Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version the curtains of the courtyard with its posts and bases, and the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard; the ropes and tent pegs for the courtyard; all the furnishings for the tabernacle, the tent of meeting; New Living Translation the curtains for the walls of the courtyard; the posts and their bases; the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard; the ropes and tent pegs; all the furnishings to be used in worship at the Tabernacle; English Standard Version the hangings of the court, its pillars, and its bases, and the screen for the gate of the court, its cords, and its pegs; and all the utensils for the service of the tabernacle, for the tent of meeting; Berean Standard Bible 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; Berean Literal Bible the hangings of the court, its pillars, and its bases; and the screen for the gate of the court, its cords, and its pegs, and all the vessels of the service of the tabernacle, for the Tent of Meeting; King James Bible The hangings of the court, his pillars, and his sockets, and the hanging for the court gate, his cords, and his pins, and all the vessels of the service of the tabernacle, for the tent of the congregation, New King James Version the hangings of the court, its pillars and its sockets, the screen for the court gate, its cords, and its pegs; all the utensils for the service of the tabernacle, for the tent of meeting; New American Standard Bible the hangings for the courtyard, its pillars and its bases, and the curtain for the gate of the courtyard, its ropes and its pegs, and all the equipment for the service of the tabernacle, for the tent of meeting; NASB 1995 the hangings for the court, its pillars and its sockets, and the screen for the gate of the court, its cords and its pegs and all the equipment for the service of the tabernacle, for the tent of meeting; NASB 1977 the hangings for the court, its pillars and its sockets, and the screen for the gate of the court, its cords and its pegs and all the equipment for the service of the tabernacle, for the tent of meeting; Legacy Standard Bible the hangings for the court, its pillars and its bases, and the screen for the gate of the court, its cords and its pegs, and all the equipment for the service of the tabernacle, for the tent of meeting; Amplified Bible the curtains of the courtyard, its support poles and sockets, and the screen (curtain) for the courtyard gate, its cords and pegs, and all the utensils for the service of the tabernacle, for the Tent of Meeting [of God with His people]; Berean Annotated Bible 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; Christian Standard Bible the hangings of the courtyard, its posts and bases, the screen for the gate of the courtyard, its ropes and tent pegs, and all the furnishings for the service of the tabernacle, the tent of meeting; Holman Christian Standard Bible the hangings of the courtyard, its posts and bases, the screen 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; American Standard Version the hangings of the court, its pillars, and its sockets, and the screen for the gate of the court, the cords thereof, and the pins thereof, and all the instruments of the service of the tabernacle, for the tent of meeting; Contemporary English Version the curtain with its posts and cords, and its pegs and stands that go around the courtyard; everything needed for the sacred tent; English Revised Version the hangings of the court, its pillars, and its sockets, and the screen for the gate of the court, the cords thereof, and the pins thereof, and all the instruments of the service of the tabernacle, for the tent of meeting; GOD'S WORD® Translation the curtains for the courtyard, the posts, bases, and screen for the entrance to the courtyard, the ropes and pegs-all the equipment needed for the service of the inner tent (the tent of meeting)- Good News Translation the curtains for the enclosure and its posts and bases; the curtain for the entrance of the enclosure and its ropes; the Tent pegs; all the equipment to be used in the Tent; International Standard Version the hangings for the court, its pillars, its sockets, the screen for the gate of the court, its cords, its pegs, all the furnishings for the service of the tent, for the Tent of Meeting, NET Bible the hangings of the courtyard, its posts and its bases, and the curtain for the gateway of the courtyard, its ropes and its tent pegs, and all the furnishings for the service of the tabernacle, for the tent of meeting; New Heart English Bible the hangings of the court, its pillars, its sockets, the screen for the gate of the court, its cords, its pins, all the instruments of the service of the tabernacle, for the Tent of Meeting, Webster's Bible Translation The hangings of the court, its pillars, and its sockets, and the hanging for the court-gate, its cords, and its pins, and all the vessels of the service of the tabernacle, for the tent of the congregation, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblethe 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; World English Bible the hangings of the court, its pillars, its sockets, the screen for the gate of the court, its