Exodus 38:19
New International Version
with four posts and four bronze bases. Their hooks and bands were silver, and their tops were overlaid with silver.

New Living Translation
It was supported by four posts, each set securely in its own bronze base. The tops of the posts were overlaid with silver, and the hooks and rings were also made of silver.

English Standard Version
And their pillars were four in number. Their four bases were of bronze, their hooks of silver, and the overlaying of their capitals and their fillets of silver.

Berean Standard Bible
with four posts and four bronze bases. Their hooks were silver, as well as the bands and the plating of their tops.

King James Bible
And their pillars were four, and their sockets of brass four; their hooks of silver, and the overlaying of their chapiters and their fillets of silver.

New King James Version
And there were four pillars with their four sockets of bronze; their hooks were silver, and the overlay of their capitals and their bands was silver.

New American Standard Bible
Their four pillars and their four bases were of bronze; their hooks were of silver, and the overlaying of their tops and their bands were of silver.

NASB 1995
Their four pillars and their four sockets were of bronze; their hooks were of silver, and the overlaying of their tops and their bands were of silver.

NASB 1977
And their four pillars and their four sockets were of bronze; their hooks were of silver, and the overlaying of their tops and their bands were of silver.

Legacy Standard Bible
Their four pillars and their four bases were of bronze; their hooks were of silver, and the overlaying of their tops and their bands were of silver.

Amplified Bible
Their four support poles and their four sockets were bronze; their hooks were silver, and silver overlaid their tops and their connecting rings.

Christian Standard Bible
It had four posts with their four bronze bases. Their hooks were silver, and their top plating and their bands were silver.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
It had four posts, including their four bronze bases. Their hooks were silver, and the bands as well as the plating of their tops were silver.

American Standard Version
And their pillars were four, and their sockets four, of brass; their hooks of silver, and the overlaying of their capitals, and their fillets, of silver.

English Revised Version
And their pillars were four, and their sockets four, of brass; their hooks of silver, and the overlaying of their chapiters and their fillets of silver.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
It was hung on four posts [set in] four bronze bases. The hooks and bands on the posts were made of silver. The tops of the posts were covered with silver.

Good News Translation
It was supported by four posts in four bronze bases. Their hooks, the covering of their tops, and their rods were made of silver.

International Standard Version
Their four pillars and their four sockets were made of bronze, and their hooks were made of silver. Their tops were overlaid with silver and their bands were made of silver.

Majority Standard Bible
with four posts and four bronze bases. Their hooks were silver, as well as the bands and the plating of their tops.

NET Bible
with four posts and their four bronze bases. Their hooks and their bands were silver, and their tops were overlaid with silver.

New Heart English Bible
Their pillars were six feet eleven inches, and their sockets six feet eleven inches, of bronze; their hooks of silver, and the overlaying of their capitals, and their fillets, of silver.

Webster's Bible Translation
And their pillars were four, and their sockets of brass four; their hooks of silver, and the overlaying of their capitals and their fillets of silver.

World English Bible
Their pillars were four, and their sockets four, of bronze; their hooks of silver, and the overlaying of their capitals, and their fillets, of silver.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and their pillars [are] four, and their sockets of bronze four, their pegs [are] of silver, and the overlaying of their tops and their fillets [are] of silver;

Young's Literal Translation
and their pillars are four, and their sockets of brass four, their pegs are of silver, and the overlaying of their tops and their fillets are of silver;

Smith's Literal Translation
And their pillars four, and their bases four, of brass; and their pegs of silver, and the spreading over the heads and their joinings of silver.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the pillars in the entry were four with sockets of brass, and their heads and gravings of silver.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now the columns at the entrance were four, with bases of brass, and their heads and engravings were of silver.

New American Bible
There were four columns and four pedestals of bronze for it, while their hooks were of silver, and their capitals and their bands silver-plated.

New Revised Standard Version
There were four pillars; their four bases were of bronze, their hooks of silver, and the overlaying of their capitals and their bands of silver.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And their pillars were four, and their sockets of brass four; their hooks of silver, and the overlaying of their capitals and their fillets of silver.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Their pillars four, and their sockets four, of brass, and their capitals of silver and the overlays of their capitals and their coverings of silver.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And their pillars were four, and their sockets four of brass; their hooks of silver, and the overlaying of their capitals and their fillets of silver.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and their pillars four, and their sockets four of brass, and their hooks of silver, and their chapiters overlaid with silver.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Tabernacle Courtyard
18The curtain for the entrance to the courtyard was embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen. It was twenty cubits long and, like the curtains of the courtyard, five cubits high, 19with four posts and four bronze bases. Their hooks were silver, as well as the bands and the plating of their tops. 20All the tent pegs for the tabernacle and for the surrounding courtyard were bronze.…

Cross References
Exodus 27:16
The gate of the courtyard shall be twenty cubits long, with a curtain embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen. It shall have four posts and four bases.

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.

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 6:31-35
For the entrance to the inner sanctuary, Solomon constructed doors of olive wood with five-sided doorposts. / The double doors were made of olive wood, and he carved into them cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers and overlaid the cherubim and palm trees with hammered gold. / In the same way he made four-sided doorposts of olive wood for the sanctuary entrance. ...

