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them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/25.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And thou shalt make the staves <i>of</i> shittim wood, and overlay them with gold, that the table may be borne with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/25.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And you shall make the poles of acacia wood, and overlay them with gold, that the table may be carried with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And you shall make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold, so that with them the table may be carried.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220You shall make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold, so that with them the table may be carried.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And you shall make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold, so that with them the table may be carried.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />You shall make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold, so that with them the table may be carried.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />You shall make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold, so that the table may be carried with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold, and the table can be carried by them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold, and the table can be carried by them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/25.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And thou shalt make the staves of acacia wood, and overlay them with gold, that the table may be borne with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/25.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And thou shalt make the staves of acacia wood, and overlay them with gold, that the table may be borne with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Make the poles out of acacia wood, cover them with gold, and use them to carry the table.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/25.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Make the poles of acacia wood and cover them with gold. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/25.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />You are to make the poles of acacia wood, and overlay them with gold so the table can be carried with them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold, so that the table may be carried with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You are to make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold, so that the table may be carried with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />You shall make the poles of acacia wood, and overlay them with gold, that the table may be carried with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And thou shalt make the staffs of shittim wood, and overlay them with gold, that the table may be borne with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/25.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You shall make the poles of acacia wood, and overlay them with gold, that the table may be carried with them. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and you have made the poles of shittim wood, and have overlaid them with gold, and the table has been carried with them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and thou hast made the staves of shittim wood, and hast overlaid them with gold, and the table hath been borne with them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And make the bars of acacia wood, and spread over them gold, and lift up with them the table.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The bars also themselves thou shalt make of setim wood, and shalt overlay them with gold to bear up the table. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Likewise, the bars themselves you shall make of setim wood, and surround them with gold, to lift up the table.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />These poles for carrying the table you shall make of acacia wood and plate with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You shall make the poles of acacia wood, and overlay them with gold, and the table shall be carried with these.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />You shall make the poles of shittim wood, and overlay them with gold, that the table may be borne with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And make poles of wood of the box tree and overlay them in gold, by which the table is to be carried.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And thou shalt make the staves of acacia-wood, and overlay them with gold, that the table may be borne with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And thou shalt make the staves of incorruptible wood, and thou shalt gild them with pure gold; and the table shall be borne with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/25-28.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=6379" 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/25.htm">The Table of Showbread</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">27</span>The rings are to be close to the rim, to serve as holders for the poles used to carry the table. <span class="reftext">28</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: wə·‘ā·śî·ṯā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">Make</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: wə·ṣip·pî·ṯā (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To lay out, lay over. A primitive root; to sheet over.">and overlay</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> <a href="/hebrew/7979.htm" title="7979: haš·šul·ḥān (Art:: N-ms) -- A table. From shalach; a table; by implication, a meal.">so that the table</a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: wə·niś·śā- (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">may be carried</a> <a href="/hebrew/ḇām (Prep:: 3mp) -- ">with them.</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> </span><span class="reftext">29</span>You are also to make the plates and dishes, as well as the pitchers and bowls for pouring drink offerings. Make them out of pure gold.…<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/37-4.htm">Exodus 37:4-5</a></span><br />Then he made poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold. / 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="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="/1_kings/6-27.htm">1 Kings 6:27</a></span><br />And he placed the cherubim inside the innermost room of the temple. Since their wings were spread out, the wing of the first cherub touched one wall, while the wing of the second cherub touched the other wall, and in the middle of the room their wingtips touched.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/6-3.htm">2 Samuel 6:3</a></span><br />They set the ark of God on a new cart and brought it from the house of Abinadab, which was on the hill. Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, were guiding the new cart,<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_kings/8-3.htm">1 Kings 8:3-4</a></span><br />When all the elders of Israel had arrived, the priests took up the ark, / and they brought up the ark of the LORD and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. So the priests and Levites carried them up.<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="/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="/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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/4-4.htm">1 Samuel 4:4</a></span><br />So the people sent men to Shiloh, and they brought back the ark of the covenant of the LORD of Hosts, who sits enthroned between the cherubim. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/15-24.htm">2 Samuel 15:24</a></span><br />Zadok was also there, and all the Levites with him were carrying the ark of the covenant of God. And they set down the ark of God, and Abiathar offered sacrifices until all the people had passed out of the city.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And you shall make the staves of shittim wood, and overlay them with gold, that the table may be borne with them.</p><p class="hdg">the table</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/25-14.htm">Exodus 25:14,27</a></b></br> And thou shalt put the staves into the rings by the sides of the ark, that the ark may be borne with them… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/10-17.htm">Numbers 10:17</a></b></br> And the tabernacle was taken down; and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari set forward, bearing the tabernacle.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/9-15.htm">Acts 9:15</a></b></br> But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/25-23.htm">Acacia</a> <a href="/exodus/25-23.htm">Acacia-Wood</a> <a href="/exodus/25-14.htm">Borne</a> <a href="/exodus/19-4.