Exodus 38:15
Exodus 38:15 in Multiple Translations
And the curtains on the other side were also fifteen cubits long, with three posts and three bases as well.
And for the other side of the court gate, on this hand and that hand, were hangings of fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets three.
and so for the other side: on this hand and that hand by the gate of the court were hangings of fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets three.
And the same on the other side of the doorway; on this side and on that the hangings were fifteen cubits long, on three pillars with their three bases.
and the curtains on the other side just the same.
And of the other side of the court gate on both sides were hangings of fifteene cubites, with their three pillars and their three sockets.
and at the second side at the gate of the court, on this and on that, [are] hangings, fifteen cubits, their pillars three, and their sockets three;
and so for the other side: on this hand and that hand by the gate of the court were hangings of fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets three.
And for the other side of the court-gate, on this hand and that hand, were hangings of fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets three.
And on the other side (for between the two he made the entry of the tabernacle) there were hangings equally of fifteen cubits, and three pillars, and as many sockets.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 38:15
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Exodus 38:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/לַ/כָּתֵ֣ף
הַ/שֵּׁנִ֗ית
מִ/זֶּ֤ה
וּ/מִ/זֶּה֙
לְ/שַׁ֣עַר
הֶֽ/חָצֵ֔ר
קְלָעִ֕ים
חֲמֵ֥שׁ
עֶשְׂרֵ֖ה
אַמָּ֑ה
עַמֻּדֵי/הֶ֣ם
שְׁלֹשָׁ֔ה
וְ/אַדְנֵי/הֶ֖ם
שְׁלֹשָֽׁה
וְ/לַ/כָּתֵ֣ף
kâthêph
H3802
shoulder
Conj | Prep | N-fs
הַ/שֵּׁנִ֗ית
shênîy
H8145
second
Art | Adj
מִ/זֶּ֤ה
zeh
H2088
this
Prep | Pron
וּ/מִ/זֶּה֙
zeh
H2088
this
Conj | Prep | Pron
לְ/שַׁ֣עַר
shaʻar
H8179
gate
Prep | N-ms
הֶֽ/חָצֵ֔ר
châtsêr
H2691
court
Art | N-cs
קְלָעִ֕ים
qelaʻ
H7050
sling
N-mp
חֲמֵ֥שׁ
châmêsh
H2568
five
Adj
עֶשְׂרֵ֖ה
ʻâsâr
H6240
ten
Adj
אַמָּ֑ה
ʼammâh
H520
cubit
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 38:15
וְ/לַ/כָּתֵ֣ף
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/שֵּׁנִ֗ית
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.
מִ/זֶּ֤ה
zeh
H2088
"this"
Prep | Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning this or that, used to point out a specific person or thing. It appears in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms, to indicate something specific. The KJV translates it as he, here, or it.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, another, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 1061 OT verses. KJV: he, [idiom] hence, [idiom] here, it(-self), [idiom] now, [idiom] of him, the one...the other, [idiom] than the other, ([idiom] out of) the (self) same, such (a one) that, these, this (hath, man), on this side...on that side, [idiom] thus, very, which. Compare H2063 (זֹאת), H2090 (זֹה), H2097 (זוֹ), H2098 (זוּ). See also: Genesis 5:1; Exodus 10:17; Numbers 14:16.
וּ/מִ/זֶּה֙
zeh
H2088
"this"
Conj | Prep | Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning this or that, used to point out a specific person or thing. It appears in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms, to indicate something specific. The KJV translates it as he, here, or it.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, another, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 1061 OT verses. KJV: he, [idiom] hence, [idiom] here, it(-self), [idiom] now, [idiom] of him, the one...the other, [idiom] than the other, ([idiom] out of) the (self) same, such (a one) that, these, this (hath, man), on this side...on that side, [idiom] thus, very, which. Compare H2063 (זֹאת), H2090 (זֹה), H2097 (זוֹ), H2098 (זוּ). See also: Genesis 5:1; Exodus 10:17; Numbers 14:16.
לְ/שַׁ֣עַר
shaʻar
H8179
"gate"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a gate or door, often referring to city entrances or temple doors, like in Genesis and Exodus. It can also symbolize a meeting place or marketplace. The word is used to describe important locations in the Bible.
