Exodus 27:13
New International Version
On the east end, toward the sunrise, the courtyard shall also be fifty cubits wide.

New Living Translation
The east end of the courtyard, the front, will also be 75 feet long.

English Standard Version
The breadth of the court on the front to the east shall be fifty cubits.

Berean Standard Bible
The east side of the courtyard, toward the sunrise, is to be fifty cubits wide.

King James Bible
And the breadth of the court on the east side eastward shall be fifty cubits.

New King James Version
The width of the court on the east side shall be fifty cubits.

New American Standard Bible
The width of the courtyard on the east side shall be fifty cubits.

NASB 1995
“The width of the court on the east side shall be fifty cubits.

NASB 1977
“And the width of the court on the east side shall be fifty cubits.

Legacy Standard Bible
The width of the court on the east side toward the sunrise shall be fifty cubits.

Amplified Bible
The width of the court [to the front], on the east side shall be fifty cubits.

Christian Standard Bible
And for the width of the courtyard on the east side toward the sunrise, 75 feet,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Make the hangings of the courtyard on the east side toward the sunrise 75 feet.

American Standard Version
And the breadth of the court on the east side eastward shall be fifty cubits.

English Revised Version
And the breadth of the court on the east side eastward shall be fifty cubits.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
On the east end, facing the rising sun, the courtyard should also be 75 feet wide.

Good News Translation
On the east side, where the entrance is, the enclosure is also to be 25 yards wide.

International Standard Version
The width of the court on the east side is to be 50 cubits.

Majority Standard Bible
The east side of the courtyard, toward the sunrise, is to be fifty cubits wide.

NET Bible
The width of the court on the east side, toward the sunrise, is to be seventy-five feet.

New Heart English Bible
The breadth of the court on the east side eastward shall be eighty-six feet one inch.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the breadth of the court on the east side eastward shall be fifty cubits.

World English Bible
The width of the court on the east side eastward shall be fifty cubits.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the breadth of the court at the east side, eastward, [is] fifty cubits.

Young's Literal Translation
And for the breadth of the court at the east side, eastward, are fifty cubits.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the breadth of the enclosure for the east side from the rising, fifty cubits.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
In that breadth also of the court, which looketh to the east, there shall be fifty cubits.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Likewise, along the width of the atrium that looks out toward the east, there shall be fifty cubits,

New American Bible
The width of the court on the east side shall be fifty cubits.

New Revised Standard Version
The width of the court on the front to the east shall be fifty cubits.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the breadth of the court on the east side shall be fifty cubits.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the width of the courtyard to the side of the wind of the east, fifty cubits.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the breadth of the court on the east side eastward shall be fifty cubits.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And in the breadth of the tabernacle toward the south, curtains of fifty cubits; their pillars ten, and their sockets ten.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Courtyard
12The curtains on the west side of the courtyard shall be fifty cubits wide, with ten posts and ten bases. 13The east side of the courtyard, toward the sunrise, is to be fifty cubits wide. 14Make the curtains on one side fifteen cubits long, with three posts and three bases,…

Cross References
Exodus 38:13
And the east side, toward the sunrise, was also fifty cubits long.

Numbers 3:26
the curtains of the courtyard, the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard that surrounds the tabernacle and altar, and the cords—all the service for these items.

Numbers 4:26
the curtains of the courtyard, and the curtains for the entrance at the gate of the courtyard that surrounds the tabernacle and altar, along with their ropes and all the equipment for their service. The Gershonites will do all that needs to be done with these items.

1 Kings 6:3
The portico at the front of the main hall of the temple was twenty cubits long, extending across the width of the temple and projecting out ten cubits in front of the temple.

1 Kings 7:12
The great courtyard was surrounded by three rows of dressed stone and a row of trimmed cedar beams, as were the inner courtyard and portico of the house of the LORD.

2 Chronicles 4:9
He made the courtyard of the priests and the large court with its doors, and he overlaid the doors with bronze.

Ezekiel 40:20-23
He also measured the length and width of the gateway of the outer court facing north. / Its three gate chambers on each side, its side pillars, and its portico all had the same measurements as the first gate: fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide. / Its windows, portico, and palm trees had the same measurements as those of the gate facing east. Seven steps led up to it, with its portico opposite them. ...

Ezekiel 40:28-31
Next he brought me into the inner court through the south gate, and he measured the south gate; it had the same measurements as the others. / Its gate chambers, side pillars, and portico had the same measurements as the others. Both the gateway and its portico had windows all around; it was fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide. / (The porticoes around the inner court were twenty-five cubits long and five cubits deep.) ...

Ezekiel 41:13-15
Then he measured the temple to be a hundred cubits long, and the temple courtyard and the building with its walls were also a hundred cubits long. / The width of the temple courtyard on the east, including the front of the temple, was a hundred cubits. / Next he measured the length of the building facing the temple courtyard at the rear of the temple, including its galleries on each side; it was a hundred cubits. The outer sanctuary, the inner sanctuary, and the porticoes facing the court,

Ezekiel 42:15-20
Now when the man had finished measuring the interior of the temple area, he led me out by the gate that faced east, and he measured the area all around: / With a measuring rod he measured the east side to be five hundred cubits long. / He measured the north side to be five hundred cubits long. ...

