Exodus 27:11
Exodus 27:11 in Multiple Translations
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.
And likewise for the north side in length there shall be hangings of an hundred cubits long, and his twenty pillars and their twenty sockets of brass; the hooks of the pillars and their fillets of silver.
And likewise for the north side in length there shall be hangings a hundred cubits long, and the pillars thereof twenty, and their sockets twenty, of brass; the hooks of the pillars, and their fillets, of silver.
And on the north side in the same way, hangings a hundred cubits long, with twenty pillars of brass on bases of brass; their hooks and their bands are to be of silver.
Similarly there are to be curtains placed on the north side in an identical arrangement.
Likewise on the Northside in length there shalbe hangings of an hundreth cubites long, and the twentie pillars thereof with their twentie sockets of brasse: the heades of the pillars and the filets shalbe siluer.
and so for the north side in length, hangings of a hundred [cubits] in length, and its twenty pillars and their twenty sockets [are] of brass, the pegs of the pillars and their fillets [are] of silver.
Likewise for the length of the north side, there shall be hangings one hundred cubits long, and its pillars twenty, and their sockets twenty, of bronze; the hooks of the pillars, and their fillets, of silver.
And likewise for the north side in length there shall be hangings of a hundred cubits long, and its twenty pillars and their twenty sockets of brass: the hooks of the pillars and their fillets of silver.
In like manner also on the north side there shall be hangings of a hundred cubits long, twenty pillars, and as many sockets of brass, and their heads with their engraving of silver.
They must make the same kind of curtains for the north side of the courtyard.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 27:11
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Exodus 27:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/כֵ֨ן
לִ/פְאַ֤ת
צָפוֹן֙
בָּ/אֹ֔רֶךְ
קְלָעִ֖ים
מֵ֣אָה
אֹ֑רֶךְ
ו/עמד/ו
וְ/עַמּוּדָ֣י/ו
עֶשְׂרִ֗ים
וְ/אַדְנֵי/הֶ֤ם
עֶשְׂרִים֙
נְחֹ֔שֶׁת
וָוֵ֧י
הָֽ/עַמֻּדִ֛ים
וַ/חֲשֻׁקֵי/הֶ֖ם
כָּֽסֶף
וְ/כֵ֨ן
kên
H3651
right
Conj | Part
לִ/פְאַ֤ת
pêʼâh
H6285
side
Prep | N-fs
צָפוֹן֙
tsâphôwn
H6828
Zaphon
N-fs
בָּ/אֹ֔רֶךְ
ʼôrek
H753
length
Prep | N-ms
קְלָעִ֖ים
qelaʻ
H7050
sling
N-mp
מֵ֣אָה
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
אֹ֑רֶךְ
ʼôrek
H753
length
N-ms
ו/עמד/ו
ʻammûwd
H5982
pillar
Conj | N-ms | Suff
וְ/עַמּוּדָ֣י/ו
ʻammûwd
H5982
pillar
Conj | N-mp | Suff
עֶשְׂרִ֗ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Adj
וְ/אַדְנֵי/הֶ֤ם
ʼeden
H134
socket
Conj | N-mp | Suff
עֶשְׂרִים֙
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Adj
נְחֹ֔שֶׁת
nᵉchôsheth
H5178
bronze
N-fs
וָוֵ֧י
vâv
H2053
hook
N-mp
הָֽ/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 27:11
וְ/כֵ֨ן
kên
H3651
"right"
Conj | Part
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means 'so' or 'thus', often used to show agreement or confirmation, like in the book of Genesis. It can also mean 'rightly' or 'justly', as in doing something the correct way. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: adv adj 1) right, just, honest, true, veritable 1a) right, just, honest 1b) correct 1c) true, veritable
Usage: Occurs in 737 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after that (this, -ward, -wards), as... as, [phrase] (for-) asmuch as yet, [phrase] be (for which) cause, [phrase] following, howbeit, in (the) like (manner, -wise), [idiom] the more, right, (even) so, state, straightway, such (thing), surely, [phrase] there (where) -fore, this, thus, true, well, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:7; Exodus 37:19; Judges 7:17.
לִ/פְאַ֤ת
pêʼâh
H6285
"side"
Prep | N-fs
This word refers to the side or corner of something, like the edge of a room or a region. It is used in the Bible to describe geography or location. In the KJV, it is translated as 'corner' or 'side'.
Definition: 1) corner, edge, side, quarter, extremity 1a) corner 1b) side
Usage: Occurs in 59 OT verses. KJV: corner, end, quarter, side. See also: Exodus 25:26; Jeremiah 25:23; Jeremiah 9:25.
צָפוֹן֙
tsâphôwn
H6828
"Zaphon"
N-fs
This word means 'north' and is used to describe a direction or location. In the Bible, it is often translated as 'north' or 'northern side'.