2 Chronicles 3:14
He made the veil of blue, purple, and crimson yarn and fine linen, with cherubim woven into it.

Ezekiel 41:21-25
The outer sanctuary had a rectangular doorframe, and the doorframe of the sanctuary was similar. / There was an altar of wood three cubits high and two cubits square. Its corners, base, and sides were of wood. And the man told me, “This is the table that is before the LORD.” / Both the outer sanctuary and the inner sanctuary had double doors, ...

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,

Hebrews 9:8-9
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. / It is an illustration for the present time, because the gifts and sacrifices being offered were unable to cleanse the conscience of the worshiper.

Revelation 21:12-13
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.

Revelation 21:21
And the twelve gates were twelve pearls, with each gate consisting of a single pearl. The main street of the city was pure gold, as clear as glass.

John 10:7-9
So He said to them again, “Truly, truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. / All who came before Me were thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. / I am the gate. If anyone enters through Me, he will be saved. He will come in and go out and find pasture.

Matthew 7:13-14
Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. / But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it.

John 14:6
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

Ephesians 2:14-18
For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility / by abolishing in His flesh the law of commandments and decrees. He did this to create in Himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace / and reconciling both of them to God in one body through the cross, by which He put to death their hostility. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And their pillars were four, and their sockets of brass four; their hooks of silver, and the overlaying of their capitals and their fillets of silver.

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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














with four posts and four bronze bases.
The construction of the tabernacle involved precise instructions, reflecting God's order and holiness. The use of four posts signifies stability and completeness, a number often associated with the earth and creation. Bronze, a durable metal, symbolizes judgment and strength, as seen in the bronze altar (Exodus 27:1-8). The posts and bases provided structural support, ensuring the tabernacle's integrity, much like the foundational truths of faith support a believer's life.

Their hooks were silver,
Silver in the Bible often represents redemption and purity. The hooks made of silver suggest the connection between the divine and the earthly, as they held the curtains of the tabernacle. This metal's use in the tabernacle construction points to the redemptive work of Christ, who connects humanity to God. Silver was also used in the atonement money (Exodus 30:11-16), further emphasizing its association with redemption.

as well as the bands and the plating of their tops.
The bands and plating provided additional strength and beauty to the structure. The meticulous detail in the tabernacle's construction reflects God's desire for excellence and beauty in worship. The bands and plating, likely for reinforcement and decoration, highlight the importance of both function and aesthetics in sacred spaces. This attention to detail can be seen as a type of Christ, who perfectly embodies both the strength and beauty of God's plan for salvation.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Tabernacle Courtyard
The courtyard was the outer area surrounding the Tabernacle, serving as a place for the Israelites to gather and offer sacrifices. It was a sacred space that separated the holy from the common.

2. The Gate of the Courtyard
This was the entrance to the Tabernacle's courtyard, symbolizing access to God's presence. The gate was made with specific materials and colors, indicating its importance and sacredness.

3. The Embroiderer
Skilled artisans were employed to create the intricate designs on the curtain, highlighting the value of craftsmanship in worship.

4. Materials Used
Blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, along with finely spun linen, were used for the curtain. These materials were significant, often representing royalty, divinity, and sacrifice.

5. The Four Posts and Bases
These structural elements supported the curtain, symbolizing stability and order in the worship of God.
Teaching Points
Symbolism of Access
The gate of the courtyard symbolizes access to God, reminding us of the importance of approaching Him with reverence and preparation.

The Role of Beauty in Worship
The use of fine materials and skilled craftsmanship in the Tabernacle's construction teaches us to honor God with our best efforts and resources.

Separation and Holiness
The gate and its materials signify the separation between the holy and the common, encouraging us to live lives set apart for God.

Christ as Our Gate
Just as the gate provided access to the Tabernacle, Jesus provides access to the Father. We are called to enter through Him with faith and obedience.Verse 19. - Their chapiters. This again is additional to the directions given Compare the comment on ver. 17.

CHAPTER 38:21-31

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
with four
אַרְבָּעָ֔ה (’ar·bā·‘āh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 702: Four

posts
וְעַמֻּֽדֵיהֶם֙ (wə·‘am·mu·ḏê·hem)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 5982: A column, a stand, platform

and four
אַרְבָּעָ֖ה (’ar·bā·‘āh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 702: Four

bronze
נְחֹ֑שֶׁת (nə·ḥō·šeṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5178: Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base

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

Their hooks
וָוֵיהֶ֣ם (wā·wê·hem)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 2053: A hook, pin, peg

were silver,
כֶּ֔סֶף (ke·sep̄)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3701: Silver, money

as well as the bands
וַחֲשֻׁקֵיהֶ֖ם (wa·ḥă·šu·qê·hem)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 2838: Attached, a fence-rail, rod connecting the posts, pillars

and the plating
וְצִפּ֧וּי (wə·ṣip·pui)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6826: (metal) plating

of their tops.
רָאשֵׁיהֶ֛ם (rā·šê·hem)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 7218: The head


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