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href="/bsb/exodus/37.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/exodus/37.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />They made the poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/37.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He made the poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/37.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And he made the poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/37.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And he made the poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/37.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he made the staves <i>of</i> shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/37.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And he made the poles of acacia wood, and overlaid them with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/37.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And he made the poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/37.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He made the poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/37.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he made the poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/37.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He made the poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/37.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He made the poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/37.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He made the poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/37.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He made the poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/37.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he made the staves of acacia wood, and overlaid them with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/37.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />These poles were also made of acacia wood and covered with gold. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/37.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he made the staves of acacia wood, and overlaid them with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/37.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He made the poles out of acacia wood and covered them with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/37.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He made the poles of acacia wood and covered them with gold. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/37.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He made the poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/37.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And he made the poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/37.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He made the poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/37.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He made the poles of acacia wood, and overlaid them with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/37.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he made the staffs of shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/37.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He made the poles of acacia wood, and overlaid them with gold. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/37.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And he makes the poles of shittim wood, and overlays them with gold;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/37.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he maketh the staves of shittim wood, and overlayeth them with gold;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/37.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will make the poles of acacia wood, and he will spread them over with gold.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/37.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the bars themselves he made also of setim wood, and overlaid them with plates of gold. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/37.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now the bars themselves he also made from setim wood, and he covered them with layers of gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/37.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The poles, too, were made of acacia wood and plated with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/37.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And he made the poles of acacia wood, and overlaid them with gold.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/37.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he made the poles of shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/37.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he made poles of wood of the box tree and overlaid them in gold.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/37.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he made the staves of acacia-wood, and overlaid them with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/37-28.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=9937" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/exodus/37.htm">The Altar of Incense</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">27</span>He made two gold rings below the molding on opposite sides to hold the poles used to carry it. <span class="reftext">28</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: way·ya·‘aś (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">And he made</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/905.htm" title="905: hab·bad·dîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Separation, a part. ">the poles</a> <a href="/hebrew/7848.htm" title="7848: šiṭ·ṭîm (N-fp) -- Acacia (a tree and a wood). Feminine of a derivative from the same as shotet; the acacia.">of acacia</a> <a href="/hebrew/6086.htm" title="6086: ‘ă·ṣê (N-mpc) -- Tree, trees, wood. From atsah; a tree; hence, wood.">wood</a> <a href="/hebrew/6823.htm" title="6823: way·ṣap̄ (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To lay out, lay over. A primitive root; to sheet over.">and overlaid</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯām (DirObjM:: 3mp) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">them</a> <a href="/hebrew/2091.htm" title="2091: zā·hāḇ (N-ms) -- Gold. From an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky.">with gold.</a> </span><span class="reftext">29</span>He also made the sacred anointing oil and the pure, fragrant incense, the work of a perfumer.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/30-1.htm">Exodus 30:1-5</a></span><br />“You are also to make an altar of acacia wood for the burning of incense. / It is to be square, a cubit long, a cubit wide, and two cubits high. Its horns must be of one piece. / Overlay with pure gold the top and all the sides and horns, and make a molding of gold around it. