Numbers 3:37
New International Version
as well as the posts of the surrounding courtyard with their bases, tent pegs and ropes.

New Living Translation
They were also responsible for the posts of the courtyard and all their bases, pegs, and ropes.

English Standard Version
also the pillars around the court, with their bases and pegs and cords.

Berean Standard Bible
as well as the posts of the surrounding courtyard with their bases, tent pegs, and ropes.

King James Bible
And the pillars of the court round about, and their sockets, and their pins, and their cords.

New King James Version
and the pillars of the court all around, with their sockets, their pegs, and their cords.

New American Standard Bible
and the pillars around the courtyard with their bases, their pegs, and their ropes.

NASB 1995
and the pillars around the court with their sockets and their pegs and their cords.

NASB 1977
and the pillars around the court with their sockets and their pegs and their cords.

Legacy Standard Bible
and the pillars around the court with their bases and their pegs and their cords.

Amplified Bible
and the pillars around the courtyard with their bases and their pegs and their cords (tent ropes).

Christian Standard Bible
in addition to the posts of the surrounding courtyard with their bases, tent pegs, and ropes.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
in addition to the posts of the surrounding courtyard with their bases, tent pegs, and ropes.

American Standard Version
and the pillars of the court round about, and their sockets, and their pins, and their cords.

English Revised Version
and the pillars of the court round about, and their sockets, and their pins, and their cords.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They also took care of the posts for the surrounding courtyard, the bases, pegs, and ropes.

Good News Translation
They were also responsible for the posts, bases, pegs, and ropes for the outer court.

International Standard Version
the pillars around the courtyard, their sockets, pegs, and tent cords.

Majority Standard Bible
as well as the posts of the surrounding courtyard with their bases, tent pegs, and ropes.

NET Bible
and the pillars of the courtyard all around, with their sockets, their pegs, and their ropes.

New Heart English Bible
the pillars of the court around it, their sockets, their pins, and their cords.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the pillars of the court round about, and their sockets, and their pins, and their cords.

World English Bible
the pillars of the court around it, their sockets, their pins, and their cords.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the pillars of the court all around, and their sockets, and their pins, and their cords.

Young's Literal Translation
and the pillars of the court round about, and their sockets, and their pins, and their cords.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the pillars of the enclosure round about, and their bases, and their pegs, and their cords.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the pillars of the court round about with their sockets, and the pins with their cords.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and the columns of the surrounding atrium with their bases, and the tent pegs with their cords.

New American Bible
as well as the columns of the surrounding court with their pedestals, pegs and ropes.

New Revised Standard Version
also the pillars of the court all around, with their bases and pegs and cords.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the pillars of the court round about and their sockets and their pins and their cords.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the pillars of the courtyard surrounding and their cords and their sockets and their curtain rods.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and the pillars of the court round about, and their sockets, and their pins, and their cords.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and the pillars of the court round about, and their bases, and their pins, and their cords.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Merarites
36The duties assigned to the sons of Merari were the tabernacle’s frames, crossbars, posts, bases, and all its equipment—all the service for these items, 37as well as the posts of the surrounding courtyard with their bases, tent pegs, and ropes.

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 38:9-20
Then he constructed the courtyard. The south side of the courtyard was a hundred cubits long and had curtains of finely spun linen, / with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases, and with silver hooks and bands on the posts. / The north side was also a hundred cubits long, with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases. The hooks and bands of the posts were silver. ...

Exodus 40:8
Set up the surrounding courtyard and hang the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard.

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.

Leviticus 6:10-11
And the priest shall put on his linen robe and linen undergarments, and he shall remove from the altar the ashes of the burnt offering that the fire has consumed and place them beside it. / Then he must take off his garments, put on other clothes, and carry the ashes outside the camp to a ceremonially clean place.

Leviticus 24:3
Outside the veil of the Testimony in the Tent of Meeting, Aaron is to tend the lamps continually before the LORD from evening until morning. This is to be a permanent statute for the generations to come.

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 10:23
and Jesus was walking in the temple courts in Solomon’s Colonnade.

John 18:20
“I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus answered. “I always taught in the synagogues and at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret.

Acts 21:28-30
crying out, “Men of Israel, help us! This is the man who teaches everyone everywhere against our people and against our law and against this place. Furthermore, he has brought Greeks into the temple and defiled this holy place.” / For they had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian with him in the city, and they assumed that Paul had brought him into the temple. / The whole city was stirred up, and the people rushed together. They seized Paul and dragged him out of the temple, and at once the gates were shut.

