Exodus 27:10
Exodus 27:10 in Multiple Translations
with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases, and silver hooks and bands on the posts.
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.
and the pillars thereof shall be twenty, and their sockets twenty, of brass; the hooks of the pillars and their fillets shall be of silver.
Their twenty pillars and their twenty bases are to be of brass; the hooks of the pillars and their bands are to be of silver.
with twenty posts and twenty bronze stands, with silver hooks and bands on the posts.
And it shall haue twentie pillars, with their twentie sockets of brasse: the heades of the pillars, and their filets shalbe siluer.
and its twenty pillars and their twenty sockets [are] of brass, the pegs of the pillars and their fillets [are] of silver;
Its pillars shall be twenty, and their sockets twenty, of bronze. The hooks of the pillars and their fillets shall be of silver.
And its twenty pillars and their twenty sockets shall be of brass: the hooks of the pillars and their fillets shall be of silver.
And twenty pillars with as many sockets of brass, the heads of which with their engraving of silver.
To support/hang the curtain, tell them to make twenty bronze posts, and one bronze base for each post. To fasten the curtains to the posts, they must make silver hooks, and metal rods covered with silver to fasten the curtains to the hooks.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 27:10
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Exodus 27:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/עַמֻּדָ֣י/ו
עֶשְׂרִ֔ים
וְ/אַדְנֵי/הֶ֥ם
עֶשְׂרִ֖ים
נְחֹ֑שֶׁת
וָוֵ֧י
הָ/עַמֻּדִ֛ים
וַ/חֲשֻׁקֵי/הֶ֖ם
כָּֽסֶף
וְ/עַמֻּדָ֣י/ו
ʻammûwd
H5982
pillar
Conj | N-mp | Suff
עֶשְׂרִ֔ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Adj
וְ/אַדְנֵי/הֶ֥ם
ʼeden
H134
socket
Conj | N-mp | Suff
עֶשְׂרִ֖ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Adj
נְחֹ֑שֶׁת
nᵉchôsheth
H5178
bronze
N-fs
וָוֵ֧י
vâv
H2053
hook
N-mp
הָ/עַמֻּדִ֛ים
ʻammûwd
H5982
pillar
Art | N-mp
וַ/חֲשֻׁקֵי/הֶ֖ם
châshuq
H2838
ring
Conj | N-mp | Suff
כָּֽסֶף
keçeph
H3701
silver
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 27:10
וְ/עַמֻּדָ֣י/ו
ʻammûwd
H5982
"pillar"
Conj | 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.
עֶשְׂרִ֔ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Adj
This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.
Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.
וְ/אַדְנֵי/הֶ֥ם
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.
עֶשְׂרִ֖ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Adj
This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.
Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.
נְחֹ֑שֶׁת
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.
וָוֵ֧י
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.
הָ/עַמֻּדִ֛ים
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/חֲשֻׁקֵי/הֶ֖ם
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.
כָּֽסֶף
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.
Study Notes — Exodus 27:10
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- Exodus 27:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 27:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 27:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 27:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 27:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 27:10
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 27:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 27:10
Context — The Courtyard
8Construct the altar with boards so that it is hollow. It is to be made just as you were shown on the mountain.
9You 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,
10with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases, and silver hooks and bands on the posts.
11Likewise 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. 12The curtains on the west side of the courtyard shall be fifty cubits wide, with ten posts and ten bases.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exodus 26:19–21 | with forty silver bases under the twenty frames—two bases for each frame, one under each tenon. For the second side of the tabernacle, the north side, make twenty frames and forty silver bases—two bases under each frame. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 52:21 | Each pillar was eighteen cubits tall and twelve cubits in circumference; each was hollow, four fingers thick. |
| 3 | Exodus 36:38 | together with five posts and their hooks. He overlaid the tops of the posts and their bands with gold, and their five bases were bronze. |
Exodus 27:10 Summary
The verse Exodus 27:10 describes the construction of the tabernacle's courtyard, with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases, and silver hooks and bands on the posts. This structure was important for the Israelites' worship and separation from the world, as seen in Leviticus 10:10. Just as the tabernacle had a specific design and purpose, our lives as believers should also be built with care and attention to God's commands, as stated in Matthew 7:24-27 (see also Exodus 19:5). By following God's instructions and living a life of obedience, we can become a spiritual temple, a dwelling place for God, as described in 1 Corinthians 3:16-17.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the purpose of the twenty posts and twenty bronze bases in Exodus 27:10?
