King James Version

What Does Exodus 27:19 Mean?

Exodus 27:19 in the King James Version says “All the vessels of the tabernacle in all the service thereof, and all the pins thereof, and all the pins of the court, s... — study this verse from Exodus chapter 27 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

All the vessels of the tabernacle in all the service thereof, and all the pins thereof, and all the pins of the court, shall be of brass.

Exodus 27:19 · KJV


Context

17

All the pillars round about the court shall be filleted with silver; their hooks shall be of silver, and their sockets of brass.

18

The length of the court shall be an hundred cubits, and the breadth fifty every where, and the height five cubits of fine twined linen, and their sockets of brass. fifty: Heb. fifty by fifty

19

All the vessels of the tabernacle in all the service thereof, and all the pins thereof, and all the pins of the court, shall be of brass.

20

And thou shalt command the children of Israel, that they bring thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamp to burn always. to burn: Heb. to ascend up

21

In the tabernacle of the congregation without the vail, which is before the testimony, Aaron and his sons shall order it from evening to morning before the LORD: it shall be a statute for ever unto their generations on the behalf of the children of Israel.


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
All the tabernacle's vessels and all its pins (tent pegs) shall be bronze. Even the humble stakes securing the structure share judgment's metal. Nothing is too small or insignificant to be specified by God. The tent pegs—driven into earth, invisible to worshipers—bear bronze character. This teaches that even hidden, foundational elements of atonement partake of judgment. Christ's work includes not only visible cross but hidden suffering—Gethsemane's agony, Satan's temptations, poverty's humiliation.

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Historical & Cultural Context

Bronze tent pegs (יְתֵד, yathed) anchored the tabernacle and courtyard hangings, preventing wind damage during wilderness travels. Though functional and hidden, their bronze composition maintained consistency with the judgment theme permeating the sacrificial system.

Reflection Questions

  1. What 'hidden' aspects of Christ's judgment-bearing (beyond the visible cross) do you appreciate?
  2. How does God's attention to 'tent pegs' encourage you that no detail of your life escapes His notice?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 11 words
לְכֹל֙1 of 11
H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

כְּלֵ֣י2 of 11

All the vessels

H3627

something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)

הַמִּשְׁכָּ֔ן3 of 11

of the tabernacle

H4908

a residence (including a shepherd's hut, the lair of animals, figuratively, the grave; also the temple); specifically, the tabernacle (properly, its w

בְּכֹ֖ל4 of 11
H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

עֲבֹֽדָת֑וֹ5 of 11

in all the service

H5656

work of any kind

וְכָל6 of 11
H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

יִתְדֹ֥ת7 of 11

thereof and all the pins

H3489

a peg

וְכָל8 of 11
H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

יִתְדֹ֥ת9 of 11

thereof and all the pins

H3489

a peg

הֶֽחָצֵ֖ר10 of 11

of the court

H2691

a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)

נְחֹֽשֶׁת׃11 of 11

shall be of brass

H5178

copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e., coin, a fetter; figuratively, base (as compared with gold or silver)


Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Exodus. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Exodus 27:19 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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