Exodus 25:28
New International Version
Make the poles of acacia wood, overlay them with gold and carry the table with them.

New Living Translation
Make these poles from acacia wood, and overlay them with gold.

English Standard Version
You shall make the poles of acacia wood, and overlay them with gold, and the table shall be carried with these.

Berean Standard Bible
Make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold, so that the table may be carried with them.

King James Bible
And thou shalt make the staves of shittim wood, and overlay them with gold, that the table may be borne with them.

New King James Version
And you shall make the poles of acacia wood, and overlay them with gold, that the table may be carried with them.

New American Standard Bible
And you shall make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold, so that with them the table may be carried.

NASB 1995
“You shall make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold, so that with them the table may be carried.

NASB 1977
“And you shall make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold, so that with them the table may be carried.

Legacy Standard Bible
You shall make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold, so that with them the table may be carried.

Amplified Bible
You shall make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold, so that the table may be carried with them.

Christian Standard Bible
Make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold, and the table can be carried by them.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold, and the table can be carried by them.

American Standard Version
And thou shalt make the staves of acacia wood, and overlay them with gold, that the table may be borne with them.

English Revised Version
And thou shalt make the staves of acacia wood, and overlay them with gold, that the table may be borne with them.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Make the poles out of acacia wood, cover them with gold, and use them to carry the table.

Good News Translation
Make the poles of acacia wood and cover them with gold.

International Standard Version
You are to make the poles of acacia wood, and overlay them with gold so the table can be carried with them.

Majority Standard Bible
Make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold, so that the table may be carried with them.

NET Bible
You are to make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold, so that the table may be carried with them.

New Heart English Bible
You shall make the poles of acacia wood, and overlay them with gold, that the table may be carried with them.

Webster's Bible Translation
And thou shalt make the staffs of shittim wood, and overlay them with gold, that the table may be borne with them.

World English Bible
You shall make the poles of acacia wood, and overlay them with gold, that the table may be carried with them.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and you have made the poles of shittim wood, and have overlaid them with gold, and the table has been carried with them;

Young's Literal Translation
and thou hast made the staves of shittim wood, and hast overlaid them with gold, and the table hath been borne with them;

Smith's Literal Translation
And make the bars of acacia wood, and spread over them gold, and lift up with them the table.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The bars also themselves thou shalt make of setim wood, and shalt overlay them with gold to bear up the table.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Likewise, the bars themselves you shall make of setim wood, and surround them with gold, to lift up the table.

New American Bible
These poles for carrying the table you shall make of acacia wood and plate with gold.

New Revised Standard Version
You shall make the poles of acacia wood, and overlay them with gold, and the table shall be carried with these.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
You shall make the poles of shittim wood, and overlay them with gold, that the table may be borne with them.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And make poles of wood of the box tree and overlay them in gold, by which the table is to be carried.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And thou shalt make the staves of acacia-wood, and overlay them with gold, that the table may be borne with them.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And thou shalt make the staves of incorruptible wood, and thou shalt gild them with pure gold; and the table shall be borne with them.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Table of Showbread
27The rings are to be close to the rim, to serve as holders for the poles used to carry the table. 28Make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold, so that the table may be carried with them. 29You are also to make the plates and dishes, as well as the pitchers and bowls for pouring drink offerings. Make them out of pure gold.…

Cross References
Exodus 37:4-5
Then he made poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold. / He inserted the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark in order to carry it.

Numbers 4:6
They are to place over this a covering of fine leather, spread a solid blue cloth over it, and insert its poles.

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.

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 9:4
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 6:27
And he placed the cherubim inside the innermost room of the temple. Since their wings were spread out, the wing of the first cherub touched one wall, while the wing of the second cherub touched the other wall, and in the middle of the room their wingtips touched.

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 8:3-4
When all the elders of Israel had arrived, the priests took up the ark, / and they brought up the ark of the LORD and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. So the priests and Levites carried them up.

2 Chronicles 35:3
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.

Deuteronomy 10:8
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.

Joshua 3:3
and commanded the people: “When you see the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God being carried by the Levitical priests, you are to set out from your positions and follow it.

1 Samuel 4:4
So the people sent men to Shiloh, and they brought back the ark of the covenant of the LORD of Hosts, who sits enthroned between the cherubim. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God.

2 Samuel 15:24
Zadok was also there, and all the Levites with him were carrying the ark of the covenant of God. And they set down the ark of God, and Abiathar offered sacrifices until all the people had passed out of the city.


Treasury of Scripture

And you shall make the staves of shittim wood, and overlay them with gold, that the table may be borne with them.

the table

Exodus 25:14,27
And thou shalt put the staves into the rings by the sides of the ark, that the ark may be borne with them…

Numbers 10:17
And the tabernacle was taken down; and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari set forward, bearing the tabernacle.

Acts 9:15
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:

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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














Make the poles
The instruction to "make the poles" signifies the importance of preparation and readiness in the service of God. The Hebrew word for "make" is "asah," which implies a deliberate and skillful act of creation. This reflects the care and intentionality required in crafting items for sacred purposes. The poles are not merely functional; they are a testament to the dedication and precision expected in worship.

of acacia wood
Acacia wood, known for its durability and resistance to decay, symbolizes the enduring nature of God's covenant with His people. The Hebrew term "shittim" refers to this specific type of wood, which was abundant in the Sinai region. Its use in the construction of sacred objects underscores the idea that what is dedicated to God should be of the highest quality and lasting value.

and overlay them with gold
The overlaying of the poles with gold elevates their status from mere functional items to objects of beauty and reverence. Gold, in biblical symbolism, represents purity, divinity, and kingship. The Hebrew word "tsaphah" means to cover or overlay, indicating a transformation from the ordinary to the extraordinary. This act of overlaying signifies the sanctification of earthly materials for heavenly purposes.

so that the table may be carried with them
The phrase "so that the table may be carried with them" highlights the practical aspect of worship and the mobility of God's presence among His people. The table, likely referring to the Table of Showbread, was a central element in the Tabernacle, representing God's provision and fellowship. The Hebrew word "nasa" means to lift or carry, emphasizing the responsibility of the Israelites to bear the presence of God with reverence and care as they journeyed through the wilderness.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Make
וְעָשִׂ֤יתָ (wə·‘ā·śî·ṯā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

the poles
הַבַּדִּים֙ (hab·bad·dîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 905: Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of

of acacia
שִׁטִּ֔ים (šiṭ·ṭîm)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 7848: Acacia (a tree and a wood)

wood
עֲצֵ֣י (‘ă·ṣê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 6086: Tree, trees, wood

and overlay
וְצִפִּיתָ֥ (wə·ṣip·pî·ṯā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 6823: To lay out, lay over

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

so that the table
הַשֻּׁלְחָֽן׃ (haš·šul·ḥān)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7979: A table, a meal

may be carried
וְנִשָּׂא־ (wə·niś·śā-)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take

with them.
אֶת־ (’eṯ-)
Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case


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