Courtyard
Linen hangings enclose a court 100 cubits long and 50 wide, with hangings five cubits high (Exodus 27:9–18).
Perspective note
Comparative historical/source study. The original author's or church's reception is retained; inclusion does not make every claim Oriental Orthodox teaching.
Key points
- The boundary distinguishes the sanctuary precinct.
- Look for: Linen walls surrounding the altar and tent.
- Illustrated location: Courtyard
- A reconstruction from Exodus 25–30 and 40, with the bread arrangement from Leviticus 24. The Tabernacle has one lampstand with seven lamps and one bread table. The tent follows conventional chamber proportions inferred from boards and curtains; textual court dimensions are listed separately, while the drawn court outline and object spacing are schematic. The court and tent use different drawing scales, and some furnishings are enlarged for visibility; this is not a single-scale plan. The text does not specify the basin’s size, the lampstand’s height, a complete visual blueprint, or the exact appearance of the cherubim. Their drawn forms and decorative patterns are interpretations. Roof and walls are opened to reveal spaces whose access was restricted. The raised illustrative ground base is a display device, not a prescribed Tabernacle floor; Exodus does not specify a floor material. The rear boards, individual silver sockets, carrying fittings, and small service utensils are simplified or omitted.
Scripture
- Exodus 27:1–19 — Linen hangings enclose a court 100 cubits long and 50 wide, with hangings five cubits high (Exodus 27:9–18).