Exodus 39:40 Meaning and Explanation
“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,”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The courtyard fencing, posts, entrance hanging, ropes, pegs, and all service equipment were completed.
The Context of Exodus 39:40
The outer courtyard furnishings are detailed.
What Does Exodus 39:40 Mean?
The courtyard hangings created a bounded sacred space separated from the wilderness and the camp. Pillars held them up; sockets anchored them. The hanging at the court gate controlled entry, and cords and pins secured everything in place. Every element, down to the smallest peg, had a purpose: to create a defined, protected space where God's people could gather and draw near.
This inventory emphasizes completeness. No detail was overlooked. From the smallest pin to the largest hanging, the courtyard was constructed to sustain itself, to stand firm in wind and weather, and to maintain its separation of the sacred from the ordinary. The redundancy and precision ensured the structure's permanence.
Exodus 39:40 in the Original Language
hangings (קְלָעִים) — curtains or drapes; sockets (אַדְנִים) — bases or pedestals; cords (מֵתָרִים) — ropes or cords
Frequently Asked Questions About Exodus 39:40
What does Exodus 39:40 mean?
The courtyard fencing, posts, entrance hanging, ropes, pegs, and all service equipment were completed.
What is the context of Exodus 39:40?
The outer courtyard furnishings are detailed.