Hebrews 9:1-5
Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. / A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, ...

Hebrews 9:6-10
When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties. / But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance. / By this arrangement the Holy Spirit was showing that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still standing. ...

Hebrews 9:11-14
But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come, He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made by hands and is not a part of this creation. / He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption. / For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that their bodies are clean, ...

Hebrews 9:23-24
So it was necessary for the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these sacrifices, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. / For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God.

Revelation 11:1-2
Then I was given a measuring rod like a staff and was told, “Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, and count the number of worshipers there. / But exclude the courtyard outside the temple. Do not measure it, because it has been given over to the nations, and they will trample the holy city for 42 months.


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Exodus 27
1. The altar of burnt offering, with the vessels thereof
9. The court of the tabernacle enclosed with hangings and pillars
18. The measure of the court, and the furniture of brass
20. The oil for the lamp














The east side of the courtyard
The east side of the tabernacle courtyard holds significant symbolic meaning. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the east was often associated with new beginnings and life, as it is the direction from which the sun rises. Biblically, the east is also significant as the direction from which God's glory enters the temple (Ezekiel 43:1-4). The entrance to the Garden of Eden was on the east (Genesis 3:24), and the Israelites would have seen the east as a direction of hope and divine presence.

toward the sunrise
The mention of the sunrise emphasizes the importance of light and new beginnings. In Scripture, light often symbolizes God's presence and truth (John 8:12). The orientation of the tabernacle toward the sunrise could symbolize the Israelites' orientation toward God and His guidance. It also reflects the natural order and rhythm established by God, aligning worship with the daily cycle of creation.

is to be fifty cubits wide
A cubit is an ancient measurement roughly equivalent to 18 inches or 45 centimeters. Thus, fifty cubits would be about 75 feet or 22.5 meters. The specific dimensions of the tabernacle and its courtyard were given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai (Exodus 25:9), emphasizing the importance of divine order and precision in worship. The size of the courtyard allowed for the gathering of the Israelites for worship and sacrifice, symbolizing the community's collective approach to God. The number fifty can also be significant in biblical numerology, often associated with jubilee and freedom (Leviticus 25:10), hinting at the liberation and redemption found in God's presence.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The leader of the Israelites who received the instructions for the Tabernacle from God on Mount Sinai.

2. The Tabernacle
A portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites, where the courtyard was a significant part.

3. The Courtyard
The outer area surrounding the Tabernacle, where the altar of burnt offering and the bronze basin were located.

4. East Side
The direction specified for the entrance of the courtyard, symbolizing new beginnings and the presence of God.

5. The Israelites
The people of God who were to construct and worship at the Tabernacle according to God's instructions.
Teaching Points
Symbolism of the East
The east side of the Tabernacle courtyard represents new beginnings and the hope of God's presence. As believers, we are called to seek God’s presence daily, starting each day with a renewed commitment to Him.

Order and Precision in Worship
God's specific instructions for the Tabernacle's construction highlight the importance of order and reverence in worship. Our worship should reflect a heart of obedience and respect for God's holiness.

Community and Access
The courtyard was accessible to all Israelites, symbolizing the communal aspect of worship. In the New Covenant, we are reminded of the importance of gathering together as a community of believers to worship and encourage one another.

Anticipation of Christ
The eastward orientation of the Tabernacle points to the coming of Christ, the true Tabernacle, who provides access to God. We are to live in anticipation of His return, aligning our lives with His purposes.(13) On the east side eastward.--Rather, in front, towards the east. Both the tabernacle and the Temple faced to the east, which was regarded as "the front of the world" by the Orientals generally. The belief was probably connected with the sun's rising, towards which men in early times looked anxiously. It was, however, a belief quite separate from sun-worship.

Verse 13. - The breadth of the court on the east side eastward. Rather, "in front toward the east." The Rabbinical tradition was that Adam found himself on his creation fronting towards the east, and had consequently the south on his right, the north on his left, and the west behind him. Hence, they said, the four cardinal points received the names of kedem, "in front" (the east); yamin, "the right hand" (the south); akhor, "behind" (the west); and shemol, "the left hand" (the north). For this use of all four words, see Job 23:8, 9.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The east
קֵ֥דְמָה (qê·ḏə·māh)
Adverb | third person feminine singular
Strong's 6924: The front, of place, time

side
לִפְאַ֛ת (lip̄·’aṯ)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 6285: Mouth, direction, region, extremity

of the courtyard,
הֶֽחָצֵ֗ר (he·ḥā·ṣêr)
Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet

toward the sunrise,
מִזְרָ֖חָה (miz·rā·ḥāh)
Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 4217: Place of sunrise, the east

[is to be] fifty
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים (ḥă·miš·šîm)
Number - common plural
Strong's 2572: Fifty

cubits
אַמָּֽה׃ (’am·māh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 520: A mother, a cubit, a door-base

wide.
וְרֹ֣חַב (wə·rō·ḥaḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7341: Breadth, width


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