cords, its pins, and all the instruments of the service of the tabernacle, for the Tent of Meeting, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthe hangings of the court, its pillars, and its sockets; and the covering for the gate of the court, its cords, and its pins; and all the vessels of the service of the Dwelling Place, for the Tent of Meeting; Berean Literal Bible the hangings of the court, its pillars, and its bases; and the screen for the gate of the court, its cords, and its pegs, and all the vessels of the service of the tabernacle, for the Tent of Meeting; Young's Literal Translation The hangings of the court, its pillars, and its sockets; and the covering for the gate of the court, its cords, and its pins; and all the vessels of the service of the tabernacle, for the tent of meeting; Smith's Literal Translation The curtains of the enclosure, its pillars, and its bases, and the covering for the gate of the enclosure, its cords, and its pegs, and all the vessels of the service of the dwelling for the tent of appointment; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe hanging in the entry of the court, and the little cords, and the pins thereof. Nothing was wanting of the vessels, that were commanded to be made for the ministry of the tabernacle, and for the roof of the covenant. Catholic Public Domain Version the hanging at the entrance of the atrium, and their little cords and pegs. Nothing was lacking of the articles that were commanded to be made for the ministry of the tabernacle and for the covering of the covenant. New American Bible the hangings of the court with their columns and pedestals, the curtain for the gate of the court with its ropes and tent pegs, all the equipment for the service of the tabernacle of the tent of meeting; New Revised Standard Version the hangings of the court, its pillars, and its bases, and the screen for the gate of the court, its cords, and its pegs; and all the utensils for the service of the tabernacle, for the tent of meeting; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe hangings of the court, its pillars, its sockets, and the hanging for the court gate, its cords, its pins, and all the vessels of the service of the tabernacle of the congregation, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the curtains of the courtyard and its pillars, and its sockets, and the covering of the gates of the courtyard, and its cords, and its nails and all the implements of the labor of the Time Tabernacle, OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917the hangings of the court, its pillars, and its sockets, and the screen for the gate of the court, the cords thereof, and the pins thereof, and all the instruments of the service of the tabernacle of the tent of meeting; Brenton Septuagint Translation and the curtains of the court, and the posts, and the veil of the door of the tabernacle, and the gate of the court, and all the vessels of the tabernacle and all its instruments: and the skins, even rams' skins dyed red, and the blue coverings, and the coverings of the other things, and the pins, and all the instruments for the works of the tabernacle of witness. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Moses Approves the Work…39the bronze altar with its bronze grating, its poles, and all its utensils; the basin with its stand; 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; 41and the woven garments for ministering in the sanctuary, both the holy garments for Aaron the priest and the garments for his sons to serve as priests.… Cross References the curtains of the courtyard with its posts and bases; Exodus 27:9-15 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 38:9-17 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 40:33 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. the curtain for the gate of the courtyard, 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 38:18 The 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, Exodus 40:8 Set up the surrounding courtyard and hang the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard. its ropes and tent pegs, Exodus 35:18 the tent pegs for the tabernacle and for the courtyard, along with their ropes; Exodus 27:19 All the utensils of the tabernacle for every use, including all its tent pegs and the tent pegs of the courtyard, shall be made of bronze. Exodus 38:20 All the tent pegs for the tabernacle and for the surrounding courtyard were bronze. and all the equipment for the service of the tabernacle, Numbers 3:8 They shall take care of all the furnishings of the Tent of Meeting and fulfill obligations for the Israelites by attending to the service of the tabernacle. Exodus 25:9 You must make the tabernacle and design all its furnishings according to the pattern I show you. Exodus 31:7-11 the Tent of Meeting, the ark of the Testimony and the mercy seat upon it, and all the other furnishings of the tent— / the table with its utensils, the pure gold lampstand with all its utensils, the altar of incense, / the altar of burnt offering with all its utensils, and the basin with its stand— … the Tent of Meeting; Numbers 7:89 When Moses entered the Tent of Meeting to speak with the LORD, he heard the voice speaking to him from