Bible Strands
Exodus 27:13
The east side of the courtyard, toward the sunrise, is to be fifty cubits wide.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — God instructs Moses on the precise architectural specifications for the tabernacle courtyard during the wilderness construction phase.
The words — רֹ֣חַב (Ro.chav) denotes the breadth or width, while חָצֵ֗ר (cha.Tzer) specifies the enclosed courtyard space being measured.
The thread — This measurement establishes the eastern boundary of the courtyard, directly paralleling the fifty-cubit width prescribed for the west side in Exodus 27:12 and framing the fifteen-cubit side curtains detailed in Exodus 27:14.
Why it lands — The text demands exact dimensional compliance and cardinal orientation for the worship space, requiring the builder to adhere strictly to the given specifications without deviation.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And the breadth of the court on the east side eastward shall be fifty cubits.