Exodus 38:10
Exodus 38:10 in Multiple Translations
with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases, and with silver hooks and bands on the posts.
Their pillars were twenty, and their brasen sockets twenty; the hooks of the pillars and their fillets were of silver.
their pillars were twenty, and their sockets twenty, of brass; the hooks of the pillars and their fillets were of silver.
Their twenty pillars and their twenty bases were brass; and the hooks of the pillars and their bands were of silver.
with twenty posts and twenty bronze stands, with silver hooks and bands on the posts.
Their pillars were twentie, and their brasen sockets twentie: the hookes of the pillars, and their filets were of siluer.
their pillars [are] twenty, and their brazen sockets twenty, the pegs of the pillars and their fillets [are] silver;
their pillars were twenty, and their sockets twenty, of bronze; the hooks of the pillars and their fillets were of silver.
Their pillars were twenty, and their brazen sockets twenty; the hooks of the pillars, and their fillets, were of silver.
Twenty pillars of brass with their sockets, the heads of the pillars, and the whole graving of the work, of silver.
To hang the curtain, they made 20 bronze posts and 20 bronze bases, one for under each post. To fasten the curtains to the posts, they made silver hooks, and they made metal rods covered with silver.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 38:10
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Exodus 38:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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עַמּוּדֵי/הֶ֣ם
עֶשְׂרִ֔ים
וְ/אַדְנֵי/הֶ֥ם
עֶשְׂרִ֖ים
נְחֹ֑שֶׁת
וָוֵ֧י
הָ/עַמֻּדִ֛ים
וַ/חֲשֻׁקֵי/הֶ֖ם
כָּֽסֶף
עַמּוּדֵי/הֶ֣ם
ʻammûwd
H5982
pillar
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 38:10
עַמּוּדֵי/הֶ֣ם
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.
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 38:10
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Context — The Courtyard
8Next he made the bronze basin and its stand from the mirrors of the women who served at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.
9Then he constructed the courtyard. The south side of the courtyard was a hundred cubits long and had curtains of finely spun linen,
10with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases, and with silver hooks and bands on the posts.
11The north side was also a hundred cubits long, with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases. The hooks and bands of the posts were silver. 12The west side was fifty cubits long and had curtains, with ten posts and ten bases. The hooks and bands of the posts were silver.Exodus 38:10 Summary
Exodus 38:10 describes the construction of the courtyard, with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases, and silver hooks and bands on the posts. This verse teaches us about the importance of a strong foundation and beautiful worship, as God desires us to approach Him with reverence and care (Hebrews 8:5, 1 Chronicles 28:11-12). The use of precious materials, like silver, signifies the value and excellence of our worship. Just as the courtyard served as a transitional space between the outer world and the holy place, we can create our own 'courtyard' of separation and consecration, setting apart time and space for worship and communion with God (Matthew 6:6).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the twenty posts and twenty bronze bases in Exodus 38:10?
The twenty posts and twenty bronze bases represent the framework and foundation of the courtyard, symbolizing the stability and strength of God's people, as seen in Exodus 38:10, with a similar structure mentioned in Exodus 27:10-12 for the tabernacle's framework.
Why are the hooks and bands on the posts made of silver?
The use of silver for the hooks and bands on the posts in Exodus 38:10 signifies the preciousness and value of the materials used in the construction of the tabernacle, reflecting God's desire for excellence and beauty in worship, as seen in Exodus 25:2-7.
How does the description of the courtyard in Exodus 38:10 relate to the overall theme of the tabernacle?
The courtyard, with its posts, bases, and curtains, serves as a transitional space between the outer world and the holy place, illustrating the idea of separation and consecration, as mentioned in Leviticus 10:10 and 1 Corinthians 3:16-17.
What can we learn from the attention to detail in the construction of the tabernacle, as seen in Exodus 38:10?
The meticulous description of the tabernacle's construction, including the details in Exodus 38:10, teaches us about God's attention to detail and His desire for us to approach Him with reverence and care, as seen in Hebrews 8:5 and 1 Chronicles 28:11-12.
Reflection Questions
- What does the image of the posts and bases in Exodus 38:10 evoke in my mind, and how can I apply this to my own spiritual foundation?
- How can I reflect the beauty and excellence of God's creation in my own life and worship, as seen in the use of precious materials in Exodus 38:10?
- What are the 'posts' and 'bases' that provide stability and strength in my own spiritual journey, and how can I ensure they are firmly grounded in God's Word?
- In what ways can I create a 'courtyard' of separation and consecration in my own life, setting apart time and space for worship and communion with God, as seen in Exodus 38:10 and Matthew 6:6?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 38:10
[See comments on Exodus 38:9].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 38:10
And he made the court: on the south side southward the hangings of the court were of fine twined linen, an hundred cubits: The court.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 38:10
Upon the hooks they hanged the beasts to be sacrificed, as the Jews affirm.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 38:10
(9-20) The construction of the court follows upon that of the furniture which it contained. The passage runs parallel with Exodus 27:9-19.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 38:10
9–20 (Exodus 27:9-19). The Court of the Tent of Meeting. In vv. 16–19 the text (Exodus 27:16-18) is reproduced with greater freedom than usual.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 38:10
THE ALTAR OF BURNT , Exodus 38:1-7. See notes on Exodus 27:1-7. THE LAVER, Exodus 38:8. See notes on Exodus 30:17-21. THE COURT OF THE , Exodus 38:9-20. See notes on Exodus 27:9-19.