Exodus 40:8
Exodus 40:8 in Multiple Translations
Set up the surrounding courtyard and hang the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard.
And thou shalt set up the court round about, and hang up the hanging at the court gate.
And thou shalt set up the court round about, and hang up the screen of the gate of the court.
And put up the hangings forming the open space all round it, with the curtain over its doorway.
Set up the courtyard that's around it, and put up the curtain for the courtyard entrance.
Then thou shalt appoynt the courte round about, and hang vp the hanging at the courte gate.
'And thou hast set the court round about, and hast placed the covering of the gate of the court,
You shall set up the court around it, and hang up the screen of the gate of the court.
And thou shalt set up the court round about, and hang up the hanging at the court-gate.
And thou shalt encompass the court with hangings, and the entry thereof.
Hang the curtains that will surround the courtyard, and hang the curtain at its entrance.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 40:8
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Exodus 40:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/שַׂמְתָּ֥
אֶת
הֶ/חָצֵ֖ר
סָבִ֑יב
וְ/נָ֣תַתָּ֔
אֶת
מָסַ֖ךְ
שַׁ֥עַר
הֶ/חָצֵֽר
וְ/שַׂמְתָּ֥
sûwm
H7760
to set
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הֶ/חָצֵ֖ר
châtsêr
H2691
court
Art | N-cs
סָבִ֑יב
çâbîyb
H5439
around
N-cs
וְ/נָ֣תַתָּ֔
nâthan
H5414
to give
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
מָסַ֖ךְ
mâçâk
H4539
covering
N-ms
שַׁ֥עַר
shaʻar
H8179
gate
N-ms
הֶ/חָצֵֽר
châtsêr
H2691
court
Art | N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 40:8
וְ/שַׂמְתָּ֥
sûwm
H7760
"to set"
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
This Hebrew word means to put or place something, and is used in many different ways in the Bible, such as to appoint or determine something. It is first used in Genesis to describe God's creation. In the KJV, it is translated as 'appoint' or 'set' in various contexts.
Definition: : make/establish 1) to put, place, set, appoint, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to put, set, lay, put or lay upon, lay (violent) hands on 1a2) to set, direct, direct toward 1a2a) to extend (compassion) (fig) 1a3) to set, ordain, establish, found, appoint, constitute, make, determine, fix 1a4) to set, station, put, set in place, plant, fix 1a5) to make, make for, transform into, constitute, fashion, work, bring to pass, appoint, give 1b) (Hiphil) to set or make for a sign 1c) (Hophal) to be set
Usage: Occurs in 550 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring, call (a name), care, cast in, change, charge, commit, consider, convey, determine, [phrase] disguise, dispose, do, get, give, heap up, hold, impute, lay (down, up), leave, look, make (out), mark, [phrase] name, [idiom] on, ordain, order, [phrase] paint, place, preserve, purpose, put (on), [phrase] regard, rehearse, reward, (cause to) set (on, up), shew, [phrase] stedfastly, take, [idiom] tell, [phrase] tread down, (over-)turn, [idiom] wholly, work. See also: Genesis 2:8; Leviticus 20:5; 1 Samuel 21:13.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הֶ/חָצֵ֖ר
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.
סָבִ֑יב
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.
וְ/נָ֣תַתָּ֔
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
מָסַ֖ךְ
mâçâk
H4539
"covering"
N-ms
This term means a cover or veil, like the screen of the tabernacle, used for hiding or protection.
Definition: 1) covering, rag, screen 1a) covering 1b) screen (of the tabernacle)
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: covering, curtain, hanging. See also: Exodus 26:36; Exodus 40:8; Psalms 105:39.
שַׁ֥עַר
shaʻar
H8179
"gate"
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.
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 40:8
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Context — Setting Up the Tabernacle
6Place the altar of burnt offering in front of the entrance to the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting.
7And place the basin between the Tent of Meeting and the altar, and put water in it.
8Set up the surrounding courtyard and hang the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard.
