Exodus 27:17
All the pillars round about the court shall be filleted with silver; their hooks shall be of silver, and their sockets of brass.
Original Language Analysis
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
1 of 10
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
עַמּוּדֵ֨י
All the pillars
H5982
עַמּוּדֵ֨י
All the pillars
Strong's:
H5982
Word #:
2 of 10
a column (as standing); also a stand, i.e., platform
הֶֽחָצֵ֤ר
the court
H2691
הֶֽחָצֵ֤ר
the court
Strong's:
H2691
Word #:
3 of 10
a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)
סָבִיב֙
round about
H5439
סָבִיב֙
round about
Strong's:
H5439
Word #:
4 of 10
(as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around
מְחֻשָּׁקִ֣ים
shall be filleted
H2836
מְחֻשָּׁקִ֣ים
shall be filleted
Strong's:
H2836
Word #:
5 of 10
to cling, i.e., join, (figuratively) to love, delight in; elliptically; to deliver
כָּ֑סֶף
shall be of silver
H3701
כָּ֑סֶף
shall be of silver
Strong's:
H3701
Word #:
6 of 10
silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
כָּ֑סֶף
shall be of silver
H3701
כָּ֑סֶף
shall be of silver
Strong's:
H3701
Word #:
8 of 10
silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
Historical Context
These four pillars, spaced evenly across the 20-cubit gate opening, supported the colorful hanging that served as the courtyard entrance. The silver ornamentation elevated this gate above the courtyard's plain white walls.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Christ's bearing judgment (bronze) make His invitation universal (four pillars)?
- What enables the gate to be both exclusive ('one way') and inclusive ('for all')?
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Analysis & Commentary
Four pillars support the gate—the number of universality (four corners of earth). The entrance, though singular (one gate), extends to all (four pillars). Silver hooks and fillets but bronze sockets—the connection is redemptive (silver) while the foundation is judgment-bearing (bronze). Christ's universal invitation ('Come unto me, all' - Matthew 11:28) rests on His bearing judgment for all. The door's universality derives from judgment fully satisfied.