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long, with three posts and three bases.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/27.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And on the other side <i>shall be</i> hangings fifteen <i>cubits</i>: their pillars three, and their sockets three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/27.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And on the other side <i>shall be</i> hangings of fifteen <i>cubits, with</i> their three pillars and their three sockets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And for the other side <i>there shall be</i> hangings of fifteen cubits, <i>with</i> their three pillars and their three bases.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/27.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220And for the other side shall be hangings of fifteen cubits with their three pillars and their three sockets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And for the other side <i>shall be</i> hangings of fifteen cubits <i>with</i> their three pillars and their three sockets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And for the other side <i>shall be</i> hangings of fifteen cubits <i>with</i> their three pillars and their three bases.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />On the other side [of the gate] the curtains shall be fifteen cubits with three pillars and three sockets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And make hangings 22 1 /2 feet long for the other side, including their three posts and their three bases.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And make the hangings on the other side 22 1/2 feet, including their three posts and their three bases. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/27.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And for the other side shall be hangings of fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/27.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And for the other side shall be hangings of fifteen cubits: their pillars three, and their sockets three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/27.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"For the second section there are to be hangings of fifteen cubits, with their three pillars and three sockets. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and the curtains on the other side fifteen cubits long, with three posts and three bases.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/27.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />On the second side there are to be hangings twenty-two and a half feet long, with their three posts and their three bases.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For the other side shall be hangings of twenty-five feet ten inches; their pillars five feet two inches, and their sockets five feet two inches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And on the other side shall be hangings, fifteen cubits: their pillars three, and their sockets three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/27.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For the other side shall be hangings of fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets three. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And at the second side [are] hangings of fifteen [cubits], their pillars three, and their sockets three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And at the second side are hangings fifteen cubits, their pillars three, and their sockets three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the second shoulder fifteen the hangings; their pillars three, and their bases three.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And in the other side there shall be hangings of fifteen cubits, with three pillars and as many sockets. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And, along the other side, there shall be hangings occupying fifteen cubits, with three columns and the same number of bases.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/27.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />on the other side there shall be hangings to the extent of fifteen cubits, with three columns and three pedestals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />There shall be fifteen cubits of hangings on the other side, with three pillars and three bases.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And on the other side shall be fifteen hangings, their pillars three and their sockets three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/27.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And for the second side fifteen curtains, their pillars, three, and their sockets, three.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/27.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And for the other side shall be hangings of fifteen cubits: their pillars three, and their sockets three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/27.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And <i>for</i> the second side the height of the curtains <i>shall be</i> of fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/27-15.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=6872" 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/27.htm">The Courtyard</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>Make the curtains on one side fifteen cubits long, with three posts and three bases, <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7050.htm" title="7050: qə·lā·‘îm (N-mp) -- A sling, a, screen, the valve. From qala'; a sling; also a screen, or the valve itself.">and the curtains</a> <a href="/hebrew/8145.htm" title="8145: haš·šê·nîṯ (Art:: Number-ofs) -- Second (an ord. number). From shanah; properly, double, i.e. Second; also adverbially, again.">on the other</a> <a href="/hebrew/3802.htm" title="3802: wə·lak·kā·ṯêp̄ (Conj-w, Prep-l, Art:: N-fs) -- From an unused root meaning to clothe; the shoulder; figuratively, side-piece or lateral projection of anything.">side</a> <a href="/hebrew/2568.htm" title="2568: ḥə·mēš (Number-fsc) -- Five. Masculine chamishshah; a primitive numeral; five.">fifteen cubits long,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6240.htm" title="6240: ‘eś·rêh (Number-fs) -- Ten. For eser; ten, i.e. -teen; also -teenth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7969.htm" title="7969: šə·lō·šāh (Number-ms) -- A three, triad. Or shalosh; masculine shlowshah; or shloshah; a primitive number; three; occasionally third, or Thrice.">with three</a> <a href="/hebrew/5982.htm" title="5982: ‘am·mu·ḏê·hem (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- A pillar, column. Or ammud; from amad; a column; also a stand, i.e. Platform.">posts</a> <a href="/hebrew/7969.htm" title="7969: šə·lō·šāh (Number-ms) -- A three, triad. Or shalosh; masculine shlowshah; or shloshah; a primitive number; three; occasionally third, or Thrice.">and three</a> <a href="/hebrew/134.htm" title="134: wə·’aḏ·nê·hem (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3mp) -- A base, pedestal. From the same as 'adown; a basis.">bases.