Exodus 27:14
The hangings of one side of the gate shall be fifteen cubits: their pillars three, and their sockets three.
Original Language Analysis
עֶשְׂרֵ֥ה
H6240
עֶשְׂרֵ֥ה
Strong's:
H6240
Word #:
2 of 9
ten (only in combination), i.e., -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
אַמָּ֛ה
cubits
H520
אַמָּ֛ה
cubits
Strong's:
H520
Word #:
3 of 9
properly, a mother (i.e., unit of measure, or the fore-arm (below the elbow), i.e., a cubit; also a door-base (as a bond of the entrance)
קְלָעִ֖ים
The hangings
H7050
קְלָעִ֖ים
The hangings
Strong's:
H7050
Word #:
4 of 9
a (door) screen (as if slung across), or the valve (of the door) itself
לַכָּתֵ֑ף
of one side
H3802
לַכָּתֵ֑ף
of one side
Strong's:
H3802
Word #:
5 of 9
the shoulder (proper, i.e., upper end of the arm; as being the spot where the garments hang); figuratively, side-piece or lateral projection of anythi
עַמֻּֽדֵיהֶ֣ם
their pillars
H5982
עַמֻּֽדֵיהֶ֣ם
their pillars
Strong's:
H5982
Word #:
6 of 9
a column (as standing); also a stand, i.e., platform
שְׁלֹשָֽׁה׃
three
H7969
שְׁלֹשָֽׁה׃
three
Strong's:
H7969
Word #:
7 of 9
three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
Historical Context
These 15-cubit sections on each side of the gate created flanking walls that led to the 20-cubit entrance, forming a grand gateway into the sacred courtyard. The three pillars on each side supported these approach walls.
Questions for Reflection
- How does entering 'within righteous parameters' differ from entering however we choose?
- What role does the Trinity play in providing and guarding access to God?
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Analysis & Commentary
On one side of the entrance: 15 cubits of hangings with three pillars and three sockets. The entrance doesn't span the full 50-cubit width but creates a defined gate. On each side of this gate, hangings maintain the boundary—righteousness (linen) surrounds the entrance, reminding us that access occurs within righteous parameters. We enter by grace but unto righteousness. The three pillars may suggest the Trinity's involvement in providing access.