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, ...


Treasury of Scripture

And the pillars of the court round about, and their sockets, and their pins, and their cords.

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14. Are numbered by their families
21. The families, number, and charge of the Gershonites
27. Of the Kohathites
33. Of the Merarites
38. The place and charge of Moses and Aaron
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as well as the posts of the surrounding courtyard
The posts of the surrounding courtyard were integral to the structure of the Tabernacle, which was the portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites. These posts supported the curtains that formed the courtyard, creating a sacred space set apart for worship and sacrifice. The courtyard was a place where the Israelites could approach God, symbolizing the separation between the holy and the common. The posts were likely made of acacia wood, a durable material common in the region, and overlaid with bronze, signifying strength and endurance. This separation and structure foreshadow the coming of Christ, who would break down the dividing wall between God and humanity (Ephesians 2:14).

with their bases
The bases, or sockets, were made of bronze and provided stability for the posts. Each base was designed to hold the posts securely, ensuring the integrity of the courtyard's structure. The use of bronze, a strong and resilient metal, symbolizes judgment and endurance. In the context of the Tabernacle, the bases represent the firm foundation of God's presence and the stability of His covenant with Israel. This imagery can be connected to the New Testament, where Christ is described as the foundation of the Church (1 Corinthians 3:11).

tent pegs
Tent pegs were essential for securing the Tabernacle and its courtyard, ensuring that the structure remained stable and could withstand the elements. These pegs were likely made of bronze, consistent with other elements of the Tabernacle's construction. The tent pegs symbolize the anchoring of God's presence among His people, providing security and permanence. In a broader spiritual sense, they can be seen as a type of Christ, who anchors the soul and provides stability in the life of believers (Hebrews 6:19).

and ropes
The ropes were used to tie down the curtains and secure the posts, ensuring that the Tabernacle's structure was taut and orderly. These ropes were crucial for maintaining the integrity of the sacred space, preventing any disruption to the worship and sacrificial activities within the courtyard. The use of ropes highlights the importance of order and discipline in worship, reflecting the meticulous instructions given by God for the construction of the Tabernacle. This attention to detail underscores the holiness of God and the reverence required in approaching Him. The ropes can also be seen as a metaphor for the bonds of love and unity that hold the community of believers together in Christ (Colossians 3:14).

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Levites
The tribe of Levi was set apart for the service of the Tabernacle. They were responsible for the care and transportation of the Tabernacle and its furnishings.

2. The Tabernacle
This was the portable dwelling place for the presence of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. It was a central place of worship and sacrifice.

3. The Courtyard
The area surrounding the Tabernacle, enclosed by curtains and posts, where the Israelites would gather for worship and sacrifices.

4. Moses
As the leader of the Israelites, Moses was responsible for conveying God's instructions regarding the Tabernacle and its service.

5. The Wilderness Journey
The context of this passage is the Israelites' journey through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, during which they relied on God's guidance and provision.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Order and Structure
The detailed instructions for the Tabernacle and its courtyard highlight God's desire for order and structure in worship. This can be applied to our personal and communal worship practices today.

The Role of the Levites
The Levites' responsibility for the Tabernacle's care underscores the importance of dedicated service in the church. We are called to serve faithfully in the roles God has given us.

God's Presence Among His People
The Tabernacle was a physical representation of God's presence. Today, we are reminded that God dwells within us through the Holy Spirit, calling us to live lives that honor Him.

Attention to Detail in Worship
The specific details given for the Tabernacle's construction remind us that God cares about the details of our worship and service. We should strive for excellence in all we do for Him.(37) And the pillars of the court round about . . . --See Notes on Exodus 27:9-19.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
as well as the posts
וְעַמֻּדֵ֧י (wə·‘am·mu·ḏê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 5982: A column, a stand, platform

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

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

with their bases,
וְאַדְנֵיהֶ֑ם (wə·’aḏ·nê·hem)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 134: A base, pedestal

tent pegs,
וִיתֵדֹתָ֖ם (wî·ṯê·ḏō·ṯām)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 3489: A peg, pin

and ropes.
וּמֵֽיתְרֵיהֶֽם׃ (ū·mê·ṯə·rê·hem)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 4340: A cord, the string


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