Exodus 26:37
New International Version
Make gold hooks for this curtain and five posts of acacia wood overlaid with gold. And cast five bronze bases for them.

New Living Translation
Craft five posts from acacia wood. Overlay them with gold, and hang the curtain from them with gold hooks. Cast five bronze bases for the posts.

English Standard Version
And you shall make for the screen five pillars of acacia, and overlay them with gold. Their hooks shall be of gold, and you shall cast five bases of bronze for them.

Berean Standard Bible
Make five posts of acacia wood for the curtain, overlay them with gold hooks, and cast five bronze bases for them.

King James Bible
And thou shalt make for the hanging five pillars of shittim wood, and overlay them with gold, and their hooks shall be of gold: and thou shalt cast five sockets of brass for them.

New King James Version
And you shall make for the screen five pillars of acacia wood, and overlay them with gold; their hooks shall be gold, and you shall cast five sockets of bronze for them.

New American Standard Bible
And you shall make five pillars of acacia for the curtain and overlay them with gold, their hooks also of gold; and you shall cast five bases of bronze for them.

NASB 1995
“You shall make five pillars of acacia for the screen and overlay them with gold, their hooks also being of gold; and you shall cast five sockets of bronze for them.

NASB 1977
“And you shall make five pillars of acacia for the screen, and overlay them with gold, their hooks also being of gold; and you shall cast five sockets of bronze for them.

Legacy Standard Bible
You shall make five pillars of acacia for the screen and overlay them with gold, their hooks also being of gold; and you shall cast five bases of bronze for them.

Amplified Bible
You shall make five pillars (support poles) of acacia wood to support the hanging curtain and overlay them with gold. Their hooks shall be of gold, and you shall cast five [base] sockets of bronze for them.

Christian Standard Bible
Make five pillars of acacia wood for the screen and overlay them with gold; their hooks are to be gold, and you are to cast five bronze bases for them.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Make five posts of acacia wood for the screen and overlay them with gold; their hooks are to be gold, and you are to cast five bronze bases for them.”

American Standard Version
And thou shalt make for the screen five pillars of acacia, and overlay them with gold: their hooks shall be of gold: and thou shalt cast five sockets of brass for them.

Contemporary English Version
Cover five acacia wood posts with gold and set them each on a bronze stand. Then put gold hooks on the posts and hang the curtain there.

English Revised Version
And thou shalt make for the screen five pillars of acacia, and overlay them with gold; their hooks shall be of gold: and thou shalt cast five sockets of brass for them.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Make five posts of acacia wood for the screen and cover them with gold. Make gold hooks for this screen. Cast five bronze bases for the posts."

Good News Translation
For this curtain make five posts of acacia wood covered with gold and fitted with gold hooks; make five bronze bases for these posts.

International Standard Version
You are to make five pillars of acacia for the screens and overlay them with gold. Their hooks shall be of gold, and you are to cast five bronze sockets for them."

Majority Standard Bible
Make five posts of acacia wood for the curtain, overlay them with gold hooks, and cast five bronze bases for them.

NET Bible
You are to make for the hanging five posts of acacia wood and overlay them with gold, and their hooks will be gold, and you are to cast five bronze bases for them.

New Heart English Bible
You shall make for the screen five pillars of acacia, and overlay them with gold: their hooks shall be of gold: and you shall cast five sockets of bronze for them.

Webster's Bible Translation
And thou shalt make for the hanging five pillars of shittim wood, and overlay them with gold, and their hooks shall be of gold: and thou shalt cast five sockets of brass for them.

World English Bible
You shall make for the screen five pillars of acacia, and overlay them with gold. Their hooks shall be of gold. You shall cast five sockets of bronze for them.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and you have made five pillars of shittim [wood] for the covering, and have overlaid them [with] gold, their pegs [are] of gold, and you have cast five sockets of bronze for them.”

Young's Literal Translation
and thou hast made for the covering five pillars of shittim wood, and hast overlaid them with gold, their pegs are of gold, and thou hast cast for them five sockets of brass.

Smith's Literal Translation
And make for the covering five acacia pillars, and spread them over with gold, their pegs gold: and cast for them five bases of brass.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And thou shalt overlay with gold five pillars of setim wood, before which the hanging shall be drawn: their heads shall be of gold, and the sockets of brass.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And you shall overlay with gold five columns of setim wood, over which the tent shall be drawn. The heads of these shall be of gold, and the bases of brass.”

