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They overlaid the tops of the posts and their bands with gold and made their five bases of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/36.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />This curtain was hung on gold hooks attached to five posts. The posts with their decorated tops and hooks were overlaid with gold, and the five bases were cast from bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/36.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and its five pillars with their hooks. He overlaid their capitals, and their fillets were of gold, but their five bases were of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/36.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />together with five posts and their hooks. He overlaid the tops of the posts and their bands with gold, and their five bases were bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/36.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the five pillars of it with their hooks: and he overlaid their chapiters and their fillets with gold: but their five sockets <i>were of</i> brass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/36.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />and its five pillars with their hooks. And he overlaid their capitals and their rings with gold, but their five sockets <i>were</i> bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/36.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and <i>he made</i> its five pillars with their hooks, and he overlaid their tops and their bands with gold; but their five bases were of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/36.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and he made its five pillars with their hooks, and he overlaid their tops and their bands with gold; but their five sockets were of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/36.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and <i>he made</i> its five pillars with their hooks, and he overlaid their tops and their bands with gold; but their five sockets were of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/36.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and <i>he made</i> its five pillars with their hooks, and he overlaid their tops and their bands with gold; but their five bases were of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/36.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and [he made] the five support poles with their hooks, and overlaid their [ornamental] tops and connecting rings with gold; but their five sockets were bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/36.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />together with its five pillars and their hooks. He overlaid the tops of the pillars and their bands with gold, but their five bases were bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/36.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />together with its five posts and their hooks. He overlaid the tops of the posts and their bands with gold, but their five bases were bronze. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/36.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and the five pillars of it with their hooks: and he overlaid their capitals and their fillets with gold; and their five sockets were of brass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/36.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They made five posts, covered them completely with gold, and set each of them on a gold-covered bronze stand. Finally, they attached hooks for the curtain. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/36.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and the five pillars of it with their hooks: and he overlaid their chapiters and their fillets with gold: and their five sockets were of brass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/36.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They also made five posts with hooks for [hanging] the screen. They covered the tops of the posts and the bands with gold, but the five bases for the posts were made of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/36.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />For this curtain they made five posts fitted with hooks, covered their tops and their rods with gold, and made five bronze bases for the posts. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/36.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />and five pillars of acacia along with their hooks. He overlaid their tops and their bands with gold. Their five sockets were made of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/36.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />together with five posts and their hooks. He overlaid the tops of the posts and their bands with gold, and their five bases were bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/36.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />and its five posts and their hooks. He overlaid their tops and their bands with gold, but their five bases were bronze. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/36.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and the five pillars of it with their hooks. He overlaid their capitals and their fillets with gold, and their five sockets were of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/36.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the five pillars of it, with their hooks: and he overlaid their capitals and their fillets with gold: but their five sockets were of brass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/36.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and the five pillars of it with their hooks. He overlaid their capitals and their fillets with gold, and their five sockets were of bronze. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/36.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />also its five pillars, and their pegs; and he overlaid their tops and their fillets [with] gold, and their five sockets [are] bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/36.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> also its five pillars, and their pegs; and he overlaid their tops and their fillets with gold, and their five sockets are brass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/36.