Definition: : gate 1) gate 1a) gate (of entrance) 1b) gate (of space inside gate, i.e. marketplace, public meeting place) 1b1) city, town 1c) gate (of palace, royal castle, temple, court of tabernacle) 1d) heaven
Usage: Occurs in 302 OT verses. KJV: city, door, gate, port ([idiom] -er). See also: Genesis 19:1; 1 Chronicles 9:18; Psalms 9:14.
הֶֽ/חָצֵ֔ר
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.
קְלָעִ֕ים
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.
חֲמֵ֥שׁ
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.
אַמָּ֑ה
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.
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 38:15
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Context — The Courtyard
13And the east side, toward the sunrise, was also fifty cubits long.
14The curtains on one side of the entrance were fifteen cubits long, with three posts and three bases.
15And the curtains on the other side were also fifteen cubits long, with three posts and three bases as well.
16All the curtains around the courtyard were made of finely spun linen. 17The bases for the posts were bronze, the hooks and bands were silver, and the plating for the tops of the posts was silver. So all the posts of the courtyard were banded with silver.Exodus 38:15 Summary
Exodus 38:15 describes the curtains on the other side of the entrance to the courtyard, which were the same length as the ones on the first side, with three posts and three bases. This balance and symmetry show us that God values order and perfection, as seen in Genesis 1:31. Just like the Israelites used their skills to build the tabernacle, we can use our gifts to serve God, as described in Exodus 35:10-36:1 (and also in 1 Corinthians 12:4-11). By following God's instructions and using our talents to serve Him, we can reflect His perfection and order in our own lives, just as Jesus taught us to do in Matthew 5:48.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the curtains in Exodus 38:15?
The curtains in Exodus 38:15 represent the separation between the holy and the profane, as seen in Exodus 26:1-37, and also symbolize the dividing line between the outer court and the inner sanctuary, much like the veil in Exodus 26:31-35, which was later torn in two at the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, as described in Matthew 27:51 and Mark 15:38.
Why are the curtains on both sides of the entrance to the courtyard the same length?
The equal length of the curtains on both sides, as stated in Exodus 38:14-15, emphasizes the balance and symmetry of God's design, reflecting the perfection and order of His creation, as seen in Genesis 1:31 and Psalm 19:1-6.
What can we learn from the use of specific materials in the construction of the tabernacle, such as the bronze bases and silver hooks mentioned in Exodus 38:17?
The use of specific materials, like bronze and silver, teaches us about the importance of using our gifts and resources to serve God, as seen in Exodus 35:4-36:7, and the value of excellence in our work, as encouraged in Colossians 3:23-24.
How does the description of the tabernacle in Exodus 38:15 relate to the rest of the Bible?
The detailed description of the tabernacle in Exodus 38:15 and surrounding verses foreshadows the heavenly tabernacle mentioned in Hebrews 8:1-5 and Revelation 21:1-22:5, highlighting God's desire for intimacy with His people and the ultimate fulfillment of this desire through Jesus Christ, as described in John 1:14 and John 14:23.
Reflection Questions
- What does the symmetry and balance in the design of the tabernacle reveal about God's character, and how can I reflect this balance in my own life?
- In what ways can I use my gifts and resources to serve God, just as the Israelites used their skills to build the tabernacle, as described in Exodus 35:10-36:1?
- How does the concept of separation between the holy and the profane, symbolized by the curtains, apply to my own life, and what are some ways I can maintain this separation in my daily choices and actions?
- What does the use of precious materials, like silver and bronze, in the construction of the tabernacle teach me about the value of excellence in my work and service to God, as encouraged in Colossians 3:23-24?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 38:15
[See comments on Exodus 38:9].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 38:15
And he made the court: on the south side southward the hangings of the court were of fine twined linen, an hundred cubits: The court.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 38:15
(9-20) The construction of the court follows upon that of the furniture which it contained. The passage runs parallel with Exodus 27:9-19.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 38:15
15. on this hand … of the court] Not in Exodus 27:15; and, as Di. points out, a misplaced gloss (there is no ‘so’ in the Heb. at the beginning of the verse): read therefore (for and so, &c.), and for the other side were hangings of fifteen cubits.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 38:15
THE ALTAR OF BURNT , Exodus 38:1-7. See notes on Exodus 27:1-7. THE LAVER, Exodus 38:8. See notes on Exodus 30:17-21. THE COURT OF THE , Exodus 38:9-20. See notes on Exodus 27:9-19.