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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 />Then they overlaid it with pure gold and made a gold molding around it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/37.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He overlaid it with pure gold and ran a gold molding around the edge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/37.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And he overlaid it with pure gold, and made a molding of gold around it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/37.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He overlaid it with pure gold and made a gold molding around it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/37.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he overlaid it with pure gold, and made thereunto a crown of gold round about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/37.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And he overlaid it with pure gold, and made a molding of gold all around it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/37.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He overlaid it with pure gold, and made a gold molding for it all around.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/37.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He overlaid it with pure gold, and made a gold molding for it all around.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/37.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he overlaid it with pure gold, and made a gold molding for it all around.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/37.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He overlaid it with pure gold and made a gold molding for it all around.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/37.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He overlaid it with pure gold, and made a border of gold for it all around [its top].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/37.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He overlaid it with pure gold and made a gold molding all around it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/37.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He overlaid it with pure gold and made a gold molding all around it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/37.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he overlaid it with pure gold, and made thereto a crown of gold round about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/37.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and he overlaid it with pure gold, and made thereto a crown of gold round about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/37.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He covered it with pure gold and put a gold molding around it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/37.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He covered it with pure gold and put a gold border around it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/37.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He overlaid it with pure gold and put a gold molding around it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/37.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He overlaid it with pure gold and made a gold molding around it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/37.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He overlaid it with pure gold, and he made a surrounding border of gold for it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/37.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He overlaid it with pure gold, and made a gold molding around it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/37.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he overlaid it with pure gold, and made to it a crown of gold round about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/37.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He overlaid it with pure gold, and made a gold molding around it. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/37.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and overlays it with pure gold, and makes a wreath of gold for it all around.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/37.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and overlayeth it with pure gold, and maketh for it a wreath of gold round about.<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 spread it over with pure gold, and he will make to it a wreath of gold round about.<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 overlaid it with the finest gold, and he made to it a golden ledge round about. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/37.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he surrounded it with the finest gold, and for it he made a ledge of gold all around,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/37.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />It was plated with pure gold, and a molding of gold was put around it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/37.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He overlaid it with pure gold, and made a molding of gold around it.<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 overlaid it with pure gold, and made for it a crown of gold round about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/37.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he overlaid it in pure gold and he made for it a crown of gold on its edge as a circle.<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 overlaid it with pure gold, and made thereto a crown of gold round about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/37-11.