Exodus 38:17
Exodus 38:17 in Multiple Translations
The 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.
And the sockets for the pillars were of brass; the hooks of the pillars and their fillets of silver; and the overlaying of their chapiters of silver; and all the pillars of the court were filleted with silver.
And the sockets for the pillars were of brass; the hooks of the pillars, and their fillets, of silver; and the overlaying of their capitals, of silver; and all the pillars of the court were filleted with silver.
And the bases of the pillars were of brass; their hooks and the bands round the tops of them were of silver; all the pillars were ringed with silver.
The stands for the posts were bronze, the hooks and bands were silver, and the tops of the posts were covered with silver. All the posts around the courtyard had silver bands.
But the sockets of ye pillars were of brasse: the hookes of the pillars and their filets of siluer, and the couering of their chapiters of siluer: and all the pillars of the court were hooped about with siluer.
and the sockets for the pillars of brass, the pegs of the pillars and their fillets of silver, and the overlaying of their tops of silver, and all the pillars of the court are filleted with silver.
The sockets for the pillars were of bronze. The hooks of the pillars and their fillets were of silver. Their capitals were overlaid with silver. All the pillars of the court had silver bands.
And the sockets for the pillars were of brass; the hooks of the pillars, and their fillets, of silver; and the overlaying of their capitals of silver; and all the pillars of the court were filleted with silver.
The sockets of the pillars were of brass, and their heads with all their gravings of silver: and he overlaid the pillars of the court also with silver.
All the posts around the courtyard were made of bronze, but the tops were covered with silver. The posts were connected with metal rods covered with silver. The clasps/fasteners and hooks were made of silver.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 38:17
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Exodus 38:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הָ/אֲדָנִ֣ים
לָֽ/עַמֻּדִים֮
נְחֹשֶׁת֒
וָוֵ֨י
הָֽ/עַמּוּדִ֜ים
וַ/חֲשׁוּקֵי/הֶם֙
כֶּ֔סֶף
וְ/צִפּ֥וּי
רָאשֵׁי/הֶ֖ם
כָּ֑סֶף
וְ/הֵם֙
מְחֻשָּׁקִ֣ים
כֶּ֔סֶף
כֹּ֖ל
עַמֻּדֵ֥י
הֶ/חָצֵֽר
וְ/הָ/אֲדָנִ֣ים
ʼeden
H134
socket
Conj | Art | N-mp
לָֽ/עַמֻּדִים֮
ʻammûwd
H5982
pillar
Prep | N-mp
נְחֹשֶׁת֒
nᵉchôsheth
H5178
bronze
N-fs
וָוֵ֨י
vâv
H2053
hook
N-mp
הָֽ/עַמּוּדִ֜ים
ʻammûwd
H5982
pillar
Art | N-mp
וַ/חֲשׁוּקֵי/הֶם֙
châshuq
H2838
ring
Conj | N-mp | Suff
כֶּ֔סֶף
keçeph
H3701
silver
N-ms
וְ/צִפּ֥וּי
tsippûwy
H6826
plating
Conj | N-ms
רָאשֵׁי/הֶ֖ם
rôʼsh
H7218
head
N-mp | Suff
כָּ֑סֶף
keçeph
H3701
silver
N-ms
וְ/הֵם֙
hêm
H1992
they(masc.)
Conj | Pron
מְחֻשָּׁקִ֣ים
châshaq
H2836
to desire
V-Pual-Inf-c
כֶּ֔סֶף
keçeph
H3701
silver
N-ms
כֹּ֖ל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
עַמֻּדֵ֥י
ʻammûwd
H5982
pillar
N-mp
הֶ/חָצֵֽר
châtsêr
H2691
court
Art | N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 38:17
וְ/הָ/אֲדָנִ֣ים
ʼeden
H134
"socket"
Conj | Art | N-mp
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.
לָֽ/עַמֻּדִים֮
ʻammûwd
H5982
"pillar"
Prep | N-mp
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.
נְחֹשֶׁת֒
nᵉchôsheth
H5178
"bronze"
N-fs
This Hebrew word refers to copper or something made of it, like a coin or chain. It can also symbolize something base or impure, as in lust or filthiness. It appears in various KJV translations, including brasen and brass.
