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even two rings upon the one side of it, and two rings upon the other side of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/37.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And he cast for it four rings of gold <i>to be set</i> in its four corners: two rings on one side, and two rings on the other side of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/37.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He cast four rings of gold for it on its four feet; two rings on one side of it, and two rings on the other side of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/37.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He cast four rings of gold for it on its four feet; even two rings on one side of it, and two rings on the other side of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/37.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he cast four rings of gold for it on its four feet; even two rings on one side of it, and two rings on the other side of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/37.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He cast four rings of gold for it on its four feet; even two rings on one side of it, and two rings on the other side of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/37.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He cast four rings of gold for it on its four feet, two rings on one side and two rings on the other side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/37.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He cast four gold rings for it, for its four feet, two rings on one side and two rings on the other side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/37.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He cast four gold rings for it, for its four feet, two rings on one side and two rings on the other side. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/37.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he cast for it four rings of gold, in the four feet thereof; even two rings on the one side of it, and two rings on the other side of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/37.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />He made four gold rings and attached one of them to each of the four legs of the chest. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/37.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he cast for it four rings of gold, in the four feet thereof; even two rings on the one side of it, and two rings on the other side of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/37.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He cast four gold rings for its four feet, two rings on each side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/37.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He made four carrying rings of gold for it and attached them to its four feet, with two rings on each side. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/37.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He cast four rings for it on its four feet, two rings on one side of it and two rings on its other side. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/37.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And he cast four gold rings for its four feet, two rings on one side and two on the other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/37.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He cast four gold rings for it that he put on its four feet, with two rings on one side and two rings on the other side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/37.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He cast four rings of gold for it, in its four feet; even two rings on its one side, and two rings on its other side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/37.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he cast for it four rings of gold, to be set by the four corners of it; even two rings upon the one side of it, and two rings upon the other side of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/37.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He cast four rings of gold for it in its four feet—two rings on its one side, and two rings on its other side. <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 casts four rings of gold for it on its four feet, even two rings on its one side, and two rings on its second side;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/37.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and he casteth for it four rings of gold, on its four feet, even two rings on its one side, and two rings on its second side;<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 cast for it four rings of gold over its four steps, and two rings upon its one rib, and two rings upon its second rib.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/37.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Casting four rings of gold at the four corners thereof: two rings in one side, and two in the other. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/37.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />casting four gold rings at its four corners: two rings on one side, and two on the other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/37.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Four gold rings were cast for its four supports, two rings on one side and two on the opposite side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/37.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He cast for it four rings of gold for its four feet, two rings on its one side and two rings on its other side.<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 cast for it four rings of gold to be set on its four corners; two rings on one side of it and two rings on the other side of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/37.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he devised for it four rings of gold on the four corners, two rings on one side and two rings on its other side.<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 cast for it four rings of gold, in the four feet thereof: even two rings on the one side of it, and two rings on the other side of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/37.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and he cast for it four golden rings, two on the one side, and two on the other,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/37-3.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=9755" 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">2</span>He overlaid it with pure gold, both inside and out, and made a gold molding around it. