שמות, פרק מ׳, פסוק ל״ג

Establishing the outer boundaries of the sanctuary marks the end of a long building process and paves the way for God's presence to dwell among the people. While it is physically impossible to construct an empty space, creating the courtyard involved erecting the surrounding partitions, which naturally formed the enclosed area [ברכת אשר על התורה]. This spatial layout was designed so that the courtyard completely surrounded the Tabernacle on all sides, rather than leaving the structure attached to the western wall [אבן עזרא]. This final stage of assembly also encompassed the altar, signaling that God's presence rested there as well, making it a central place where the people could stand and pray [בעל הטורים].

The conclusion of this massive undertaking is credited entirely to Moses, as though he completed all the work himself [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. This attribution stems from the fact that Moses personally performed the final assembly of the tent and readied it for service. A Commandment is ultimately credited to the individual who brings it to its final completion [מלבי״ם, אלשיך].

Throughout the construction process, actions are typically followed by a confirmation that they were done exactly as God commanded, yet this familiar phrase is absent at the very end. This omission may simply be because the assembly of the courtyard introduced no new elements beyond what had already been instructed [העמק דבר]. Another perspective suggests that the completion of the Tabernacle is framed as a grand conclusion that intentionally mirrors the creation of the world, echoing the moment God finished His own work of creation [קאסוטו]. Immediately after Moses finalized these preparations, a cloud descended, and God's presence instantly filled every part of the Tabernacle [ספורנו, אלשיך].