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/25-23.htm">Exodus 25:23-30</a></span><br />You are also to make a table of acacia wood two cubits long, a cubit wide, and a cubit and a half high. / Overlay it with pure gold and make a gold molding around it. / And make a rim around it a handbreadth wide and put a gold molding on the rim. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/25-37.htm">Exodus 25:37-40</a></span><br />Make seven lamps and set them up on the lampstand so that they illuminate the area in front of it. / The wick trimmers and their trays must be of pure gold. / The lampstand and all these utensils shall be made from a talent of pure gold. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/27-1.htm">Exodus 27:1-8</a></span><br />“You are to build an altar of acacia wood. The altar must be square, five cubits long, five cubits wide, and three cubits high. / Make a horn on each of its four corners, so that the horns are of one piece, and overlay it with bronze. / Make all its utensils of bronze—its pots for removing ashes, its shovels, its sprinkling bowls, its meat forks, and its firepans. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/30-7.htm">Exodus 30:7-8</a></span><br />And Aaron is to burn fragrant incense on it every morning when he tends the lamps. / When Aaron sets up the lamps at twilight, he must burn the incense perpetually before the LORD for the generations to come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/31-8.htm">Exodus 31:8</a></span><br />the table with its utensils, the pure gold lampstand with all its utensils, the altar of incense,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/35-13.htm">Exodus 35:13-15</a></span><br />the table with its poles, all its utensils, and the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstand for light with its accessories and lamps and oil for the light; / the altar of incense with its poles; the anointing oil and fragrant incense; the curtain for the doorway at the entrance to the tabernacle;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/40-4.htm">Exodus 40:4-5</a></span><br />Then bring in the table and set out its arrangement; bring in the lampstand as well, and set up its lamps. / Place the gold altar of incense in front of the ark of the Testimony, and hang the curtain at the entrance to the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/40-24.htm">Exodus 40:24-27</a></span><br />He also placed the lampstand in the Tent of Meeting opposite the table on the south side of the tabernacle / and set up the lamps before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him. / Moses placed the gold altar in the Tent of Meeting, in front of the veil, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/24-2.htm">Leviticus 24:2-4</a></span><br />“Command the Israelites to bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to keep the lamps burning continually. / Outside the veil of the Testimony in the Tent of Meeting, Aaron is to tend the lamps continually before the LORD from evening until morning. This is to be a permanent statute for the generations to come. / He shall tend the lamps on the pure gold lampstand before the LORD continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/4-7.htm">Numbers 4:7-9</a></span><br />Over the table of the Presence they are to spread a blue cloth and place the plates and cups on it, along with the bowls and pitchers for the drink offering. The regular bread offering is to remain on it. / And they shall spread a scarlet cloth over them, cover them with fine leather, and insert the poles. / They are to take a blue cloth and cover the lampstand used for light, together with its lamps, wick trimmers, and trays, as well as the jars of oil with which to supply it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/7-48.htm">1 Kings 7:48-50</a></span><br />Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs; / the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place) as well as for the doors of the main hall of the temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/4-19.htm">2 Chronicles 4:19-22</a></span><br />Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of God: the golden altar; the tables on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed; / the flowers, lamps, and tongs of gold—of purest gold; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-2.htm">Hebrews 9:2-4</a></span><br />A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, / containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-12.htm">Revelation 1:12-13</a></span><br />Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me. And having turned, I saw seven golden lampstands, / and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he made the staves of shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold.</p><p class="hdg">no reference </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/37-25.htm">Acacia</a> <a href="/exodus/37-25.htm">Acacia-Wood</a> <a href="/exodus/37-27.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/exodus/37-15.htm">Hard</a> <a href="/exodus/37-26.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/exodus/37-26.htm">Overlaid</a> <a href="/exodus/37-26.htm">Overlayeth</a> <a href="/exodus/37-11.htm">Plating</a> <a href="/exodus/37-27.htm">Poles</a> <a href="/exodus/37-27.htm">Rods</a> <a href="/exodus/37-25.htm">Shittim</a> <a href="/exodus/37-27.htm">Staffs</a> <a href="/exodus/37-27.htm">Staves</a> <a href="/exodus/37-25.htm">Wood</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/38-1.htm">Acacia</a> <a href="/exodus/38-1.htm">Acacia-Wood</a> <a href="/exodus/38-24.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/exodus/38-1.htm">Hard</a> <a href="/exodus/37-29.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/exodus/38-2.htm">Overlaid</a> <a href="/exodus/38-2.htm">Overlayeth</a> <a href="/exodus/38-2.htm">Plating</a> <a href="/exodus/38-5.htm">Poles</a> <a href="/exodus/38-5.htm">Rods</a> <a href="/exodus/38-1.htm">Shittim</a> <a href="/exodus/38-5.htm">Staffs</a> <a href="/exodus/38-5.htm">Staves</a> <a href="/exodus/38-1.htm">Wood</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 37</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/37-1.htm">The ark and mercy seat with cherubim made</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/37-10.htm">The table of showbread with its vessels</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/37-17.htm">The candlestick with its lamps and instruments</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/37-25.htm">The altar of incense</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/37-29.htm">The anointing oil and sweet incense</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/37.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/exodus/37.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And he made the poles of acacia wood</b><br>The use of acacia wood is significant in the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings. Acacia wood, known for its durability and resistance to decay, symbolizes the incorruptible nature of what is holy. This wood was abundant in the Sinai region, making it a practical choice for the Israelites during their wilderness journey. The poles were essential for transporting the Ark of the Covenant, ensuring that it was carried without being touched directly, which aligns with the holiness and reverence required in handling sacred objects (<a href="/exodus/25-14.htm">Exodus 25:14-15</a>). The use of acacia wood can also be seen as a type of Christ, who is both fully human (wood) and divine (gold overlay).