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3332.htm" title="3332: way·yi·ṣōq (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to pour out; by implication, to melt or cast as metal; by extension, to place firmly, to stiffen or grow hard.">And he cast</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/702.htm" title="702: ’ar·ba‘ (Number-fs) -- Four. Masculine oarbaah; from raba'; four.">four</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.">gold</a> <a href="/hebrew/2885.htm" title="2885: ṭab·bə·‘ōṯ (N-fpc) -- Signet ring, ring, signet. From taba'; properly, a seal, i.e. Signet; hence a ring of any kind.">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.">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/702.htm" title="702: ’ar·ba‘ (Number-fsc) -- Four. Masculine oarbaah; from raba'; four.">its four</a> <a href="/hebrew/6471.htm" title="6471: pa·‘ă·mō·ṯāw (N-fpc:: 3ms) -- A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence. Or pa;amah; from pa'am; a stroke, literally or figuratively.">feet,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: ū·šə·tê (Conj-w:: Number-fdc) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">two</a> <a href="/hebrew/2885.htm" title="2885: ṭab·bā·‘ōṯ (N-fp) -- Signet ring, ring, signet. From taba'; properly, a seal, i.e. Signet; hence a ring of any kind.">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/259.htm" title="259: hā·’e·ḥāṯ (Art:: Number-fs) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">one</a> <a href="/hebrew/6763.htm" title="6763: ṣal·‘ōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Or tsaltah; from tsala'; a rib, literally or figuratively; hence, a side, literally or figuratively; architecturally, a timber or plank.">side</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: ū·šə·tê (Conj-w:: Number-fdc) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">and two</a> <a href="/hebrew/2885.htm" title="2885: ṭab·bā·‘ō·wṯ (N-fp) -- Signet ring, ring, signet. From taba'; properly, a seal, i.e. Signet; hence a ring of any kind."></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/8145.htm" title="8145: haš·šê·nîṯ (Art:: Number-ofs) -- Second (an ord. number). From shanah; properly, double, i.e. Second; also adverbially, again.">the other.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6763.htm" title="6763: ṣal·‘ōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Or tsaltah; from tsala'; a rib, literally or figuratively; hence, a side, literally or figuratively; architecturally, a timber or plank."></a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>Then he made poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with 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/25-12.htm">Exodus 25:12-15</a></span><br />Cast four gold rings for it and fasten them to its four feet, two rings on one side and two on the other. / And make poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold. / Insert 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="/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="/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_samuel/6-7.htm">1 Samuel 6:7-8</a></span><br />Now, therefore, prepare one new cart with two milk cows that have never been yoked. Hitch the cows to the cart, but take their calves away and pen them up. / Take the ark of the LORD, set it on the cart, and in a chest beside it put the gold objects you are sending back to Him as a guilt offering. Then send the ark on its way,<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="/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_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_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_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/15-13.htm">1 Chronicles 15:13-15</a></span><br />It was because you Levites were not with us the first time that the LORD our God burst forth in anger against us. For we did not consult Him about the proper order.” / So the priests and Levites consecrated themselves to bring up the ark of the LORD, the God of Israel. / 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_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/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/15-15.htm">1 Chronicles 15:15-16</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. / David also told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their relatives as singers to lift up their voices with joy, accompanied by musical instruments—harps, lyres, and cymbals.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he cast for it four rings of gold, to be set by the four corners of it; even two rings on the one side of it, and two rings on the other side of it.</p><p class="hdg">no reference </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/36-28.htm">Angles</a> <a href="/exodus/36-36.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/exodus/15-25.htm">Casteth</a> <a href="/exodus/36-29.htm">Corners</a> <a href="/exodus/28-7.htm">Fastened</a> <a href="/exodus/30-21.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/exodus/36-36.htm">Four</a> <a href="/exodus/37-2.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/exodus/36-34.htm">Rings</a> <a href="/exodus/36-32.htm">Second</a> <a href="/exodus/36-32.htm">Side</a> <a href="/exodus/37-1.htm">Thereof</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/37-13.htm">Angles</a> <a href="/exodus/37-13.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/exodus/37-13.htm">Casteth</a> <a href="/exodus/37-13.htm">Corners</a> <a href="/exodus/37-13.htm">Fastened</a> <a href="/exodus/37-13.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/exodus/37-13.htm">Four</a> <a href="/exodus/37-4.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/exodus/37-5.htm">Rings</a> <a href="/exodus/37-8.htm">Second</a> <a href="/exodus/37-8.htm">Side</a> <a href="/exodus/37-6.htm">Thereof</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 cast four gold rings</b><br>The casting of gold rings signifies the craftsmanship and skill involved in the construction of the Tabernacle's furnishings. Gold, a symbol of purity and divinity, was used extensively in the Tabernacle, reflecting the holiness and majesty of God. The use of gold also points to the wealth and resources that the Israelites had, likely acquired from the Egyptians during the Exodus (<a href="/exodus/12-35.htm">Exodus 12:35-36</a>). The number four often represents universality or completeness in the Bible, suggesting the comprehensive nature of God's covenant with His people.<p><b>for its four feet</b><br>The mention of "four feet" indicates the practical design of the Ark of the Covenant, allowing it to be carried. The feet would have been part of the structure that supported the Ark, ensuring stability and mobility. This design reflects the need for the Ark to be portable as the Israelites journeyed through the wilderness. The Ark's mobility symbolizes God's presence with His people wherever they go, a theme echoed in the New Testament with the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in believers (<a href="/1_corinthians/3-16.htm">1 Corinthians 3:16</a>).