Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and curtains fifteen cubits long were on the other side of the entrance to the courtyard, with three posts and three bases. New Living Translation The curtain on the left side was also 22 1 / 2 feet long and was supported by three posts set into three bases. English Standard Version And so for the other side. On both sides of the gate of the court were hangings of fifteen cubits, with their three pillars and their three bases. Berean Standard Bible And the curtains on the other side were also fifteen cubits long, with three posts and three bases as well. King James Bible And for the other side of the court gate, on this hand and that hand, were hangings of fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets three. New King James Version and the same for the other side of the court gate; on this side and that were hangings of fifteen cubits, with their three pillars and their three sockets. New American Standard Bible and so for the other side. On both sides of the gate of the courtyard were hangings of fifteen cubits, with their three pillars and their three bases. NASB 1995 and so for the other side. On both sides of the gate of the court were hangings of fifteen cubits, with their three pillars and their three sockets. NASB 1977 and so for the other side. On both sides of the gate of the court were hangings of fifteen cubits, with their three pillars and their three sockets. Legacy Standard Bible and so for the other side. On both sides of the gate of the court were hangings of fifteen cubits, with their three pillars and their three bases. Amplified Bible and the same for the other side [of the court gate]. Left and right of the court gate there were curtains of fifteen cubits; with their three support poles and their three sockets. Christian Standard Bible It was the same for the other side of the courtyard gate. The hangings were 22 1 /2 feet, including their three posts and their three bases. Holman Christian Standard Bible It was the same for the other side. The hangings were 22 1/2 feet, including their three posts and three bases on both sides of the courtyard gate. American Standard Version and so for the other side: on this hand and that hand by the gate of the court were hangings of fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets three. English Revised Version and so for the other side: on this hand and that hand by the gate of the court were hangings of fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets three. GOD'S WORD® Translation International Standard Version and also for the second section. On either side of the gate of the court were hangings of fifteen cubits long with their three pillars and three sockets. NET Bible and for the second side of the gate of the courtyard, just like the other, the hangings were twenty-two and a half feet long, with their three posts and their three bases. New Heart English Bible and so for the other side: on this hand and that hand by the gate of the court were 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 for the other side of the court-gate, on this hand and that hand, were hangings of fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets three. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd the curtains on the other side were also fifteen cubits long, with three posts and three bases as well. World English Bible and so for the other side: on this hand and that hand by the gate of the court were hangings of fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets three. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand at the second side at the gate of the court, on this [side] and on that [side]—hangings of fifteen cubits, their pillars three, and their sockets three; Young's Literal Translation and at the second side at the gate of the court, on this and on that, are hangings, fifteen cubits, their pillars three, and their sockets three; Smith's Literal Translation And for the second side, from hence and from thence, for the gate of the enclosure the curtains fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their bases three. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd on the other side (for between the two he made the entry of the tabernacle) there were hangings equally of fifteen cubits, and three pillars, and as many sockets. Catholic Public Domain Version and on the other side, (for between the two he made the entrance of the tabernacle) there were equally hangings of fifteen cubits, and three pillars, and the same number of bases. New American Bible on the other side, beyond the gate of the court, there were likewise hangings to the extent of fifteen cubits, with three columns and three pedestals. New Revised Standard Version And so for the other side; on each side of the gate of the court were hangings of fifteen cubits, with three pillars and three bases. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd for the other side, on this hand and that of the gate of the court, were hangings of fifteen cubits for each side; their pillars three, and their sockets three. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And to the other side from here and on that, the door of the courtyard, hangings of fifteen cubits to a side, their pillars, three and their sockets, three. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And so for the other side; on this hand and that hand by the gate of the court were hangings of fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets three. Brenton Septuagint Translation And at the second back on this side and on that by the gate of the court, curtains of fifteen cubits, their pillars three and their sockets three; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Tabernacle Courtyard…14The curtains on one side of the entrance were fifteen cubits long, with three posts and three bases. 15And the curtains on the other side were also fifteen cubits long, with three posts and three bases as well. 16All the curtains around the courtyard were made of finely spun linen.… 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. ... 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 36:37-38 For the entrance to the tent, he made a curtain embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen, / 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. Exodus 40:8 Set up the surrounding courtyard and hang the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard. 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. ... John 10:1-9 “Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever does not enter the sheepfold by the gate, but climbs in some other way, is a thief and a robber. / But the one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. / The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen for his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. ... 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. ... 