<p><b>and overlaid them with gold.</b><br>The overlay of gold on the acacia wood signifies the divine nature and glory of God. Gold, a precious and pure metal, represents the holiness and majesty of God. In the context of the Tabernacle, gold was used extensively to denote the sacredness of the space and its furnishings. This overlaying process points to the dual nature of Christ, who is both human (represented by the wood) and divine (represented by the gold). The use of gold also connects to the heavenly vision of the New Jerusalem, where gold is a prominent feature (<a href="/revelation/21-18.htm">Revelation 21:18</a>). The poles, overlaid with gold, emphasize the importance of approaching God with reverence and the necessity of mediation, as seen in the priestly functions and ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, our High Priest.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/bezalel.htm">Bezalel</a></b><br>The chief artisan appointed by God to construct the Tabernacle and its furnishings. He was filled with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, understanding, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/tabernacle.htm">Tabernacle</a></b><br>The portable dwelling place for the presence of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. It was a central place of worship and sacrifice.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/poles.htm">Poles</a></b><br>These were used to carry the Ark of the Covenant and other sacred items. They were overlaid with gold, signifying their holy purpose and the reverence due to God's presence.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/gold.htm">Gold</a></b><br>A precious metal symbolizing purity, divinity, and kingship. Its use in the Tabernacle signifies the value and holiness of the worship and presence of God.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/ark_of_the_covenant.htm">Ark of the Covenant</a></b><br>The most sacred item in the Tabernacle, representing God's covenant with Israel. It contained the tablets of the Law, Aaron's rod, and manna.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/h/holiness_and_reverence.htm">Holiness and Reverence</a></b><br>The overlaying of the poles with gold teaches us about the holiness required in approaching God. Our worship and service should reflect reverence and honor for His presence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_instructions.htm">Obedience to God's Instructions</a></b><br>Bezalel's adherence to God's detailed instructions reminds us of the importance of obedience in our walk with God. We are called to follow His Word faithfully.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_gold.htm">Symbolism of Gold</a></b><br>Gold's use in the Tabernacle symbolizes the purity and value of our relationship with God. We should strive for purity in our lives, reflecting the divine nature of our calling.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_among_his_people.htm">God's Presence Among His People</a></b><br>The Tabernacle and its furnishings, including the gold-covered poles, signify God's desire to dwell among His people. This foreshadows the ultimate fulfillment in Christ, who dwells in us through the Holy Spirit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/carrying_god's_presence.htm">Carrying God's Presence</a></b><br>Just as the poles were used to carry the Ark, we are called to carry God's presence into the world. Our lives should be a testimony to His glory and grace.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_37.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 37</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_bread_of_the_presence.htm">What is the Bread of the Presence?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/exodus_37_10-16__source_of_timber,_gold.htm">Exodus 37:10-16: Where did they obtain enough high-quality timber and gold to construct a table so precisely, and is there archaeological evidence of such abundance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_the_incense_formula_in_exodus_historical.htm">Exodus 37:25-29: Is there any historical or extrabiblical record to confirm the special incense formula mentioned, or does it appear only in biblical tradition?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_egyptian_records_of_exodus.htm">Psalm 105:37 describes the Israelites leaving Egypt with silver and gold, yet Egyptian records of a mass exodus are scarce. How do we account for this discrepancy?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/37-28.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And he made</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּ֥עַשׂ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘aś)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the poles</span><br /><span class="heb">הַבַּדִּ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(hab·bad·dîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_905.htm">Strong's 905: </a> </span><span class="str2">Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of acacia</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁטִּ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(šiṭ·ṭîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7848.htm">Strong's 7848: </a> </span><span class="str2">Acacia (a tree and a wood)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wood</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲצֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·ṣê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6086.htm">Strong's 6086: </a> </span><span class="str2">Tree, trees, wood</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and overlaid</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְצַ֥ף</span> <span class="translit">(way·ṣap̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6823.htm">Strong's 6823: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lay out, lay over</span><br /><br /><span class="word">them with gold.</span><br /><span class="heb">זָהָֽב׃</span> <span class="translit">(zā·hāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2091.htm">Strong's 2091: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/37-28.htm">Exodus 37:28 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/37-28.htm">Exodus 37:28 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/37-28.htm">Exodus 37:28 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/37-28.htm">Exodus 37:28 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/37-28.htm">Exodus 37:28 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/37-28.htm">Exodus 37:28 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/37-28.htm">Exodus 37:28 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/37-28.htm">Exodus 37:28 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/37-28.htm">Exodus 37:28 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/37-28.htm">Exodus 37:28 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/37-28.htm">OT Law: Exodus 37:28 He made the poles of acacia wood (Exo. 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