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A Sacred, Separate Space
Commentators explain that the courtyard served both a practical and symbolic purpose. Practically, it provided the necessary open-air space for the altar of sacrifice. Symbolically, this enclosure separated the holy ground of the tabernacle from the common world, visually marking a space set apart for God.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 27:9–19
18th Century
Theologian
The court of the tabernacle - ().
Exodus 27:9. The south side southward - The south side on the right. See Exodus …
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 27:18
19th Century
Bishop
The length ... one hundred cubits. —Compare Exodus 27:9, where this is given as the length of the hangings.
The brea…
John Gill
On Exodus 27:18
17th Century
Pastor
The length of the court shall be one hundred cubits
And as may be concluded from the length of the hangings on each …
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Matthew Henry
On Exodus 27:9–19
17th Century
Minister
The tabernacle was enclosed in a court, about sixty yards long and thirty broad, formed by curtains hung upon brass pillars, fixed in brass sockets…