And he made the court: on the south side southward the hangings of the court were of fine twined linen, an hundred cubits:
He made the courtyard: on the south side, the curtains of the courtyard were made of fine twisted linen, one hundred cubits long.
This verse describes the construction of the courtyard around the tabernacle, with fine linen curtains marking its southern boundary.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, during the Israelites' journey after escaping slavery in Egypt, God provided Moses with precise instructions for constructing the Tabernacle as a portable place of worship. This included the outer court, surrounded by hangings of fine twined linen to create a boundary that separated the sacred space from the ordinary world. The measurement of 100 cubits for the south side reflected God's attention to detail in preparing a fitting environment for His presence among the people.
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