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and so for the other side: on this hand and that hand by the gate of the court were hangings of fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets three.

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Fulfilling the Blueprint

Commentators note that this verse is part of a larger section that meticulously recounts the construction of the Tabernacle's court, directly following the instructions given in Exodus 27. The repetition highlights the theme of faithful and precise obedience to God's commands in creating His dwelling place among the people.

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Exodus

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 38:9–20

19th Century

Bishop

The construction of the court follows that of the furniture it contained. The passage runs parallel with Exodus 27:9-19.

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 38:15

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on Exodus 38:9).

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 38:9–20

17th Century

Minister

The court's walls, being made only of curtains, indicated that the state of the Jewish church itself was movable and changeable; and that in due ti…