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You shall set up the court around it, and hang up the screen of the gate of the court.

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Defining the Sacred Space

Commentators explain that this verse refers to the erection of the outer court, which enclosed the Tabernacle proper. They direct readers to Exodus 27 for the detailed construction of these hangings, which formed a physical boundary separating the holy ground from the common camp.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 40:1–8

19th Century

Bishop

Though the work was now complete, and all the parts of the Tabernacle made ready, Moses did not immediately proceed to erect it. As when he first w…

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 40:8

17th Century

Pastor

And thou shall set up the court round about
Which consisted of various hangings, east, west, north, and south; see (…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 40:1–15

17th Century

Minister

When a new year begins, we should seek to serve God better than the year before. In half a year the tabernacle was completed. When the hearts of ma…