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Exodus 27:9

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Exodus 27:9 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

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,

King James Version KJV

¶ And thou shalt make the court of the tabernacle: for the south side southward there shall be hangings for the court of fine twined linen of an hundred cubits long for one side:

American Standard Version ASV

And thou shalt make the court of the tabernacle: for the south side southward there shall be hangings for the court of fine twined linen a hundred cubits long for one side:

Bible in Basic English BBE

And let there be an open space round the House, with hangings for its south side of the best linen, a hundred cubits long.

Free Bible Version FBV

Make a courtyard for the Tabernacle. For the south side of the courtyard make curtains of finely-spun linen, a hundred cubits long on one side,

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Also thou shalt make the court of the Tabernacle in the Southside, euen full South: the court shall haue curtaines of fine twined linnen, of an hundreth cubites long, for one side,

Young's Literal Translation YLT

'And thou hast made the court of the tabernacle: for the south side southward, hangings for the court of twined linen, a hundred by the cubit [is] the length for the one side,

World English Bible WEB

“You shall make the court of the tabernacle: for the south side southward there shall be hangings for the court of fine twined linen one hundred cubits long for one side.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And thou shalt make the court of the tabernacle: for the south side southward there shall be hangings for the court of fine twined linen of a hundred cubits long for one side:

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Thou shalt make also the court of the tabernacle, in the south side whereof southward there shall be hangings of fine twisted linen of a hundred cubits long for one side.

Translation for Translators T4T

“Around the Sacred Tent there is to be a courtyard. To form the courtyard, tell them to make curtains of fine linen. On the south side, the curtain is to be ◄50 yards/44 meters► long.

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Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 27:9

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Exodus 27:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/עָשִׂ֕יתָ אֵ֖ת חֲצַ֣ר הַ/מִּשְׁכָּ֑ן לִ/פְאַ֣ת נֶֽגֶב תֵּ֠ימָנָ/ה קְלָעִ֨ים לֶ/חָצֵ֜ר שֵׁ֣שׁ מָשְׁזָ֗ר מֵאָ֤ה בָֽ/אַמָּה֙ אֹ֔רֶךְ לַ/פֵּאָ֖ה הָ/אֶחָֽת
וְ/עָשִׂ֕יתָ ʻâsâh H6213 to make Conj | V-Qal-2ms
אֵ֖ת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM
חֲצַ֣ר châtsêr H2691 court N-cs
הַ/מִּשְׁכָּ֑ן mishkân H4908 tabernacle Art | N-ms
לִ/פְאַ֣ת pêʼâh H6285 side Prep | N-fs
נֶֽגֶב negeb H5045 Negeb N-ms
תֵּ֠ימָנָ/ה têymân H8486 south N-fs | Suff
קְלָעִ֨ים qelaʻ H7050 sling N-mp
לֶ/חָצֵ֜ר châtsêr H2691 court Prep | N-cs
שֵׁ֣שׁ shêsh H8336 alabaster Adj
מָשְׁזָ֗ר shâzar H7806 to twist V-Hophal-Inf-c
מֵאָ֤ה mêʼâh H3967 hundred Adj
בָֽ/אַמָּה֙ ʼammâh H520 cubit Prep | N-fs
אֹ֔רֶךְ ʼôrek H753 length N-ms
לַ/פֵּאָ֖ה pêʼâh H6285 side Prep | N-fs
הָ/אֶחָֽת ʼechâd H259 one Art | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 27:9