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And its five pillars and their pegs: and he spread over their heads and their joinings with gold; and their five bases brass.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/36.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And five pillars with their heads, which he covered with gold, and their sockets he cast of brass. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/36.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and five columns with their heads, which he covered with gold, and he cast their bases from brass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/36.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Its five columns, with their hooks as well as their capitals and bands, were plated with gold; their five pedestals were of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/36.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and its five pillars with their hooks. He overlaid their capitals and their bases with gold, but their five bases were of bronze.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/36.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And they made the five pillars of it with their hooks; and they overlaid their capitals and their fillets with gold; but their five sockets were of brass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/36.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Its pillars are five, and their capitals five, and the overlay of their capitals and their overlay of gold and their five sockets of brass. <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/36.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and the five pillars of it with their hooks; and he overlaid their capitals and their fillets with gold; and their five sockets were of brass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/36.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and their posts five, and the rings; and they gilded their chapiters and their clasps with gold, and they had five sockets of brass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/36-38.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=9728" 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/36.htm">The Curtain for the Entrance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37</span>For the entrance to the tent, he made a curtain embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen, <span class="reftext">38</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">together with</a> <a href="/hebrew/2568.htm" title="2568: ḥă·miš·šāh (Number-ms) -- Five. Masculine chamishshah; a primitive numeral; five.">five</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5982.htm" title="5982: ‘am·mū·ḏāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- A pillar, column. Or ammud; from amad; a column; also a stand, i.e. Platform.">posts</a> <a href="/hebrew/2053.htm" title="2053: wā·wê·hem (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- A hook, pin, peg. Probably a hook.">and their hooks.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6823.htm" title="6823: wə·ṣip·pāh (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To lay out, lay over. A primitive root; to sheet over.">He overlaid</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: rā·šê·hem (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">the tops</a> <a href="/hebrew/2838.htm" title="2838: wa·ḥă·šu·qê·hem (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Or chashuwq; past participle of chashaq; attached, i.e. A fence-rail or rod connecting the posts or pillars.">of the posts and their bands</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/2568.htm" title="2568: ḥă·miš·šāh (Number-ms) -- Five. Masculine chamishshah; a primitive numeral; five.">and their five</a> <a href="/hebrew/134.htm" title="134: wə·’aḏ·nê·hem (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3mp) -- A base, pedestal. From the same as 'adown; a basis.">bases</a> <a href="/hebrew/5178.htm" title="5178: nə·ḥō·šeṯ (N-fs) -- Copper, bronze. For nchuwshah; copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e. Coin, a fetter; figuratively, base.">were bronze.</a> </span><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/26-36.htm">Exodus 26:36-37</a></span><br />For the entrance to the tent, you are to make a curtain embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen. / Make five posts of acacia wood for the curtain, overlay them with gold hooks, and cast five bronze bases for them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/27-16.htm">Exodus 27:16</a></span><br />The gate of the courtyard shall be twenty cubits long, with a curtain embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen. It shall have four posts and four bases.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/40-28.htm">Exodus 40:28</a></span><br />Then he put up the curtain at the entrance to the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-31.htm">1 Kings 6:31-35</a></span><br />For the entrance to the inner sanctuary, Solomon constructed doors of olive wood with five-sided doorposts. / The double doors were made of olive wood, and he carved into them cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers and overlaid the cherubim and palm trees with hammered gold. / In the same way he made four-sided doorposts of olive wood for the sanctuary entrance. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/3-14.htm">2 Chronicles 3:14</a></span><br />He made the veil of blue, purple, and crimson yarn and fine linen, with cherubim woven into it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-2.htm">Hebrews 9:2-3</a></span><br />A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-51.htm">Matthew 27:51</a></span><br />At that moment the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked, and the rocks were split.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/15-38.htm">Mark 15:38</a></span><br />And the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/23-45.htm">Luke 23:45</a></span><br />The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn down the middle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-9.htm">John 10:9</a></span><br />I am the gate. If anyone enters through Me, he will be saved. He will come in and go out and find pasture.