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href="/bsb/exodus/38.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/exodus/38.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />All the tent pegs of the tabernacle and of the surrounding courtyard were bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/38.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />All the tent pegs used in the Tabernacle and courtyard were made of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/38.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And all the pegs for the tabernacle and for the court all around were of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/38.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />All the tent pegs for the tabernacle and for the surrounding courtyard were bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/38.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And all the pins of the tabernacle, and of the court round about, <i>were of</i> brass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/38.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />All the pegs of the tabernacle, and of the court all around, <i>were</i> bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/38.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />All the pegs of the tabernacle and of the courtyard all around <i>were</i> of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/38.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />All the pegs of the tabernacle and of the court all around were of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/38.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And all the pegs of the tabernacle and of the court all around <i>were</i> of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/38.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />All the pegs of the tabernacle and of the court all around <i>were</i> of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/38.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />All the pegs for the tabernacle and the court were bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/38.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />All the tent pegs for the tabernacle and for the surrounding courtyard were bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/38.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />All the tent pegs for the tabernacle and for the surrounding courtyard were bronze. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/38.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And all the pins of the tabernacle, and of the court round about, were of brass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/38.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The pegs for the tent and for the curtain around the tent were made of bronze. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/38.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And all the pins of the tabernacle, and of the court round about, were of brass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/38.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />All the pegs for the tent and the surrounding courtyard were made of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/38.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />All the pegs for the Tent and for the surrounding enclosure were made of bronze. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/38.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />All the pegs for the tent and for all around the court were made of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/38.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />All the tent pegs for the tabernacle and for the surrounding courtyard were bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/38.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />All the tent pegs of the tabernacle and of the courtyard all around were bronze. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/38.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />All the pins of the tabernacle, and around the court, were of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/38.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And all the pins of the tabernacle, and of the court round about, were of brass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/38.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />All the pins of the tabernacle, and around the court, were of bronze. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/38.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and all the pins for the Dwelling Place, and for the court all around, [are] of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/38.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and all the pins for the tabernacle, and for the court round about, are of brass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/38.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And all the pegs for the temple and for the enclosure round about of brass.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/38.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The pins also of the tabernacle and of the court round about he made of brass. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/38.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Likewise, the tent pegs of the tabernacle and the atrium all around he made of brass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/38.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />All the tent pegs for the tabernacle and for the court around it were of bronze. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/38.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />All the pegs for the tabernacle and for the court all around were of bronze.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/38.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And all the pins of the tabernacle, and of the court round about, were of brass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/38.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And all nails of the Tabernacle and of the court as a circle of brass.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/38.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And all the pins of the tabernacle, and of the court round about, were of brass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/38.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />He made the pins of the tabernacle and the pins of the court of brass. And all the pins of the court round about of brass, and they <i>were</i> overlaid with silver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/38-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=10109" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/exodus/38.htm">The Tabernacle Courtyard</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">19</span>with four posts and four bronze bases. Their hooks were silver, as well as the bands and the plating of their tops. <span class="reftext">20</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">All</a> <a href="/hebrew/3489.htm" title="3489: hay·ṯê·ḏōṯ (Art:: N-fp) -- A peg, pin. From an unused root meaning to pin through or fast; a peg.">the tent pegs</a> <a href="/hebrew/4908.htm" title="4908: lam·miš·kān (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Dwelling place, tabernacle. From shakan; a residence; specifically, the Tabernacle.">for the tabernacle</a> <a href="/hebrew/5439.htm" title="5439: sā·ḇîḇ (Adv) -- Circuit, round about. Or cbiybah; from cabab; a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly around.">and for the surrounding</a> <a href="/hebrew/2691.htm" title="2691: wə·le·ḥā·ṣêr (Conj-w, Prep-l, Art:: N-cs) -- A yard, a hamlet.">courtyard</a> <a href="/hebrew/5178.htm" title="5178: nə·ḥō·šeṯ (N-fs) -- Copper, bronze. For nchuwshah; copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e. Coin, a fetter; figuratively, base.">were bronze.