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=9809" 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 Table of Showbread</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10</span>He also made the table of acacia wood two cubits long, a cubit wide, and a cubit and a half high. <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><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.">He overlaid</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯōw (DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">it</a> <a href="/hebrew/2889.htm" title="2889: ṭā·hō·wr (Adj-ms) -- Clean, pure. Or tahor; from taher; pure.">with pure</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/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 made</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></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.">a gold</a> <a href="/hebrew/2213.htm" title="2213: zêr (N-ms) -- Circlet, border. From zarar; a chaplet, i.e. a border moulding.">molding</a> <a href="/hebrew/5439.htm" title="5439: sā·ḇîḇ (Adv) -- Circuit, round about. Or cbiybah; from cabab; a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly around.">around it.</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>And he made a rim around it a handbreadth wide and put a gold molding on the rim.…<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/25-11.htm">Exodus 25:11</a></span><br />Overlay it with pure gold both inside and out, and make a gold molding around it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-20.htm">1 Kings 6:20-22</a></span><br />The inner sanctuary was twenty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and twenty cubits high. He overlaid the inside with pure gold, and he also overlaid the altar of cedar. / So Solomon overlaid the inside of the temple with pure gold, and he extended gold chains across the front of the inner sanctuary, which was overlaid with gold. / So he overlaid with gold the whole interior of the temple, until everything was completely finished. He also overlaid with gold the entire altar that belonged to the inner sanctuary.<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/3-4.htm">2 Chronicles 3:4-10</a></span><br />The portico at the front, extending across the width of the temple, was twenty cubits long and twenty cubits high. He overlaid the inside with pure gold. / He paneled the main room with cypress, which he overlaid with fine gold and decorated with palm trees and chains. / He adorned the temple with precious stones for beauty, and its gold was from Parvaim. ...<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/9-4.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="/revelation/21-18.htm">Revelation 21:18</a></span><br />The wall was made of jasper, and the city itself of pure gold, as pure as glass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-18.htm">1 Kings 10:18</a></span><br />Additionally, the king made a great throne of ivory and overlaid it with pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-17.htm">2 Chronicles 9:17</a></span><br />Additionally, the king made a great throne of ivory and overlaid it with pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-30.htm">1 Kings 6:30</a></span><br />And he overlaid the temple floor with gold in both the inner and outer sanctuaries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/3-8.htm">2 Chronicles 3:8</a></span><br />Then he made the Most Holy Place; its length corresponded to the width of the temple—twenty cubits long and twenty cubits wide. And he overlaid the inside with six hundred talents of fine gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-21.htm">1 Kings 6:21-22</a></span><br />So Solomon overlaid the inside of the temple with pure gold, and he extended gold chains across the front of the inner sanctuary, which was overlaid with gold. / So he overlaid with gold the whole interior of the temple, until everything was completely finished. He also overlaid with gold the entire altar that belonged to the inner sanctuary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/3-7.htm">2 Chronicles 3:7</a></span><br />He overlaid its beams, thresholds, walls, and doors with gold, and he carved cherubim on the walls.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-28.htm">1 Kings 6:28</a></span><br />He also overlaid the cherubim with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/3-10.htm">2 Chronicles 3:10</a></span><br />In the Most Holy Place he made two cherubim of sculptured work, and he overlaid them with gold.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he overlaid it with pure gold, and made thereunto a crown of gold round about.</p><p class="hdg">no reference </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/37-2.htm">Best</a> <a href="/exodus/37-2.htm">Border</a> <a href="/exodus/37-2.htm">Crown</a> <a href="/exodus/37-2.htm">Edge</a> <a href="/exodus/37-7.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/exodus/37-10.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/exodus/37-2.htm">Molding</a> <a href="/exodus/37-4.htm">Overlaid</a> <a href="/exodus/37-4.htm">Overlayeth</a> <a href="/exodus/37-2.htm">Plating</a> <a href="/exodus/37-6.htm">Pure</a> <a href="/exodus/37-2.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/exodus/37-2.htm">Round</a> <a href="/exodus/30-38.htm">Thereto</a> <a href="/exodus/36-36.htm">Thereunto</a> <a href="/exodus/37-2.htm">Wreath</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/37-17.htm">Best</a> <a href="/exodus/37-12.htm">Border</a> <a href="/exodus/37-12.htm">Crown</a> <a href="/exodus/37-27.htm">Edge</a> <a href="/exodus/37-12.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/exodus/37-12.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/exodus/37-12.htm">Molding</a> <a href="/exodus/37-15.htm">Overlaid</a> <a href="/exodus/37-15.htm">Overlayeth</a> <a href="/exodus/37-28.htm">Plating</a> <a href="/exodus/37-16.htm">Pure</a> <a href="/exodus/40-15.