Exodus 38:15
New International Version
and curtains fifteen cubits long were on the other side of the entrance to the courtyard, with three posts and three bases.

New Living Translation
The curtain on the left side was also 22 1 / 2 feet long and was supported by three posts set into three bases.

English Standard Version
And so for the other side. On both sides of the gate of the court were hangings of fifteen cubits, with their three pillars and their three bases.

Berean Standard Bible
And the curtains on the other side were also fifteen cubits long, with three posts and three bases as well.

King James Bible
And for the other side of the court gate, on this hand and that hand, were hangings of fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets three.

New King James Version
and the same for the other side of the court gate; on this side and that were hangings of fifteen cubits, with their three pillars and their three sockets.

New American Standard Bible
and so for the other side. On both sides of the gate of the courtyard were hangings of fifteen cubits, with their three pillars and their three bases.

NASB 1995
and so for the other side. On both sides of the gate of the court were hangings of fifteen cubits, with their three pillars and their three sockets.

NASB 1977
and so for the other side. On both sides of the gate of the court were hangings of fifteen cubits, with their three pillars and their three sockets.

Legacy Standard Bible
and so for the other side. On both sides of the gate of the court were hangings of fifteen cubits, with their three pillars and their three bases.

Amplified Bible
and the same for the other side [of the court gate]. Left and right of the court gate there were curtains of fifteen cubits; with their three support poles and their three sockets.

Christian Standard Bible
It was the same for the other side of the courtyard gate. The hangings were 22 1 /2 feet, including their three posts and their three bases.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
It was the same for the other side. The hangings were 22 1/2 feet, including their three posts and three bases on both sides of the courtyard gate.

American Standard Version
and so for the other side: on this hand and that hand by the gate of the court were hangings of fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets three.

English Revised Version
and so for the other side: on this hand and that hand by the gate of the court were hangings of fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets three.

GOD'S WORD® Translation


International Standard Version
and also for the second section. On either side of the gate of the court were hangings of fifteen cubits long with their three pillars and three sockets.

Majority Standard Bible
And the curtains on the other side were also fifteen cubits long, with three posts and three bases as well.

NET Bible
and for the second side of the gate of the courtyard, just like the other, the hangings were twenty-two and a half feet long, with their three posts and their three bases.

New Heart English Bible
and so for the other side: on this hand and that hand by the gate of the court were hangings of twenty-five feet ten inches; their pillars five feet two inches, and their sockets five feet two inches.

Webster's Bible Translation
And for the other side of the court-gate, on this hand and that hand, were hangings of fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets three.

World English Bible
and so for the other side: on this hand and that hand by the gate of the court were hangings of fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets three.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and at the second side at the gate of the court, on this [side] and on that [side]—hangings of fifteen cubits, their pillars three, and their sockets three;

Young's Literal Translation
and at the second side at the gate of the court, on this and on that, are hangings, fifteen cubits, their pillars three, and their sockets three;

Smith's Literal Translation
And for the second side, from hence and from thence, for the gate of the enclosure the curtains fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their bases three.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And on the other side (for between the two he made the entry of the tabernacle) there were hangings equally of fifteen cubits, and three pillars, and as many sockets.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and on the other side, (for between the two he made the entrance of the tabernacle) there were equally hangings of fifteen cubits, and three pillars, and the same number of bases.

New American Bible
on the other side, beyond the gate of the court, there were likewise hangings to the extent of fifteen cubits, with three columns and three pedestals.

New Revised Standard Version
And so for the other side; on each side of the gate of the court were hangings of fifteen cubits, with three pillars and three bases.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And for the other side, on this hand and that of the gate of the court, were hangings of fifteen cubits for each side; their pillars three, and their sockets three.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And to the other side from here and on that, the door of the courtyard, hangings of fifteen cubits to a side, their pillars, three and their sockets, three.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And so for the other side; on this hand and that hand by the gate of the court were hangings of fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets three.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And at the second back on this side and on that by the gate of the court, curtains of fifteen cubits, their pillars three and their sockets three;

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Context
The Tabernacle Courtyard
14The curtains on one side of the entrance were fifteen cubits long, with three posts and three bases. 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.…

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 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 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.