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/27-9.htm">Exodus 27:9-19</a></span><br />You are also to make a courtyard for the tabernacle. On the south side of the courtyard make curtains of finely spun linen, a hundred cubits long on one side, / with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases, and silver hooks and bands on the posts. / Likewise there are to be curtains on the north side, a hundred cubits long, with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases, and with silver hooks and bands on the posts. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/26-36.htm">Exodus 26:36-37</a></span><br />For the entrance to the tent, you are to make a curtain embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen. / Make five posts of acacia wood for the curtain, overlay them with gold hooks, and cast five bronze bases for them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/3-25.htm">Numbers 3:25-26</a></span><br />The duties of the Gershonites at the Tent of Meeting were the tabernacle and tent, its covering, the curtain for the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, / the curtains of the courtyard, the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard that surrounds the tabernacle and altar, and the cords—all the service for these items.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/4-25.htm">Numbers 4:25-26</a></span><br />They are to carry the curtains of the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting with the covering of fine leather over it, the curtains for the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, / the curtains of the courtyard, and the curtains for the entrance at the gate of the courtyard that surrounds the tabernacle and altar, along with their ropes and all the equipment for their service. The Gershonites will do all that needs to be done with these items.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/40-8.htm">Exodus 40:8</a></span><br />Set up the surrounding courtyard and hang the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/40-33.htm">Exodus 40:33</a></span><br />And Moses set up the courtyard around the tabernacle and the altar, and he hung the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard. So Moses finished the work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-36.htm">1 Kings 6:36</a></span><br />Solomon built the inner courtyard with three rows of dressed stone and one row of trimmed cedar beams.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/7-12.htm">1 Kings 7:12</a></span><br />The great courtyard was surrounded by three rows of dressed stone and a row of trimmed cedar beams, as were the inner courtyard and portico of the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/4-9.htm">2 Chronicles 4:9</a></span><br />He made the courtyard of the priests and the large court with its doors, and he overlaid the doors with bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/40-17.htm">Ezekiel 40:17-20</a></span><br />Then he brought me into the outer court, and there were chambers and a pavement laid out all around the court. Thirty chambers faced the pavement, / which flanked the gateways and corresponded to the length of the gates; this was the lower pavement. / Then he measured the distance from the front of the lower gateway to the outside of the inner court; it was a hundred cubits on the east side as well as on the north. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/42-15.htm">Ezekiel 42:15-20</a></span><br />Now when the man had finished measuring the interior of the temple area, he led me out by the gate that faced east, and he measured the area all around: / With a measuring rod he measured the east side to be five hundred cubits long. / He measured the north side to be five hundred cubits long. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-1.htm">Hebrews 9:1-5</a></span><br />Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. / A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-6.htm">Hebrews 9:6-10</a></span><br />When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties. / But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance. / By this arrangement the Holy Spirit was showing that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still standing. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/11-1.htm">Revelation 11:1-2</a></span><br />Then I was given a measuring rod like a staff and was told, “Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, and count the number of worshipers there. / But exclude the courtyard outside the temple. Do not measure it, because it has been given over to the nations, and they will trample the holy city for 42 months.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-12.htm">Revelation 21:12-14</a></span><br />The city had a great and high wall with twelve gates inscribed with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel, and twelve angels at the gates. / There were three gates on the east, three on the north, three on the south, and three on the west. / The wall of the city had twelve foundations bearing the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And all the pins of the tabernacle, and of the court round about, were of brass.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/27-19.htm">Exodus 27:19</a></b></br> All the vessels of the tabernacle in all the service thereof, and all the pins thereof, and all the pins of the court, <i>shall be of</i> brass.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/3-9.htm">2 Chronicles 3:9</a></b></br> And the weight of the nails <i>was</i> fifty shekels of gold. And he overlaid the upper chambers with gold.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/9-8.htm">Ezra 9:8</a></b></br> And now for a little space grace hath been <i>shewed</i> from the LORD our God, to leave us a remnant to escape, and to give us a nail in his holy place, that our God may lighten our eyes, and give us a little reviving in our bondage.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/38-19.htm">Brass</a> <a href="/exodus/38-19.htm">Bronze</a> <a href="/exodus/38-17.htm">Copper</a> <a href="/exodus/38-18.htm">Court</a> <a href="/exodus/38-16.htm">Courtyard</a> <a href="/exodus/36-32.htm">House</a> <a href="/exodus/35-18.htm">Nails</a> <a href="/exodus/38-13.htm">Open</a> <a href="/exodus/38-17.htm">Pegs</a> <a href="/exodus/35-18.htm">Pins</a> <a href="/exodus/38-17.htm">Round</a> <a href="/exodus/38-13.htm">Space</a> <a href="/genesis/41-48.htm">Surrounding</a> <a href="/exodus/38-8.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/exodus/38-8.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/exodus/38-3.htm">Used</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/38-29.htm">Brass</a> <a href="/exodus/38-29.htm">Bronze</a> <a href="/exodus/38-29.htm">Copper</a> <a href="/exodus/38-31.htm">Court</a> <a href="/exodus/38-31.htm">Courtyard</a> <a href="/exodus/38-21.htm">House</a> <a href="/exodus/38-31.htm">Nails</a> <a href="/exodus/38-31.htm">Open</a> <a href="/exodus/38-31.htm">Pegs</a> <a href="/exodus/38-31.htm">Pins</a> <a href="/exodus/38-31.htm">Round</a> <a href="/exodus/38-31.htm">Space</a> <a href="/exodus/38-31.htm">Surrounding</a> <a href="/exodus/38-21.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/exodus/38-30.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/exodus/38-21.htm">Used</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 38</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/38-1.htm">The altar of burnt offering</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/38-8.htm">The laver of brass</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/38-9.htm">The court, and its hangings</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/38-21.htm">The sum of what the people offered, and the use to which it was applied</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/38.