KJV ORIGINAL
And the breadth of the court on the east side eastward shall be fifty cubits.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The width of the courtyard on the east side shall be fifty cubits.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse gives specific measurements for the eastern side of the tabernacle's courtyard, showing God's attention to detail in His dwelling place design.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's detailed instructions to Moses for building the tabernacle, the portable sanctuary where God would dwell among the Israelites during their wilderness journey. The tabernacle courtyard was an enclosed area surrounding the tent of meeting, and these precise measurements ensured everything was built according to God's holy design. A cubit was approximately 18 inches, making this eastern side about 75 feet wide.
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