Exodus 27:17
Exodus 27:17 in Multiple Translations
All the posts around the courtyard shall have silver bands, silver hooks, and bronze bases.
All the pillars round about the court shall be filleted with silver; their hooks shall be of silver, and their sockets of brass.
All the pillars of the court round about shall be filleted with silver; their hooks of silver, and their sockets of brass.
All the pillars round the open space are to have silver bands, with hooks of silver and bases of brass.
All the posts around the courtyard are to have silver bands, silver hooks, and bronze stands.
All the pillars of the court shall haue filets of siluer round about, with their heads of siluer, and their sockets of brasse.
All the pillars of the court round about [are] filleted [with] silver, their pegs [are] silver, and their sockets brass.
All the pillars of the court around shall be filleted with silver; their hooks of silver, and their sockets of bronze.
All the pillars around the court shall be filleted with silver: their hooks shall be of silver, and their sockets of brass.
All the pillars of the court round about shall be garnished with plates of silver, silver heads and sockets of brass.
All the posts around the courtyard must be connected with metal rods covered with silver. The clasps/fasteners must be made of silver, and the bases must be made of bronze.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 27:17
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Exodus 27:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כָּל
עַמּוּדֵ֨י
הֶֽ/חָצֵ֤ר
סָבִיב֙
מְחֻשָּׁקִ֣ים
כֶּ֔סֶף
וָוֵי/הֶ֖ם
כָּ֑סֶף
וְ/אַדְנֵי/הֶ֖ם
נְחֹֽשֶׁת
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
עַמּוּדֵ֨י
ʻammûwd
H5982
pillar
N-mp
הֶֽ/חָצֵ֤ר
châtsêr
H2691
court
Art | N-cs
סָבִיב֙
çâbîyb
H5439
around
N-cs
מְחֻשָּׁקִ֣ים
châshaq
H2836
to desire
V-Pual-Inf-c
כֶּ֔סֶף
keçeph
H3701
silver
N-ms
וָוֵי/הֶ֖ם
vâv
H2053
hook
N-mp | Suff
כָּ֑סֶף
keçeph
H3701
silver
N-ms
וְ/אַדְנֵי/הֶ֖ם
ʼeden
H134
socket
Conj | N-mp | Suff
נְחֹֽשֶׁת
nᵉchôsheth
H5178
bronze
N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 27:17
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.
עַמּוּדֵ֨י
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.
הֶֽ/חָצֵ֤ר
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.
סָבִיב֙
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.
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.
וָוֵי/הֶ֖ם
vâv
H2053
"hook"
N-mp | Suff
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.
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/אַדְנֵי/הֶ֖ם
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.
נְחֹֽשֶׁת
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.
Study Notes — Exodus 27:17
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- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 27:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 27:17
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 27:17
- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 27:17
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 27:17
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 27:17
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 27:17
Context — The Courtyard
15and the curtains on the other side fifteen cubits long, with three posts and three bases.
16The 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.
17All the posts around the courtyard shall have silver bands, silver hooks, and bronze bases.
18The 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. 19All 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.Exodus 27:17 Summary
[Exodus 27:17 describes the beautiful and sturdy posts that surrounded the courtyard of the tabernacle, with silver bands, silver hooks, and bronze bases. This verse shows us that God cares about the details of our lives and wants us to use our best efforts to serve Him, just as the Israelites used their skills and resources to build the tabernacle (Exodus 35:30-35). The tabernacle was a special place where the Israelites could meet with God, and we can learn from their example by creating our own sacred spaces for worship and prayer (Matthew 6:6). By using our talents and resources to serve God, we can build a strong foundation for our faith, just like the bronze bases that supported the posts in the tabernacle.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the silver bands, silver hooks, and bronze bases in Exodus 27:17?
The use of silver and bronze in the construction of the tabernacle symbolizes the value and durability of the materials, reflecting God's attention to detail and desire for excellence, as seen in Exodus 27:17 and supported by Exodus 25:31-40, which describes the golden lampstand.
Why are the posts around the courtyard of the tabernacle important?
The posts around the courtyard are crucial as they provide the structural support for the curtains that enclose the tabernacle, creating a sacred space for the Israelites to worship and meet with God, as mentioned in Exodus 27:9-15 and Exodus 35:18.
How does the description of the tabernacle's construction in Exodus 27:17 relate to the broader narrative of the book of Exodus?
The detailed description of the tabernacle's construction serves as a reminder of God's covenant with the Israelites and His desire to dwell among them, as established in Exodus 25:8 and reaffirmed in Exodus 29:45-46.
What can we learn from the specific materials used in the tabernacle's construction, such as silver and bronze?
The use of specific materials in the tabernacle's construction teaches us about the importance of using our resources and talents to serve God and build His kingdom, as seen in the example of the skilled craftsmen in Exodus 35:30-35 and the willingness of the Israelites to give generously in Exodus 36:5-7.
Reflection Questions
- As I consider the attention to detail in the construction of the tabernacle, what areas of my life require more attention to detail in order to honor God?
- How can I apply the principle of using valuable and durable materials in my own service to God, whether in my career, ministry, or personal relationships?
- In what ways can I create a sacred space in my own life for worship and communion with God, just as the Israelites did in the tabernacle?
- What does the use of silver and bronze in the tabernacle's construction teach me about the value and worth that God places on His people and our service to Him?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 27:17
All the pillars round about the court shall be filleted with silver,.... This is observed, because only mention is made before of the pillars that were on the south and north sides of the court, as
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 27:17
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 27:17
Their hooks shall be of silver, all silver, not only covered with silver, as some unduly infer from .
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 27:17
Exodus 27:17 All the pillars round about the court [shall be] filleted with silver; their hooks [shall be of] silver, and their sockets [of] brass.Ver. 17. Their hooks shall be of silver, and their sockets of brass.] The nearer things were unto God the more precious they were: and e contra.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 27:17
(17) Filleted with silver.—Rather, united by silver rods. (See the last Note on Exodus 27:10.)
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 27:17
17. filleted] i.e. bound round, as explained on v. 10.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 27:17
12-18. Breadth of the court — The court was one hundred cubits long and fifty broad, (150 x 75 feet,) and its linen fence five cubits high.