Exodus 38:16 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

All the hangings of the court round about were of fine twined linen.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

All the curtains that surrounded the courtyard were made of fine twisted linen.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes how the courtyard around God's tabernacle was enclosed with beautiful, high-quality linen curtains.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Exodus, after the Israelites escaped from Egypt, God instructed Moses on how to construct the Tabernacle, a mobile sanctuary for worship during their wilderness journey. Exodus 38 specifically describes the detailed building of the courtyard around the Tabernacle, including the hangings made from fine twined linen that formed a protective barrier. This linen represented purity and holiness, separating the sacred space where God dwelt from the ordinary activities of daily life.

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He made the courtyard: on the south side, the curtains of the courtyard were made of fine twisted linen, one hundred cubits long.

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