between the two cherubim above the mercy seat on the ark of the Testimony. Thus the LORD spoke to him. Exodus 29:42-46 For the generations to come, this burnt offering shall be made regularly at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting before the LORD, where I will meet you to speak with you. / I will also meet with the Israelites there, and that place will be consecrated by My glory. / So I will consecrate the Tent of Meeting and the altar, and I will consecrate Aaron and his sons to serve Me as priests. … Leviticus 1:1 Then the LORD called to Moses and spoke to him from the Tent of Meeting, saying, Exodus 26:1-37 “You are to construct the tabernacle itself with ten curtains of finely spun linen, each with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and cherubim skillfully worked into them. / Each curtain shall be twenty-eight cubits long and four cubits wide—all curtains the same size. / Five of the curtains are to be joined together, and the other five joined as well. … Treasury of Scripture The hangings of the court, his pillars, and his sockets, and the hanging for the court gate, his cords, and his pins, and all the vessels of the service of the tabernacle, for the tent of the congregation, no reference Jump to Previous Bases Congregation Cords Court Court-Gate Courtyard Covering Curtain Curtains Doorway Entrance Equipment Gate Hanging Hangings House Instruments Meeting Nails Necessary Open Pegs Pillars Pins Posts Ropes Screen Service Sockets Space Tabernacle Tent Thereof Utensils Vessels WorkJump to Next Bases Congregation Cords Court Court-Gate Courtyard Covering Curtain Curtains Doorway Entrance Equipment Gate Hanging Hangings House Instruments Meeting Nails Necessary Open Pegs Pillars Pins Posts Ropes Screen Service Sockets Space Tabernacle Tent Thereof Utensils Vessels WorkExodus 39 1. The cloths of service and holy garments.2. The ephod 8. The breast-plate 22. The robe of the ephod 27. The coats, mitre, and girdle of fine linen 30. The plate of the holy crown 32. All is finished, reviewed, and approved by Moses the curtains of the courtyard with its posts and bases; The curtains of the courtyard served as a boundary for the sacred space, separating the holy area from the common. This demarcation highlights the holiness of God and the need for separation from sin. The posts and bases provided structural support, symbolizing the stability and permanence of God's covenant with Israel. The courtyard was a place where the Israelites could approach God, but only through the prescribed means, foreshadowing the access to God through Christ (Hebrews 10:19-22). 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; Persons / Places / Events 1. The TabernacleA portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites, designed according to divine specifications given to Moses on Mount Sinai. 2. The Courtyard The outer area surrounding the Tabernacle, enclosed by curtains and serving as a space for the congregation of Israel to gather and worship. 3. Moses The leader of the Israelites who received the instructions for the Tabernacle from God and oversaw its construction. 4. The Tent of Meeting Another term for the Tabernacle, emphasizing its role as a place where God would meet with Moses and the Israelites. 5. The Israelites The chosen people of God, who were tasked with constructing the Tabernacle and maintaining it as a center of worship. Teaching Points The Importance of Obedience in WorshipThe detailed construction of the Tabernacle underscores the importance of following God's instructions precisely. Our worship should be guided by Scripture and aligned with God's will. God's Presence Among His People The Tabernacle symbolizes God's desire to dwell among His people. Today, believers are the temple of the Holy Spirit, and we should live in a way that honors His presence within us. The Role of Community in Worship The construction and maintenance of the Tabernacle required the collective effort of the Israelites. Similarly, the church today functions as a community where each member contributes to the worship and service of God. Symbolism and Fulfillment in Christ The elements of the Tabernacle point to Christ and His redemptive work. Understanding these symbols enriches our appreciation of the New Covenant. Preparation and Readiness for Worship Just as the Israelites prepared the Tabernacle for worship, we should prepare our hearts and lives to meet with God, ensuring that nothing hinders our relationship with Him. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 39:40?2. How does Exodus 39:40 emphasize the importance of following God's detailed instructions? 3. What role does obedience play in constructing the tabernacle according to Exodus 39:40? 4. How can we apply the precision in Exodus 39:40 to our spiritual lives? 5. What connections exist between Exodus 39:40 and New Testament teachings on obedience? 6. How does Exodus 39:40 inspire us to serve God with excellence today? 7. What is the significance of the courtyard in Exodus 39:40 for ancient Israelite worship practices? 8. How does Exodus 39:40 reflect the importance of obedience in constructing the Tabernacle? 9. What does the mention of "tent pegs" in Exodus 39:40 symbolize in biblical theology? