Bible Strands
Exodus 27:18
The entire courtyard shall be a hundred cubits long and fifty cubits wide, with curtains of finely spun linen five cubits high, and with bronze bases.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — God instructs Moses on Mount Sinai regarding the specifications for the tabernacle courtyard. The text outlines the exact dimensions and structural components required for the enclosed area.
The words — חָצֵר (cha.Tzer) translates to "courtyard," and קֹמָה (ko.Mah) means "height," anchoring the verse's focus on spatial boundaries and vertical measurement.
The thread — This verse belongs to the tabernacle construction sequence in Exodus 25–27, where God provides precise architectural blueprints for the sanctuary and its surrounding enclosure. It runs parallel to other structural specifications that define the sacred space's limits and materials.
Why it lands — It demands attention to exact measurements and specific materials, establishing that sacred space requires deliberate construction and clear boundaries.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
The length of the court shall be an hundred cubits, and the breadth fifty every where, and the height five cubits of fine twined linen, and their sockets of brass.