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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes
Exodus 27
compass of the altar. Probably the margin or place where the priests stood. The "place" of 2 Chronicles 30:16. A raised position from which the sacrificing priest is said to "come down", Leviticus 9:22.
tabernacle. Hebrew. mishkan. See App-40.
south side southward. Figure of speech Polyptoton. App-6.
side. Hebrew. pe"ah, quarter or region.
brass. All other sockets (of boards) in "silver" (Exodus 26:19; denoting redemption). The sockets of these pillars (the way of access) of "brass" (denoting judgment in righteousness). Compare the brazen Altar and Laver.
hooks = pegs, pins, or nails.
children = sons.
pure oil. This is without measure. See on John 3:34
the light = the light-holder. Compare Genesis 1:14.
to burn always: i.e. a perpetual light.
tabernacle = tent. Hebrew. "ohel. App-40.
the testimony. Compare Exodus 26:33.
the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4.
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