Exodus 36:38
Exodus 36:38 in Multiple Translations
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.
And the five pillars of it with their hooks: and he overlaid their chapiters and their fillets with gold: but their five sockets were of brass.
and the five pillars of it with their hooks: and he overlaid their capitals and their fillets with gold; and their five sockets were of brass.
And five pillars for the curtain, with their hooks; the heads of the pillars were of gold and they were circled with bands of gold; and their five bases were of brass.
They also made five posts of acacia wood with hooks to hang the screen. They covered the tops of the posts and their bands with gold, and their five stands were made of bronze.
And the fiue pillars of it with their hookes, and ouerlayde their chapiters and their filets with golde, but their fiue sockets were of brasse.
also its five pillars, and their pegs; and he overlaid their tops and their fillets [with] gold, and their five sockets [are] brass.
and the five pillars of it with their hooks. He overlaid their capitals and their fillets with gold, and their five sockets were of bronze.
And the five pillars of it, with their hooks: and he overlaid their capitals and their fillets with gold: but their five sockets were of brass.
And five pillars with their heads, which he covered with gold, and their sockets he cast of brass.
To support this curtain, they also made five posts from acacia wood and fastened gold clasps/fasteners to them. They completely covered the posts with gold. They also made a bronze base for each of those posts.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 36:38
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Exodus 36:38 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֶת
עַמּוּדָ֤י/ו
חֲמִשָּׁה֙
וְ/אֶת
וָ֣וֵי/הֶ֔ם
וְ/צִפָּ֧ה
רָאשֵׁי/הֶ֛ם
וַ/חֲשֻׁקֵי/הֶ֖ם
זָהָ֑ב
וְ/אַדְנֵי/הֶ֥ם
חֲמִשָּׁ֖ה
נְחֹֽשֶׁת
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
עַמּוּדָ֤י/ו
ʻammûwd
H5982
pillar
N-mp | Suff
חֲמִשָּׁה֙
châmêsh
H2568
five
Adj
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
וָ֣וֵי/הֶ֔ם
vâv
H2053
hook
N-mp | Suff
וְ/צִפָּ֧ה
tsâphâh
H6823
to overlay
Conj | V-Piel-Perf-3ms
רָאשֵׁי/הֶ֛ם
rôʼsh
H7218
head
N-mp | Suff
וַ/חֲשֻׁקֵי/הֶ֖ם
châshuq
H2838
ring
Conj | N-mp | Suff
זָהָ֑ב
zâhâb
H2091
gold
N-ms
וְ/אַדְנֵי/הֶ֥ם
ʼeden
H134
socket
Conj | N-mp | Suff
חֲמִשָּׁ֖ה
châmêsh
H2568
five
Adj
נְחֹֽשֶׁת
nᵉchôsheth
H5178
bronze
N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 36:38
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | 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.
עַמּוּדָ֤י/ו
ʻammûwd
H5982
"pillar"
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.
חֲמִשָּׁה֙
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.
Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | 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.
וָ֣וֵי/הֶ֔ם
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.
וְ/צִפָּ֧ה
tsâphâh
H6823
"to overlay"
Conj | V-Piel-Perf-3ms
Tsaphah can also mean to overlay or cover something, often with metal. It involves laying something over another material, like plating or coating.
Definition: 1) to lay out, lay over, overlay, cover 1a) (Piel) to overlay, plate, stud 1b) (Pual) to be laid over
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: cover, overlay. See also: Exodus 25:11; Exodus 38:2; Proverbs 26:23.
רָאשֵׁי/הֶ֛ם
rôʼsh
H7218
"head"
N-mp | Suff
This Hebrew word means chief or prince, and is used to describe leaders in the Bible, such as in the book of 1 Samuel. It signifies a position of authority and importance.
Definition: : head 1) head, top, summit, upper part, chief, total, sum, height, front, beginning 1a) head (of man, animals) 1b) top, tip (of mountain) 1c) height (of stars) 1d) chief, head (of man, city, nation, place, family, priest) 1e) head, front, beginning 1f) chief, choicest, best 1g) head, division, company, band 1h) sum
Usage: Occurs in 547 OT verses. KJV: band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. See also: Genesis 2:10; Numbers 17:18; 2 Samuel 4:7.
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.
זָהָ֑ב
zâhâb
H2091
"gold"
N-ms
Gold is a valuable metal, also used to describe something yellow or brilliant, like oil or a clear sky. It is often mentioned in the Bible as a precious resource.
Definition: 1) gold 1a) as precious metal 1b) as a measure of weight 1c) of brilliance, splendour (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: de.hav (דְּהַב "gold" H1722)
Usage: Occurs in 336 OT verses. KJV: gold(-en), fair weather. See also: Genesis 2:11; Numbers 7:26; 1 Chronicles 28:17.
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.
חֲמִשָּׁ֖ה
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.
Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.
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 36:38
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- Context
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- Exodus 36:38 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 36:38
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 36:38
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 36:38
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 36:38
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 36:38
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 36:38
Context — The Curtain for the Entrance
36He also made four posts of acacia wood for it and overlaid them with gold, along with gold hooks; and he cast four silver bases for the posts.
