Exodus 38:14 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

The hangings of the one side of the gate were fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets three.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The curtains on one side of the entrance were fifteen cubits long, supported by three posts set in three bases.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes the specific measurements and construction details of one side of the entrance to the tabernacle courtyard.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of the detailed account of building the tabernacle, God's portable dwelling place among the Israelites during their wilderness journey. The measurements describe the courtyard entrance gate, which was carefully constructed according to God's specific instructions given to Moses on Mount Sinai.

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Exodus 27:14

The curtains on one side of the gate should be fifteen cubits long, with three posts and three bases to hold them up.

Exodus 38:15

And on the other side of the courtyard gate, there were curtains that were fifteen cubits long on both sides, supported by three pillars, each set in three bases.

Exodus 26:37

You shall make five pillars of acacia wood for the curtain, and cover them with gold. Their hooks shall be made of gold, and you shall cast five bronze bases for them.

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