Exodus 38:27 Meaning and Explanation
“And of the hundred talents of silver were cast the sockets of the sanctuary, and the sockets of the vail; an hundred sockets of the hundred talents, a talent for a socket.”
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Read Full Chapter →The 100 talents of silver from the census were used to cast sockets for the sanctuary and its veil.
The Context of Exodus 38:27
The use of census silver for the tabernacle's foundation sockets.
What Does Exodus 38:27 Mean?
The census silver had a specific purpose: casting the 100 bronze sockets (bases) that held the sanctuary's structural pillars and supported the inner veil separating the holy place from the most holy place. The mathematical precision—100 talents for 100 sockets—created exact accountability.
These sockets were essential to the tabernacle's integrity. By dedicating an entire category of contributions to this structural foundation, the text shows that the people of Israel literally supported the sanctuary with their shared resources.
Exodus 38:27 in the Original Language
sockets (אַדְנִים, adanim) — bases or pedestals made from metal, designed to hold wooden pillars securely.
Frequently Asked Questions About Exodus 38:27
What does Exodus 38:27 mean?
The 100 talents of silver from the census were used to cast sockets for the sanctuary and its veil.
What is the context of Exodus 38:27?
The use of census silver for the tabernacle's foundation sockets.