Exodus 38:16
Exodus 38:16 in Multiple Translations
All the curtains around the courtyard were made of finely spun linen.
All the hangings of the court round about were of fine twined linen.
All the hangings of the court round about were of fine twined linen.
All the hangings were of the best linen.
All the curtains around the courtyard were of finely-woven linen.
All the hangings of the court round about were of fine twined linen:
all the hangings of the court round about [are] of twined linen,
All the hangings around the court were of fine twined linen.
All the hangings of the court round about were of fine twined linen.
All the hangings of the court were woven with twisted linen.
All the curtains around the courtyard were made from fine white linen.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 38:16
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Exodus 38:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כָּל
קַלְעֵ֧י
הֶ/חָצֵ֛ר
סָבִ֖יב
שֵׁ֥שׁ
מָשְׁזָֽר
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
קַלְעֵ֧י
qelaʻ
H7050
sling
N-mp
הֶ/חָצֵ֛ר
châtsêr
H2691
court
Art | N-cs
סָבִ֖יב
çâbîyb
H5439
around
N-cs
שֵׁ֥שׁ
shêsh
H8336
alabaster
Adj
מָשְׁזָֽר
shâzar
H7806
to twist
V-Hophal-Inf-c
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 38:16
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
קַלְעֵ֧י
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.
הֶ/חָצֵ֛ר
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.
סָבִ֖יב
çâbîyb
H5439
"around"
N-cs
This word describes something that surrounds or encompasses, like a circle or neighborhood, and can also mean around or about, as in on every side. It is used to describe physical locations and proximity. The KJV translates it as about or circuit.
Definition: : around/border subst 1) places round about, circuit, round about adv 2) in a circuit, a circuit, round about prep 3) in the circuit, from every side
Usage: Occurs in 282 OT verses. KJV: (place, round) about, circuit, compass, on every side. See also: Genesis 23:17; 1 Kings 7:24; Psalms 3:7.
שֵׁ֥שׁ
shêsh
H8336
"alabaster"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to fine white linen or marble, often used to describe the luxurious clothing and buildings of ancient times, like the Temple in Jerusalem.
Definition: alabaster, similar stone, marble, material of pavement
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] blue, fine (twined) linen, marble, silk. See also: Genesis 41:42; Exodus 36:35; Proverbs 31:22.
מָשְׁזָֽר
shâzar
H7806
"to twist"
V-Hophal-Inf-c
This word means to twist, like twisting a thread or straw. It's used to describe the act of twining or turning something. In the Bible, it's translated as 'twine'.
Definition: 1) to twist, be twisted 1a) (Hophal) 1a1) to be twisted 1a2) twisted (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: twine. See also: Exodus 26:1; Exodus 36:35; Exodus 39:29.
Study Notes — Exodus 38:16
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Context — The Courtyard
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. 18The curtain for the entrance to the courtyard was embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen. It was twenty cubits long and, like the curtains of the courtyard, five cubits high,Exodus 38:16 Summary
[The curtains around the courtyard were made of finely spun linen, which was a very nice and special material. This shows us that God values beauty and quality in our worship, just like He did in the construction of the tabernacle. We can learn from this by putting our best effort into our service to God, just as the Israelites did, and by being mindful of the boundaries and separations in our own lives that help us distinguish between the holy and the profane, as seen in Exodus 25:8 and Leviticus 10:10-11.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of material were the curtains around the courtyard made of?
According to Exodus 38:16, all the curtains around the courtyard were made of finely spun linen, a material also used in the construction of the tabernacle itself, as seen in Exodus 26:1 and Exodus 36:8-9.
Why is the material of the curtains significant?
The use of finely spun linen for the curtains around the courtyard signifies the importance of purity and cleanliness in the worship of God, as emphasized in Leviticus 11:44-45 and Psalm 93:5.
How do the curtains around the courtyard relate to the rest of the tabernacle?
The curtains around the courtyard, made of finely spun linen, served as a boundary and a reminder of the separation between the holy and the profane, as seen in Exodus 25:8 and Leviticus 10:10-11.
What can we learn from the attention to detail in the construction of the tabernacle?
The attention to detail in the construction of the tabernacle, including the use of finely spun linen for the curtains, teaches us about the importance of reverence and care in our worship and service to God, as seen in 1 Corinthians 10:31 and Colossians 3:17.
Reflection Questions
- As I consider the curtains around the courtyard, what are the boundaries and separations in my own life that help me distinguish between the holy and the profane?
- How can I apply the principle of purity and cleanliness in my own worship and service to God, as reflected in the use of finely spun linen for the curtains?
- What are the ways in which I can demonstrate reverence and care in my daily life, just as the Israelites did in the construction of the tabernacle?
- How can I use the example of the tabernacle's construction to cultivate a sense of awe and wonder in my relationship with God, as seen in Psalm 111:2-4 and Isaiah 6:1-5?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 38:16
[See comments on Exodus 38:9].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 38:16
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 38:16
(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 38:16
16. of fine twined linen] Cf. Exodus 27:18, towards the end.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 38:16
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.