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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 he made poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/37.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then he made poles from acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/37.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And he made poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/37.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then he made poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/37.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he made staves <i>of</i> shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/37.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He made poles of acacia wood, and overlaid them with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/37.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And he made poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/37.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He made poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/37.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he made poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/37.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He made poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/37.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He made carrying poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/37.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He made poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/37.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He made poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/37.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he made staves of acacia wood, and overlaid them with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/37.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then he made two poles of acacia wood, covered them with gold, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/37.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he made staves of acacia wood, and overlaid them with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/37.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then he made poles out of acacia wood and covered them with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/37.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He made carrying poles of acacia wood, covered them with gold, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/37.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He made poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/37.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then he made poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/37.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He made poles of acacia wood, overlaid them with gold,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/37.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He made poles of acacia wood, and overlaid them with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/37.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he made staffs of shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/37.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He made poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/37.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and he makes poles of shittim wood, and overlays them with gold,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/37.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and he maketh staves of shittim wood, and overlayeth them with gold,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/37.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will make poles of acacia wood, and he will spread them over with gold.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/37.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he made bars of setim wood, which he overlaid with gold, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/37.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Likewise, he made bars from setim wood, which he clothed with gold,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/37.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Poles of acacia wood were made and plated with gold;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/37.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He made poles of acacia wood, and overlaid them with gold,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/37.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he made poles of shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/37.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he made poles of wood of the box tree and he plated them in gold.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/37.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he made staves of acacia-wood, and overlaid them with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/37-4.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=9762" 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">3</span>And he cast four gold rings for its four feet, two rings on one side and two on the other. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: way·ya·‘aś (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">Then he made</a> <a href="/hebrew/905.htm" title="905: bad·dê (N-mpc) -- Separation, a part. ">poles</a> <a href="/hebrew/7848.htm" title="7848: šiṭ·ṭîm (N-fp) -- Acacia (a tree and a wood). Feminine of a derivative from the same as shotet; the acacia.">of acacia</a> <a href="/hebrew/6086.htm" title="6086: ‘ă·ṣê (N-mpc) -- Tree, trees, wood. From atsah; a tree; hence, wood.">wood</a> <a href="/hebrew/6823.htm" title="6823: way·ṣap̄ (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To lay out, lay over. A primitive root; to sheet over.">and overlaid</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯām (DirObjM:: 3mp) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">them</a> <a href="/hebrew/2091.htm" title="2091: zā·hāḇ (N-ms) -- Gold. From an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky.">with gold.</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>He inserted the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark in order to carry it.…<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/25-13.htm">Exodus 25:13-15</a></span><br />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. / 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/6-7.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="/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_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/15-12.htm">1 Chronicles 15:12-15</a></span><br />And he said to them, “You are the heads of the Levitical families. You and your relatives must consecrate yourselves so that you may bring the ark of the LORD, the God of Israel, to the place I have prepared for it. / 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. ...<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="/matthew/11-29.htm">Matthew 11:29-30</a></span><br />Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-44.htm">Acts 7:44</a></span><br />Our fathers had the tabernacle of the Testimony with them in the wilderness. It was constructed exactly as God had directed Moses, according to the pattern he had seen.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he made staves of shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold.</p><p class="hdg">staves</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/4-14.htm">Numbers 4:14,15</a></b></br> And they shall put upon it all the vessels thereof, wherewith they minister about it, <i>even</i> the censers, the fleshhooks, and the shovels, and the basons, all the vessels of the altar; and they shall spread upon it a covering of badgers' skins, and put to the staves of it… </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><p class="hdg">with gold</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_peter/1-7.htm">1 Peter 1:7,18,19</a></b></br> That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/37-1.htm">Acacia</a> <a href="/exodus/37-1.htm">Acacia-Wood</a> <a href="/exodus/37-3.