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a></span><br />Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/2-14.htm">Ephesians 2:14</a></span><br />For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-19.htm">Hebrews 10:19-20</a></span><br />Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, / by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-12.htm">Revelation 21:12-13</a></span><br />The city had a great and high wall with twelve gates inscribed with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel, and twelve angels at the gates. / There were three gates on the east, three on the north, three on the south, and three on the west.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/3-25.htm">Numbers 3:25-26</a></span><br />The duties of the Gershonites at the Tent of Meeting were the tabernacle and tent, its covering, the curtain for the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, / the curtains of the courtyard, the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard that surrounds the tabernacle and altar, and the cords—all the service for these items.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the five pillars of it with their hooks: and he overlaid their capitals and their fillets with gold: but their five sockets were of brass.</p><p class="hdg">fillets with gold</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/27-10.htm">Exodus 27:10</a></b></br> And the twenty pillars thereof and their twenty sockets <i>shall be of</i> brass; the hooks of the pillars and their fillets <i>shall be of</i> silver.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/29-9.htm">Bands</a> <a href="/exodus/36-36.htm">Bases</a> <a href="/exodus/36-18.htm">Brass</a> <a href="/exodus/36-18.htm">Bronze</a> <a href="/exodus/25-36.htm">Capitals</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-22.htm">Chapiters</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-5.htm">Circled</a> <a href="/exodus/27-11.htm">Connecting-Rods</a> <a href="/exodus/36-18.htm">Copper</a> <a href="/exodus/36-37.htm">Curtain</a> <a href="/exodus/27-11.htm">Fillets</a> <a href="/exodus/36-32.htm">Five</a> <a href="/exodus/36-36.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/exodus/18-25.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/exodus/36-36.htm">Hooks</a> <a href="/exodus/36-36.htm">Overlaid</a> <a href="/exodus/36-36.htm">Pegs</a> <a href="/exodus/36-36.htm">Pillars</a> <a href="/exodus/36-36.htm">Posts</a> <a href="/exodus/36-36.htm">Sockets</a> <a href="/exodus/12-7.htm">Tops</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/38-10.htm">Bands</a> <a href="/exodus/38-10.htm">Bases</a> <a href="/exodus/38-2.htm">Brass</a> <a href="/exodus/38-2.htm">Bronze</a> <a href="/exodus/37-17.htm">Capitals</a> <a href="/exodus/38-17.htm">Chapiters</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-1.htm">Circled</a> <a href="/exodus/38-10.htm">Connecting-Rods</a> <a href="/exodus/38-2.htm">Copper</a> <a href="/exodus/38-27.htm">Curtain</a> <a href="/exodus/38-10.htm">Fillets</a> <a href="/exodus/38-1.htm">Five</a> <a href="/exodus/37-2.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/leviticus/2-14.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/exodus/38-3.htm">Hooks</a> <a href="/exodus/37-2.htm">Overlaid</a> <a href="/exodus/38-10.htm">Pegs</a> <a href="/exodus/38-10.htm">Pillars</a> <a href="/exodus/38-10.htm">Posts</a> <a href="/exodus/38-10.htm">Sockets</a> <a href="/exodus/38-17.htm">Tops</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 36</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/36-1.htm">The offerings are delivered to the workmen</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/36-4.htm">The generosity of the people is restrained</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/36-8.htm">The curtains with cherubim</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/36-14.htm">The curtains of goats' hair</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/36-19.htm">The covering of skins</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/36-20.htm">The boards with their sockets</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/36-31.htm">The bars</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/36-35.htm">The veil</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/36-37.htm">The hanging for the door</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'; 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The five posts mentioned here were part of the entrance to the Holy Place, signifying a boundary between the sacred and the common. The use of hooks suggests functionality, likely for hanging the curtain that served as a door. The number five can symbolize grace in biblical numerology, indicating the grace required to enter God's presence.<p><b>He overlaid the tops of the posts and their bands with gold,</b><br>Gold in the Tabernacle symbolizes divinity and purity, reflecting God's holiness. The overlaying of gold on the posts signifies the sanctity of the entrance to the Holy Place. This use of gold connects to other parts of the Tabernacle, such as the Ark of the Covenant, which was also overlaid with gold, pointing to the divine presence. Gold's incorruptibility represents the eternal nature of God.<p><b>and their five bases were bronze.</b><br>Bronze, often associated with judgment and strength, was used for the bases of the posts. This metal's presence at the foundation of the entrance suggests the need for a firm, righteous base when approaching God. Bronze is also used in the construction of the altar of burnt offering, symbolizing the judgment of sin. The combination of gold and bronze in the Tabernacle's construction reflects the balance of God's holiness and justice.<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 construction of the Tabernacle from God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/bezalel_and_oholiab.htm">Bezalel and Oholiab</a></b><br>Skilled craftsmen appointed by God to oversee the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a></b><br>The portable dwelling place for the presence of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_posts_and_hooks.htm">The Posts and Hooks</a></b><br>Part of the structure of the Tabernacle, specifically related to the entrance and the support of the curtains.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/gold_and_bronze.htm">Gold and Bronze</a></b><br>Materials used in the construction of the Tabernacle, symbolizing purity, divinity, and judgment.