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. Treasury of Scripture And for the other side of the court gate, on this hand and that hand, were hangings of fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets three. no reference Jump to Previous Bases Court Court-Gate Courtyard Cubits Curtains Doorway Entrance Fifteen Gate Hand Hangings Pillars Posts Side Sides Sockets ThreeJump to Next Bases Court Court-Gate Courtyard Cubits Curtains Doorway Entrance Fifteen Gate Hand Hangings Pillars Posts Side Sides Sockets ThreeExodus 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 And the curtains on the other side This phrase refers to the construction of the Tabernacle's courtyard, specifically the western side. The Tabernacle was a portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites, as described in the Book of Exodus. The curtains served as a boundary, symbolizing separation from the profane world and the holiness within. The use of curtains instead of solid walls emphasizes the temporary and mobile nature of the Tabernacle, reflecting the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. were also fifteen cubits long with three posts and three bases as well 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 surrounding the Tabernacle, where the altar of burnt offering and the bronze basin were located. 5. The Entrance to the Courtyard The specific area described in Exodus 38:15, which was part of the overall design of the Tabernacle's courtyard. Teaching Points The Importance of ObedienceThe detailed instructions for the Tabernacle's construction highlight the importance of following God's commands precisely. This teaches us the value of obedience in our own lives. God's Presence Among His People The Tabernacle served as a physical representation of God's presence with the Israelites. Today, we are reminded that God desires to dwell among us and within us through the Holy Spirit. Attention to Detail in Worship The specific measurements and materials used in the Tabernacle's construction emphasize the importance of reverence and care in our worship practices. Symbolism of the Tabernacle The Tabernacle foreshadows the coming of Christ, who is the ultimate fulfillment of God's plan to dwell with His people. This encourages us to see the Old Testament as pointing to the New Testament revelation. Community and Collaboration The construction of the Tabernacle involved the entire community of Israel, demonstrating the importance of working together in unity for God's purposes. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 38:15?2. How does Exodus 38:15 demonstrate God's attention to detail in worship practices? 3. What can we learn about obedience from the construction described in Exodus 38:15? 4. How does the tabernacle's design in Exodus 38:15 foreshadow Christ's role in salvation? 5. In what ways can we apply the principles of Exodus 38:15 to church service? 6. How does Exodus 38:15 encourage us to contribute our skills to God's work? 7. What is the significance of the measurements in Exodus 38:15 for the tabernacle's design? 8. How does Exodus 38:15 reflect the Israelites' obedience to God's instructions? 9. What does Exodus 38:15 reveal about the importance of order in worship? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 38? 11. What are the Biblical weights and measures? 12. Exodus 27:9-19: Is there any archaeological or historical evidence supporting a courtyard of these exact dimensions being used by a nomadic community? 13. Exodus 26:7-8 - Given their nomadic desert life, where would they obtain enough goat hair and weaving resources for eleven large curtains? 14. Why does Luke 23:45 record the temple curtain tearing from top to bottom if no Jewish historian mentions such a monumental event? What Does Exodus 38:15 Mean And the curtains• “Curtains” points to the fine linen hangings that surrounded the Tabernacle courtyard (see Exodus 27:9; 38:9). • They formed a visible boundary between what was holy and what was common, reminding Israel that approaching God requires separation from the world (2 Corinthians 6:17; 1 Peter 1:15-16). • The use of linen, not animal skins, shows that purity—not human effort—was the first lesson at the courtyard gate (Revelation 19:8). on the other side • The Hebrew narrative describes the courtyard’s east end—the side that faced the sunrise (Exodus 27:13). • “Other side” balances the 15-cubit section already mentioned in Exodus 38:14, demonstrating God’s love of order and symmetry (1 Corinthians 14:33, 40). • Two equal sides flanking the entrance foreshadow Christ as the only gate (John 10:9), with no unequal or random approach allowed. were also fifteen cubits long • Fifteen cubits equals about 22½ feet (roughly 6.9 m). That length, paired with the second 15-cubit stretch, leaves a 20-cubit central opening for the gate screen (Exodus 27:16). • The precise measurements assure us that the Holy Spirit inspired exact details, not approximations (2 Timothy 3:16). • The number fifteen combines the biblical numbers of rest (seven) and new beginning (eight), hinting at the rest and renewal found when entering God’s presence (Matthew 11:28-30). with three posts • Posts (pillars) held the linen taut and upright, illustrating how God Himself upholds His standards (Psalm 75:3). • Three posts on each side picture stability and completeness, just as the triune God is perfectly sufficient (Matthew 28:19). • Silver capitals and hooks (Exodus 38:17, 19) symbolize redemption supporting purity, since silver often pictures atonement (Numbers 3:47-51). and three bases as well • The bases (sockets) were bronze, a metal linked to judgment and strength (Numbers 21:8-9; Revelation 1:15). • Purity (linen) and redemption (silver) could only stand firm on a foundation of judgment satisfied—ultimately fulfilled at the cross (Romans 3:24-26). • Each socket anchored the courtyard boundary securely, reflecting the unchanging nature of God’s moral law (Psalm 19:7-9). summary Exodus 38:15 describes one of two equal side-sections of linen hangings at the Tabernacle’s east entrance. The Spirit-inspired details—fifteen-cubit curtains, three supporting posts, and three bronze bases—show God’s meticulous order, the necessity of separation unto holiness, and the balanced, secure way He provides for sinners to draw near. Together, the matching sides flank the single 20-cubit gate, directing all eyes to the sole entrance God ordained—an Old-Covenant picture fulfilled perfectly in Jesus Christ, the only way to the Father. Hebrew And the curtainsקְלָעִ֕ים (qə·lā·‘îm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 7050: A sling, a, screen, the valve for the other הַשֵּׁנִ֗ית (haš·šê·nîṯ) Article | Number - ordinal feminine singular Strong's 8145: Second (an ordinal number) side וְלַכָּתֵ֣ף (wə·lak·kā·ṯêp̄) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3802: The shoulder, side-piece, lateral projection of anything were also fifteen חֲמֵ֥שׁ (ḥă·mêš) Number - feminine singular construct Strong's 2568: Five cubits long, אַמָּ֑ה (’am·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 520: A mother, a cubit, a door-base 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 [as well]. מִזֶּ֤ה (miz·zeh) Preposition-m | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that Links Exodus 38:15 NIVExodus 38:15 NLT Exodus 38:15 ESV Exodus 38:15 NASB Exodus 38:15 KJV Exodus 38:15 BibleApps.com Exodus 38:15 Biblia Paralela Exodus 38:15 Chinese Bible Exodus 38:15 French Bible Exodus 38:15 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 38:15 And so for the other side: (Exo. 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