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/exodus/25-27.htm">Carry</a> <a href="/exodus/25-26.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/exodus/25-14.htm">Lifting</a> <a href="/exodus/25-24.htm">Overlaid</a> <a href="/exodus/25-24.htm">Overlay</a> <a href="/exodus/25-24.htm">Plated</a> <a href="/exodus/25-27.htm">Poles</a> <a href="/exodus/25-27.htm">Rods</a> <a href="/exodus/25-23.htm">Shittim</a> <a href="/exodus/25-27.htm">Staffs</a> <a href="/exodus/25-27.htm">Staves</a> <a href="/exodus/25-27.htm">Table</a> <a href="/exodus/25-23.htm">Wood</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/26-15.htm">Acacia</a> <a href="/exodus/26-15.htm">Acacia-Wood</a> <a href="/exodus/28-29.htm">Borne</a> <a href="/exodus/27-7.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/exodus/28-29.htm">Carry</a> <a href="/exodus/25-29.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/exodus/27-7.htm">Lifting</a> <a href="/exodus/26-29.htm">Overlaid</a> <a href="/exodus/26-29.htm">Overlay</a> <a href="/exodus/26-29.htm">Plated</a> <a href="/exodus/27-6.htm">Poles</a> <a href="/exodus/26-26.htm">Rods</a> <a href="/exodus/26-15.htm">Shittim</a> <a href="/exodus/27-6.htm">Staffs</a> <a href="/exodus/27-6.htm">Staves</a> <a href="/exodus/25-30.htm">Table</a> <a href="/exodus/26-15.htm">Wood</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 25</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/25-1.htm">What the Israelites were to offer for the building of the tabernacle</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/25-10.htm">The dimensions of the ark</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/25-17.htm">The mercy seat, with the cherubim</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/25-23.htm">The table of show bread, with the furniture thereof</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/25-31.htm">The golden candlestick, with the instruments thereof</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/25.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/25.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Make the poles of acacia wood</b><br>Acacia wood, known for its durability and resistance to decay, was commonly used in the construction of the tabernacle's furnishings. This choice of material symbolizes the incorruptible nature of God's presence and His eternal covenant with Israel. Acacia trees were abundant in the Sinai region, making them a practical choice for the Israelites during their wilderness journey. The use of acacia wood also points to the humanity of Christ, who was incorruptible and sinless.<p><b>and overlay them with gold</b><br>Gold, a symbol of purity, divinity, and kingship, was used extensively in the tabernacle to reflect God's holiness and glory. The overlaying of gold on the acacia wood signifies the divine nature of Christ covering His humanity. This combination of materials illustrates the hypostatic union, the theological concept of Jesus being both fully God and fully man. Gold's presence in the tabernacle also foreshadows the heavenly sanctuary, where God's glory is fully revealed.<p><b>so that the table may be carried with them</b><br>The table referred to is the Table of Showbread, which held the bread of the Presence, symbolizing God's provision and fellowship with His people. The portability of the table, facilitated by the poles, underscores the transient nature of the Israelites' journey and God's continual presence with them. This mobility is a reminder of the Christian's pilgrimage on earth, carrying the presence of God within. The carrying of the table also prefigures the mission of the Church to bring the message of Christ, the Bread of Life, to the world.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites who received the instructions for the Tabernacle from God on Mount Sinai.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The chosen people of God, who were to construct the Tabernacle as a place of worship during their journey in the wilderness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/tabernacle.htm">Tabernacle</a></b><br>The portable sanctuary that served as the dwelling place of God among His people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/acacia_wood.htm">Acacia Wood</a></b><br>A durable and common wood in the Sinai region, used for constructing various elements of the Tabernacle.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/gold_overlay.htm">Gold Overlay</a></b><br>Symbolizes purity, divinity, and the precious nature of the items used in worship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_divine_instructions.htm">Obedience to Divine Instructions</a></b><br>The detailed instructions for the Tabernacle remind us of the importance of following God's commands precisely.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_materials.htm">Symbolism of Materials</a></b><br>Acacia wood and gold represent durability and divinity, teaching us about the eternal and holy nature of God's presence.<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 was a physical representation of God's desire to dwell with His people, pointing to the ultimate fulfillment in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_worship.htm">Preparation for Worship</a></b><br>The care and detail in constructing the Tabernacle elements highlight the reverence and preparation required in our worship today.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/carrying_god's_presence.htm">Carrying God's Presence</a></b><br>The poles for carrying the table symbolize our role in bearing God's presence into the world through our lives and actions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 25</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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_acacia_wood.htm">What defines acacia wood?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_israelites_get_materials_for_garments.htm">Exodus 28:2-5: Where did nomadic Israelites supposedly in the desert acquire the costly fabrics, precious stones, and gold for such elaborate garments?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_ark_of_the_covenant.htm">What is the Ark of the Covenant?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/25-28.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">Make</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעָשִׂ֤יתָ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘ā·śî·ṯā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second 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">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">of acacia</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁטִּ֔ים</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 overlay</span><br /><span class="heb">וְצִפִּיתָ֥</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṣip·pî·ṯā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - second 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">זָהָ֑ב</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 /><br /><span class="word">so that the table</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשֻּׁלְחָֽן׃</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šul·ḥān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7979.htm">Strong's 7979: </a> </span><span class="str2">A table, a meal</span><br /><br /><span class="word">may be carried</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנִשָּׂא־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·niś·śā-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<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">with them.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶת־</span> <span class="translit">(’eṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Direct object marker<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> </span><span class="str2">Untranslatable mark of the accusative case</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/25-28.htm">Exodus 25:28 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/25-28.htm">Exodus 25:28 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/25-28.htm">Exodus 25:28 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/25-28.htm">Exodus 25:28 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/25-28.htm">Exodus 25:28 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/25-28.htm">Exodus 25:28 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/25-28.htm">Exodus 25:28 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/25-28.htm">Exodus 25:28 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/25-28.htm">Exodus 25:28 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/25-28.htm">Exodus 25:28 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/25-28.htm">OT Law: Exodus 25:28 You shall make the poles of acacia (Exo. 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