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/exodus/38.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>All the tent pegs for the tabernacle</b><br>The tabernacle was a portable sanctuary used by the Israelites during their wanderings in the desert. The tent pegs were essential for securing the structure, ensuring stability and protection against the elements. The use of pegs highlights the temporary nature of the tabernacle, symbolizing the transient journey of the Israelites and their reliance on God for guidance and provision. The tabernacle itself is a type of Christ, representing God's dwelling among His people, as seen in <a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>, where Jesus is described as the Word who "dwelt among us."<p><b>and for the surrounding courtyard</b><br>The courtyard served as a boundary, separating the sacred space of the tabernacle from the common areas. It was a place where the Israelites could gather and participate in worship, yet it also emphasized the holiness of God and the need for separation from sin. This separation is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are called to be holy and set apart (<a href="/1_peter/1-15.htm">1 Peter 1:15-16</a>). The courtyard's design reflects the order and structure God desires in worship and community life.<p><b>were bronze.</b><br>Bronze, a durable and resilient metal, was used extensively in the tabernacle's construction, particularly for items associated with judgment and sacrifice, such as the altar of burnt offering. The use of bronze for the tent pegs signifies strength and endurance, qualities necessary for the Israelites' journey and spiritual life. Bronze's association with judgment can be seen in <a href="/revelation/1-15.htm">Revelation 1:15</a>, where Jesus is described with feet like "bronze glowing in a furnace," symbolizing His authority and power to judge. The choice of bronze underscores the seriousness of approaching a holy God and the need for atonement, ultimately fulfilled in Christ's sacrificial death.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>- The leader of the Israelites who received the instructions for the construction of the tabernacle from God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/bezalel_and_oholiab.htm">Bezalel and Oholiab</a></b><br>- Skilled craftsmen appointed by God to oversee the construction of the tabernacle and its furnishings.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a></b><br>- A portable sanctuary that served as the dwelling place of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_courtyard.htm">The Courtyard</a></b><br>- The outer area surrounding the tabernacle, where the altar of burnt offering and the bronze basin were located.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/b/bronze_tent_pegs.htm">Bronze Tent Pegs</a></b><br>- Used to secure the tabernacle and courtyard, symbolizing stability and permanence in the worship of God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_bronze.htm">Symbolism of Bronze</a></b><br>Bronze, a durable and strong metal, symbolizes judgment and endurance. The use of bronze for the tent pegs signifies the enduring nature of God's presence and the stability of His covenant with His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/importance_of_details_in_worship.htm">Importance of Details in Worship</a></b><br>The specific instructions for the tabernacle's construction, including the tent pegs, remind us that God cares about the details of our worship. Our approach to worship should be reverent and intentional, reflecting God's holiness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/foundation_of_faith.htm">Foundation of Faith</a></b><br>Just as the tent pegs provided stability for the tabernacle, our faith in Christ serves as the foundation for our spiritual lives. We are called to anchor ourselves in His truth and promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_responsibility.htm">Community and Responsibility</a></b><br>The construction and maintenance of the tabernacle required the collective effort of the Israelites, illustrating the importance of community and shared responsibility in the body of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_38.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 38</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_exodus_33_7-11_tent.htm">Is there any archaeological or historical evidence for a distinct 'Tent of Meeting' as described in Exodus 33:7-11, given that later passages describe the Tabernacle differently?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_mirrors_fit_ancient_tech_practices.htm">Exodus 38:8 describes the use of women's mirrors in creating the bronze basin; how does this detail align with known technological practices of that era?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_they_get_goat_hair_for_curtains.htm">Exodus 26:7-8 - Given their nomadic desert life, where would they obtain enough goat hair and weaving resources for eleven large curtains?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_aren't_other_sources_consistent_on_exodus.htm">If Moses received precise instructions for the Tabernacle in Exodus 38:1-7, why aren't there consistent records in other ancient sources acknowledging this event?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/38-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">All</span><br /><span class="heb">וְֽכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the tent pegs</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיְתֵדֹ֞ת</span> <span class="translit">(hay·ṯê·ḏōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3489.htm">Strong's 3489: </a> </span><span class="str2">A peg, pin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for the tabernacle</span><br /><span class="heb">לַמִּשְׁכָּ֧ן</span> <span class="translit">(lam·miš·kān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4908.htm">Strong's 4908: </a> </span><span class="str2">A residence, the Tabernacle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and for the surrounding</span><br /><span class="heb">סָבִ֖יב</span> <span class="translit">(sā·ḇîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5439.htm">Strong's 5439: </a> </span><span class="str2">A circle, neighbour, environs, around</span><br /><br /><span class="word">courtyard</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֶחָצֵ֛ר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·le·ḥā·ṣêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2691.htm">Strong's 2691: </a> </span><span class="str2">A yard, a hamlet</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were bronze.</span><br /><span class="heb">נְחֹֽשֶׁת׃</span> <span class="translit">(nə·ḥō·šeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5178.htm">Strong's 5178: </a> </span><span class="str2">Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/38-20.htm">Exodus 38:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/38-20.htm">Exodus 38:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/38-20.htm">Exodus 38:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/38-20.htm">Exodus 38:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/38-20.htm">Exodus 38:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/38-20.htm">Exodus 38:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/38-20.htm">Exodus 38:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/38-20.htm">Exodus 38:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/38-20.htm">Exodus 38:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/38-20.htm">Exodus 38:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/38-20.htm">OT Law: Exodus 38:20 All the pins of the tabernacle (Exo. 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