Numbers 3:37

37 as well as the posts of the surrounding courtyard with their bases, tent pegs and ropes.

Numbers 3:37 in Other Translations

37 And the pillars of the court round about, and their sockets, and their pins, and their cords.

37 also the pillars around the court, with their bases and pegs and cords.

37 They were also responsible for the posts of the courtyard and all their bases, pegs, and ropes.

37 as well as the posts of the surrounding Courtyard with their bases, tent pegs, and cords.

37 and the pillars of the court round about, and their sockets, and their pins, and their cords.

37 They also took care of the posts for the surrounding courtyard, the bases, pegs, and ropes.

37 in addition to the posts of the surrounding courtyard with their bases, tent pegs, and ropes.

37 They also took care of the posts of the courtyard that was around the holy tent. And they took care of the bases, tent stakes and ropes.

Numbers 3:37 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 3:37

And the pillars of the court round about
Of the great court which went round the tabernacle, on which pillars the hangings were hung:

and their sockets;
into which the, pillars were put; of both which see ( Exodus 27:9-17 ) ;

and their pins, and their cords,
the pins were fixed in the ground, and the cords fastened the hangings of the court to them, whereby they were kept tight and unmoved by the winds; see ( Exodus 27:19 ) .

Numbers 3:37 In-Context

35 The leader of the families of the Merarite clans was Zuriel son of Abihail; they were to camp on the north side of the tabernacle.

36 The Merarites were appointed to take care of the frames of the tabernacle, its crossbars, posts, bases, all its equipment, and everything related to their use,

37 as well as the posts of the surrounding courtyard with their bases, tent pegs and ropes.

38 Moses and Aaron and his sons were to camp to the east of the tabernacle, toward the sunrise, in front of the tent of meeting. They were responsible for the care of the sanctuary on behalf of the Israelites. Anyone else who approached the sanctuary was to be put to death.

39 The total number of Levites counted at the LORD’s command by Moses and Aaron according to their clans, including every male a month old or more, was 22,000.

Cross References

• 1. Exodus 27:10-17
• 2. Exodus 27:19