<p><b>two rings on one side and two on the other</b><br>The placement of the rings on either side of the Ark allowed for poles to be inserted, facilitating its transport. This method of carrying the Ark underscores the reverence and care required in handling sacred objects, as later emphasized in the incident with Uzzah (<a href="/2_samuel/6-6.htm">2 Samuel 6:6-7</a>). The symmetry of the design reflects the order and precision that God commands in worship and service. This balance can be seen as a type of Christ, who perfectly embodies both grace and truth (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>), and whose sacrifice allows believers to approach God with reverence and awe.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/bezalel.htm">Bezalel</a></b><br>The skilled craftsman chosen 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, representing God's covenant with Israel. It was central to Israel's worship and symbolized God's presence among His people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/tabernacle.htm">Tabernacle</a></b><br>The portable sanctuary where the Israelites worshiped God during their journey through the wilderness. It was a place of meeting between God and His people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/gold_rings.htm">Gold Rings</a></b><br>These were cast to hold the poles used to carry the Ark, signifying the importance of the Ark's mobility and the reverence required in handling it.<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 maintain a covenant relationship with Him.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><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 remind us of the importance of obedience to God's commands. Just as Bezalel followed God's precise directions, we are called to adhere to His Word in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reverence_for_god's_presence.htm">Reverence for God's Presence</a></b><br>The Ark symbolized God's presence among His people. We should approach God with reverence and awe, recognizing His holiness and our need for His guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_for_worship.htm">God's Provision for Worship</a></b><br>The Tabernacle and its furnishings were provided by God as a means for His people to worship Him. Today, we have the privilege of worshiping God through Jesus Christ, who is our mediator and high priest.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community_in_worship.htm">The Role of Community in Worship</a></b><br>The construction and transportation of the Ark involved the entire community of Israel. Similarly, our worship and service to God are strengthened when we work together as a community of believers.<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/how_did_israelites_transport_the_altar.htm">Exodus 27:1-8: How could the Israelites feasibly construct and transport such a large bronze-covered acacia wood altar during prolonged desert wanderings?</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_is_the_burnt_altar_important.htm">Why is the altar of burnt offering significant?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/37-3.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 cast</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּצֹ֣ק</span> <span class="translit">(way·yi·ṣōq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3332.htm">Strong's 3332: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pour out, to melt, cast as metal, to place firmly, to stiffen, grow hard</span><br /><br /><span class="word">four</span><br /><span class="heb">אַרְבַּע֙</span> <span class="translit">(’ar·ba‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_702.htm">Strong's 702: </a> </span><span class="str2">Four</span><br /><br /><span class="word">gold</span><br /><span class="heb">זָהָ֔ב</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">rings</span><br /><span class="heb">טַבְּעֹ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(ṭab·bə·‘ōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct<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">for</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">its four</span><br /><span class="heb">אַרְבַּ֣ע</span> <span class="translit">(’ar·ba‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_702.htm">Strong's 702: </a> </span><span class="str2">Four</span><br /><br /><span class="word">feet,</span><br /><span class="heb">פַּעֲמֹתָ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(pa·‘ă·mō·ṯāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6471.htm">Strong's 6471: </a> </span><span class="str2">A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence</span><br /><br /><span class="word">two</span><br /><span class="heb">וּשְׁתֵּ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·šə·tê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Number - fdc<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> </span><span class="str2">Two (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</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">one</span><br /><span class="heb">הָֽאֶחָ֔ת</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’e·ḥāṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, one, first</span><br /><br /><span class="word">side</span><br /><span class="heb">צַלְעוֹ֙</span> <span class="translit">(ṣal·‘ōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<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">and two</span><br /><span class="heb">וּשְׁתֵּי֙</span> <span class="translit">(ū·šə·tê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Number - fdc<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> </span><span class="str2">Two (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</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 other.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשֵּׁנִֽית׃</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šê·nîṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - ordinal feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8145.htm">Strong's 8145: </a> </span><span class="str2">Second (an ordinal number)</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/37-3.htm">Exodus 37:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/37-3.htm">Exodus 37:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/37-3.htm">Exodus 37:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/37-3.htm">Exodus 37:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/37-3.htm">Exodus 37:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/37-3.htm">Exodus 37:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/37-3.htm">Exodus 37:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/37-3.htm">Exodus 37:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/37-3.htm">Exodus 37:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/37-3.htm">Exodus 37:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/37-3.htm">OT Law: Exodus 37:3 He cast four rings of gold (Exo. 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