Exodus 38:13
Exodus 38:13 in Multiple Translations
And the east side, toward the sunrise, was also fifty cubits long.
And for the east side eastward fifty cubits.
And for the east side eastward fifty cubits.
And on the east side, the open space was fifty cubits long.
The east side of the courtyard that faces the sunrise was fifty cubits wide.
And toward ye Eastside, full East were hangings of fiftie cubites.
and at the east side eastward fifty cubits.
For the east side eastward fifty cubits,
And for the east side eastward fifty cubits.
Moreover towards the east he prepared hangings of fifty cubits:
On the east side, where the entrance is, the courtyard was ◄75 feet/23 meters► wide.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 38:13
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Exodus 38:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/לִ/פְאַ֛ת
קֵ֥דְמָ/ה
מִזְרָ֖חָ/ה
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
אַמָּֽה
וְ/לִ/פְאַ֛ת
pêʼâh
H6285
side
Conj | Prep | N-fs
קֵ֥דְמָ/ה
qedem
H6924
front
N-ms | Suff
מִזְרָ֖חָ/ה
mizrâch
H4217
east
N-ms | Suff
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
chămishshîym
H2572
fifty
Adj
אַמָּֽה
ʼammâh
H520
cubit
N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 38:13
וְ/לִ/פְאַ֛ת
pêʼâh
H6285
"side"
Conj | 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.
קֵ֥דְמָ/ה
qedem
H6924
"front"
N-ms | Suff
The front or east direction, often used to describe a location or time, such as in the book of Ezekiel where it describes the direction of the temple. It can also mean something is ancient or from the past, like the stories in Genesis.
Definition: : east 1) east, antiquity, front, that which is before, aforetime 1a) front, from the front or east, in front, mount of the East 1b) ancient time, aforetime, ancient, from of old, earliest time 1c) anciently, of old (adverb) 1d) beginning 1e) east
Usage: Occurs in 83 OT verses. KJV: aforetime, ancient (time), before, east (end, part, side, -ward), eternal, [idiom] ever(-lasting), forward, old, past. Compare H6926 (קִדְמָה). See also: Genesis 2:8; Nehemiah 12:46; Psalms 44:2.
מִזְרָ֖חָ/ה
mizrâch
H4217
"east"
N-ms | Suff
This word means the direction of the sunrise, or east. It is used in the Bible to describe the direction of the sun and the east side of something.
Definition: 1) place of sunrise, east 1a) sunrise, east (with 'sun') 1b) the east (without 'sun') 1b1) to or toward the place of sunrise 1b2) to the east, eastward
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: east (side, -ward), (sun-) rising (of the sun). See also: Exodus 27:13; 1 Kings 7:25; Psalms 50:1.
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
chămishshîym
H2572
"fifty"
Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number fifty, used in various biblical contexts like measurements and quantities. It appears in Leviticus and Numbers.
Definition: 1) fifty 1a) fifty (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of fifty (with other numbers) 1c) fiftieth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: fifty. See also: Genesis 6:15; 1 Kings 7:2; Isaiah 3:3.
אַמָּֽה
ʼammâh
H520
"cubit"
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.
Study Notes — Exodus 38:13
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Context — The Courtyard
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.
13And the east side, toward the sunrise, was also fifty cubits long.
14The curtains on one side of the entrance were fifteen cubits long, with three posts and three bases. 15And the curtains on the other side were also fifteen cubits long, with three posts and three bases as well.Exodus 38:13 Summary
The east side of the tabernacle was fifty cubits long, just like the west side, showing God's attention to detail and desire for balance. This uniformity reminds us of God's order and precision in creation, as seen in Genesis 1:1 and Psalm 19:1. The east side facing the sunrise also symbolizes new life and God's presence, reminding us to seek Him in our lives, just as the Psalmist did in Psalm 63:1. By reflecting on the tabernacle's design, we can learn to appreciate God's desire for balance and order in our own lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the east side of the tabernacle being fifty cubits long?
The east side, being fifty cubits long, emphasizes the uniformity and balance in God's design, as seen in Exodus 38:12, where the west side is also fifty cubits long, and in Exodus 27:13, where the east and west sides of the outer court are also fifty cubits long.
Why is the east side described as being 'toward the sunrise'?
The description of the east side as being 'toward the sunrise' highlights the importance of the east direction in biblical symbolism, often associated with the dawn of new life and God's presence, as seen in Psalm 113:3 and Isaiah 41:25.
How does the uniformity of the tabernacle's dimensions reflect God's character?
The uniformity of the tabernacle's dimensions, including the east side being fifty cubits long, reflects God's attention to detail and His desire for order and balance, as seen in Exodus 25:40 and 1 Chronicles 28:19.
What can we learn from the precise measurements in the tabernacle's construction?
The precise measurements in the tabernacle's construction, including the east side being fifty cubits long, teach us about God's desire for precision and obedience in our lives, as seen in Exodus 35:30-35 and Deuteronomy 12:32.
Reflection Questions
- What does the uniformity of the tabernacle's dimensions reveal about God's character and His desire for our lives?
- How can I apply the principles of balance and order in my own life, just as God designed the tabernacle with precision and care?
- What does the east side of the tabernacle, facing the sunrise, symbolize in my own spiritual journey, and how can I seek God's presence in my life?
- In what ways can I reflect the beauty and precision of God's design in my own life and relationships, just as the tabernacle reflected God's glory?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 38:13
[See comments on Exodus 38:9].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 38:13
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.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 38:13
(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 38:13
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 38:13
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.