</a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>The gate of the courtyard shall be twenty cubits long, with a curtain embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen. It shall have four posts and four bases.…<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/38-9.htm">Exodus 38:9-20</a></span><br />Then he constructed the courtyard. The south side of the courtyard was a hundred cubits long and had curtains of finely spun linen, / with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases, and with silver hooks and bands on the posts. / The north side was also a hundred cubits long, with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases. The hooks and bands of the posts were silver. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/26-1.htm">Exodus 26:1-14</a></span><br />“You are to construct the tabernacle itself with ten curtains of finely spun linen, each with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and cherubim skillfully worked into them. / Each curtain shall be twenty-eight cubits long and four cubits wide—all curtains the same size. / Five of the curtains are to be joined together, and the other five joined as well. ...<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="/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/8-5.htm">Hebrews 8:5</a></span><br />The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.”<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.<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="/john/2-19.htm">John 2:19-21</a></span><br />Jesus answered, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up again.” / “This temple took forty-six years to build,” the Jews replied, “and You are going to raise it up in three days?” / But Jesus was speaking about the temple of His body.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-51.htm">Matthew 27:51</a></span><br />At that moment the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked, and the rocks were split.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And on the other side shall be hangings fifteen cubits: their pillars three, and their sockets three.</p><p class="hdg">no reference </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/27-14.htm">Bases</a> <a href="/exodus/27-14.htm">Cubits</a> <a href="/exodus/27-14.htm">Curtains</a> <a href="/exodus/27-14.htm">Fifteen</a> <a href="/exodus/27-14.htm">Hangings</a> <a href="/exodus/27-14.htm">Pillars</a> <a href="/exodus/27-14.htm">Posts</a> <a href="/exodus/26-27.htm">Second</a> <a href="/exodus/27-14.htm">Side</a> <a href="/exodus/27-14.htm">Sockets</a> <a href="/exodus/27-14.htm">Three</a> <a href="/exodus/27-14.htm">Wing</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/27-16.htm">Bases</a> <a href="/exodus/27-16.htm">Cubits</a> <a href="/exodus/27-18.htm">Curtains</a> <a href="/exodus/38-14.htm">Fifteen</a> <a href="/exodus/27-18.htm">Hangings</a> <a href="/exodus/27-16.htm">Pillars</a> <a href="/exodus/27-16.htm">Posts</a> <a href="/exodus/28-10.htm">Second</a> <a href="/exodus/28-26.htm">Side</a> <a href="/exodus/27-16.htm">Sockets</a> <a href="/exodus/32-28.htm">Three</a> <a href="/exodus/38-14.htm">Wing</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 27</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/27-1.htm">The altar of burnt offering, with the vessels thereof</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/27-9.htm">The court of the tabernacle enclosed with hangings and pillars</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/27-18.htm">The measure of the court, and the furniture of brass</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/27-20.htm">The oil for the lamp</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/27.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/27.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>and the curtains on the other side</b><br>This phrase refers to the construction of the Tabernacle's courtyard, specifically the side opposite the entrance. The Tabernacle was a portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites, and its design was given directly by God to Moses. The curtains served as a boundary, separating the sacred space from the common. This separation underscores the holiness of God and the need for purity when approaching Him. The use of curtains instead of solid walls allowed for portability, reflecting the Israelites' nomadic lifestyle during their wilderness journey.<p><b>fifteen cubits long</b><br>A cubit is an ancient measurement roughly equivalent to 18 inches or 45 centimeters. Therefore, fifteen cubits would be approximately 22.5 feet or 6.75 meters. The specific dimensions of the Tabernacle and its courtyard were divinely ordained, emphasizing order and precision in worship. The number fifteen, while not as symbolically significant as other numbers in the Bible, contributes to the overall symmetry and balance of the Tabernacle's design.<p><b>with three posts and three bases</b><br>The posts and bases provided structural support for the curtains. The use of three posts and bases on this side of the courtyard may symbolize completeness or divine perfection, as the number three often represents in biblical numerology (e.g., the Trinity). The materials for the posts and bases, typically bronze or silver, were chosen for their durability and symbolic value, with bronze often representing judgment and silver redemption. The construction details highlight the importance of stability and strength in the structure that housed the presence of God, pointing to the enduring nature of His covenant with Israel.<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 Tabernacle from God on Mount Sinai.