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/exodus/37-12.htm">Round</a> <a href="/leviticus/5-16.htm">Thereto</a> <a href="/exodus/37-12.htm">Thereunto</a> <a href="/exodus/37-12.htm">Wreath</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 overlaid it with pure gold</b><br>The use of pure gold in the construction of the Ark of the Covenant signifies the holiness and divine nature of the object. Gold, being a precious and incorruptible metal, symbolizes purity and the glory of God. In the ancient Near East, gold was often associated with royalty and deity, underscoring the Ark's role as the earthly throne of God. The overlaying of the Ark with gold also reflects the wealth and resources available to the Israelites during their time in the wilderness, as they had acquired gold from the Egyptians during the Exodus (<a href="/exodus/12-35.htm">Exodus 12:35-36</a>). This act of overlaying with gold can be seen as a foreshadowing of the divine nature of Jesus Christ, who is described as pure and without blemish (<a href="/1_peter/1-19.htm">1 Peter 1:19</a>).<p><b>and made a gold molding around it</b><br>The gold molding around the Ark served both a decorative and functional purpose. It provided a finished and ornate appearance, befitting an object of such sacred significance. The molding also likely helped to secure the cover, known as the mercy seat, in place. This detail emphasizes the care and precision involved in the construction of the Ark, reflecting the meticulous instructions given by God to Moses (<a href="/exodus/25-10.htm">Exodus 25:10-11</a>). The molding can be seen as a type of the crown of thorns placed on Jesus' head, symbolizing His kingship and the suffering He would endure for humanity's redemption (<a href="/john/19-2.htm">John 19:2</a>). The molding's presence around the Ark highlights the concept of God's covenant and His encompassing protection and presence with His people.<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. 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/t/tabernacle.htm">Tabernacle</a></b><br>The portable sanctuary constructed by the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. It served as the dwelling place of God among His people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/ark_of_the_covenant.htm">Ark of the Covenant</a></b><br>The sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments. It was overlaid with pure gold, symbolizing its holiness and the divine presence.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/pure_gold.htm">Pure Gold</a></b><br>A symbol of purity, divinity, and value. Gold was extensively used in the Tabernacle to signify the holiness and glory of God.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/molding.htm">Molding</a></b><br>The decorative border or trim made of gold, signifying the beauty and perfection of God's design.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a></b><br>Bezalel's adherence to God's specific instructions for the Tabernacle teaches us the importance of obedience in our walk with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_gold.htm">Symbolism of Gold</a></b><br>Gold's purity and value remind us of the holiness and worthiness of God. We are called to reflect His purity in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_dwelling_among_us.htm">God's Dwelling Among Us</a></b><br>The Tabernacle, overlaid with gold, symbolizes God's desire to dwell among His people. Today, believers are the temple of the Holy Spirit, called to live in a way that honors His presence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/attention_to_detail_in_worship.htm">Attention to Detail in Worship</a></b><br>The detailed craftsmanship of the Tabernacle encourages us to approach worship with reverence and care, recognizing the beauty and order in God's creation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_craftsmanship.htm">Spiritual Craftsmanship</a></b><br>Just as Bezalel was gifted for his task, God equips each of us with unique gifts to serve Him. We should seek to use our talents for His glory.<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/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/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/37-11.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 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">it</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹת֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Direct object marker | third person masculine singular<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 /><br /><span class="word">with pure</span><br /><span class="heb">טָה֑וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(ṭā·hō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2889.htm">Strong's 2889: </a> </span><span class="str2">Clean, pure</span><br /><br /><span class="word">gold</span><br /><span class="heb">זָהָ֣ב</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">and 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">a gold</span><br /><span class="heb">זָהָ֖ב</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">molding</span><br /><span class="heb">זֵ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(zêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2213.htm">Strong's 2213: </a> </span><span class="str2">A chaplet, a border moulding</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all around it.</span><br /><span class="heb">סָבִֽיב׃</span> <span class="translit">(sā·ḇîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5439.htm">Strong's 5439: </a> </span><span class="str2">A circle, neighbour, environs, around</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/37-11.htm">Exodus 37:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/37-11.htm">Exodus 37:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/37-11.htm">Exodus 37:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/37-11.htm">Exodus 37:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/37-11.htm">Exodus 37:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/37-11.htm">Exodus 37:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/37-11.htm">Exodus 37:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/37-11.htm">Exodus 37:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/37-11.htm">Exodus 37:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/37-11.htm">Exodus 37:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/37-11.htm">OT Law: Exodus 37:11 He overlaid it with pure gold (Exo. 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