9Take the anointing oil and anoint the tabernacle and everything in it; consecrate it along with all its furnishings, and it shall be holy. 10Anoint the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils; consecrate the altar, and it shall be most holy.Cross References
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| 1 | Exodus 40:33 | And Moses set up the courtyard around the tabernacle and the altar, and he hung the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard. So Moses finished the work. |
| 2 | Ephesians 4:11–12 | And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ, |
| 3 | Matthew 16:18 | And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. |
| 4 | 1 Corinthians 12:28 | And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues. |
| 5 | Exodus 27:9–19 | 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, with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases, and silver hooks and bands on the posts. Likewise there are to be curtains on the north side, a hundred cubits long, with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases, and with silver hooks and bands on the posts. The curtains on the west side of the courtyard shall be fifty cubits wide, with ten posts and ten bases. The east side of the courtyard, toward the sunrise, is to be fifty cubits wide. Make the curtains on one side fifteen cubits long, with three posts and three bases, and the curtains on the other side fifteen cubits long, with three posts and three bases. The 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. All the posts around the courtyard shall have silver bands, silver hooks, and bronze bases. The entire courtyard shall be a hundred cubits long and fifty cubits wide, with curtains of finely spun linen five cubits high, and with bronze bases. All the utensils of the tabernacle for every use, including all its tent pegs and the tent pegs of the courtyard, shall be made of bronze. |
| 6 | Exodus 38:9–20 | Then he constructed the courtyard. The south side of the courtyard was a hundred cubits long and had curtains of finely spun linen, with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases, and with silver hooks and bands on the posts. The north side was also a hundred cubits long, with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases. The hooks and bands of the posts were silver. The west side was fifty cubits long and had curtains, with ten posts and ten bases. The hooks and bands of the posts were silver. And the east side, toward the sunrise, was also fifty cubits long. The curtains on one side of the entrance were fifteen cubits long, with three posts and three bases. And the curtains on the other side were also fifteen cubits long, with three posts and three bases as well. All the curtains around the courtyard were made of finely spun linen. 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. The 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, with four posts and four bronze bases. Their hooks were silver, as well as the bands and the plating of their tops. All the tent pegs for the tabernacle and for the surrounding courtyard were bronze. |
Exodus 40:8 Summary
In Exodus 40:8, God instructs the Israelites to set up the surrounding courtyard and hang the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard. This courtyard was a special place where the Israelites could come to worship and be close to God, similar to the idea of a 'quiet time' or 'devotions' today (as seen in Psalm 46:10 and Matthew 6:6). The curtain marked the boundary between the sacred and the profane, reminding the Israelites of the need for purity and holiness when approaching God (as emphasized in Leviticus 11:44-45). By setting up the courtyard, the Israelites were creating a space to connect with God and experience His presence in their lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the surrounding courtyard in Exodus 40:8?
The surrounding courtyard represents a sacred space where the Israelites could approach God, as seen in Exodus 40:8, and is a reminder of God's presence among His people, similar to the concept in Genesis 3:23-24 where God walks among His people in the garden.
Why was the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard important?
The curtain for the entrance to the courtyard was important because it marked the boundary between the sacred and the profane, as seen in Exodus 40:8, and served as a reminder of the need for purity and holiness when approaching God, as emphasized in Leviticus 11:44-45.
How does the setup of the courtyard relate to the overall purpose of the tabernacle?
The setup of the courtyard in Exodus 40:8 is part of the larger purpose of the tabernacle, which is to provide a place for the Israelites to worship and atone for their sins, as described in Exodus 25:8 and Hebrews 9:1-5.
What can we learn from the Israelites' attention to detail in setting up the courtyard?
The Israelites' attention to detail in setting up the courtyard, as seen in Exodus 40:8, teaches us the importance of obedience and reverence in our worship, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 12:32 and Matthew 22:37-40.
Reflection Questions
- What boundaries or 'curtains' do I need to establish in my own life to separate the sacred from the profane?
- How can I create a 'sacred space' in my daily life to approach God and worship Him?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my reverence and obedience to God, just as the Israelites did in setting up the courtyard?
- How does the concept of the courtyard and its curtain relate to my own need for purity and holiness in my walk with God?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 40:8
And thou shall set up the court round about,.... Which consisted of various hangings, east, west, north, and south; see Exodus 27:9.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 40:8
And thou shalt bring in the table, and set in order the things that are to be set in order upon it; and thou shalt bring in the candlestick, and light the lamps thereof. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 40:8
(8) The court . . . the hanging.—See Exodus 27:9-18.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 40:8
8. Cf. Exodus 27:9 a (the court), 16 (the screen).
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 40:8
THE ORDER TO SET UP THE , Exodus 40:1-16. The formality of this command to erect the sanctuary involves an incidental repetition of what has already been described.
Sermons on Exodus 40:8
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On Eagles' Wings Pt 198 by Don Courville | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the turning away of the land from God and the consequences that come with it. He compares the current state of the land to Israel, stating th |
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Finishing Our Work by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes the importance of finishing our work in his sermon 'Finishing Our Work.' He reflects on the ministry's fruitful two years, expressing gratitude for the soul |
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Power in and Upon by D.L. Moody | D.L. Moody emphasizes the distinction between the Holy Spirit dwelling within believers and the Holy Spirit coming upon them for service. He illustrates that just as the tabernacle |
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Don't Judge Your Spiritual Condition by Feelings by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on 1 Thessalonians 4:1, urging the brethren to walk in a way that pleases God and to continue growing in their faith. The preacher uses the ana |
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Full Salvation by Martyn-Lloyd Jones | In this sermon, the preacher highlights how people in the modern world are enslaved by various things. They are slaves to the world, being governed by what others do, think, and sa |
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The Gifts of the Spirit by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of unity and the role of the Holy Spirit in the body of Christ. He highlights the need for every member of the church to work |
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(Spiritual Gifts): Gifts of the Spirit 3 by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having the gifts of the Holy Spirit in the church. He criticizes those who lack the necessary qualities to effectively comm |