37For the entrance to the tent, he made a curtain embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen,
38together with five posts and their hooks. He overlaid the tops of the posts and their bands with gold, and their five bases were bronze.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exodus 27:10 | with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases, and silver hooks and bands on the posts. |
Exodus 36:38 Summary
[Exodus 36:38 describes the beautiful and intricate details of the tabernacle, including the gold overlay on the posts and their bands, and the five bronze bases. This verse shows us that God is a God of beauty and order, who desires excellence and attention to detail in all aspects of our lives, as seen in Genesis 1:1 and Psalm 19:1. The use of different materials, such as gold and bronze, also symbolizes God's strength and glory, reminding us to surrender our lives to His presence and power, as seen in Psalm 138:8. By reflecting on this verse, we can cultivate a deeper appreciation for God's character and apply these principles to our daily lives, striving to do everything for the Lord, as seen in Colossians 3:23-24.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why were the tops of the posts and their bands overlaid with gold in Exodus 36:38?
The gold overlay on the tops of the posts and their bands symbolized the richness and glory of God's presence, as seen in other parts of the tabernacle, such as the golden altar in Exodus 37:25-26 and the golden lampstand in Exodus 37:17-24.
What is the significance of the five bronze bases in Exodus 36:38?
The five bronze bases for the posts in Exodus 36:38 represent strength and stability, much like the bronze altar in Exodus 27:1-8, which was also a symbol of God's strength and power in the lives of His people, as seen in Psalm 138:8.
How does the use of different materials in Exodus 36:38 reflect God's character?
The combination of gold, bronze, and other materials in Exodus 36:38 reflects God's attention to detail and His desire for beauty and order, as seen in the creation account in Genesis 1:1 and the description of the heavenly city in Revelation 21:18-21.
What can we learn from the craftsmanship and attention to detail in Exodus 36:38?
The careful craftsmanship and attention to detail in Exodus 36:38 demonstrate the importance of excellence and diligence in our work, as seen in Colossians 3:23-24, where we are called to do everything for the Lord and not for human masters.
Reflection Questions
- As I reflect on the gold overlay on the posts and their bands, what areas of my life can I surrender to God's glory and presence?
- How can I apply the principle of strength and stability represented by the bronze bases to my own life and relationships?
- In what ways can I cultivate a sense of beauty and order in my daily life, reflecting God's character as seen in Exodus 36:38?
- What are some ways I can demonstrate excellence and diligence in my work and daily activities, as seen in the craftsmanship of the tabernacle?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 36:38
[See comments on Exodus 36:8]
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 36:38
Whereas the pillars are said to be overlaid with gold, , that hence appears to be a syncedochial expression, in regard the tops and knobs of the pillars were wholly overlaid with gold, and the rest of the pillars adorned with divers golden girdles or hoops; for that place is in all reason to be explained by this, as coming after it, and containing the execution of that prescript, and that more particularly than is there expressed.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 36:38
(37, 38) These verses correspond in the main to Exodus 36:36-37 of Exodus 26, which they pre-suppose and confirm, adding, however, one new fact, viz., that the capitals of the five pillars were overlaid with gold. Either God had given no order on this point, or Moses had omitted to record it.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 36:38
Verse 38. The five pillars of it with their hooks] Their capitals. See Clarke on Exodus 26:32, c. THERE is scarcely any thing particular in this chapter that has not been touched on before both it and the following to the end of the book being in general a repetition of what we have already met in detail in the preceding chapters from chap. xxv. to xxxi. inclusive, and to those the reader is requested to refer. God had before commanded this work to be done, and it was necessary to record the execution of it to show that all was done according to the pattern shown to Moses; without this detailed account we should not have known whether the work had ever been executed according to the directions given. At the commencement of this chapter the reader will observe that I have advanced the dates A. M. and B.C. one year, without altering the year of the exodus, which at first view may appear an error; the reason is, that the above dates commenced at Tisri, but the years of the exodus are dated from Abib.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 36:38
38. their chapiters and their fillets with gold] For ‘chapiters’ we should now say capitals; the ‘fillets’ (see on Exodus 27:10) were bands of metal surrounding the pillars just below the chapiters. In Exodus 26:37 the chapiters and fillets are not mentioned; and the five acacia-wood pillars are to be entirely overlaid with gold. As Di. points out, by the partial gilding a gradation would be obtained: (a) the pillars at the entrance to the Most Holy place overlaid entirely with gold (v. 36, Exodus 26:32); (b) the pillars at the entrance to the Tent overlaid only at the top with gold (Exodus 36:38); (c) the pillars at the entrance to the Court (like those of the Court generally, Exodus 27:17, Exodus 38:17) overlaid only at the top with silver (Exodus 38:19).
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 36:38
AND AHOLIAB, Exodus 36:30-35. See notes on Exodus 31:1-11. OF , Exodus 36:1-7. 5.