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court, courtyard

Definition:

The terms “court” and “courtyard” refer to an enclosed area that is open to the sky and surrounded by walls.

• The tabernacle was surrounded by one courtyard which was enclosed by walls made of thick, cloth curtains.
• The temple complex had three inner courtyards: one for the priests, one for Jewish men, and one for Jewish women.
• These inner courtyards were surrounded by a low stone wall that separated them from an outer courtyard where Gentiles were permitted to worship.
• The courtyard of a house was an open area in the middle of the house.

Translation Suggestions:

• The terms "court" and “courtyard” could be translated as “enclosed space” or “walled-in land” or "walled-in space" or "tabernacle grounds" or “temple grounds” or “temple enclosure” depending on the context.
• If it would be natural in your language the term used for a king’s court could also be used to refer to Yahweh’s court.

(See also: Gentile,tabernacle, temple)

Bible References:

• 2 Kings 20:4-5
• Exodus 27:9
• Jeremiah 19:14-15
• Luke 22:55
• Matthew 26:69-70
• Numbers 3:26
• Psalms 65:4

Word Data:

• Strong’s: H1004, H1508, H2691, H5835, H7339, H8651, G08330, G42590