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_materials.htm">Symbolism of Materials</a></b><br>The use of gold and bronze in the Tabernacle construction symbolizes the divine nature and judgment of God. Gold represents purity and divinity, while bronze often symbolizes judgment and strength. Reflect on how these materials point to the character of God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/attention_to_detail.htm">Attention to Detail</a></b><br>The meticulous detail in the construction of the Tabernacle reflects God's desire for order and beauty in worship. Consider how we can apply this principle of excellence and attention to detail in our own worship and service to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence.htm">God's Presence</a></b><br>The Tabernacle was a physical representation of God's desire to dwell among His people. In the New Covenant, believers are the temple of the Holy Spirit. Reflect on how we can cultivate an awareness of God's presence in our daily lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_instructions.htm">Obedience to God's Instructions</a></b><br>The Israelites followed God's specific instructions for the Tabernacle. This teaches us the importance of obedience to God's Word in our lives, trusting that His ways are perfect.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_collaboration.htm">Community and Collaboration</a></b><br>The construction of the Tabernacle involved the entire community of Israel, each contributing their skills and resources. Consider how we can work together as the body of Christ to accomplish God's purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_36.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 36</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_israelites_get_and_move_metals.htm">How could the Israelites realistically acquire and transport the vast amounts of gold, silver, and bronze mentioned in Exodus 38:24-31 while wandering in the desert?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_exodus_38_21-23_and_numbers_align.htm">How do the measurements and quantities listed in Exodus 38:21-23 harmonize with other parts of Exodus and Numbers that detail Israel's population and resources?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_nomads_craft_gold_cherubim.htm">Exodus 37:1-9: How could ancient desert nomads craft such detailed cherubim from pure gold with the tools and resources supposedly available?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_evidence_for_exodus_38_structure.htm">Why do we find no clear archaeological evidence for such a massive sacred structure, as described throughout Exodus 38?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/36-38.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">together with</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֶת־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’eṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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 /><br /><span class="word">five</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲמִשָּׁה֙</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·miš·šāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2568.htm">Strong's 2568: </a> </span><span class="str2">Five</span><br /><br /><span class="word">posts</span><br /><span class="heb">עַמּוּדָ֤יו</span> <span class="translit">(‘am·mū·ḏāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5982.htm">Strong's 5982: </a> </span><span class="str2">A column, a stand, platform</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and their hooks.</span><br /><span class="heb">וָ֣וֵיהֶ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(wā·wê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2053.htm">Strong's 2053: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hook, pin, peg</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He overlaid</span><br /><span class="heb">וְצִפָּ֧ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṣip·pāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - 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">the tops</span><br /><span class="heb">רָאשֵׁיהֶ֛ם</span> <span class="translit">(rā·šê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> </span><span class="str2">The head</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the posts and their bands</span><br /><span class="heb">וַחֲשֻׁקֵיהֶ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(wa·ḥă·šu·qê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2838.htm">Strong's 2838: </a> </span><span class="str2">Attached, a fence-rail, rod connecting the posts, pillars</span><br /><br /><span class="word">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">and their five</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲמִשָּׁ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·miš·šāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2568.htm">Strong's 2568: </a> </span><span class="str2">Five</span><br /><br /><span class="word">bases</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַדְנֵיהֶ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’aḏ·nê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_134.htm">Strong's 134: </a> </span><span class="str2">A base, pedestal</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were bronze.</span><br /><span class="heb">נְחֹֽשֶׁת׃</span> <span class="translit">(nə·ḥō·šeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5178.htm">Strong's 5178: </a> </span><span class="str2">Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/36-38.htm">Exodus 36:38 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/36-38.htm">Exodus 36:38 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/36-38.htm">Exodus 36:38 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/36-38.htm">Exodus 36:38 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/36-38.htm">Exodus 36:38 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/36-38.htm">Exodus 36:38 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/36-38.htm">Exodus 36:38 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/36-38.htm">Exodus 36:38 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/36-38.htm">Exodus 36:38 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/36-38.htm">Exodus 36:38 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/36-38.htm">OT Law: Exodus 36:38 And the five pillars of it (Exo. 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