Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases, and with silver hooks and bands on the posts. New Living Translation They were held up by twenty posts set securely in twenty bronze bases. He hung the curtains with silver hooks and rings. English Standard Version their twenty pillars and their twenty bases were of bronze, but the hooks of the pillars and their fillets were of silver. Berean Standard Bible with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases, and with silver hooks and bands on the posts. King James Bible Their pillars were twenty, and their brasen sockets twenty; the hooks of the pillars and their fillets were of silver. New King James Version There were twenty pillars for them, with twenty bronze sockets. The hooks of the pillars and their bands were silver. New American Standard Bible their twenty pillars, and their twenty bases, were made of bronze; the hooks of the pillars and their bands were of silver. NASB 1995 their twenty pillars, and their twenty sockets, made of bronze; the hooks of the pillars and their bands were of silver. NASB 1977 their twenty pillars, and their twenty sockets, made of bronze; the hooks of the pillars and their bands were of silver. Legacy Standard Bible their twenty pillars, and their twenty bases, made of bronze; the hooks of the pillars and their bands were of silver. Amplified Bible their twenty support poles, and their twenty bronze sockets; the hooks of the support poles and their connecting rings were silver. Christian Standard Bible including their twenty posts and their twenty bronze bases, with silver hooks and silver bands for the posts. Holman Christian Standard Bible including their 20 posts and 20 bronze bases. The hooks and bands of the posts were silver. American Standard Version their pillars were twenty, and their sockets twenty, of brass; the hooks of the pillars and their fillets were of silver. English Revised Version their pillars were twenty, and their sockets twenty, of brass; the hooks of the pillars and their fillets were of silver. GOD'S WORD® Translation [hung] on 20 posts [set in] 20 bronze bases. The hooks and bands on the posts were made of silver. Good News Translation supported by twenty bronze posts in twenty bronze bases, with hooks and rods made of silver. International Standard Version He made their 20 pillars and their 20 sockets of bronze, while the hooks of the pillars and their bands were made of silver. Majority Standard Bible with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases, and with silver hooks and bands on the posts. NET Bible with their twenty posts and their twenty bronze bases, with the hooks of the posts and their bands of silver. New Heart English Bible their pillars were thirty-four feet five inches, and their sockets thirty-four feet five inches, of bronze; the hooks of the pillars and their fillets were of silver. Webster's Bible Translation Their pillars were twenty, and their brazen sockets twenty; the hooks of the pillars, and their fillets, were of silver. World English Bible their pillars were twenty, and their sockets twenty, of bronze; the hooks of the pillars and their fillets were of silver. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versiontheir pillars [are] twenty, and their bronze sockets twenty, the pegs of the pillars and their fillets [are] silver; Young's Literal Translation their pillars are twenty, and their brazen sockets twenty, the pegs of the pillars and their fillets are silver; Smith's Literal Translation Their pillars twenty, and their brass bases twenty; the pegs of the pillars and their joinings, of silver. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTwenty pillars of brass with their sockets, the heads of the pillars, and the whole graving of the work, of silver. Catholic Public Domain Version twenty columns of brass with their bases. The heads of the columns and all of the engraving work were of silver. New American Bible with twenty columns and twenty pedestals of bronze, the hooks and bands of the columns being of silver. New Revised Standard Version its twenty pillars and their twenty bases were of bronze, but the hooks of the pillars and their bands were of silver. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTheir pillars were twenty, and their bronze sockets twenty; the hooks of the pillars and their fillets were of silver. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Their pillars, twenty and their sockets of brass, twenty, and the capitals of the pillars and their overlays of silver. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Their pillars were twenty, and their sockets twenty, of brass; the hooks of the pillars and their fillets were of silver. Brenton Septuagint Translation and their posts twenty, and their sockets twenty; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Tabernacle Courtyard9Then he constructed the courtyard. The south side of the courtyard was a hundred cubits long and had curtains of finely spun linen, 10with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases, and with silver hooks and bands on the posts. 11The north side was also a hundred cubits long, with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases. The hooks and bands of the posts were silver.… Cross References Exodus 27:9-19 You are also to make a courtyard for the tabernacle. On the south side of the courtyard make curtains of finely spun linen, a hundred cubits long on one side, / with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases, and silver hooks and bands on the posts. / Likewise there are to be curtains on the north side, a hundred cubits long, with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases, and with silver hooks and bands on the posts. ... 