Definition: 1) copper, bronze 1a) copper (ore), bronze (as copper alloy) 1b) fetters (of copper or bronze) 1c) copper (as value)
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: brasen, brass, chain, copper, fetter (of brass), filthiness, steel. See also: Genesis 4:22; 1 Kings 7:38; Psalms 107:16.
וָוֵ֨י
vâv
H2053
"hook"
N-mp
The Hebrew letter vav means hook, referring to a peg or nail. It is the sixth letter of the Hebrew alphabet. In the Bible, it is often translated as hook.
Definition: hook, peg, nail, pin
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: hook. See also: Exodus 26:32; Exodus 36:38; Exodus 38:28.
הָֽ/עַמּוּדִ֜ים
ʻammûwd
H5982
"pillar"
Art | N-mp
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.
וַ/חֲשׁוּקֵי/הֶם֙
châshuq
H2838
"ring"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to a ring or rod that connects posts or pillars, often used in the context of the tabernacle. It describes the fillets or binders that hold the structure together, providing stability and support.
Definition: 1) fillets, binders 1a) rings clasping a pillar of the tabernacle or silver rods between the pillars
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: fillet. See also: Exodus 27:10; Exodus 38:11; Exodus 38:19.
כֶּ֔סֶף
keçeph
H3701
"silver"
N-ms
Silver or money, often referring to payment or wealth, like the silver talents in Matthew 25. It can also describe silver as a valuable metal or ornament.
Definition: : money/payment/silver 1) silver, money 1a) silver 1a1) as metal 1a2) as ornament 1a3) as colour 1b) money, shekels, talents
Usage: Occurs in 343 OT verses. KJV: money, price, silver(-ling). See also: Genesis 13:2; Numbers 22:18; 2 Chronicles 1:17.
וְ/צִפּ֥וּי
tsippûwy
H6826
"plating"
Conj | N-ms
This word refers to covering or overlaying something with metal, like plating. It is used to describe a process of adding a metal layer to an object.
Definition: plating (of metal), metal plating
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: covering, overlaying. See also: Exodus 38:17; Numbers 17:3; Isaiah 30:22.
רָאשֵׁי/הֶ֖ם
rôʼsh
H7218
"head"
N-mp | Suff
This Hebrew word means chief or prince, and is used to describe leaders in the Bible, such as in the book of 1 Samuel. It signifies a position of authority and importance.
Definition: : head 1) head, top, summit, upper part, chief, total, sum, height, front, beginning 1a) head (of man, animals) 1b) top, tip (of mountain) 1c) height (of stars) 1d) chief, head (of man, city, nation, place, family, priest) 1e) head, front, beginning 1f) chief, choicest, best 1g) head, division, company, band 1h) sum
Usage: Occurs in 547 OT verses. KJV: band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. See also: Genesis 2:10; Numbers 17:18; 2 Samuel 4:7.
כָּ֑סֶף
keçeph
H3701
"silver"
N-ms
Silver or money, often referring to payment or wealth, like the silver talents in Matthew 25. It can also describe silver as a valuable metal or ornament.
Definition: : money/payment/silver 1) silver, money 1a) silver 1a1) as metal 1a2) as ornament 1a3) as colour 1b) money, shekels, talents
Usage: Occurs in 343 OT verses. KJV: money, price, silver(-ling). See also: Genesis 13:2; Numbers 22:18; 2 Chronicles 1:17.
וְ/הֵם֙
hêm
H1992
"they(masc.)"
Conj | Pron
This Hebrew word is used to refer to a group of men, emphasizing that it is specifically them. It is often translated as 'they' or 'them' in the Bible, and appears in books like Exodus and Isaiah.
Definition: they, these, the same, who
Usage: Occurs in 524 OT verses. KJV: it, like, [idiom] (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, [idiom] so, [idiom] such, their, them, these, they, those, which, who, whom, withal, ye. See also: Genesis 3:7; Deuteronomy 19:17; 2 Kings 1:18.
מְחֻשָּׁקִ֣ים
châshaq
H2836
"to desire"
V-Pual-Inf-c
To connect means to join or love something, as seen in Psalm 91:14 where God delights in those who love Him.