Definition: This name means north Also named: tsa.phon (צָפוֹן "Zaphon" H6829)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: north(-ern, side, -ward, wind). See also: Genesis 13:14; Jeremiah 6:22; Psalms 48:3.
בָּ/אֹ֔רֶךְ
ʼôrek
H753
"length"
Prep | N-ms
Length can refer to physical distance or a long period of time, and also to patience and self-restraint, like waiting forever for something to happen.
Definition: 1) length 1a) physical length 1b) of time 2) forbearance, self-restraint (of patience)
Usage: Occurs in 90 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] forever, length, long. See also: Genesis 6:15; Psalms 93:5; Psalms 21:5.
קְלָעִ֖ים
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.
מֵ֣אָה
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
אֹ֑רֶךְ
ʼôrek
H753
"length"
N-ms
Length can refer to physical distance or a long period of time, and also to patience and self-restraint, like waiting forever for something to happen.
Definition: 1) length 1a) physical length 1b) of time 2) forbearance, self-restraint (of patience)
Usage: Occurs in 90 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] forever, length, long. See also: Genesis 6:15; Psalms 93:5; Psalms 21:5.
ו/עמד/ו
ʻammûwd
H5982
"pillar"
Conj | N-ms | 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.
וְ/עַמּוּדָ֣י/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.
עֶשְׂרִ֗ים
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/הֶ֤ם
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.
עֶשְׂרִים֙
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.
נְחֹ֔שֶׁת
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.
הָֽ/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 27:11
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Context — The Courtyard
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. 13The east side of the courtyard, toward the sunrise, is to be fifty cubits wide.Exodus 27:11 Summary
Exodus 27:11 describes the curtains and posts on the north side of the tabernacle, which were identical to those on the south side, emphasizing God's order and balance. Just as the tabernacle required careful attention to detail, our worship and service to God should be characterized by obedience and reverence (Deuteronomy 12:32). The use of precious materials, like silver, reminds us of the value of our salvation (1 Peter 1:18-19). As we reflect on this verse, we can apply the principles of symmetry, balance, and attention to detail to our own spiritual lives, cultivating a deeper connection to God's presence and striving for consistency in our worship and service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did God specify the exact dimensions and materials for the curtains and posts in Exodus 27:11?
God's attention to detail emphasizes the importance of obedience and reverence in our worship, as seen in Exodus 27:11 and Deuteronomy 12:32, where we are warned against adding to or subtracting from God's commands.
What is the significance of the north side of the tabernacle having the same number of posts and bases as the south side?
The symmetry of the tabernacle's design, as described in Exodus 27:9-11, reflects God's order and balance in creation, as seen in Genesis 1:1-31 and Psalm 19:1-6.
How do the silver hooks and bands on the posts relate to the overall symbolism of the tabernacle?
The use of silver, a valuable metal, represents the preciousness of our redemption, as seen in 1 Peter 1:18-19, and the hooks and bands may symbolize the connection between God's people and His divine presence, as described in Exodus 25:22 and Hebrews 10:19-25.
What can we learn from the repetition of instructions for the north and south sides of the tabernacle?
The repetition emphasizes the importance of consistency and uniformity in our worship and service to God, as seen in Exodus 27:9-11 and Ephesians 4:1-6, where we are called to walk in unity and humility.
Reflection Questions
- As I reflect on the detailed instructions for the tabernacle, what areas of my life require more attention to detail and obedience to God's commands?
- How can I apply the principle of symmetry and balance in my own spiritual life, as reflected in the design of the tabernacle?
- What does the use of precious materials, like silver, teach me about the value and cost of my salvation, and how should this impact my daily worship and service?
- In what ways can I cultivate a deeper sense of connection to God's presence in my life, as symbolized by the hooks and bands on the posts?
- How can I strive for consistency and uniformity in my own spiritual practices, as reflected in the repetition of instructions for the tabernacle?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 27:11
And likewise for the north side in length there shall be hangings of one hundred cubits long,.... The north and south sides of this court being equal, the same length of hangings were for the one as
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 27:11
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.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 27:11
THE COURT OF THE .(9-18) Almost every ancient temple stood within a sacred enclosure, which isolated it from the common working world, and rendered its religious character more distinctly apparent. Such enclosures were particularly affected by the Egyptians, and were usually oblong squares, surrounded by walls, with, for the most part, a single entrance. An open space of this kind, always desirable, was absolutely necessary where the sanctuary itself was covered in, since it would have been intolerable to kill and burn victims in a confined and covered space. The altar which has been described (Exodus 27:1-8) was necessarily placed outside the tabernacle, and formed the chief furniture of the court, for which directions are now given.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 27:11
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.