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 6:36 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. ... Isaiah 54:2 “Enlarge the site of your tent, stretch out the curtains of your dwellings, do not hold back. Lengthen your ropes and drive your stakes in deep. Jeremiah 31:38-40 “The days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when this city will be rebuilt for Me, from the tower of Hananel to the Corner Gate. / The measuring line will once again stretch out straight to the hill of Gareb and then turn toward Goah. / The whole valley of the dead bodies and ashes, and all the fields as far as the Kidron Valley, to the corner of the Horse Gate to the east, will be holy to the LORD. It will never again be uprooted or demolished.” Zechariah 2:1-5 Then I lifted up my eyes and saw a man with a measuring line in his hand. / “Where are you going?” I asked. “To measure Jerusalem,” he replied, “and to determine its width and length.” / Then the angel who was speaking with me went forth, and another angel came forward to meet him ... 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. 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 Do you not know that you yourselves are God’s temple, and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? / If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple. 2 Corinthians 6:16 What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.” Ephesians 2:19-22 Therefore you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household, / built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. / In Him the whole building is fitted together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord. ... Treasury of Scripture Their pillars were twenty, and their brazen sockets twenty; the hooks of the pillars and their fillets were of silver. no reference Jump to Previous Bands Bases Brass Brazen Bronze Connecting-Rods Copper Fillets Hooks Pegs Pillars Posts Silver Sockets TwentyJump to Next Bands Bases Brass Brazen Bronze Connecting-Rods Copper Fillets Hooks Pegs Pillars Posts Silver Sockets TwentyExodus 38 1. The altar of burnt offering8. The laver of brass 9. The court, and its hangings 21. The sum of what the people offered, and the use to which it was applied with twenty posts The construction of the Tabernacle's courtyard involved precise measurements and materials, reflecting God's detailed instructions to Moses. The twenty posts here refer to the structural supports for the courtyard's outer hangings. This number signifies completeness and order, aligning with the biblical theme of God's perfect design. The posts were likely made of acacia wood, a durable material common in the Sinai region, symbolizing strength and resilience. and twenty bronze bases and with silver hooks and bands on the posts 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 A portable sanctuary that served as the dwelling place of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. 4. The Courtyard The outer area of the Tabernacle, enclosed by curtains supported by posts, where the altar of burnt offering and the bronze basin were located. 5. The Israelites The people of God who contributed materials and labor for the construction of the Tabernacle. Teaching Points The Importance of ObedienceThe detailed construction of the Tabernacle, including the posts and bases, highlights the importance of following God's instructions precisely. This teaches us the value of obedience in our walk with God. Symbolism of Materials The use of bronze, silver, and other materials in the Tabernacle construction symbolizes various aspects of God's character and His relationship with His people. Bronze often represents judgment, while silver can symbolize redemption. Community Involvement The construction of the Tabernacle was a communal effort, with contributions from all Israelites. This underscores the importance of community and collective effort in the work of God today. God's Presence Among His People The Tabernacle served as a tangible reminder of God's presence with the Israelites. In our lives, we are reminded that God dwells within us through the Holy Spirit. Preparation for Worship The meticulous preparation of the Tabernacle's courtyard reflects the need for preparation in our worship and service to God, ensuring that our hearts and minds are ready to meet with Him.Verse 10. - Their fillets. Rather, "their connecting-rods," as in Exodus 27:10. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew with twentyעֶשְׂרִ֔ים (‘eś·rîm) Number - common plural Strong's 6242: Twenty, twentieth posts עַמּוּדֵיהֶ֣ם (‘am·mū·ḏê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 5982: A column, a stand, platform and twenty עֶשְׂרִ֖ים (‘eś·rîm) Number - common plural Strong's 6242: Twenty, twentieth bronze נְחֹ֑שֶׁת (nə·ḥō·šeṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5178: Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base bases, וְאַדְנֵיהֶ֥ם (wə·’aḏ·nê·hem) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 134: A base, pedestal and with silver כָּֽסֶף׃ (kā·sep̄) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3701: Silver, money hooks וָוֵ֧י (wā·wê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 2053: A hook, pin, peg and 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 on the posts. הָעַמֻּדִ֛ים (hā·‘am·mu·ḏîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5982: A column, a stand, platform Links Exodus 38:10 NIVExodus 38:10 NLT Exodus 38:10 ESV Exodus 38:10 NASB Exodus 38:10 KJV Exodus 38:10 BibleApps.com Exodus 38:10 Biblia Paralela Exodus 38:10 Chinese Bible Exodus 38:10 French Bible Exodus 38:10 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 38:10 Their pillars were twenty and their sockets (Exo. 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