Exodus 35:18
New International Version
the tent pegs for the tabernacle and for the courtyard, and their ropes;

New Living Translation
the tent pegs of the Tabernacle and courtyard and their ropes;

English Standard Version
the pegs of the tabernacle and the pegs of the court, and their cords;

Berean Standard Bible
the tent pegs for the tabernacle and for the courtyard, along with their ropes;

King James Bible
The pins of the tabernacle, and the pins of the court, and their cords,

New King James Version
the pegs of the tabernacle, the pegs of the court, and their cords;

New American Standard Bible
the pegs of the tabernacle and the pegs of the courtyard and their ropes;

NASB 1995
the pegs of the tabernacle and the pegs of the court and their cords;

NASB 1977
the pegs of the tabernacle and the pegs of the court and their cords;

Legacy Standard Bible
the pegs of the tabernacle and the pegs of the court and their cords;

Amplified Bible
the pegs of the tabernacle and the pegs of the court and their cords;

Christian Standard Bible
the tent pegs for the tabernacle and the tent pegs for the courtyard, along with their ropes;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the tent pegs for the tabernacle and the tent pegs for the courtyard, along with their ropes;

American Standard Version
the pins of the tabernacle, and the pins of the court, and their cords;

Contemporary English Version
the pegs and ropes for the tent and the courtyard;

English Revised Version
the pins of the tabernacle, and the pins of the court, and their cords;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
the pegs for the tent and the courtyard with their ropes,

Good News Translation
the Tent pegs and ropes for the Tent and the enclosure;

International Standard Version
the pegs for the tent, the pegs for the court, and their cords,

Majority Standard Bible
the tent pegs for the tabernacle and for the courtyard, along with their ropes;

NET Bible
tent pegs for the tabernacle and tent pegs for the courtyard and their ropes;

New Heart English Bible
the pins of the tabernacle, the pins of the court, and their cords;

Webster's Bible Translation
The pins of the tabernacle, and the pins of the court, and their cords,

World English Bible
the pins of the tabernacle, the pins of the court, and their cords;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
the pins of the Dwelling Place, and the pins of the court, and their cords,

Young's Literal Translation
'The pins of the tabernacle, and the pins of the court, and their cords,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the pegs of the temple, and the pegs of the enclosure and their cords;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The pins of the tabernacle and of the court with their little cords:

Catholic Public Domain Version
the tent pegs of the tabernacle and the atrium, with their little cords,

New American Bible
the tent pegs for the tabernacle and for the court, with their ropes;

New Revised Standard Version
the pegs of the tabernacle and the pegs of the court, and their cords;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The pins of the tabernacle, and the pins of the court, and their cords,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the curtain of the courtyard and its pillars and its sockets, and the covering of the doors of the courtyard, and pegs of the Tabernacle, and the pegs of the doors, and their cords,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
the pins of the tabernacle, and the pins of the court, and their cords;

Brenton Septuagint Translation


Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Skilled Craftsmen
17the curtains of the courtyard with its posts and bases, and the curtain for the gate of the courtyard; 18 the tent pegs for the tabernacle and for the courtyard, along with their ropes; 19and the woven garments for ministering in the holy place—both the holy garments for Aaron the priest and the garments for his sons to serve as priests.”…

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 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.

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 39:40
the curtains of the courtyard with its posts and bases; the curtain for the gate of the courtyard, its ropes and tent pegs, and all the equipment for the service of the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting;

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.

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
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,

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 10:9
I am the gate. If anyone enters through Me, he will be saved. He will come in and go out and find pasture.

Hebrews 9:2-3
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

The pins of the tabernacle, and the pins of the court, and their cords,

the pins.

Judges 4:21
Then Jael Heber's wife took a nail of the tent, and took an hammer in her hand, and went softly unto him, and smote the nail into his temples, and fastened it into the ground: for he was fast asleep and weary. So he died.

Exodus 27:19
All the vessels of the tabernacle in all the service thereof, and all the pins thereof, and all the pins of the court, shall be of brass.

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the tent pegs for the tabernacle
The tent pegs were essential components for securing the tabernacle, the portable dwelling place for God's presence among the Israelites. These pegs were likely made of bronze, as indicated in Exodus 27:19, and were used to stabilize the structure in the desert environment. The tabernacle itself was a precursor to the Temple in Jerusalem and symbolized God's dwelling with His people, foreshadowing the incarnation of Christ (John 1:14).

and for the courtyard
The courtyard surrounded the tabernacle and was a designated area for the congregation of Israel to gather and offer sacrifices. It was enclosed by curtains and supported by pillars, with the tent pegs playing a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of this sacred space. The courtyard's function highlights the importance of communal worship and the separation between the holy and the common, a theme that runs throughout Scripture.

along with their ropes;
The ropes were used to tie the curtains and secure the structure, ensuring that the tabernacle and courtyard remained stable. This detail underscores the meticulous care and precision required in the construction of the tabernacle, reflecting the order and holiness of God. The use of ropes and pegs can also be seen as a metaphor for the support and stability provided by faith and obedience to God's commands, as seen in the broader narrative of Israel's journey and relationship with God.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The leader of the Israelites, who is conveying God's instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle.

2. Israelites
The people of God, who are called to contribute materials and labor for the building of the Tabernacle.

3. Tabernacle
The portable dwelling place for the presence of God among His people during their journey in the wilderness.

4. Courtyard
The outer area surrounding the Tabernacle, where the Israelites could come to worship.

5. Tent Pegs and Ropes
Essential components for securing the Tabernacle and courtyard, ensuring stability and order.
Teaching Points
Attention to Detail in Worship
The inclusion of tent pegs and ropes in God's instructions reminds us that every detail in our worship and service to God matters. We should approach our spiritual practices with care and reverence.

Community Contribution
The construction of the Tabernacle required the collective effort of the Israelites. This teaches us the importance of community involvement in building and maintaining places of worship and service.

Stability and Security
Just as the tent pegs provided stability to the Tabernacle, our faith and commitment to God's Word provide stability in our spiritual lives. We should ensure that our spiritual foundations are secure.

Symbolism of the Tabernacle
The Tabernacle foreshadows Christ, who is the ultimate dwelling place of God among us. Understanding its components helps us appreciate the fullness of God's plan in Christ.Verse 18. - The pins of the tabernacle and the court had not been previously mentioned. They must be regarded as tent-pegs, whereto were attached the cords which kept taut the covering of the tent over the tabernacle, and which steadied the pillars whereto the hangings of the court were fastened.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the tent pegs
יִתְדֹ֧ת (yiṯ·ḏōṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 3489: A peg, pin

for the tabernacle
הַמִּשְׁכָּ֛ן (ham·miš·kān)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4908: A residence, the Tabernacle

[and]
יִתְדֹ֥ת (yiṯ·ḏōṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 3489: A peg, pin

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

along with their ropes;
מֵיתְרֵיהֶֽם׃ (mê·ṯə·rê·hem)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 4340: A cord, the string


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