Exodus 36:38
New International Version
and they made five posts with hooks for them. They overlaid the tops of the posts and their bands with gold and made their five bases of bronze.

New Living Translation
This curtain was hung on gold hooks attached to five posts. The posts with their decorated tops and hooks were overlaid with gold, and the five bases were cast from bronze.

English Standard Version
and its five pillars with their hooks. He overlaid their capitals, and their fillets were of gold, but their five bases were of bronze.

Berean Standard Bible
together with five posts and their hooks. He overlaid the tops of the posts and their bands with gold, and their five bases were bronze.

King James Bible
And the five pillars of it with their hooks: and he overlaid their chapiters and their fillets with gold: but their five sockets were of brass.

New King James Version
and its five pillars with their hooks. And he overlaid their capitals and their rings with gold, but their five sockets were bronze.

New American Standard Bible
and he made its five pillars with their hooks, and he overlaid their tops and their bands with gold; but their five bases were of bronze.

NASB 1995
and he made its five pillars with their hooks, and he overlaid their tops and their bands with gold; but their five sockets were of bronze.

NASB 1977
and he made its five pillars with their hooks, and he overlaid their tops and their bands with gold; but their five sockets were of bronze.

Legacy Standard Bible
and he made its five pillars with their hooks, and he overlaid their tops and their bands with gold; but their five bases were of bronze.

Amplified Bible
and [he made] the five support poles with their hooks, and overlaid their [ornamental] tops and connecting rings with gold; but their five sockets were bronze.

Christian Standard Bible
together with its five pillars and their hooks. He overlaid the tops of the pillars and their bands with gold, but their five bases were bronze.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
together with its five posts and their hooks. He overlaid the tops of the posts and their bands with gold, but their five bases were bronze.

American Standard Version
and the five pillars of it with their hooks: and he overlaid their capitals and their fillets with gold; and their five sockets were of brass.

Contemporary English Version
They made five posts, covered them completely with gold, and set each of them on a gold-covered bronze stand. Finally, they attached hooks for the curtain.

English Revised Version
and the five pillars of it with their hooks: and he overlaid their chapiters and their fillets with gold: and their five sockets were of brass.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They also made five posts with hooks for [hanging] the screen. They covered the tops of the posts and the bands with gold, but the five bases for the posts were made of bronze.

Good News Translation
For this curtain they made five posts fitted with hooks, covered their tops and their rods with gold, and made five bronze bases for the posts.

International Standard Version
and five pillars of acacia along with their hooks. He overlaid their tops and their bands with gold. Their five sockets were made of bronze.

Majority Standard Bible
together with five posts and their hooks. He overlaid the tops of the posts and their bands with gold, and their five bases were bronze.

NET Bible
and its five posts and their hooks. He overlaid their tops and their bands with gold, but their five bases were bronze.

New Heart English Bible
and the five pillars of it with their hooks. He overlaid their capitals and their fillets with gold, and their five sockets were of bronze.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the five pillars of it, with their hooks: and he overlaid their capitals and their fillets with gold: but their five sockets were of brass.

World English Bible
and the five pillars of it with their hooks. He overlaid their capitals and their fillets with gold, and their five sockets were of bronze.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
also its five pillars, and their pegs; and he overlaid their tops and their fillets [with] gold, and their five sockets [are] bronze.

Young's Literal Translation
also its five pillars, and their pegs; and he overlaid their tops and their fillets with gold, and their five sockets are brass.

Smith's Literal Translation
And its five pillars and their pegs: and he spread over their heads and their joinings with gold; and their five bases brass.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And five pillars with their heads, which he covered with gold, and their sockets he cast of brass.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and five columns with their heads, which he covered with gold, and he cast their bases from brass.

New American Bible
Its five columns, with their hooks as well as their capitals and bands, were plated with gold; their five pedestals were of bronze.

New Revised Standard Version
and its five pillars with their hooks. He overlaid their capitals and their bases with gold, but their five bases were of bronze.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they made the five pillars of it with their hooks; and they overlaid their capitals and their fillets with gold; but their five sockets were of brass.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Its pillars are five, and their capitals five, and the overlay of their capitals and their overlay of gold and their five sockets of brass.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and the five pillars of it with their hooks; and he overlaid their capitals and their fillets with gold; and their five sockets were of brass.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and their posts five, and the rings; and they gilded their chapiters and their clasps with gold, and they had five sockets of brass.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Curtain for the Entrance
37For the entrance to the tent, he made a curtain embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen, 38together with five posts and their hooks. He overlaid the tops of the posts and their bands with gold, and their five bases were bronze.

Cross References
Exodus 26:36-37
For the entrance to the tent, you are to make a curtain embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen. / Make five posts of acacia wood for the curtain, overlay them with gold hooks, and cast five bronze bases for them.

Exodus 27:16
The 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.

Exodus 40:28
Then he put up the curtain at the entrance to the tabernacle.