Definition: (Qal) to love, be attached to, long for
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: have a delight, (have a) desire, fillet, long, set (in) love. See also: Genesis 34:8; Deuteronomy 10:15; Psalms 91:14.
כֶּ֔סֶף
keçeph
H3701
"silver"
N-ms
Silver or money, often referring to payment or wealth, like the silver talents in Matthew 25. It can also describe silver as a valuable metal or ornament.
Definition: : money/payment/silver 1) silver, money 1a) silver 1a1) as metal 1a2) as ornament 1a3) as colour 1b) money, shekels, talents
Usage: Occurs in 343 OT verses. KJV: money, price, silver(-ling). See also: Genesis 13:2; Numbers 22:18; 2 Chronicles 1:17.
כֹּ֖ל
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.
עַמֻּדֵ֥י
ʻammûwd
H5982
"pillar"
N-mp
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.
הֶ/חָצֵֽר
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.
Study Notes — Exodus 38:17
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Context — The Courtyard
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, 19with four posts and four bronze bases. Their hooks were silver, as well as the bands and the plating of their tops.Exodus 38:17 Summary
[The verse Exodus 38:17 describes the careful construction of the tabernacle's courtyard, with bronze bases, silver hooks and bands, and silver plating on the posts. This attention to detail shows us how much God values beauty and precision in our worship and service to Him (as seen in Psalm 96:9 and 1 Chronicles 16:29). The use of silver and bronze also represents the strength and preciousness of God's people, who are called to be a royal priesthood (Exodus 19:6 and 1 Peter 2:9). By reflecting on this verse, we can learn to prioritize reverence and diligence in our own relationship with God.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the materials used for the bases, hooks, and bands in Exodus 38:17?
The use of bronze for the bases and silver for the hooks and bands signifies the strength and beauty of God's dwelling place, as seen in other parts of the tabernacle construction, such as Exodus 26:19 and Exodus 27:10-17.
Why were the posts of the courtyard banded with silver?
The silver bands on the posts of the courtyard represent the preciousness and value of God's people, who are called to be a royal priesthood, as mentioned in Exodus 19:6 and 1 Peter 2:9.
How does the description of the courtyard in Exodus 38:17 relate to the rest of the tabernacle?
The courtyard, with its silver-banded posts and finely spun linen curtains, serves as a transitional space between the outer world and the holy place, emphasizing the distinction between the sacred and the profane, as seen in Leviticus 10:10 and Ezekiel 42:20.
What can we learn from the attention to detail in the construction of the tabernacle, as seen in Exodus 38:17?
The meticulous care taken in the construction of the tabernacle teaches us about the importance of reverence and diligence in our worship and service to God, as commanded in Colossians 3:23-24 and Malachi 1:6-14.
Reflection Questions
- As I reflect on the beauty and precision of the tabernacle's construction, how can I apply the same attention to detail in my own life and service to God?
- What are some areas in my life where I can demonstrate the value and preciousness of being a child of God, just as the silver bands on the posts represented the value of God's people?
- How can I create a sense of transitional space in my own life, separating the sacred from the profane, and prioritizing my relationship with God?
- In what ways can I, like the Israelites, use my skills and resources to contribute to the building of God's kingdom, as described in Exodus 35:20-29 and 1 Corinthians 12:4-11?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 38:17
[See comments on Exodus 38:9].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 38:17
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 38:17
(17) The overlaying of their chapiters of silver.—Just as in Exodus 36:38, we are informed that Moses, travelling beyond the letter of his instructions, overlaid the capitals of the pillars at the door of the Tabernacle itself with gold, so now we find that, without any express orders, he overlaid those at the door of the court with silver. In each case he was probably following his remembrance of the pattern seen in the mount (Exodus 25:9; Exodus 25:40).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 38:17
Verse 17. The hooks - and their fillets] The capitals, and the silver bands that went round them; See Clarke on Exodus 26:32.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 38:17
17. Expanded from Exodus 27:17. the hooks of the pillars and their fillets of silver] Sam. their hooks of silver (Exodus 27:17), relieving the tautology with the last clause of the verse. their chapiters] not mentioned in Exodus 27:17.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 38:17
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.