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The sockets for the pillars were of brass. The hooks of the pillars and their fillets were of silver; and the overlaying of their capitals, of silver; and all the pillars of the court were filleted with silver.

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Faithful Initiative

Commentators note that Moses added silver overlays to the pillar capitals, an embellishment not explicitly commanded. This action is seen not as disobedience, but as a faithful leader's initiative to more fully reflect the glorious 'pattern seen in the mount,' demonstrating a heart attuned to God's desires beyond the written instructions.

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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 38:17

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…