The length of the court shall be an hundred cubits, and the breadth fifty every where, and the height five cubits of fine twined linen, and their sockets of brass.
The courtyard should be 150 feet long and 75 feet wide everywhere, with walls 7.5 feet high made of fine twisted linen fabric, and bronze bases to hold them up.
God is giving Moses specific measurements for the courtyard that will surround the tabernacle, showing His attention to detail in creating a sacred space.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's detailed instructions to Moses for building the tabernacle in the wilderness around 1440 BC. The tabernacle was a portable tent-sanctuary where God would dwell among the Israelites during their 40 years of wandering after leaving Egypt. The courtyard formed an outer boundary around the holy tent, creating a sacred enclosure where sacrifices and worship would take place.
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