Exodus 38:17

Authorized King James Version

And the sockets for the pillars were of brass; the hooks of the pillars and their fillets of silver; and the overlaying of their chapiters of silver; and all the pillars of the court were filleted with silver.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְהָֽאֲדָנִ֣ים
H134
And the sockets
a basis (of a building, a column, etc.)
#2
עַמֻּדֵ֥י
H5982
and all the pillars
a column (as standing); also a stand, i.e., platform
#3
נְחֹשֶׁת֒
H5178
were of brass
copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e., coin, a fetter; figuratively, base (as compared with gold or silver)
#4
וָוֵ֨י
H2053
the hooks
a hook (the name of the sixth hebrew letter)
#5
עַמֻּדֵ֥י
H5982
and all the pillars
a column (as standing); also a stand, i.e., platform
#6
וַחֲשֽׁוּקֵיהֶם֙
H2838
and their fillets
attached, i.e., a fence-rail or rod connecting the posts or pillars
#7
כֶּ֔סֶף
H3701
of silver
silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
#8
וְצִפּ֥וּי
H6826
and the overlaying
encasement (with metal)
#9
רָֽאשֵׁיהֶ֖ם
H7218
of their chapiters
the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
#10
כֶּ֔סֶף
H3701
of silver
silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
#11
וְהֵם֙
H1992
they (only used when emphatic)
#12
מְחֻשָּׁקִ֣ים
H2836
were filleted
to cling, i.e., join, (figuratively) to love, delight in; elliptically; to deliver
#13
כֶּ֔סֶף
H3701
of silver
silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
#14
כֹּ֖ל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#15
עַמֻּדֵ֥י
H5982
and all the pillars
a column (as standing); also a stand, i.e., platform
#16
הֶֽחָצֵֽר׃
H2691
of the court
a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Exodus. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the period of Egyptian bondage and wilderness wandering (c. 1440-1400 BCE) provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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