For the south side southward. — Rather, for the south side upon the right. (See Note on Exodus 26:18.)
Hangings. — The word used is new and rare. It is rendered ίστία, “sails,” by the LXX., and seems to designate a coarse sail-cloth, woven with interstices, through which what went on inside the court might be seen. The court, it must be remembered, was open to all Israelites (Leviticus 1:3, &c.).
Of fine twined linen. — Made of linen thread, i.e., each thread having several strands; not “fine linen” in the modern sense.