וְ/עָשִׂ֕יתָ ʻâsâh H6213 "to make" Conj | V-Qal-2ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
אֵ֖ת 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.
חֲצַ֣ר châtsêr H2691 "court" 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.
הַ/מִּשְׁכָּ֑ן mishkân H4908 "tabernacle" Art | N-ms
The tabernacle was a special tent where God met with the Israelites, as described in Exodus and Leviticus. It was a portable place of worship, like a dwelling place for God. The Israelites carried it with them.
Definition: 1) dwelling place, tabernacle 1a) dwelling-place 1b) dwellings Aramaic equivalent: mish.kan (מִשְׁכַּן "habitation" H4907)
Usage: Occurs in 129 OT verses. KJV: dwelleth, dwelling (place), habitation, tabernacle, tent. See also: Exodus 25:9; Numbers 3:23; Psalms 26:8.
לִ/פְאַ֣ת 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.
נֶֽגֶב negeb H5045 "Negeb" N-ms
The Negeb is the southern district of Judah, also known as the south country, and can occasionally refer to Egypt, which is south of Palestine.
Definition: region of southern Judah Also named: ne.gev (נֶ֫גֶב "south" H5045H) This name means south-country
Usage: Occurs in 97 OT verses. KJV: south (country, side, -ward). See also: Genesis 12:9; 1 Samuel 14:5; Psalms 126:4.
תֵּ֠ימָנָ/ה têymân H8486 "south" N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for south or southern direction, used to describe location or wind. It is often translated as south in the Bible, including in books like Exodus and Ezekiel.
Definition: 1) south, southward, whatever is on the right (so the southern quarter), south wind 1a) south (of territory) 1b) southern quarter (of the sky) 1c) toward the south, southward (of direction) 1d) south wind
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: south (side, -ward, wind). See also: Exodus 26:18; Joshua 15:1; Psalms 78:26.
קְלָעִ֨ים 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.
לֶ/חָצֵ֜ר châtsêr H2691 "court" Prep | 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.
שֵׁ֣שׁ shêsh H8336 "alabaster" Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to fine white linen or marble, often used to describe the luxurious clothing and buildings of ancient times, like the Temple in Jerusalem.
Definition: alabaster, similar stone, marble, material of pavement
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] blue, fine (twined) linen, marble, silk. See also: Genesis 41:42; Exodus 36:35; Proverbs 31:22.
מָשְׁזָ֗ר shâzar H7806 "to twist" V-Hophal-Inf-c
This word means to twist, like twisting a thread or straw. It's used to describe the act of twining or turning something. In the Bible, it's translated as 'twine'.
Definition: 1) to twist, be twisted 1a) (Hophal) 1a1) to be twisted 1a2) twisted (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: twine. See also: Exodus 26:1; Exodus 36:35; Exodus 39:29.
מֵאָ֤ה 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.
בָֽ/אַמָּה֙ ʼammâh H520 "cubit" Prep | N-fs
A cubit is a unit of measurement, about the length of a forearm, used in the Bible to describe the size of objects like the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus. It is also used to describe a foundation or a door-base.
Definition: cubit-a measure of distance (the forearm), roughly 18 in (. 5m). There are several cubits used in the OT, the cubit of a man or common cubit (De 3:11), the legal cubit or cubit of the sanctuary (Eze 40:5) plus others. See a Bible Dictionary for a complete treatment. Aramaic equivalent: am.mah (אַמָּה "cubit" H0521)
Usage: Occurs in 132 OT verses. KJV: cubit, [phrase] hundred (by exchange for H3967 (מֵאָה)), measure, post. See also: Genesis 6:15; 2 Chronicles 3:3; Isaiah 6:4.
אֹ֔רֶךְ 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.
לַ/פֵּאָ֖ה 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.
הָ/אֶחָֽת ʼechâd H259 "one" Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.

Study Notes — Exodus 27:9

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1 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.
2 Ezekiel 40:32 And he brought me to the inner court on the east side, and he measured the gateway; it had the same measurements as the others.
3 Ezekiel 42:3 Gallery faced gallery in three levels opposite the twenty cubits that belonged to the inner court and opposite the pavement that belonged to the outer court.
4 Psalms 92:13 Planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God.
5 Psalms 84:10 For better is one day in Your courts than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.
6 Exodus 36:17 He made fifty loops along the edge of the end curtain in the first set, and fifty loops along the edge of the corresponding curtain in the second set.
7 Exodus 26:31–37 Make a veil of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen, with cherubim skillfully worked into it. Hang it with gold hooks on four posts of acacia wood, overlaid with gold and standing on four silver bases. And hang the veil from the clasps and place the ark of the Testimony behind the veil. So the veil will separate the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place. Put the mercy seat on the ark of the Testimony in the Most Holy Place. And place the table outside the veil on the north side of the tabernacle, and put the lampstand opposite the table, on the south side. For the entrance to the tent, you are to make a curtain embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen. Make five posts of acacia wood for the curtain, overlay them with gold hooks, and cast five bronze bases for them.
8 Psalms 116:19 in the courts of the LORD’s house, in your midst, O Jerusalem. Hallelujah!
9 1 Kings 8:64 On that same day the king consecrated the middle of the courtyard in front of the house of the LORD, and there he offered the burnt offerings, the grain offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings, since the bronze altar before the LORD was too small to contain all these offerings.
10 1 Kings 6:36 Solomon built the inner courtyard with three rows of dressed stone and one row of trimmed cedar beams.

Exodus 27:9 Summary

This verse talks about building a courtyard for the tabernacle, which was a special place where the Israelites would worship and offer sacrifices to God. The courtyard was surrounded by curtains made of finely spun linen, which represented purity and holiness. Just like the tabernacle had a designated place for worship, we can create a special place in our hearts and lives to worship and dedicate ourselves to God (as seen in 1 Corinthians 3:16). By doing so, we can separate ourselves from the world and live a life that is pleasing to Him, just as the Israelites did in the courtyard of the tabernacle.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the courtyard in the tabernacle?

The courtyard represents the outer court of the tabernacle where the people of Israel would gather to worship and offer sacrifices, as seen in Exodus 27:9 and Exodus 40:33, it was a place of separation from the world and dedication to God, much like the concept of being in the world but not of the world in John 17:14-16.

Why are the curtains made of finely spun linen?

The use of finely spun linen for the curtains signifies purity and holiness, as linen was a symbol of righteousness in biblical times, as mentioned in Revelation 19:8, where the bride of Christ is adorned in fine linen, clean and white.

What is the importance of the specific measurements given in Exodus 27:9?

The specific measurements, such as a hundred cubits long, demonstrate God's attention to detail and His desire for order and precision in the construction of the tabernacle, much like the detailed instructions given for the construction of the ark in Genesis 6:15, highlighting God's care for His people and His dwelling place.

How does the courtyard relate to our lives as Christians today?

The courtyard represents our outward lives and actions, whereas the tabernacle represents our inner, spiritual lives, as seen in 1 Corinthians 3:16, where our bodies are referred to as the temple of the Holy Spirit, and just as the courtyard was a place of separation and dedication, our lives should reflect a separation from the world and a dedication to God, as mentioned in 2 Corinthians 6:17-18.

Reflection Questions

  1. What does the concept of a courtyard, a designated place of worship, mean for my personal walk with God, and how can I create a 'courtyard' in my daily life?
  2. How can I apply the principle of purity and holiness, represented by the finely spun linen, to my own life and actions, and what are some practical ways to live a righteous life?
  3. In what ways can I demonstrate my dedication to God, like the precise measurements and materials used in the construction of the tabernacle, and what are some areas where I can show more attention to detail in my service to Him?
  4. What are some ways I can separate myself from the world and dedicate myself to God, like the courtyard was a place of separation, and what are some things I can do to 'build a courtyard' in my heart and life?

Gill's Exposition on Exodus 27:9

And thou shall make the court of the tabernacle: for the south side southward,.... This was a large court yard to the house of God, or tabernacle, which stood in it at the upper end of it; it was

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 27:9

And thou shalt make the court of the tabernacle: for the south side southward there shall be hangings for the court of fine twined linen of an hundred cubits long for one side: The court of the tabernacle.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 27:9

A court encompassing the tabernacle, , in the midst whereof the altar of sacrifices was placed, upon which the offerings were burnt in the open air, which was most convenient. By the hangings the court was distinguished and enclosed.

Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 27:9

Exodus 27:9 And thou shalt make the court of the tabernacle: for the south side southward [there shall be] hangings for the court [of] fine twined linen of an hundred cubits long for one side:Ver. 9. The court of the tabernacle.] This outer court signified the visible Church, where hypocrites also come to the external worships. Doeg may set his foot as far as David.

Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 27:9

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.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 27:9

Verse 9. The court of the tabernacle] The tabernacle stood in an enclosure or court, open at the top. This court was made with pillars or posts, and hangings. It was one hundred cubits, or about fifty-eight yards and a half, in length; the breadth we learn from Exodus 27:12; Exodus 27:18; and five cubits, or nearly three yards, high, Exodus 27:18. And as this was but half the height of the tabernacle, Exodus 26:16, that sacred building might easily be seen by the people from without.

Cambridge Bible on Exodus 27:9

9. the south side southward] see on Exodus 26:18. fine twined linen] see on Exodus 25:4.

Barnes' Notes on Exodus 27:9

The court of the tabernacle - (Compare Exodus 38:9-20) Exodus 27:9 The south side southward - The south side on the right. See Exodus 26:18. Exodus 27:10 Sockets - Bases. See Exodus 26:19.

Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 27:9

COURT OF THE , Exodus 27:9-19. 9. South side southward — See note on Exodus 26:18.

Sermons on Exodus 27:9

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J. Vernon McGee (Exodus) Exodus 37:1-29 by J. Vernon McGee In this sermon, the speaker discusses the structure and symbolism of the tabernacle in the Bible. The tabernacle had three compartments and three entrances: the outer court, the ho
J. Vernon McGee (Exodus) Exodus 38:9-11 by J. Vernon McGee In this sermon, the speaker discusses the significance of the tabernacle and its symbolism in relation to the gospel. The outer court, surrounded by a fence, represents the separat
Zac Poonen Through the Bible - Exodus - Part 2 by Zac Poonen In this sermon, the speaker discusses the tabernacle described in the book of Exodus. He explains that the tabernacle is a picture of the body of Christ, with believers closely hel
Walter Beuttler Study Notes - the Tabernacle by Walter Beuttler Walter Beuttler preaches on the purpose and typology of the tabernacle, highlighting how God used offerings and rituals to mend the broken fellowship with sinful man. The tabernacl
R. Stanley How to Stay Young by R. Stanley R. Stanley preaches about the desire to stay young and the importance of spirituality in maintaining youthfulness. He emphasizes the need for inner renewal reflected outwardly, cit
James Smith Heaven Upon Earth by James Smith James Smith preaches on the importance of embracing the truth of God, highlighting how it serves as our light, map, and sustenance throughout life's journey. He emphasizes the sign
Paul Washer (The Glory of God) in Moral Purity by Paul Washer In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of avoiding immorality and impurity. He encourages the audience to disconnect from dangerous influences, such as television,
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