Exodus 27:15
New International Version
and curtains fifteen cubits long are to be on the other side, with three posts and three bases.

New Living Translation
The curtain on the left side will also be 22 1 / 2 feet long, supported by three posts set into three bases.

English Standard Version
On the other side the hangings shall be fifteen cubits, with their three pillars and three bases.

Berean Standard Bible
and the curtains on the other side fifteen cubits long, with three posts and three bases.

King James Bible
And on the other side shall be hangings fifteen cubits: their pillars three, and their sockets three.

New King James Version
And on the other side shall be hangings of fifteen cubits, with their three pillars and their three sockets.

New American Standard Bible
And for the other side there shall be hangings of fifteen cubits, with their three pillars and their three bases.

NASB 1995
“And for the other side shall be hangings of fifteen cubits with their three pillars and their three sockets.

NASB 1977
“And for the other side shall be hangings of fifteen cubits with their three pillars and their three sockets.

Legacy Standard Bible
And for the other side shall be hangings of fifteen cubits with their three pillars and their three bases.

Amplified Bible
On the other side [of the gate] the curtains shall be fifteen cubits with three pillars and three sockets.

Christian Standard Bible
And make hangings 22 1 /2 feet long for the other side, including their three posts and their three bases.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And make the hangings on the other side 22 1/2 feet, including their three posts and their three bases.

American Standard Version
And for the other side shall be hangings of fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets three.

English Revised Version
And for the other side shall be hangings of fifteen cubits: their pillars three, and their sockets three.

GOD'S WORD® Translation


International Standard Version
"For the second section there are to be hangings of fifteen cubits, with their three pillars and three sockets.

Majority Standard Bible
and the curtains on the other side fifteen cubits long, with three posts and three bases.

NET Bible
On the second side there are to be hangings twenty-two and a half feet long, with their three posts and their three bases.

New Heart English Bible
For the other side shall be hangings of twenty-five feet ten inches; their pillars five feet two inches, and their sockets five feet two inches.

Webster's Bible Translation
And on the other side shall be hangings, fifteen cubits: their pillars three, and their sockets three.

World English Bible
For the other side shall be hangings of fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets three.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And at the second side [are] hangings of fifteen [cubits], their pillars three, and their sockets three.

Young's Literal Translation
And at the second side are hangings fifteen cubits, their pillars three, and their sockets three.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the second shoulder fifteen the hangings; their pillars three, and their bases three.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And in the other side there shall be hangings of fifteen cubits, with three pillars and as many sockets.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And, along the other side, there shall be hangings occupying fifteen cubits, with three columns and the same number of bases.

New American Bible
on the other side there shall be hangings to the extent of fifteen cubits, with three columns and three pedestals.

New Revised Standard Version
There shall be fifteen cubits of hangings on the other side, with three pillars and three bases.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And on the other side shall be fifteen hangings, their pillars three and their sockets three.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And for the second side fifteen curtains, their pillars, three, and their sockets, three.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And for the other side shall be hangings of fifteen cubits: their pillars three, and their sockets three.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And for the second side the height of the curtains shall be of fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets three.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Courtyard
14Make the curtains on one side fifteen cubits long, with three posts and three bases, 15and the curtains on the other side fifteen cubits long, with three posts and three bases. 16The gate of the courtyard shall be twenty cubits long, with a curtain embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen. It shall have four posts and four bases.…

Cross References
Exodus 38:9-20
Then he constructed the courtyard. The south side of the courtyard was a hundred cubits long and had curtains of finely spun linen, / with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases, and with silver hooks and bands on the posts. / The north side was also a hundred cubits long, with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases. The hooks and bands of the posts were silver. ...

Exodus 26:1-14
“You are to construct the tabernacle itself with ten curtains of finely spun linen, each with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and cherubim skillfully worked into them. / Each curtain shall be twenty-eight cubits long and four cubits wide—all curtains the same size. / Five of the curtains are to be joined together, and the other five joined as well. ...

Numbers 3:25-26
The duties of the Gershonites at the Tent of Meeting were the tabernacle and tent, its covering, the curtain for the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, / 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 4:25-26
They are to carry the curtains of the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting with the covering of fine leather over it, the curtains for the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, / 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 6:36
Solomon built the inner courtyard with three rows of dressed stone and one row of trimmed cedar beams.