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 39? 11. Why is there so little archaeological evidence for a massive tabernacle project described in Exodus 36? 12. Exodus 27:9-19: How do we reconcile these detailed Tabernacle dimensions with differing descriptions of sacred spaces elsewhere in the Bible? 13. Exodus 40:16 - Why do other sections of the Bible emphasize different instructions for the same Tabernacle setup, creating apparent inconsistencies? 14. What fabrics are mentioned in the Bible? What Does Exodus 39:40 Mean The curtains of the courtyard with its posts and bases• Exodus 39:40 opens with “the curtains of the courtyard with its posts and bases,” reminding us that God’s design included a physical boundary safeguarding holiness (Exodus 27:9-13; 38:9-20). • These linen curtains, hung on sixty pillars set in bronze bases, marked off a sacred zone—no different than Eden’s cherub-guarded entrance (Genesis 3:24). • The uniform height (five cubits) signaled equal access for all Israel once they drew near in covenant obedience (Numbers 3:26). • Literal posts and bases teach that worship needs structure as well as spirit: God values materials, measurements, and craftsmanship just as much as music and prayer (1 Corinthians 14:40). The curtain for the gate of the courtyard • “The curtain for the gate of the courtyard” (Exodus 27:16) stood out with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn—a vivid, welcome-mat invitation. • There was only one entrance, picturing the single path God provides to approach Him (John 10:9; Acts 4:12). • At eight cubits wide, it was spacious enough for families bringing sacrifices yet narrow enough to discourage casual wandering (Matthew 7:13-14). • Its four pillars echo the four points of the compass: God’s salvation is offered globally while remaining exclusive in means (Isaiah 49:6). Its ropes and tent pegs • Ropes (guy lines) and pegs anchored every curtain, preventing sag or drift (Exodus 35:18). The smallest parts mattered; without them the whole court would collapse. • Pegs were hammered into solid ground—an object lesson in steady faith (Isaiah 22:23; 54:2). • Nothing in God’s house is incidental. Even what seems insignificant is cataloged, counted, and consecrated (Luke 16:10). All the equipment for the service of the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting • Moses inventories “all the equipment for the service of the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting,” underscoring thorough obedience (Exodus 35:19; 40:33). • This phrase gathers firepans, bowls, flesh hooks, and snuffers—tools enabling priests to keep sacrifice and light continual (Leviticus 6:12-13; Numbers 4:14). • Hebrews 9:21 recalls that even these utensils were sprinkled with blood, proving that cleansing must reach every corner of life. • By listing “all,” the text models completion: God finishes what He starts (Philippians 1:6) and expects His people to do likewise (Colossians 3:23-24). summary Exodus 39:40 catalogs boundary curtains, a single gateway, anchoring ropes and pegs, plus every implement of worship. Together they reveal a God who orders sacred space, provides one clear entrance, values hidden supports, and oversees the smallest detail until all is ready for His glory to dwell among His people. Hebrew the curtainsקַלְעֵ֨י (qal·‘ê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 7050: A sling, a, screen, the valve of the courtyard הֶחָצֵ֜ר (he·ḥā·ṣêr) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet with its posts עַמֻּדֶ֣יהָ (‘am·mu·ḏe·hā) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 5982: A column, a stand, platform and bases, אֲדָנֶ֗יהָ (’ă·ḏā·ne·hā) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 134: A base, pedestal the curtain הַמָּסָךְ֙ (ham·mā·sāḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4539: A covering, screen for the gate לְשַׁ֣עַר (lə·ša·‘ar) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate of the courtyard, הֶֽחָצֵ֔ר (he·ḥā·ṣêr) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet its ropes מֵיתָרָ֖יו (mê·ṯā·rāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4340: A cord, the string and tent pegs, וִיתֵדֹתֶ֑יהָ (wî·ṯê·ḏō·ṯe·hā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 3489: A peg, pin and all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the equipment כְּלֵ֛י (kə·lê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus for the service עֲבֹדַ֥ת (‘ă·ḇō·ḏaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5656: Work of any kind of the tabernacle, הַמִּשְׁכָּ֖ן (ham·miš·kān) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4908: A residence, the Tabernacle the Tent לְאֹ֥הֶל (lə·’ō·hel) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 168: A tent of Meeting; מוֹעֵֽד׃ (mō·w·‘êḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4150: Appointed time, place, or meeting Links Exodus 39:40 NIVExodus 39:40 NLT Exodus 39:40 ESV Exodus 39:40 NASB Exodus 39:40 KJV Exodus 39:40 BibleApps.com Exodus 39:40 Biblia Paralela Exodus 39:40 Chinese Bible Exodus 39:40 French Bible Exodus 39:40 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 39:40 The hangings of the court its pillars (Exo. 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