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/exodus/37-2.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/exodus/37-2.htm">Overlaid</a> <a href="/exodus/37-2.htm">Overlayeth</a> <a href="/exodus/36-36.htm">Plated</a> <a href="/exodus/35-16.htm">Poles</a> <a href="/exodus/36-34.htm">Rods</a> <a href="/exodus/37-1.htm">Shittim</a> <a href="/exodus/35-16.htm">Staffs</a> <a href="/exodus/35-16.htm">Staves</a> <a href="/exodus/37-1.htm">Wood</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/37-10.htm">Acacia</a> <a href="/exodus/37-10.htm">Acacia-Wood</a> <a href="/exodus/37-6.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/exodus/37-6.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/exodus/37-11.htm">Overlaid</a> <a href="/exodus/37-11.htm">Overlayeth</a> <a href="/exodus/37-15.htm">Plated</a> <a href="/exodus/37-5.htm">Poles</a> <a href="/exodus/37-5.htm">Rods</a> <a href="/exodus/37-10.htm">Shittim</a> <a href="/exodus/37-5.htm">Staffs</a> <a href="/exodus/37-5.htm">Staves</a> <a href="/exodus/37-10.htm">Wood</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 37</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/37-1.htm">The ark and mercy seat with cherubim made</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/37-10.htm">The table of showbread with its vessels</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/37-17.htm">The candlestick with its lamps and instruments</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/37-25.htm">The altar of incense</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/37-29.htm">The anointing oil and sweet incense</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/37.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/exodus/37.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Then he made poles of acacia wood</b><br>The use of acacia wood is significant due to its durability and resistance to decay, symbolizing the enduring nature of God's covenant with His people. Acacia trees were common in the Sinai region, making the wood readily available for the Israelites during their wilderness journey. The poles were essential for transporting the Ark of the Covenant, ensuring it was carried without being touched directly, which aligns with the holiness and reverence required in handling sacred objects. This practice underscores the importance of obedience to God's instructions, as seen in the detailed commands given to Moses on Mount Sinai.<p><b>and overlaid them with gold.</b><br>Gold, a symbol of purity, divinity, and kingship, was used extensively in the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings. The overlaying of the acacia wood with gold signifies the divine nature and glory of God, as well as the preciousness of the covenant relationship between God and Israel. This act of overlaying also points to the future glory of Christ, who is both fully human (represented by the wood) and fully divine (represented by the gold). The use of gold in the Tabernacle foreshadows the heavenly sanctuary and the eternal kingdom of God, where His glory is fully revealed.<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/a/acacia_wood.htm">Acacia Wood</a></b><br>A durable and resistant wood used extensively in the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings. It symbolizes incorruptibility and endurance.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/gold_overlay.htm">Gold Overlay</a></b><br>Represents purity, divinity, and the glory of God. Gold was used to cover many items in the Tabernacle, signifying their sacred purpose.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/tabernacle.htm">Tabernacle</a></b><br>The portable dwelling place for the presence of God among the Israelites. It was a central place of worship and sacrifice.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/poles.htm">Poles</a></b><br>Used for carrying the Ark of the Covenant and other sacred items, ensuring they were not touched directly, which was a sign of reverence and obedience to God's commands.<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>Bezalel's work exemplifies the importance of following God's specific instructions in our lives. Just as he adhered to the divine blueprint, we are called to live according to God's Word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_materials.htm">Symbolism of Materials</a></b><br>The use of acacia wood and gold in the Tabernacle teaches us about the incorruptible nature of God's presence and the purity required in our worship. We should strive for purity and holiness in our relationship with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reverence_for_the_sacred.htm">Reverence for the Sacred</a></b><br>The poles used for carrying the Ark remind us of the reverence due to God and His commands. We must approach God with respect and honor, recognizing His holiness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_among_his_people.htm">God's Presence Among His People</a></b><br>The construction of the Tabernacle signifies God's desire to dwell among His people. Today, through the Holy Spirit, God dwells within us, calling us to be living temples of His 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/what_is_the_ark_of_the_covenant.htm">What is the Ark of the Covenant?</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/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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/37-4.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">Then he made</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּ֥עַשׂ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘aś)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">poles</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּדֵּ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(bad·dê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_905.htm">Strong's 905: </a> </span><span class="str2">Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of acacia</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁטִּ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(šiṭ·ṭîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7848.htm">Strong's 7848: </a> </span><span class="str2">Acacia (a tree and a wood)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wood</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲצֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·ṣê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6086.htm">Strong's 6086: </a> </span><span class="str2">Tree, trees, wood</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and overlaid</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְצַ֥ף</span> <span class="translit">(way·ṣap̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6823.htm">Strong's 6823: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lay out, lay over</span><br /><br /><span class="word">them with gold.</span><br /><span class="heb">זָהָֽב׃</span> <span class="translit">(zā·hāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2091.htm">Strong's 2091: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/37-4.htm">Exodus 37:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/37-4.htm">Exodus 37:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/37-4.htm">Exodus 37:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/37-4.htm">Exodus 37:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/37-4.htm">Exodus 37:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/37-4.htm">Exodus 37:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/37-4.htm">Exodus 37:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/37-4.htm">Exodus 37:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/37-4.htm">Exodus 37:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/37-4.htm">Exodus 37:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/37-4.htm">OT Law: Exodus 37:4 He made poles of acacia wood (Exo. 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