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a></b><br>A portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites, where these specific instructions for its construction were given.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_courtyard.htm">The Courtyard</a></b><br>The area surrounding the Tabernacle, enclosed by curtains, where the altar of burnt offering and the bronze basin were located.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God, who were to construct the Tabernacle according to the divine instructions given to Moses.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness.htm">The Wilderness</a></b><br>The setting where the Israelites were journeying and where the Tabernacle was to be set up.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/a/attention_to_detail_in_worship.htm">Attention to Detail in Worship</a></b><br>The specific measurements and materials for the Tabernacle highlight the importance of following God's instructions precisely. This teaches us to approach worship with reverence and care.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_tabernacle.htm">Symbolism of the Tabernacle</a></b><br>The Tabernacle represents God's presence among His people. Understanding its construction helps us appreciate the lengths God goes to dwell with us, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_obedience.htm">Community and Obedience</a></b><br>The construction of the Tabernacle required the collective effort and obedience of the Israelites. This serves as a reminder of the importance of community and unity in fulfilling God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_and_guidance.htm">God's Provision and Guidance</a></b><br>The detailed instructions for the Tabernacle show God's provision and guidance. We can trust that God provides what we need to accomplish His will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/holiness_and_separation.htm">Holiness and Separation</a></b><br>The curtains and the courtyard signify separation and holiness. As believers, we are called to be set apart for God's purposes, living lives that reflect His holiness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_27.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 27</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_was_moses'_tabernacle.htm">What was Moses' Tabernacle?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_nomadic_courtyard_dimensions.htm">Exodus 27:9-19: Is there any archaeological or historical evidence supporting a courtyard of these exact dimensions being used by a nomadic community?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_exodus_27_9-19_with_others.htm">Exodus 27:9-19: How do we reconcile these detailed Tabernacle dimensions with differing descriptions of sacred spaces elsewhere in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_jesus_die_before_the_curtain_tore.htm">Did Jesus die before or after the temple curtain was torn? Yes (Matt 27:50-51; Mark 15:37-38) No (Luke 23:45-46).</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/27-15.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">and the curtains</span><br /><span class="heb">קְלָעִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(qə·lā·‘îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7050.htm">Strong's 7050: </a> </span><span class="str2">A sling, a, screen, the valve</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on the other</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשֵּׁנִ֔ית</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šê·nîṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - ordinal feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8145.htm">Strong's 8145: </a> </span><span class="str2">Second (an ordinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">side</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלַכָּתֵף֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lak·kā·ṯêp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3802.htm">Strong's 3802: </a> </span><span class="str2">The shoulder, side-piece, lateral projection of anything</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fifteen cubits long,</span><br /><span class="heb">חְמֵ֥שׁ‪‬</span> <span class="translit">(ḥə·mêš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2568.htm">Strong's 2568: </a> </span><span class="str2">Five</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with three</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁלֹשָׁ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(šə·lō·šāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7969.htm">Strong's 7969: </a> </span><span class="str2">Three, third, thrice</span><br /><br /><span class="word">posts</span><br /><span class="heb">עַמֻּדֵיהֶ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(‘am·mu·ḏê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5982.htm">Strong's 5982: </a> </span><span class="str2">A column, a stand, platform</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and three</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁלֹשָֽׁה׃</span> <span class="translit">(šə·lō·šāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7969.htm">Strong's 7969: </a> </span><span class="str2">Three, third, thrice</span><br /><br /><span class="word">bases.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַדְנֵיהֶ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’aḏ·nê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_134.htm">Strong's 134: </a> </span><span class="str2">A base, pedestal</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/27-15.htm">Exodus 27:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/27-15.htm">Exodus 27:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/27-15.htm">Exodus 27:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/27-15.htm">Exodus 27:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/27-15.htm">Exodus 27:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/27-15.htm">Exodus 27:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/27-15.htm">Exodus 27:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/27-15.htm">Exodus 27:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/27-15.htm">Exodus 27:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/27-15.htm">Exodus 27:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/27-15.htm">OT Law: Exodus 27:15 For the other side shall be hangings (Exo. 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