Verse (Click for Chapter) 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. 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibletogether with five posts and their hooks. He overlaid the tops of the posts and their bands with gold, and their five bases were bronze. 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 Versionalso 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 BibleAnd 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 BibleAnd 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 1917and 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 Entrance37For 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. Jump to Previous Bands Bases Brass Bronze Capitals Chapiters Circled Connecting-Rods Copper Curtain Fillets Five Gold Heads Hooks Overlaid Pegs Pillars Posts Sockets TopsJump to Next Bands Bases Brass Bronze Capitals Chapiters Circled Connecting-Rods Copper Curtain Fillets Five Gold Heads Hooks Overlaid Pegs Pillars Posts Sockets TopsExodus 36 1. The offerings are delivered to the workmen4. 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, and their five bases were bronze. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe 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 MaterialsThe 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. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 36:38?2. How does Exodus 36:38 demonstrate God's attention to detail in worship practices? 3. What significance do the "five pillars" hold in the context of God's tabernacle? 4. How can we apply the craftsmanship in Exodus 36:38 to our service for God? 5. How does Exodus 36:38 connect with New Testament teachings on church structure? 6. What lessons on obedience can we learn from the construction in Exodus 36:38? 7. How does Exodus 36:38 reflect the importance of craftsmanship in worship practices? 8. What does the use of bronze in Exodus 36:38 symbolize in biblical theology? 9. Why are specific materials and colors detailed in Exodus 36:38? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 36? 11. How could the Israelites realistically acquire and transport the vast amounts of gold, silver, and bronze mentioned in Exodus 38:24-31 while wandering in the desert? 12. How do the measurements and quantities listed in Exodus 38:21-23 harmonize with other parts of Exodus and Numbers that detail Israel's population and resources? 13. Exodus 37:1-9: How could ancient desert nomads craft such detailed cherubim from pure gold with the tools and resources supposedly available? 14. Why do we find no clear archaeological evidence for such a massive sacred structure, as described throughout Exodus 38? What Does Exodus 36:38 Mean Post One – Purpose At The DoorStep up to the very first post of the entrance curtain. It stands to say, “There is a way in.” In Exodus 36:37 the curtain was hung; verse 38 tells us how the posts themselves were dressed. • Exodus 26:37 shows these five posts always belonged to the doorway, not the inner rooms. • John 10:9, “I am the gate; if anyone enters through Me, he will be saved”, echoes the invitation this first post announces. • Psalm 100:4 reminds us we “enter His gates with thanksgiving,” because the structure God designs actually welcomes worshipers. Post Two – Gold On The Tops Look upward. The capital of every post is sheathed in gold. The eye meets glory before it sees anything else. • Exodus 25:11 uses gold to cover the ark; the same metal at the doorway links God’s throne to His welcome. • Revelation 21:21 pictures gates of pearl opening onto streets of gold—heaven’s entry reflects the tabernacle’s. • Psalm 24:3-4 asks who may ascend the hill of the LORD; the answer comes framed in gold, declaring His holiness over the path in. Post Three – Gold Bands Binding Not just the tops but also “their bands” (cross-pieces or connecting rods) are overlaid with gold. The doorway is held together by divine glory. • Exodus 36:34 shows the boards of the sanctuary bound by gold-covered bars; unity inside and outside matches. • Colossians 1:17 says Christ “holds all things together,” the reality the golden bands illustrate. • Ephesians 4:3 calls the church to “keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace,” reflecting what these shining bands already display. Post Four – Five Bases Of Bronze Shift your gaze downward. Each post stands on a bronze socket. Gold above, bronze below—heaven’s glory rests on righteous judgment. • Exodus 27:1-2 commands the altar—place of atonement—to be made of bronze; the same metal is now under the doorway. • Numbers 21:9 tells how a bronze serpent was lifted up so that the judged might live, foreshadowing John 3:14-15. • 2 Chronicles 4:1 notes a massive bronze altar in Solomon’s temple; God’s holy presence still requires a foundation of dealt-with sin. Post Five – Grace At The Threshold Why five posts? All through Scripture the number five whispers grace—unearned favor standing between sinner and sanctuary. • Romans 5:2, “Through Him we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand,” fits the scene of five supports. • John 14:6 ties it together: “I am the way… No one comes to the Father except through Me.” Christ fulfills gold, bronze, and every post in one saving doorway. • Hebrews 4:16 invites us to “approach the throne of grace with confidence,” because the entrance has been perfectly fashioned. summary Exodus 36:38 zooms in on the entryway’s five posts: gold-crowned, gold-banded, bronze-based. God weaves together glory above, judgment beneath, and grace all around, pointing to the only true Door—Jesus—who secures our access to His holy presence. Hebrew together withוְאֶת־ (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 Links Exodus 36:38 NIVExodus 36:38 NLT Exodus 36:38 ESV Exodus 36:38 NASB Exodus 36:38 KJV Exodus 36:38 BibleApps.com Exodus 36:38 Biblia Paralela Exodus 36:38 Chinese Bible Exodus 36:38 French Bible Exodus 36:38 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 36:38 And the five pillars of it (Exo. 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