Exodus 27:9 - Scofield Reference Notes

Bible Comments

fine twined linen

The fine linen commonly typifies personal righteousness (Exodus 26:1) ref. (d), and in the hangings of the court stands for that measure of righteousness which God demands of any who would, in his own righteousness, approach. Christ, figuratively speaking, put up the hangings of the court in (Luke 10:25-28). The only way of approach was the "gate"; (Exodus 27:16); (John 10:9). The hangings of the court bar out equally the self-righteous man and the open sinner, for the height was above seven feet. (Exodus 27:18).

Exodus 27:9

9 And thou shalt make the court of the tabernacle: for the south side southward there shall be hangings for the court of fine twined linen of an hundred cubits long for one side: