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class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/37.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he put the staves into the rings by the sides of the ark, to bear the ark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/37.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And he put the poles into the rings at the sides of the ark, to bear the ark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/37.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He put the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark, to carry it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/37.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He put the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark, to carry it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/37.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he put the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark, to carry it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/37.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He put the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark to carry it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/37.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He put the carrying poles through the rings at the sides of the ark, to carry it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/37.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He inserted the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark for carrying the ark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/37.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He inserted the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark for carrying the ark. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/37.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he put the staves into the rings on the sides of the ark, to bear the ark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/37.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and put them through the rings, so the chest could be carried by the poles. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/37.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he put the staves into the rings on the sides of the ark, to bear the ark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/37.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He put them through the rings on the sides of the ark in order to carry it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/37.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and put them through the rings on each side of the Box. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/37.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He put the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark to carry it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/37.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He inserted the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark in order to carry it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/37.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />and put the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark in order to carry the ark. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/37.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He put the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark, to bear the ark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/37.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he put the staffs into the rings by the sides of the ark, to bear the ark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/37.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He put the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark, to bear the ark. <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 brings in the poles into the rings, by the sides of the Ark, to carry the Ark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/37.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and he bringeth in the staves into the rings, by the sides of the ark, to bear the ark.<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 bring the bars into the rings over the ribs of the ark to lift up the ark.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/37.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he put them into the rings that were at the sides of the ark to carry it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/37.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and he placed them into the rings, which were at the sides of the ark, to carry it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/37.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />these poles were put through the rings on the sides of the ark, for carrying it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/37.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and put the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark, to carry the ark.<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 put the poles into the rings by the sides of the ark to carry the ark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/37.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he brought the poles into the rings on the sides of the Ark to carry the Ark.<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 put the staves into the rings on the sides of the ark, to bear the ark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/37.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />wide <i>enough</i> for the staves, so that men should bear the ark with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/37-5.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=9766" 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">Constructing the Ark</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>Then he made poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇê (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">He inserted</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/2885.htm" title="2885: baṭ·ṭab·bā·‘ōṯ (Prep-b, Art:: N-fp) -- Signet ring, ring, signet. From taba'; properly, a seal, i.e. Signet; hence a ring of any kind.">into the rings</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/6763.htm" title="6763: ṣal·‘ōṯ (N-fpc) -- Or tsaltah; from tsala'; a rib, literally or figuratively; hence, a side, literally or figuratively; architecturally, a timber or plank.">the sides</a> <a href="/hebrew/727.htm" title="727: hā·’ā·rōn (Art:: N-cs) -- A chest, ark. Or laron; from 'arah; a box.">of the ark</a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: lā·śêṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">in order to carry</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/727.htm" title="727: hā·’ā·rōn (Art:: N-cs) -- A chest, ark. Or laron; from 'arah; a box.">it.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>He constructed a mercy seat of pure gold, two and a half cubits long and a cubit and a half wide.…<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/25-14.htm">Exodus 25:14-15</a></span><br />Insert the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark, in order to carry it. / The poles are to remain in the rings of the ark; they must not be removed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/4-6.htm">Numbers 4:6</a></span><br />They are to place over this a covering of fine leather, spread a solid blue cloth over it, and insert its poles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-8.htm">1 Kings 8:8</a></span><br />The poles extended far enough that their ends were visible from the Holy Place in front of the inner sanctuary, but not from outside the Holy Place; and they are there to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-15.htm">1 Chronicles 15:15</a></span><br />And the Levites carried the ark of God on their shoulders with the poles, as Moses had commanded in accordance with the word of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/5-9.htm">2 Chronicles 5:9</a></span><br />The poles of the ark extended far enough that their ends were visible from in front of the inner sanctuary, but not from outside the Holy Place; and they are there to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-4.htm">Hebrews 9:4</a></span><br />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="/deuteronomy/10-8.htm">Deuteronomy 10:8</a></span><br />At that time the LORD set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to serve Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name, as they do to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/6-15.htm">1 Samuel 6:15</a></span><br />And the Levites took down the ark of the LORD and the chest containing the gold objects, and they placed them on the large rock. That day the men of Beth-shemesh offered burnt offerings and made sacrifices to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/6-13.htm">2 Samuel 6:13</a></span><br />When those carrying the ark of the LORD had advanced six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened calf.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/13-7.htm">1 Chronicles 13:7</a></span><br />So they carried the ark of God from the house of Abinadab on a new cart, with Uzzah and Ahio guiding the cart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-2.htm">1 Chronicles 15:2</a></span><br />Then David said, “No one but the Levites may carry the ark of God, because the LORD has chosen them to carry the ark of the LORD and to minister before Him forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-26.htm">1 Chronicles 15:26</a></span><br />And because God helped the Levites who were carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-28.htm">1 Chronicles 15:28</a></span><br />So all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouting, with the sounding of rams’ horns and trumpets, and with cymbals and the music of harps and lyres.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/35-3.htm">2 Chronicles 35:3</a></span><br />To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/3-3.htm">Joshua 3:3</a></span><br />and commanded the people: “When you see the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God being carried by the Levitical priests, you are to set out from your positions and follow it.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he put the staves into the rings by the sides of the ark, to bear the ark.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/1-50.htm">Numbers 1:50</a></b></br> But thou shalt appoint the Levites over the tabernacle of testimony, and over all the vessels thereof, and over all things that <i>belong</i> to it: they shall bear the tabernacle, and all the vessels thereof; and they shall minister unto it, and shall encamp round about the tabernacle.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/4-15.htm">Numbers 4:15</a></b></br> And when Aaron and his sons have made an end of covering the sanctuary, and all the vessels of the sanctuary, as the camp is to set forward; after that, the sons of Kohath shall come to bear <i>it</i>: but they shall not touch <i>any</i> holy thing, lest they die. These <i>things are</i> the burden of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of the congregation.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/6-3.htm">2 Samuel 6:3-7</a></b></br> And they set the ark of God upon a new cart, and brought it out of the house of Abinadab that <i>was</i> in Gibeah: and Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, drave the new cart… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/37-1.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/exodus/30-4.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/exodus/36-3.htm">Carry</a> <a href="/exodus/27-7.htm">Inserted</a> <a href="/exodus/30-4.htm">Lifting</a> <a href="/exodus/37-4.htm">Poles</a> <a href="/exodus/37-3.htm">Rings</a> <a href="/exodus/37-4.htm">Rods</a> <a href="/exodus/36-32.htm">Sides</a> <a href="/exodus/37-4.htm">Staffs</a> <a href="/exodus/37-4.htm">Staves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/39-35.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/exodus/37-14.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/exodus/37-14.htm">Carry</a> <a href="/exodus/38-7.htm">Inserted</a> <a href="/exodus/37-15.htm">Lifting</a> <a href="/exodus/37-14.htm">Poles</a> <a href="/exodus/37-13.htm">Rings</a> <a href="/exodus/37-14.htm">Rods</a> <a href="/exodus/37-18.htm">Sides</a> <a href="/exodus/37-14.htm">Staffs</a> <a href="/exodus/37-14.htm">Staves</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>He inserted the poles</b><br>This action refers to the specific instructions given by God for the construction and transportation of the Ark of the Covenant. The poles were made of acacia wood and overlaid with gold, symbolizing purity and incorruptibility. The insertion of the poles signifies obedience to God's commands, as detailed in <a href="/exodus/25-13.htm">Exodus 25:13-15</a>, where God instructed Moses on how the Ark should be carried. This obedience is a recurring theme in the Israelites' relationship with God.<p><b>into the rings</b><br>The rings were crafted as part of the Ark's design, serving a practical purpose for transportation. They were made of gold, emphasizing the sacredness of the Ark. The use of rings and poles ensured that the Ark was never touched directly by human hands, highlighting the holiness of God's presence. This design reflects the reverence and care required in handling sacred objects, as seen in the tragic account of Uzzah in <a href="/2_samuel/6-6.htm">2 Samuel 6:6-7</a>, where improper handling led to his death.<p><b>on the sides of the ark</b><br>The placement of the rings on the sides of the Ark allowed for balanced and stable transportation. The Ark, representing God's covenant and presence among His people, was central to Israelite worship and identity. Its design and the method of carrying it underscore the importance of following divine instructions precisely. The Ark's centrality is echoed in its placement in the Holy of Holies within the Tabernacle and later the Temple, signifying God's dwelling among His people.<p><b>in order to carry it</b><br>The purpose of the poles and rings was to facilitate the movement of the Ark as the Israelites journeyed through the wilderness. This mobility reflects the transient nature of the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land and God's guidance throughout. The Levites, specifically the Kohathites, were tasked with carrying the Ark, as outlined in <a href="/numbers/4-15.htm">Numbers 4:15</a>. This responsibility underscores the role of the Levites as mediators between God and the people, a role that foreshadows the mediating work of Jesus Christ, our High Priest, as described in <a href="/hebrews/4-14.htm">Hebrews 4:14-16</a>.<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, including the Ark of the Covenant. He was filled with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, understanding, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship (<a href="/exodus/31.htm">Exodus 31:1-5</a>).<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/ark_of_the_covenant.htm">Ark of the Covenant</a></b><br>A sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, Aaron's rod, and a pot of manna. It symbolized God's presence and covenant with Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/poles_and_rings.htm">Poles and Rings</a></b><br>The poles were made of acacia wood and overlaid with gold, inserted into rings on the sides of the Ark for transportation. This design ensured that the Ark was carried without being touched directly, signifying reverence and holiness.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/tabernacle.htm">Tabernacle</a></b><br>The portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites, where the Ark was housed in the Most Holy Place.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The chosen people of God, who were given the Law and the Tabernacle as a means to worship and maintain a relationship with Him.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/reverence_for_god's_holiness.htm">Reverence for God's Holiness</a></b><br>The method of carrying the Ark underscores the holiness of God and the need for reverence in worship. We must approach God with respect and awe, recognizing His sacredness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_instructions.htm">Obedience to God's Instructions</a></b><br>The detailed instructions for the Ark's construction and transportation remind us of the importance of obedience to God's Word. Our lives should reflect a commitment to following His commands.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_with_his_people.htm">God's Presence with His People</a></b><br>The Ark symbolized God's presence among the Israelites. Today, believers have the Holy Spirit dwelling within them, assuring us of God's continual presence and guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_ark.htm">Symbolism of the Ark</a></b><br>The Ark's contents and its role in the Tabernacle point to Jesus Christ, who is the fulfillment of the Law and the ultimate revelation of God's presence.<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/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/how_do_non-levites_handle_the_ark.htm">In 1 Chronicles 15:2, where David insists only the Levites may carry the Ark, how do we reconcile this claim with any instances where non-Levites handled it or transported it in other texts?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_the_ark_resemble_egyptian_chests.htm">Why do the dimensions of the Ark of the Covenant (Exodus 25) resemble those of Egyptian sacred chests, suggesting borrowed traditions?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/37-5.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">He inserted</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּבֵ֤א</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·ḇê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the poles</span><br /><span class="heb">הַבַּדִּים֙</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">into the rings</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּטַּבָּעֹ֔ת</span> <span class="translit">(baṭ·ṭab·bā·‘ōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2885.htm">Strong's 2885: </a> </span><span class="str2">A seal, signet, a ring of any kind</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on</span><br /><span class="heb">עַ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(‘al)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the sides</span><br /><span class="heb">צַלְעֹ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(ṣal·‘ōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6763.htm">Strong's 6763: </a> </span><span class="str2">A rib, a side, a, timber, plank</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the ark</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאָרֹ֑ן</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ā·rōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_727.htm">Strong's 727: </a> </span><span class="str2">A chest, ark</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for carrying</span><br /><span class="heb">לָשֵׂ֖את</span> <span class="translit">(lā·śêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lift, carry, take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[it].</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאָרֹֽן׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ā·rōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_727.htm">Strong's 727: </a> </span><span class="str2">A chest, ark</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/37-5.htm">Exodus 37:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/37-5.htm">Exodus 37:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/37-5.htm">Exodus 37:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/37-5.htm">Exodus 37:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/37-5.htm">Exodus 37:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/37-5.htm">Exodus 37:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/37-5.htm">Exodus 37:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/37-5.htm">Exodus 37:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/37-5.htm">Exodus 37:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/37-5.htm">Exodus 37:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/37-5.htm">OT Law: Exodus 37:5 He put the poles into the rings (Exo. 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