The twenty posts and twenty bronze bases in Exodus 27:10 were part of the structure for the curtains that surrounded the tabernacle, providing a framework for the courtyard as described in Exodus 27:9-12, and symbolizing the separation between the holy and the common, as seen in Leviticus 10:10.
Why were silver hooks and bands used on the posts in Exodus 27:10?
The use of silver hooks and bands on the posts in Exodus 27:10 signified the value and importance of the tabernacle and its furnishings, as silver was a precious metal, and it also represented the unity and harmony of the Israelites, as they were all equal before God, as stated in Exodus 19:6.
How does the construction of the tabernacle, including the details in Exodus 27:10, relate to the New Testament?
The construction of the tabernacle, including the details in Exodus 27:10, foreshadows the coming of Jesus Christ, who is the ultimate tabernacle, as stated in John 1:14, and the heavenly temple, as described in Revelation 21:22-23.
What can we learn from the precise instructions given in Exodus 27:10 about the construction of the tabernacle?
The precise instructions given in Exodus 27:10 about the construction of the tabernacle teach us about the importance of obedience to God's commands, as seen in Exodus 19:5, and the value of attention to detail in our service to Him, as emphasized in Colossians 3:23-24.
Reflection Questions
- As I reflect on the twenty posts and twenty bronze bases in Exodus 27:10, what does this reveal to me about God's desire for order and structure in my life?
- How can I apply the principle of separation between the holy and the common, as symbolized by the tabernacle's courtyard, to my own life and worship?
- What does the use of precious materials, such as silver, in the construction of the tabernacle teach me about the value God places on His people and our service to Him?
- In what ways can I, like the Israelites, contribute to the building of God's spiritual temple, as described in 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, and what role do I play in the larger community of believers?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 27:10
And the twenty pillars thereof and their twenty sockets [shall be of brass],.... On these pillars the hangings, rails, or curtains were set, and they were for one side, the south side, in number
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 27:10
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.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 27:10
On the twenty pillars the hangings were fastened by the hooks here mentioned. Their twenty sockets, or, bases, upon which the pillars stood. Their fillets, or, hoops, which encompassed the pillars at the top, being placed there, as it seems, for ornament only.
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 27:10
Exodus 27:10 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.Ver. 10. And the twenty pillars.] In allusion whereunto, the Church is called the "pillar and stay of truth."
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 27:10
(10) And the twenty pillars thereof . . . —Heb., and its pillars, twenty (in number), and their bases, also twenty (shall be) of bronze. Kalisch says that the pillars of the court were “of wood, not plated with metal” (Comment., p. 371); but the present passage, and also Exodus 38:10, rightly translated, contradict this view. The hooks of the pillars.—Comp. Exodus 26:37. As the pillars were for the support of the “hangings,” they required “hooks,” whereto the “hangings” might be attached. Their fillets.—Rather, their connecting-rods. The pillars of the court were to be united by rods, which would help to support the “hangings.”
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 27:10
10. sockets] properly bases: see on Exodus 26:19. brass] copper or bronze, as always. See also on Exodus 25:3. the hooks) for attaching the hangings to. fillets) i.e. bands, or binding-rings (the root in Aram, signifies to bind), surrounding the pillars, probably at the base of the capitals (Exodus 38:17): so Di., Kenn. The Heb. word has also been understood to mean connecting-rods, joining the tops of the pillars, to which the hangings were attached: Exodus 38:19, however, seems to shew that the ḥ ?ǎ ?shuḳ ?im were integral parts of the pillars, and the Heb. of Exodus 27:17 (= Exodus 38:17) can hardly mean ‘connected by silver rods.’ ‘Fillet’ (lit. a little thread, from Lat. filum, Fr. fil, dimin. filet) is a word better known formerly than it is now (except in connexion with food), meaning a headband, esp. a ribbon, but also used for any narrow strip of binding material (DB. s.v.), or for strips of metal (Murray, Eng. Dict. s.v.).
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 27:10
10, 11. Twenty pillars — Thus allowing for five cubits (7.5 feet) between each pillar. These pillars were connected by means of hooks and fillets of silver.