Exodus 38:20
New International Version
All the tent pegs of the tabernacle and of the surrounding courtyard were bronze.

New Living Translation
All the tent pegs used in the Tabernacle and courtyard were made of bronze.

English Standard Version
And all the pegs for the tabernacle and for the court all around were of bronze.

Berean Standard Bible
All the tent pegs for the tabernacle and for the surrounding courtyard were bronze.

King James Bible
And all the pins of the tabernacle, and of the court round about, were of brass.

New King James Version
All the pegs of the tabernacle, and of the court all around, were bronze.

New American Standard Bible
All the pegs of the tabernacle and of the courtyard all around were of bronze.

NASB 1995
All the pegs of the tabernacle and of the court all around were of bronze.

NASB 1977
And all the pegs of the tabernacle and of the court all around were of bronze.

Legacy Standard Bible
All the pegs of the tabernacle and of the court all around were of bronze.

Amplified Bible
All the pegs for the tabernacle and the court were bronze.

Christian Standard Bible
All the tent pegs for the tabernacle and for the surrounding courtyard were bronze.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
All the tent pegs for the tabernacle and for the surrounding courtyard were bronze.

American Standard Version
And all the pins of the tabernacle, and of the court round about, were of brass.

Contemporary English Version
The pegs for the tent and for the curtain around the tent were made of bronze.

English Revised Version
And all the pins of the tabernacle, and of the court round about, were of brass.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
All the pegs for the tent and the surrounding courtyard were made of bronze.

Good News Translation
All the pegs for the Tent and for the surrounding enclosure were made of bronze.

International Standard Version
All the pegs for the tent and for all around the court were made of bronze.

Majority Standard Bible
All the tent pegs for the tabernacle and for the surrounding courtyard were bronze.

NET Bible
All the tent pegs of the tabernacle and of the courtyard all around were bronze.

New Heart English Bible
All the pins of the tabernacle, and around the court, were of bronze.

Webster's Bible Translation
And all the pins of the tabernacle, and of the court round about, were of brass.

World English Bible
All the pins of the tabernacle, and around the court, were of bronze.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and all the pins for the Dwelling Place, and for the court all around, [are] of bronze.

Young's Literal Translation
and all the pins for the tabernacle, and for the court round about, are of brass.

Smith's Literal Translation
And all the pegs for the temple and for the enclosure round about of brass.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The pins also of the tabernacle and of the court round about he made of brass.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Likewise, the tent pegs of the tabernacle and the atrium all around he made of brass.

New American Bible
All the tent pegs for the tabernacle and for the court around it were of bronze.

New Revised Standard Version
All the pegs for the tabernacle and for the court all around were of bronze.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And all the pins of the tabernacle, and of the court round about, were of brass.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And all nails of the Tabernacle and of the court as a circle of brass.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And all the pins of the tabernacle, and of the court round about, were of brass.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
He made the pins of the tabernacle and the pins of the court of brass. And all the pins of the court round about of brass, and they were overlaid with silver.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Tabernacle Courtyard
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 27:9-19
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.

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.

Numbers 4:25-26
They are to carry the curtains of the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting with the covering of fine leather over it, the curtains for the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, / 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 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.

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. ...

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.

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.


Treasury of Scripture

And all the pins of the tabernacle, and of the court round about, were of brass.

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.

2 Chronicles 3:9
And the weight of the nails was fifty shekels of gold. And he overlaid the upper chambers with gold.

Ezra 9:8
And now for a little space grace hath been shewed from the LORD our God, to leave us a remnant to escape, and to give us a nail in his holy place, that our God may lighten our eyes, and give us a little reviving in our bondage.

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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














All the tent pegs for the tabernacle
The tabernacle was a portable sanctuary used by the Israelites during their wanderings in the desert. The tent pegs were essential for securing the structure, ensuring stability and protection against the elements. The use of pegs highlights the temporary nature of the tabernacle, symbolizing the transient journey of the Israelites and their reliance on God for guidance and provision. The tabernacle itself is a type of Christ, representing God's dwelling among His people, as seen in John 1:14, where Jesus is described as the Word who "dwelt among us."

and for the surrounding courtyard
The courtyard served as a boundary, separating the sacred space of the tabernacle from the common areas. It was a place where the Israelites could gather and participate in worship, yet it also emphasized the holiness of God and the need for separation from sin. This separation is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are called to be holy and set apart (1 Peter 1:15-16). The courtyard's design reflects the order and structure God desires in worship and community life.

were bronze.
Bronze, a durable and resilient metal, was used extensively in the tabernacle's construction, particularly for items associated with judgment and sacrifice, such as the altar of burnt offering. The use of bronze for the tent pegs signifies strength and endurance, qualities necessary for the Israelites' journey and spiritual life. Bronze's association with judgment can be seen in Revelation 1:15, where Jesus is described with feet like "bronze glowing in a furnace," symbolizing His authority and power to judge. The choice of bronze underscores the seriousness of approaching a holy God and the need for atonement, ultimately fulfilled in Christ's sacrificial death.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
- The leader of the Israelites who received the instructions for the construction of the tabernacle from God.

2. Bezalel and Oholiab
- Skilled craftsmen appointed by God to oversee the construction of the tabernacle and its furnishings.

3. The Tabernacle
- A portable sanctuary that served as the dwelling place of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness.

4. The Courtyard
- The outer area surrounding the tabernacle, where the altar of burnt offering and the bronze basin were located.

5. Bronze Tent Pegs
- Used to secure the tabernacle and courtyard, symbolizing stability and permanence in the worship of God.
Teaching Points
Symbolism of Bronze
Bronze, a durable and strong metal, symbolizes judgment and endurance. The use of bronze for the tent pegs signifies the enduring nature of God's presence and the stability of His covenant with His people.

Importance of Details in Worship
The specific instructions for the tabernacle's construction, including the tent pegs, remind us that God cares about the details of our worship. Our approach to worship should be reverent and intentional, reflecting God's holiness.

Foundation of Faith
Just as the tent pegs provided stability for the tabernacle, our faith in Christ serves as the foundation for our spiritual lives. We are called to anchor ourselves in His truth and promises.

Community and Responsibility
The construction and maintenance of the tabernacle required the collective effort of the Israelites, illustrating the importance of community and shared responsibility in the body of Christ.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
All
וְֽכָל־ (wə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the tent pegs
הַיְתֵדֹ֞ת (hay·ṯê·ḏōṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 3489: A peg, pin

for the tabernacle
לַמִּשְׁכָּ֧ן (lam·miš·kān)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4908: A residence, the Tabernacle

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

courtyard
וְלֶחָצֵ֛ר (wə·le·ḥā·ṣêr)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet

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


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