Exodus 25:12
New International Version
Cast four gold rings for it and fasten them to its four feet, with two rings on one side and two rings on the other.

New Living Translation
Cast four gold rings and attach them to its four feet, two rings on each side.

English Standard Version
You shall cast four rings of gold for it and put them on its four feet, two rings on the one side of it, and two rings on the other side of it.

Berean Standard Bible
Cast four gold rings for it and fasten them to its four feet, two rings on one side and two on the other.

King James Bible
And thou shalt cast four rings of gold for it, and put them in the four corners thereof; and two rings shall be in the one side of it, and two rings in the other side of it.

New King James Version
You shall cast four rings of gold for it, and put them in its four corners; two rings shall be on one side, and two rings on the other side.

New American Standard Bible
You shall also cast four gold rings for it and fasten them on its four feet; two rings shall be on one side of it, and two rings on the other side of it.

NASB 1995
“You shall cast four gold rings for it and fasten them on its four feet, and two rings shall be on one side of it and two rings on the other side of it.

NASB 1977
“And you shall cast four gold rings for it, and fasten them on its four feet, and two rings shall be on one side of it and two rings on the other side of it.

Legacy Standard Bible
You shall cast four gold rings for it and fasten them on its four feet, and two rings shall be on one side of it and two rings on the other side of it.

Amplified Bible
You shall cast four gold rings for it and attach them to the four feet, two rings on either side.

Christian Standard Bible
Cast four gold rings for it and place them on its four feet, two rings on one side and two rings on the other side.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Cast four gold rings for it and place them on its four feet, two rings on one side and two rings on the other side.

American Standard Version
And thou shalt cast four rings of gold for it, and put them in the four feet thereof; and two rings shall be on the one side of it, and two rings on the other side of it.

Contemporary English Version
Make four gold rings and attach one of them to each of the four legs of the chest.

English Revised Version
And thou shalt cast four rings of gold for it, and put them in the four feet thereof; and two rings shall be on the one side of it, and two rings on the other side of it.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Cast four gold rings for it, and fasten them to its four feet, two rings on each side.

Good News Translation
Make four carrying rings of gold for it and attach them to its four legs, with two rings on each side.

International Standard Version
You are to cast four rings for it and put them on its four feet, two rings on one side of it and two rings on its other side.

Majority Standard Bible
Cast four gold rings for it and fasten them to its four feet, two rings on one side and two on the other.

NET Bible
You are to cast four gold rings for it and put them on its four feet, with two rings on one side and two rings on the other side.

New Heart English Bible
You shall cast four rings of gold for it, and put them in its four feet. Two rings shall be on the one side of it, and two rings on the other side of it.

Webster's Bible Translation
And thou shalt cast four rings of gold for it, and put them in its four corners; and two rings shall be in the one side of it, and two rings in the other side of it.

World English Bible
You shall cast four rings of gold for it, and put them in its four feet. Two rings shall be on the one side of it, and two rings on the other side of it.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And you have cast four rings of gold for it, and have put [them] on its four feet, even two rings on its one side, and two rings on its second side;

Young's Literal Translation
And thou hast cast for it four rings of gold, and hast put them on its four feet, even two rings on its one side, and two rings on its second side;

Smith's Literal Translation
And thou shalt cast to at four rings of gold, and give upon its four steps: and two rings upon its one side, and two rings upon its second side.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And four golden rings, which thou shall put at the four corners of the ark: let two rings be on the one side, and two on the other.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and four gold rings, which you shall set into the four corners of the ark. Let two rings be on one side and two on the other.

New American Bible
Cast four gold rings and put them on the four supports of the ark, two rings on one side and two on the opposite side.

New Revised Standard Version
You shall cast four rings of gold for it and put them on its four feet, two rings on the one side of it, and two rings on the other side.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And you shall cast four rings of gold for it, and put them in the four corners thereof; and two rings on the one side of it, and two rings on the other side of it.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And you shall forge for it four rings of gold and you shall put on the four corners, two rings on one side and two rings on its other side.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And thou shalt cast four rings of gold for it, and put them in the four feet thereof; and two rings shall be on the one side of it, and two rings on the other side of it.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And thou shalt cast for it four golden rings, and shalt put them on the four sides; two rings on the one side, and two rings on the other side.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Ark of the Covenant
11Overlay it with pure gold both inside and out, and make a gold molding around it. 12Cast four gold rings for it and fasten them to its four feet, two rings on one side and two on the other. 13And make poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold.…

Cross References
Hebrews 9:4
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.

1 Kings 8:8
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.

1 Chronicles 15:15
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.

Numbers 4:5-6
Whenever the camp sets out, Aaron and his sons are to go in, take down the veil of the curtain, and cover the ark of the Testimony with it. / They are to place over this a covering of fine leather, spread a solid blue cloth over it, and insert its poles.

1 Samuel 6:7-8
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,

2 Chronicles 5:9
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.

Hebrews 9:2-5
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, / 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. ...

Numbers 7:9
But he did not give any to the Kohathites, since they were to carry on their shoulders the holy objects for which they were responsible.

1 Kings 6:19-20
Solomon also prepared the inner sanctuary within the temple to set the ark of the covenant of the LORD there. / 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.

2 Samuel 6:3
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,

1 Chronicles 13:7
So they carried the ark of God from the house of Abinadab on a new cart, with Uzzah and Ahio guiding the cart.

1 Kings 8:6
Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, beneath the wings of the cherubim.

2 Chronicles 5:7
Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, beneath the wings of the cherubim.

Numbers 10:21
Then the Kohathites set out, transporting the holy objects; the tabernacle was to be set up before their arrival.

