Exodus 27:10
And the twenty pillars thereof and their twenty sockets shall be of brass; the hooks of the pillars and their fillets shall be of silver.
Original Language Analysis
הָֽעַמֻּדִ֛ים
of the pillars
H5982
הָֽעַמֻּדִ֛ים
of the pillars
Strong's:
H5982
Word #:
1 of 9
a column (as standing); also a stand, i.e., platform
נְחֹ֑שֶׁת
shall be of brass
H5178
נְחֹ֑שֶׁת
shall be of brass
Strong's:
H5178
Word #:
5 of 9
copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e., coin, a fetter; figuratively, base (as compared with gold or silver)
הָֽעַמֻּדִ֛ים
of the pillars
H5982
הָֽעַמֻּדִ֛ים
of the pillars
Strong's:
H5982
Word #:
7 of 9
a column (as standing); also a stand, i.e., platform
Historical Context
The twenty pillars were spaced evenly along the 100-cubit south side (one every 5 cubits), supporting the white linen curtains that formed the courtyard wall. The bronze sockets anchored these pillars firmly in the ground.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Christ's judgment-bearing (bronze sockets) provide the foundation for righteousness?
- What 'waiting' or 'expectation' characterizes your life in God's courtyard (His people)?
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Analysis & Commentary
Twenty pillars with twenty bronze sockets support the south side's hangings. Bronze sockets (versus silver inside the tabernacle) mark this outer courtyard as the place of judgment (bronze) before entering full redemption (silver). The twenty pillars suggest expectation/waiting—those in the courtyard await fuller access. These pillars, supporting righteous boundaries, prefigure how Christ's judgment-bearing provides the framework for righteousness that defines God's people.