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 40:17-20
Then he brought me into the outer court, and there were chambers and a pavement laid out all around the court. Thirty chambers faced the pavement, / which flanked the gateways and corresponded to the length of the gates; this was the lower pavement. / Then he measured the distance from the front of the lower gateway to the outside of the inner court; it was a hundred cubits on the east side as well as on the north. ...

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 8:5
The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.”

Revelation 21:12-14
The city had a great and high wall with twelve gates inscribed with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel, and twelve angels at the gates. / There were three gates on the east, three on the north, three on the south, and three on the west. / The wall of the city had twelve foundations bearing the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.

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.

John 2:19-21
Jesus answered, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up again.” / “This temple took forty-six years to build,” the Jews replied, “and You are going to raise it up in three days?” / But Jesus was speaking about the temple of His body.

Matthew 27:51
At that moment the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked, and the rocks were split.


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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














and the curtains on the other side
This phrase refers to the construction of the Tabernacle's courtyard, specifically the side opposite the entrance. The Tabernacle was a portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites, and its design was given directly by God to Moses. The curtains served as a boundary, separating the sacred space from the common. This separation underscores the holiness of God and the need for purity when approaching Him. The use of curtains instead of solid walls allowed for portability, reflecting the Israelites' nomadic lifestyle during their wilderness journey.

fifteen cubits long
A cubit is an ancient measurement roughly equivalent to 18 inches or 45 centimeters. Therefore, fifteen cubits would be approximately 22.5 feet or 6.75 meters. The specific dimensions of the Tabernacle and its courtyard were divinely ordained, emphasizing order and precision in worship. The number fifteen, while not as symbolically significant as other numbers in the Bible, contributes to the overall symmetry and balance of the Tabernacle's design.

with three posts and three bases
The posts and bases provided structural support for the curtains. The use of three posts and bases on this side of the courtyard may symbolize completeness or divine perfection, as the number three often represents in biblical numerology (e.g., the Trinity). The materials for the posts and bases, typically bronze or silver, were chosen for their durability and symbolic value, with bronze often representing judgment and silver redemption. The construction details highlight the importance of stability and strength in the structure that housed the presence of God, pointing to the enduring nature of His covenant with Israel.

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 these specific instructions for its construction were given.

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

4. The Israelites
The people of God, who were to construct the Tabernacle according to the divine instructions given to Moses.

5. The Wilderness
The setting where the Israelites were journeying and where the Tabernacle was to be set up.
Teaching Points
Attention to Detail in Worship
The specific measurements and materials for the Tabernacle highlight the importance of following God's instructions precisely. This teaches us to approach worship with reverence and care.

Symbolism of the Tabernacle
The Tabernacle represents God's presence among His people. Understanding its construction helps us appreciate the lengths God goes to dwell with us, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ.

Community and Obedience
The construction of the Tabernacle required the collective effort and obedience of the Israelites. This serves as a reminder of the importance of community and unity in fulfilling God's purposes.

God's Provision and Guidance
The detailed instructions for the Tabernacle show God's provision and guidance. We can trust that God provides what we need to accomplish His will.

Holiness and Separation
The curtains and the courtyard signify separation and holiness. As believers, we are called to be set apart for God's purposes, living lives that reflect His holiness.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and the curtains
קְלָעִ֑ים (qə·lā·‘îm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 7050: A sling, a, screen, the valve

on the other
הַשֵּׁנִ֔ית (haš·šê·nîṯ)
Article | Number - ordinal feminine singular
Strong's 8145: Second (an ordinal number)

side
וְלַכָּתֵף֙ (wə·lak·kā·ṯêp̄)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 3802: The shoulder, side-piece, lateral projection of anything

fifteen cubits long,
חְמֵ֥שׁ‪‬ (ḥə·mêš)
Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 2568: Five

with three
שְׁלֹשָׁ֔ה (šə·lō·šāh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice

posts
עַמֻּדֵיהֶ֣ם (‘am·mu·ḏê·hem)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 5982: A column, a stand, platform

and three
שְׁלֹשָֽׁה׃ (šə·lō·šāh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice

bases.
וְאַדְנֵיהֶ֖ם (wə·’aḏ·nê·hem)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 134: A base, pedestal


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