1 Chronicles 15:2
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.”


Treasury of Scripture

And you shall cast four rings of gold for it, and put them in the four corners thereof; and two rings shall be in the one side of it, and two rings in the other side of it.

Exodus 25:15,26
The staves shall be in the rings of the ark: they shall not be taken from it…

Exodus 26:29
And thou shalt overlay the boards with gold, and make their rings of gold for places for the bars: and thou shalt overlay the bars with gold.

Exodus 27:7
And the staves shall be put into the rings, and the staves shall be upon the two sides of the altar, to bear it.

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Exodus 25
1. What the Israelites were to offer for the building of the tabernacle
10. The dimensions of the ark
17. The mercy seat, with the cherubim
23. The table of show bread, with the furniture thereof
31. The golden candlestick, with the instruments thereof














Cast four gold rings
The Hebrew word for "cast" is "yatsaq," which implies pouring or molding, often used in the context of creating something with precision and care. The use of "gold" signifies purity, value, and divinity, reflecting God's holiness and the sacredness of the Ark of the Covenant. Gold, being a metal that does not tarnish, symbolizes the eternal nature of God's covenant with His people. The "four rings" suggest completeness and universality, as the number four often represents the earth and its four corners, indicating that God's presence and covenant are meant for all creation.

for it
The "it" refers to the Ark of the Covenant, a central and sacred object in the Israelite's worship, representing God's throne on earth. The Ark was a tangible sign of God's presence among His people, a reminder of His promises and His law. The specificity in the instructions underscores the importance of obedience and reverence in worship, as the Ark was not just a symbol but a real point of contact between God and His people.

and fasten them
The Hebrew word "qashar" means to bind or tie, indicating a secure and intentional attachment. This action signifies the permanence and stability of God's covenant. The rings were not merely decorative but functional, designed to hold the poles used to carry the Ark. This reflects the idea that God's presence is not static but moves with His people, guiding and protecting them on their journey.

to its four feet
The "four feet" of the Ark suggest a foundation, stability, and readiness for movement. The feet elevate the Ark, signifying its holiness and separation from the mundane. This elevation also points to the transcendence of God, who is above all creation yet chooses to dwell among His people. The number four, as mentioned earlier, reinforces the idea of universality and completeness.

two rings on one side and two rings on the other
This phrase emphasizes balance and symmetry, reflecting God's order and perfection. The placement of the rings on either side of the Ark ensures that it can be carried evenly, symbolizing the balanced and just nature of God's law and His dealings with humanity. The duality of the sides can also represent the dual nature of God's covenant—His promises and His requirements, His mercy and His justice. This balance is essential for a proper relationship with God, as it calls for both reverence and obedience.

(12) Four rings of gold.--Though the ark was not to be carried in procession, like Egyptian arks, yet it would have to be carried when the Israelites resumed their journeyings. The four rings were made to receive the two "staves" or poles by which the ark was to be borne at such times on the shoulders of the priests (Exodus 25:13-14).

In the four corners thereof.--Literally, at the four feet thereof. The rings were to be affixed, not at the four upper corners of the chest, but at the four bottom corners, in order that the ark, when carried on men's shoulders, might be elevated above them, and so be in no danger of coming in contact with the bearers' persons. The arrangement might seem to endanger the equilibrium of the ark when carried; but as Kalisch observes, "the smallness of the dimensions of the ark rendered its safe transportation, even with the rings at its feet, not impossible."

Verse 12. - Four rings of gold. These rings were to be fixed, not at the upper, but at the lower corners of the chest, which are called pa'amoth, literally "feet" or "bases." The object was, no doubt, that no part of the chest should come in contact with the persons of the priests when carrying it (see ver. 14). As Kalisch notes, "the smallness of the dimensions of the ark rendered its safe transportation, even with the rings at its feet, not impossible."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Cast
וְיָצַ֣קְתָּ (wə·yā·ṣaq·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 3332: To pour out, to melt, cast as metal, to place firmly, to stiffen, grow hard

four
אַרְבַּע֙ (’ar·ba‘)
Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 702: Four

gold
זָהָ֔ב (zā·hāḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky

rings
טַבְּעֹ֣ת (ṭab·bə·‘ōṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 2885: A seal, signet, a ring of any kind

for it
לּ֗וֹ (lōw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew

and fasten them
וְנָ֣תַתָּ֔ה (wə·nā·ṯat·tāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

to
עַ֖ל (‘al)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

its four
אַרְבַּ֣ע (’ar·ba‘)
Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 702: Four

feet,
פַּעֲמֹתָ֑יו (pa·‘ă·mō·ṯāw)
Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6471: A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence

two
וּשְׁתֵּ֣י (ū·šə·tê)
Conjunctive waw | Number - fdc
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)

rings
טַבָּעֹ֗ת (ṭab·bā·‘ōṯ)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 2885: A seal, signet, a ring of any kind

on
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

one
הָֽאֶחָ֔ת (hā·’e·ḥāṯ)
Article | Number - feminine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

side
צַלְעוֹ֙ (ṣal·‘ōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6763: A rib, a side, a, timber, plank

and two
וּשְׁתֵּי֙ (ū·šə·tê)
Conjunctive waw | Number - fdc
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)

on
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the other.
הַשֵּׁנִֽית׃ (haš·šê·nîṯ)
Article | Number - ordinal feminine singular
Strong's 8145: Second (an ordinal number)


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