Exodus 38:15

Verse

And the curtains on the other side were also fifteen cubits long, with three posts and three bases as well.

American Standard Version (1901)

and so for the other side: on this hand and that hand by the gate of the court were hangings of fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets three.

Bible in Basic English

And the same on the other side of the doorway; on this side and on that the hangings were fifteen cubits long, on three pillars with their three bases.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And on the other side (for between the two he made the entry of the tabernacle) there were hangings equally of fifteen cubits, and three pillars, and as many sockets.

Free Bible Version

and the curtains on the other side just the same.

Geneva Bible 1599

And of the other side of the court gate on both sides were hangings of fifteene cubites, with their three pillars and their three sockets.

King James (Authorized) Version

And for the other side of the court gate, on this hand and that hand, were hangings of fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets three.

One Unity Resource Bible

and so for the other side: on this hand and that hand by the gate of the court were hangings of fifteen cubits [22.5 ft; 68.58 m]; their pillars three cubits [4.5 ft; 13.7 m], and their sockets three cubits [4.5 ft; 13.7 m].

Unlocked Literal Bible

On the other side of the entrance of the courtyard were also hangings fifteen cubits long, with three posts and three bases.

Noah Webster Bible

And for the other side of the court-gate, on this hand and that hand, were hangings of fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets three.

World English Bible

and so for the other side: on this hand and that hand by the gate of the court were hangings of fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets three.

Young's Literal Translation

and at the second side at the gate of the court, on this and on that, [are] hangings, fifteen cubits, their pillars three, and their sockets three;

Context

The Courtyard

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.¹⁶All the curtains around the courtyard were made of finely spun linen.

Summary

This verse describes the bronze altar that was constructed for burnt offerings in the tabernacle. The altar was square in shape, measuring five cubits long, five cubits wide, and three cubits high. It was made of acacia wood overlaid with bronze, symbolizing purification and atonement through sacrifice. The specific dimensions and materials used in building the altar were significant in reflecting the holiness and reverence required in approaching God for worship and forgiveness of sins.

Commentary

Exodus 38:15

The Courtyard

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Berean Standard Bible

And the curtains on the other side were also fifteen cubits long, with three posts and three bases as well.

American Standard Version (1901)

and so for the other side: on this hand and that hand by the gate of the court were hangings of fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets three.

Bible in Basic English

And the same on the other side of the doorway; on this side and on that the hangings were fifteen cubits long, on three pillars with their three bases.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And on the other side (for between the two he made the entry of the tabernacle) there were hangings equally of fifteen cubits, and three pillars, and as many sockets.

Free Bible Version

and the curtains on the other side just the same.

Geneva Bible 1599

And of the other side of the court gate on both sides were hangings of fifteene cubites, with their three pillars and their three sockets.

King James (Authorized) Version

And for the other side of the court gate, on this hand and that hand, were hangings of fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets three.

One Unity Resource Bible

Unlocked Literal Bible

On the other side of the entrance of the courtyard were also hangings fifteen cubits long, with three posts and three bases.

Noah Webster Bible

And for the other side of the court-gate, on this hand and that hand, were hangings of fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets three.

World English Bible

and so for the other side: on this hand and that hand by the gate of the court were hangings of fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets three.

Young's Literal Translation

and at the second side at the gate of the court, on this and on that, [are] hangings, fifteen cubits, their pillars three, and their sockets three;