Exodus 38:9
New International Version
Next they made the courtyard. The south side was a hundred cubits long and had curtains of finely twisted linen,

New Living Translation
Then Bezalel made the courtyard, which was enclosed with curtains made of finely woven linen. On the south side the curtains were 150 feet long.

English Standard Version
And he made the court. For the south side the hangings of the court were of fine twined linen, a hundred cubits;

Berean Standard Bible
Then he constructed the courtyard. The south side of the courtyard was a hundred cubits long and had curtains of finely spun linen,

King James Bible
And he made the court: on the south side southward the hangings of the court were of fine twined linen, an hundred cubits:

New King James Version
Then he made the court on the south side; the hangings of the court were of fine woven linen, one hundred cubits long.

New American Standard Bible
Then he made the courtyard: for the south side the hangings of the courtyard were of fine twisted linen, a hundred cubits;

NASB 1995
Then he made the court: for the south side the hangings of the court were of fine twisted linen, one hundred cubits;

NASB 1977
Then he made the court: for the south side the hangings of the court were of fine twisted linen, one hundred cubits;

Legacy Standard Bible
Then he made the court: for the south side the hangings of the court were of fine twisted linen, one hundred cubits;

Amplified Bible
Then he made the court: for the south side the curtains of the court were of fine twisted linen, a hundred cubits;

Christian Standard Bible
Then he made the courtyard. The hangings on the south side of the courtyard were of finely spun linen, 150 feet long,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then he made the courtyard. The hangings on the south side of the courtyard were of finely spun linen, 150 feet in length,

American Standard Version
And he made the court: for the south side southward the hangings of the court were of fine twined linen, a hundred cubits;

English Revised Version
And he made the court: for the south side southward the hangings of the court were of fine twined linen, an hundred cubits:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He also made the courtyard. The south side of the courtyard was 150 feet long and had curtains made out of fine linen yarn,

Good News Translation
For the Tent of the LORD's presence he made the enclosure out of fine linen curtains. On the south side the curtains were 50 yards long,

International Standard Version
Then he made the court. On the south side the hangings for the court were made of fine woven linen, 100 cubits long.

Majority Standard Bible
Then he constructed the courtyard. The south side of the courtyard was a hundred cubits long and had curtains of finely spun linen,

NET Bible
He made the courtyard. For the south side the hangings of the courtyard were of fine twisted linen, one hundred fifty feet long,

New Heart English Bible
He made the court: for the south side southward the hangings of the court were of fine twined linen, one hundred seventy-two feet three inches;

Webster's Bible Translation
And he made the court: on the south side southward the hangings of the court were of fine twined linen, a hundred cubits:

World English Bible
He made the court: for the south side southward the hangings of the court were of fine twined linen, one hundred cubits;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he makes the court: at the south side southward, the hangings of the court of twined linen, one hundred by the cubit,

Young's Literal Translation
And he maketh the court; at the south side southward, the hangings of the court of twined linen, a hundred by the cubit,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will make the enclosure: to the south side southward, the curtains of the enclosure twisted byssus, a hundred cubits.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He made also the court, in the south side whereof were hangings of fine twisted linen, of a hundred cubits,

Catholic Public Domain Version
He also made the atrium, at the south side of which were hangings of fine twisted linen of one hundred cubits and

New American Bible
The court was made as follows. On the south side the hangings of the court were of fine linen twined, a hundred cubits long,

New Revised Standard Version
He made the court; for the south side the hangings of the court were of fine twisted linen, one hundred cubits long;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he made the court: for the south side southward the hangings of the court were of fine twined linen, a hundred cubits;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he made the courtyard on the side of the wind of the south; the hangings of the courtyard a hundred cubits of fine woven white linen:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he made the court; for the south side southward the hangings of the court were of fine twined linen, a hundred cubits.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they made the court toward the south; the curtains of the court of fine linen twined, a hundred cubits every way,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Tabernacle Courtyard
9Then 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.…

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 3:25-26
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.

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. ...

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 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.

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.

1 Corinthians 3:16
Do you not know that you yourselves are God’s temple, and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?

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 2:21-22
In Him the whole building is fitted together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord. / And in Him you too are being built together into a dwelling place for God in His Spirit.

1 Peter 2:5
you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

Psalm 84:10
For better is one day in Your courts than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.

Psalm 100:4
Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name.


Treasury of Scripture

And he made the court: on the south side southward the hangings of the court were of fine twined linen, an hundred cubits:

Exodus 27:9-19
And thou shalt make the court of the tabernacle: for the south side southward there shall be hangings for the court of fine twined linen of an hundred cubits long for one side: …

Exodus 40:8,33
And thou shalt set up the court round about, and hang up the hanging at the court gate…

1 Kings 6:36
And he built the inner court with three rows of hewed stone, and a row of cedar beams.

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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














Then he made the courtyard
The phrase "Then he made" indicates a continuation of the construction process of the Tabernacle, emphasizing the orderly and obedient execution of God's instructions. The Hebrew root for "made" is עָשָׂה (asah), which conveys the act of creating or fashioning with purpose. The "courtyard" (חָצֵר, chatser) served as a sacred space, setting apart the holy activities within from the outside world. This demarcation symbolizes the separation between the divine and the mundane, a theme prevalent throughout Scripture, reminding believers of the call to holiness.

On the south side
The specification of the "south side" highlights the detailed nature of God's instructions. In biblical times, directions held significant meaning, often associated with specific tribes or symbolic representations. The south, or תֵּימָן (teiman), can symbolize warmth and growth, as it is associated with the sun's path. This directional detail underscores the precision and intentionality in the construction of the Tabernacle, reflecting God's order and sovereignty.

the hangings of the courtyard
The "hangings" (קָלָע, qela) were essential components of the Tabernacle's structure, providing both a physical and symbolic boundary. Made of finely spun linen, these hangings represented purity and righteousness. The courtyard served as a transitional space, where the Israelites could approach God, reminding believers of the need for spiritual preparation and sanctification before entering God's presence.

were finely spun linen
The use of "finely spun linen" (שֵׁשׁ מָשְׁזָר, shesh mashzar) signifies purity, excellence, and the best of human craftsmanship dedicated to God. Linen, often associated with priestly garments, symbolizes righteousness and holiness. The meticulous craftsmanship reflects the heart of worship, where offerings to God are made with the utmost care and devotion, inspiring believers to offer their best in service to the Lord.

a hundred cubits long
The measurement "a hundred cubits" (אֵמָה, amah) reflects the grandeur and significance of the Tabernacle. A cubit, approximately 18 inches, was a standard unit of measure in ancient times. The specific length underscores the vastness and inclusivity of God's dwelling place among His people. It serves as a reminder of God's immense grace and the expansive nature of His invitation to fellowship, encouraging believers to embrace the breadth of God's love and presence.

(9-20) The construction of the court follows upon that of the furniture which it contained. The passage runs parallel with Exodus 27:9-19.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then he constructed
וַיַּ֖עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

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

The south
נֶ֣גֶב (ne·ḡeḇ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5045: South country, the Negeb, south

side
לִפְאַ֣ת ׀ (lip̄·’aṯ)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 6285: Mouth, direction, region, extremity

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

was a hundred
מֵאָ֖ה (mê·’āh)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 3967: A hundred

cubits [long]
בָּאַמָּֽה׃ (bā·’am·māh)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 520: A mother, a cubit, a door-base

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

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

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


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