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Their pillars were four, and their sockets four, of brass; their hooks of silver, and the overlaying of their capitals, and their fillets, of silver.

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A Record of Faithfulness

Commentators note that this verse is part of a detailed list confirming the construction of the Tabernacle's court, which closely follows the instructions given in Exodus 27. This repetition emphasizes the importance of faithfully and precisely carrying out God's specific commands for His dwelling place.

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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 38:19

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…