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 10:1-9
“Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever does not enter the sheepfold by the gate, but climbs in some other way, is a thief and a robber. / But the one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. / The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen for his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. ...

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, ...

Hebrews 9:6-10
When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties. / But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance. / 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. ...

Revelation 11:1-2
Then I was given a measuring rod like a staff and was told, “Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, and count the number of worshipers there. / But exclude the courtyard outside the temple. Do not measure it, because it has been given over to the nations, and they will trample the holy city for 42 months.


Treasury of Scripture

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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














and the curtains
The Hebrew word for "curtains" is "יְרִיעָה" (yeriah), which refers to a piece of fabric or cloth. In the context of the Tabernacle, these curtains were not merely functional but held significant symbolic meaning. They represented a separation between the holy and the common, a theme that runs throughout the Bible. The curtains were crafted with skill and care, reflecting the beauty and holiness of God’s dwelling place among His people. This reminds us of the importance of approaching God with reverence and the beauty of holiness in our own lives.

for the other side
This phrase indicates symmetry and balance in the construction of the Tabernacle. The Tabernacle was a place of order, reflecting the divine order of creation. The phrase "for the other side" suggests that God’s instructions were precise and intentional, ensuring that every aspect of the Tabernacle was in harmony. This can inspire us to seek balance and order in our spiritual lives, aligning ourselves with God’s perfect design.

were also fifteen cubits long
The measurement "fifteen cubits" (approximately 22.5 feet or 6.8 meters) signifies the specific and detailed instructions given by God for the construction of the Tabernacle. The precision of these measurements underscores the importance of obedience to God’s commands. In a broader sense, it reminds us that God is a God of details, and He cares about the specifics of our lives. Just as the Israelites were called to follow God’s detailed instructions, we too are called to live according to His Word.

with three posts
The "three posts" were structural supports for the curtains, made of acacia wood and overlaid with bronze. The number three often symbolizes completeness or divine perfection in the Bible. These posts provided stability and strength, ensuring that the curtains remained upright and secure. Spiritually, this can remind us of the Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—who provide the foundation and support for our faith. Just as the posts upheld the curtains, God upholds us in our spiritual journey.

and three bases
The "three bases" were likely made of bronze, providing a firm foundation for the posts. The use of bronze, a strong and durable metal, symbolizes judgment and endurance. The bases ensured that the structure was stable and could withstand external pressures. In our spiritual lives, the concept of a firm foundation is crucial. Jesus Christ is our foundation, and when our lives are built upon Him, we can withstand the trials and challenges we face. The bases remind us of the importance of having a strong, unwavering faith rooted in Christ.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And the curtains
קְלָעִ֕ים (qə·lā·‘îm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 7050: A sling, a, screen, the valve

for the other
הַשֵּׁנִ֗ית (haš·šê·nîṯ)
Article | Number - ordinal feminine singular
Strong's 8145: Second (an ordinal number)

side
וְלַכָּתֵ֣ף (wə·lak·kā·ṯêp̄)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 3802: The shoulder, side-piece, lateral projection of anything

were also fifteen
חֲמֵ֥שׁ (ḥă·mêš)
Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 2568: Five

cubits long,
אַמָּ֑ה (’am·māh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 520: A mother, a cubit, a door-base

with three
שְׁלֹשָׁ֔ה (šə·lō·šāh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice

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

and three
שְׁלֹשָֽׁה׃ (šə·lō·šāh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice

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

[as well].
מִזֶּ֤ה (miz·zeh)
Preposition-m | Pronoun - masculine singular
Strong's 2088: This, that


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