
For the other side shall be hangings of fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets three.
And on the other side shall be hangings, fifteen cubits: their pillars three, and their sockets three.
And in the other side there shall be hangings of fifteen cubits, with three pillars and as many sockets.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 27:15
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Exodus 27:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/לַ/כָּתֵף֙
הַ/שֵּׁנִ֔ית
חְמֵ֥שׁ
עֶשְׂרֵ֖ה
קְלָעִ֑ים
עַמֻּדֵי/הֶ֣ם
שְׁלֹשָׁ֔ה
וְ/אַדְנֵי/הֶ֖ם
שְׁלֹשָֽׁה
וְ/לַ/כָּתֵף֙
kâthêph
H3802
shoulder
Conj | Prep | N-fs
הַ/שֵּׁנִ֔ית
shênîy
H8145
second
Art | Adj
חְמֵ֥שׁ
châmêsh
H2568
five
Adj
עֶשְׂרֵ֖ה
ʻâsâr
H6240
ten
Adj
קְלָעִ֑ים
qelaʻ
H7050
sling
N-mp
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 27:15
וְ/לַ/כָּתֵף֙
kâthêph
H3802
"shoulder"
Conj | 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.
הַ/שֵּׁנִ֔ית
shênîy
H8145
"second"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means second or again, like when Moses went up Mount Sinai a second time in Exodus 24:15-18. It can also mean another or something distinct.
Definition: 1) second 1a) second (the ordinal number) 1b) again (a second time) 1c) another, other (something as distinct from something else)
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: again, either (of them), (an-) other, second (time). See also: Genesis 1:8; 1 Kings 6:1; Isaiah 11:11.
חְמֵ֥שׁ
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
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.
עֶשְׂרֵ֖ה
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.
קְלָעִ֑ים
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.
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 27:15
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Context — The Courtyard
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. 17All the posts around the courtyard shall have silver bands, silver hooks, and bronze bases.Exodus 27:15 Summary
This verse, Exodus 27:15, talks about the curtains on the other side of the tabernacle courtyard being fifteen cubits long, with three posts and three bases, just like the other side. This shows us that God values balance and harmony, as seen in the creation story (Genesis 1:1-31). The curtains also remind us of the importance of separating what is holy from what is not, and trusting God to provide stability and balance in our lives (Psalm 119:90). By following God's instructions and prioritizing His presence, we can create spaces and routines that honor Him and reflect His beauty.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the curtains in Exodus 27:15?
The curtains in Exodus 27:15 represent the separation between the holy and the profane, as seen in Exodus 26:1, and are a reminder of God's presence among His people, as mentioned in Exodus 25:8.
Why are there three posts and three bases on each side of the courtyard?
The three posts and three bases on each side, as mentioned in Exodus 27:14-15, symbolize the stability and balance that come from God's presence and provision, as seen in Psalm 119:90.
How does this verse relate to the overall design of the tabernacle?
Exodus 27:15 is part of the detailed instructions for building the tabernacle, as given in Exodus 25-31, and highlights God's attention to detail and desire for order and beauty in worship, as seen in Exodus 28:2.
What can we learn from the symmetry of the curtains in this verse?
The symmetry of the curtains, with fifteen cubits on each side, teaches us about the importance of balance and harmony in our lives, as reflected in the creation story in Genesis 1:1-31, where God creates the world with order and balance.
Reflection Questions
- What does the concept of separation between the holy and the profane mean to me personally, and how can I apply it to my daily life?
- How can I reflect the stability and balance that come from God's presence in my own life, and what are some practical ways to prioritize His presence?
- In what ways can I, like the Israelites, create spaces and routines that honor God and reflect His beauty and order?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to seek balance and harmony, and how can I trust God to provide it, as seen in Psalm 119:90?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 27:15
And on the other side [shall be] hangings fifteen cubits,.... On the other side of the gate, or entrance into the court, on the northeast side, as the other may be supposed to be the southeast side,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 27:15
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 27:15
THE COURT OF THE .(9-18) Almost every ancient temple stood within a sacred enclosure, which isolated it from the common working world, and rendered its religious character more distinctly apparent. Such enclosures were particularly affected by the Egyptians, and were usually oblong squares, surrounded by walls, with, for the most part, a single entrance. An open space of this kind, always desirable, was absolutely necessary where the sanctuary itself was covered in, since it would have been intolerable to kill and burn victims in a confined and covered space. The altar which has been described (Exodus 27:1-8) was necessarily placed outside the tabernacle, and formed the chief furniture of the court, for which directions are now given.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 27:15
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.