Exodus 38:19
Exodus 38:19 in Multiple Translations
with four posts and four bronze bases. Their hooks were silver, as well as the bands and the plating of their tops.
And their pillars were four, and their sockets of brass four; their hooks of silver, and the overlaying of their chapiters and their fillets of silver.
And their pillars were four, and their sockets four, of brass; their hooks of silver, and the overlaying of their capitals, and their fillets, of silver.
There were four pillars with their bases, all of brass, the hooks being of silver, and their tops and their bands being covered with silver.
It was held up by four posts and four stands. The posts had silver hooks, tops, and bands.
And their pillars were foure with their foure sockets of brasse: their hookes of siluer, and the couering of their chapiters, and their filets of siluer.
and their pillars [are] four, and their sockets of brass four, their pegs [are] of silver, and the overlaying of their tops and their fillets [are] of silver;
Their pillars were four, and their sockets four, of bronze; their hooks of silver, and the overlaying of their capitals, and their fillets, of silver.
And their pillars were four, and their sockets of brass four; their hooks of silver, and the overlaying of their capitals and their fillets of silver.
And the pillars in the entry were four with sockets of brass, and their heads and gravings of silver.
All the curtains were made of fine white linen. They were supported by four posts, and under each post was a base made of bronze. All the posts around the courtyard were connected with metal rods covered with silver. The clasps/fasteners were made of silver, and the tops of the posts were covered with silver.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 38:19
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Exodus 38:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/עַמֻּֽדֵי/הֶם֙
אַרְבָּעָ֔ה
וְ/אַדְנֵי/הֶ֥ם
אַרְבָּעָ֖ה
נְחֹ֑שֶׁת
וָוֵי/הֶ֣ם
כֶּ֔סֶף
וְ/צִפּ֧וּי
רָאשֵׁי/הֶ֛ם
וַ/חֲשֻׁקֵי/הֶ֖ם
כָּֽסֶף
וְ/עַמֻּֽדֵי/הֶם֙
ʻammûwd
H5982
pillar
Conj | N-mp | Suff
אַרְבָּעָ֔ה
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Adj
וְ/אַדְנֵי/הֶ֥ם
ʼeden
H134
socket
Conj | N-mp | Suff
אַרְבָּעָ֖ה
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Adj
נְחֹ֑שֶׁת
nᵉchôsheth
H5178
bronze
N-fs
וָוֵי/הֶ֣ם
vâv
H2053
hook
N-mp | Suff
כֶּ֔סֶף
keçeph
H3701
silver
N-ms
וְ/צִפּ֧וּי
tsippûwy
H6826
plating
Conj | N-ms
רָאשֵׁי/הֶ֛ם
rôʼsh
H7218
head
N-mp | Suff
וַ/חֲשֻׁקֵי/הֶ֖ם
châshuq
H2838
ring
Conj | N-mp | Suff
כָּֽסֶף
keçeph
H3701
silver
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 38:19
וְ/עַמֻּֽדֵי/הֶם֙
ʻammûwd
H5982
"pillar"
Conj | 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.
אַרְבָּעָ֔ה
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
Adj
The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.
Definition: four
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.
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.
אַרְבָּעָ֖ה
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
Adj
The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.
Definition: four
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.
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.
וָוֵי/הֶ֣ם
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.
כֶּ֔סֶף
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.
וְ/צִפּ֧וּי
tsippûwy
H6826
"plating"
Conj | N-ms
This word refers to covering or overlaying something with metal, like plating. It is used to describe a process of adding a metal layer to an object.
Definition: plating (of metal), metal plating
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: covering, overlaying. See also: Exodus 38:17; Numbers 17:3; Isaiah 30:22.
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.
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 38:19
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Context — The Courtyard
17The 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.
18The 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,
19with four posts and four bronze bases. Their hooks were silver, as well as the bands and the plating of their tops.
20All the tent pegs for the tabernacle and for the surrounding courtyard were bronze. 21This is the inventory for the tabernacle, the tabernacle of the Testimony, as recorded at Moses’ command by the Levites under the direction of Ithamar son of Aaron the priest.Exodus 38:19 Summary
Exodus 38:19 describes the posts and bases that held up the curtain at the entrance to the tabernacle, which was a special place where God's people could worship and meet with Him. The use of bronze bases and silver hooks, bands, and plating shows how much care and attention to detail went into building this sacred space, just as God cares for us and desires us to approach Him with reverence and respect (Hebrews 12:28-29). The tabernacle and its furnishings, including the posts and bases in Exodus 38:19, also point to the coming of Jesus Christ, who would be the ultimate dwelling place of God among humans (John 1:14). As we reflect on this verse, we can be reminded of God's desire for us to trust in His presence and promises, just as the Israelites trusted in the stability and strength of the tabernacle.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the four posts and four bronze bases in Exodus 38:19?
The four posts and four bronze bases represent the strength and stability of God's presence in the tabernacle, as seen in Exodus 38:19, and are reminiscent of the solid foundation of God's promises in Isaiah 28:16.
Why are the hooks, bands, and plating of the posts made of silver in Exodus 38:19?
The use of silver for the hooks, bands, and plating of the posts symbolizes the purity and refinement of God's people, as seen in Psalm 66:10 and Malachi 3:3, and reflects the high standard of God's holiness in Exodus 19:6.
How does the description of the tabernacle's structure in Exodus 38:19 relate to the rest of the Bible?
The detailed description of the tabernacle's structure in Exodus 38:19 and surrounding verses points to the meticulous care with which God instructed the Israelites to build a dwelling place for His presence, foreshadowing the coming of Jesus Christ, who would be the ultimate tabernacle of God among humans, as seen in John 1:14.
What can we learn from the precise measurements and materials used in the construction of the tabernacle in Exodus 38:19?
The precise measurements and materials used in the construction of the tabernacle, as described in Exodus 38:19 and surrounding verses, demonstrate God's attention to detail and His desire for His people to approach Him with reverence and respect, as seen in Hebrews 12:28-29.
Reflection Questions
- As I reflect on the stability and strength represented by the four posts and four bronze bases in Exodus 38:19, how can I apply this to my own life and trust in God's presence and promises?
- What does the use of silver for the hooks, bands, and plating of the posts in Exodus 38:19 teach me about the importance of purity and refinement in my own walk with God?
- How does the detailed description of the tabernacle's structure in Exodus 38:19 and surrounding verses encourage me to seek a deeper understanding of God's Word and His desire for a personal relationship with me?
- As I consider the foreshadowing of Jesus Christ in the tabernacle's structure, how can I more fully appreciate the significance of His presence in my life and the world?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 38:19
[See comments on Exodus 38:9].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 38:19
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 38:19
(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 38:19
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 38:19
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.