1 Kings 6:31-35
For the entrance to the inner sanctuary, Solomon constructed doors of olive wood with five-sided doorposts. / The double doors were made of olive wood, and he carved into them cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers and overlaid the cherubim and palm trees with hammered gold. / In the same way he made four-sided doorposts of olive wood for the sanctuary entrance. ...

2 Chronicles 3:14
He made the veil of blue, purple, and crimson yarn and fine linen, with cherubim woven into it.

Hebrews 9:2-3
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,

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.

Mark 15:38
And the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom.

Luke 23:45
The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn down the middle.

John 10:9
I am the gate. If anyone enters through Me, he will be saved. He will come in and go out and find pasture.

John 14:6
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

Ephesians 2:14
For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility

Hebrews 10:19-20
Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, / by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body,

Revelation 21:12-13
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.

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.


Treasury of Scripture

And the five pillars of it with their hooks: and he overlaid their capitals and their fillets with gold: but their five sockets were of brass.

fillets with gold

Exodus 27:10
And the twenty pillars thereof and their twenty sockets shall be of brass; the hooks of the pillars and their fillets shall be of silver.

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Exodus 36
1. The offerings are delivered to the workmen
4. The generosity of the people is restrained
8. The curtains with cherubim
14. The curtains of goats' hair
19. The covering of skins
20. The boards with their sockets
31. The bars
35. The veil
37. The hanging for the door














together with five posts and their hooks.
The construction of the Tabernacle involved precise instructions, reflecting God's desire for order and holiness. The five posts mentioned here were part of the entrance to the Holy Place, signifying a boundary between the sacred and the common. The use of hooks suggests functionality, likely for hanging the curtain that served as a door. The number five can symbolize grace in biblical numerology, indicating the grace required to enter God's presence.

He overlaid the tops of the posts and their bands with gold,
Gold in the Tabernacle symbolizes divinity and purity, reflecting God's holiness. The overlaying of gold on the posts signifies the sanctity of the entrance to the Holy Place. This use of gold connects to other parts of the Tabernacle, such as the Ark of the Covenant, which was also overlaid with gold, pointing to the divine presence. Gold's incorruptibility represents the eternal nature of God.

and their five bases were bronze.
Bronze, often associated with judgment and strength, was used for the bases of the posts. This metal's presence at the foundation of the entrance suggests the need for a firm, righteous base when approaching God. Bronze is also used in the construction of the altar of burnt offering, symbolizing the judgment of sin. The combination of gold and bronze in the Tabernacle's construction reflects the balance of God's holiness and justice.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The leader of the Israelites, who received the instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle from God.

2. Bezalel and Oholiab
Skilled craftsmen appointed by God to oversee the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings.

3. The Tabernacle
The portable dwelling place for the presence of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness.

4. The Posts and Hooks
Part of the structure of the Tabernacle, specifically related to the entrance and the support of the curtains.

5. Gold and Bronze
Materials used in the construction of the Tabernacle, symbolizing purity, divinity, and judgment.
Teaching Points
Symbolism of Materials
The use of gold and bronze in the Tabernacle construction symbolizes the divine nature and judgment of God. Gold represents purity and divinity, while bronze often symbolizes judgment and strength. Reflect on how these materials point to the character of God.

Attention to Detail
The meticulous detail in the construction of the Tabernacle reflects God's desire for order and beauty in worship. Consider how we can apply this principle of excellence and attention to detail in our own worship and service to God.

God's Presence
The Tabernacle was a physical representation of God's desire to dwell among His people. In the New Covenant, believers are the temple of the Holy Spirit. Reflect on how we can cultivate an awareness of God's presence in our daily lives.

Obedience to God's Instructions
The Israelites followed God's specific instructions for the Tabernacle. This teaches us the importance of obedience to God's Word in our lives, trusting that His ways are perfect.

Community and Collaboration
The construction of the Tabernacle involved the entire community of Israel, each contributing their skills and resources. Consider how we can work together as the body of Christ to accomplish God's purposes.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
together with
וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-)
Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

five
חֲמִשָּׁה֙ (ḥă·miš·šāh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 2568: Five

posts
עַמּוּדָ֤יו (‘am·mū·ḏāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5982: A column, a stand, platform

and their hooks.
וָ֣וֵיהֶ֔ם (wā·wê·hem)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 2053: A hook, pin, peg

He overlaid
וְצִפָּ֧ה (wə·ṣip·pāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6823: To lay out, lay over

the tops
רָאשֵׁיהֶ֛ם (rā·šê·hem)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 7218: The head

of the posts and their bands
וַחֲשֻׁקֵיהֶ֖ם (wa·ḥă·šu·qê·hem)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 2838: Attached, a fence-rail, rod connecting the posts, pillars

with gold,
זָהָ֑ב (zā·hāḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky

and their five
חֲמִשָּׁ֖ה (ḥă·miš·šāh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 2568: Five

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

were bronze.
נְחֹֽשֶׁת׃ (nə·ḥō·šeṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5178: Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base


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