Exodus 38:16
New International Version
All the curtains around the courtyard were of finely twisted linen.

New Living Translation
All the curtains used in the courtyard were made of finely woven linen.

English Standard Version
All the hangings around the court were of fine twined linen.

Berean Standard Bible
All the curtains around the courtyard were made of finely spun linen.

Berean Literal Bible
All the hangings of the court were of finely woven linen all around.

King James Bible
All the hangings of the court round about were of fine twined linen.

New King James Version
All the hangings of the court all around were of fine woven linen.

New American Standard Bible
All the hangings of the courtyard all around were of fine twisted linen.

NASB 1995
All the hangings of the court all around were of fine twisted linen.

NASB 1977
All the hangings of the court all around were of fine twisted linen.

Legacy Standard Bible
All the hangings of the court all around were of fine twisted linen.

Amplified Bible
All the curtains around the court were of fine twisted linen.

Berean Annotated Bible
All the curtains around the courtyard were made of finely spun linen.

Christian Standard Bible
All the hangings around the courtyard were of finely spun linen.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
All the hangings around the courtyard were of finely spun linen.

American Standard Version
All the hangings of the court round about were of fine twined linen.

English Revised Version
All the hangings of the court round about were of fine twined linen.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
All the curtains around the courtyard were made out of fine linen yarn.

Good News Translation
All the curtains around the enclosure were made of fine linen.

International Standard Version
All the hangings around the court were made of fine woven linen.

NET Bible
All the hangings around the courtyard were of fine twisted linen.

New Heart English Bible
All the hangings around the court were of fine twined linen.

Webster's Bible Translation
All the hangings of the court round about were of fine twined linen.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
All the curtains around the courtyard were made of finely spun linen.

World English Bible
All the hangings around the court were of fine twined linen.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
all the hangings of the court around [are] of twined linen,

Berean Literal Bible
All the hangings of the court were of finely woven linen all around.

Young's Literal Translation
all the hangings of the court round about are of twined linen,

Smith's Literal Translation
All the curtains of the enclosure round about, twisted byssus.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
All the hangings of the court were woven with twisted linen.

Catholic Public Domain Version
All the hangings of the atrium were woven from fine twisted linen.

New American Bible
The hangings on all sides of the court were woven of fine linen twined.

New Revised Standard Version
All the hangings around the court were of fine twisted linen.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
All the hangings of the court round about were of fine twined linen.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
All of the curtains of the courtyard as a circle of fine woven white linen.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
All the hangings of the court round about were of fine twined linen.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
all the curtains of the tabernacle of fine linen twined.

Additional Translations ...



Context
The Tabernacle Courtyard
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. 17The bases for the posts were bronze, the hooks and bands were silver, and the plating for the tops of the posts was silver. So all the posts of the courtyard were banded with silver.…

Cross References
All the curtains around the courtyard

Exodus 27:9
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,

Numbers 4:25
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,

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.
were made of finely spun linen.

Exodus 26:1
“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.

Exodus 36:8
All the skilled craftsmen among the workmen made the ten curtains for the tabernacle. They were made of finely spun linen, as well as blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, with cherubim skillfully worked into them.

Exodus 39:27
For Aaron and his sons they made tunics of fine linen, the work of a weaver,
1 Kings 6:36
Solomon built the inner courtyard with three rows of dressed stone and one row of trimmed cedar beams.

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.

John 1:14
The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

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, …

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 21:22-27
But I saw no temple in the city, because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple. / And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its lamp. / By its light the nations will walk, and into it the kings of the earth will bring their glory. …

Exodus 40:33
And Moses set up the courtyard around the tabernacle and the altar, and he hung the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard. So Moses finished the work.


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Exodus 38
1. The altar of burnt offering
8. 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












All the curtains around the courtyard

The linen hangings enclosed the Tabernacle courtyard, marking off the place appointed for Israel’s sacrifices and priestly service. They distinguished the holy precinct from the camp and reminded the people that worship approached God according to His command.

Exo 27:9 You are also to make a courtyard for the tabernacle.…
Num 4:25 They are to carry the curtains of the tabernacle…
Num 3:26 the curtains of the courtyard,…

were made of finely spun linen.

The costly, clean material suited the sanctuary’s purpose and reflected the purity required in the worship of the holy God. Its consistent use throughout the courtyard showed that every part of the Tabernacle was constructed according to the pattern given to Moses.

Exo 26:1 You are to construct the tabernacle itself…
Exo 36:8 All the skilled craftsmen among the workmen…
Exo 39:27 For Aaron and his sons they made tunics of fine linen…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The leader of the Israelites who received the instructions for the Tabernacle from God on Mount Sinai.

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 where God dwelled among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness.

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

5. The Israelites
The people of God, who were commanded to construct the Tabernacle as a place of worship and sacrifice.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Obedience
The construction of the Tabernacle, including the courtyard curtains, was done according to God's specific instructions. This highlights the importance of obedience to God's Word in our lives.

Symbolism of Purity
The finely spun linen used for the curtains symbolizes purity and righteousness. As believers, we are called to live lives that reflect God's holiness.

God's Presence Among His People
The Tabernacle was a tangible sign of God's presence with the Israelites. Today, we have the assurance of God's presence through the Holy Spirit dwelling within us.

Community Contribution
The construction of the Tabernacle involved the contributions and skills of the entire community. This teaches us the value of each person's gifts and talents in building up the body of Christ.

Preparation for Worship
The courtyard was a place of preparation for entering the Tabernacle. Similarly, we should prepare our hearts and minds for worship, approaching God with reverence and awe.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Exodus 38:16?

2. How does Exodus 38:16 reflect God's instructions for the tabernacle's construction?

3. What materials were used in Exodus 38:16, and why were they significant?

4. How does the courtyard's design in Exodus 38:16 symbolize God's holiness?

5. How can we apply the principles of obedience from Exodus 38:16 today?

6. What other scriptures emphasize the importance of following God's detailed instructions?

7. What is the significance of the hangings being made of "fine woven linen" in Exodus 38:16?

8. How does Exodus 38:16 reflect the Israelites' dedication to God through craftsmanship?

9. Why is the specific measurement of the court's hangings important in Exodus 38:16?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 38?


Exodus 38:16 shows a complete, divinely prescribed barrier of pure linen encircling the tabernacle court. Every panel testified that holy God invites people in, but only on His terms of purity, order, and obedience fulfilled ultimately in Jesus Christ.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
All
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the curtains
קַלְעֵ֧י (qal·‘ê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 7050: A sling, a, screen, the valve

around
סָבִ֖יב (sā·ḇîḇ)
Adverb
Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around

the courtyard
הֶחָצֵ֛ר (he·ḥā·ṣêr)
Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet

were made of finely spun
מָשְׁזָֽר׃ (mā·šə·zār)
Verb - Hofal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 7806: To be twisted

linen.
שֵׁ֥שׁ (šêš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8336: Bleached stuff, white linen, marble


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