Exodus 27:16

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 27:9-19

Before the tabernacle there was to be a court or yard, enclosed with hangings of the finest linen that was used for tents. This court, according to the common computation of cubits, was fifty yards long, and twenty-five broad. Pillars were set up at convenient distances, in sockets of brass, the pillars filleted with silver, and silver tenter-hooks in them, on which the linen hangings were fastened: the hanging which served for the gate was finer than the rest, Exod. 27:16. This court was a... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 27:16

And for the gate of the court shall be an hanging of twenty cubits ,.... Which, with the fifteen on each side, make the fifty cubits, the breadth of the court eastward, Exodus 27:13 , this hanging was better than the rest, much finer and richer: for it was of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, wrought with needle work : and was of the same as the hangings for the door of the holy place, Exodus 26:36 this was a figure of Christ, and of the graces of the Spirit in... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 27:16

And for the gate of the court - It appears that the hangings of this gate were of the same materials and workmanship with that of the inner covering of the tabernacle, and the outer and inner veil. See Exodus 26:36 . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 27:1-20

The brazen altar and court of the tabernacle. From the sanctuary, we pass in this chapter to the outer court, the principal object in which was the brazen altar, or altar of burnt offering. I. THE BRAZEN ALTAR ( Exodus 27:1-9 ). 1 . Form of the altar . The altar was a foursquare case of shittim wood, five cubits long and five broad, made with four horns, and overlaid with plates of bronze. Round it, at some distance from the ground, was apparently a ledge, on which the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 27:1-21

The tabernacle and its teachings. I. THE ALTAR OF SACRIFICE . 1 . The situation of the altar. 2 . The altar, on which the sacrifice for sin is laid, is the place of power. The horns, the symbol of Divine power. The gospel of Christ is the power of God unto salvation. 3 . In Christ God gives us a place for accepted offerings. The altar was Israel's as well as God's: upon it were laid their offerings as well as those prescribed for the daily service and the great day of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 27:9-18

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 27:9-18

The Court of the Tabernacle. I. THE USE OF THE COURT . The court was primarily a precinct inclosing the sacred structure, and preserving it from contact with the roughnesses of the rude world without. It formed a sort of vestibule to the tent-temple, which awoke solemn thoughts, and gave men time to put away secular considerations, and attune their minds to the Divine harmonies, before entering the house itself, which contained the manifestation of the Divine presence. God must... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 27:16

For the gate . The word used is the common one for "gate;" but here it rather signifies "entrance." Strictly speaking, there was no "gate;" the worshippers entered by drawing aside the curtain. This was a hanging of similar material, colours, and workmanship to that which hung in front of the tabernacle ( Exodus 26:36 ). By its contrast with the white linen screen which surrounded the rest of the court, it would show very clearly where men were to enter. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Exodus 27:9-19

The court of the tabernacle - (Compare Exodus 38:9-20)Exodus 27:9The south side southward - The south side on the right. See Exodus 26:18.Exodus 27:10Sockets - Bases. See Exodus 26:19.Fillets - Rather, Connecting rods; curtain-rods of silver connecting the heads of the pillars. The hangings were attached to the pillars by the silver hooks; but the length of the space between the pillars would render it most probable that they were also in some way fastened to these rods.Exodus 27:13The east... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Exodus 27:9-21

Tabernacle court; oil for the lamp (27:9-21)Around the perimeter of the tabernacle courtyard (GNB: enclosure) was a fence, which separated the tabernacle sufficiently from the camp to create a feeling of reverence towards the symbolic dwelling place of God. This fence gave protection against desert winds and was high enough to prevent people outside from watching the rituals out of idle curiosity.The fence was made of cloth attached to posts, which were fitted into metal bases in the ground and... read more

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