New American Bible
Make five columns of acacia wood for this curtain; plate them with gold, with their hooks of gold; and cast five bronze pedestals for them.

New Revised Standard Version
You shall make for the screen five pillars of acacia, and overlay them with gold; their hooks shall be of gold, and you shall cast five bases of bronze for them.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And you shall make for the curtain five pillars of shittim wood, and overlay them with gold, and their hooks shall be of gold; and you shall make five sockets of brass for them.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And make for the coverings five pillars of boxwood and overlay them in gold and their nails of gold and make for them five sockets of brass.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And thou shalt make for the screen five pillars of acacia, and overlay them with gold; their hooks shall be of gold; and thou shalt cast five sockets of brass for them.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And thou shalt make for the veil five posts, and thou shalt gild them with gold; and their chapiters shall be gold; and thou shalt cast for them five brazen sockets.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Curtain for the Entrance
36For the entrance to the tent, you are to make a curtain embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen. 37Make five posts of acacia wood for the curtain, overlay them with gold hooks, and cast five bronze bases for them.

Cross References
Hebrews 9:2-3
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,

Exodus 36:37-38
For the entrance to the tent, he made a curtain embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen, / 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.

1 Kings 6:31-35
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. ...

Exodus 27:16
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.

Exodus 40:28
Then he put up the curtain at the entrance to the tabernacle.

2 Chronicles 3:14
He made the veil of blue, purple, and crimson yarn and fine linen, with cherubim woven into it.

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.

Matthew 27:51
At that moment the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked, and the rocks were split.

Mark 15:38
And the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom.

Luke 23:45
The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn down the middle.

Hebrews 10:19-20
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,

Exodus 25:9
You must make the tabernacle and design all its furnishings according to the pattern I show you.

Exodus 30:6
Place the altar in front of the veil that is before the ark of the Testimony—before the mercy seat that is over the Testimony—where I will meet with you.

Exodus 39:38
the gold altar, the anointing oil, the fragrant incense, and the curtain for the entrance to the tent;

Leviticus 16:2
And the LORD said to Moses: “Tell your brother Aaron not to enter freely into the Most Holy Place behind the veil in front of the mercy seat on the ark, or else he will die, because I appear in the cloud above the mercy seat.


Treasury of Scripture

And you shall make for the hanging five pillars of shittim wood, and overlay them with gold, and their hooks shall be of gold: and you shall cast five sockets of brass for them.

overlay them with gold

Exodus 36:38
And the five pillars of it with their hooks: and he overlaid their chapiters and their fillets with gold: but their five sockets were of brass.

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Exodus 26
1. The ten curtains of the tabernacle
7. The eleven curtains of goats' hair, the covering of rams' and badgers' skins.
15. The boards of the tabernacle, with their sockets and bars
31. The veil for the ark
36. The hanging for the door














entrance to the tent
The entrance to the tent, or the Tabernacle, served as the primary point of access to the sacred space where God's presence dwelled among the Israelites. The Hebrew word for "tent" (אֹהֶל, ohel) signifies a temporary dwelling, reflecting the nomadic lifestyle of the Israelites during their wilderness journey. This entrance was not merely a physical gateway but symbolized the threshold between the secular and the divine, a place of transition into holiness.

a curtain of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn
The curtain's colors—blue, purple, and scarlet—are rich with symbolic meaning. Blue (תְּכֵלֶת, tekhelet) often represents divinity and the heavens, reminding the Israelites of God's sovereignty. Purple (אַרְגָּמָן, argaman) is a color of royalty and wealth, signifying the majesty of God. Scarlet (שָׁנִי, shani) symbolizes sacrifice and redemption, foreshadowing the blood of Christ. The use of these colors in the Tabernacle's construction underscores the sacredness and divine purpose of the space.

finely spun linen
The finely spun linen (שֵׁשׁ, shesh) indicates purity and righteousness. Linen was a luxurious fabric, often associated with priestly garments, and its use here emphasizes the holiness required to approach God. The meticulous craftsmanship involved in spinning the linen reflects the care and reverence due to the worship of the Almighty.

the work of a skilled craftsman
The phrase highlights the importance of skill and dedication in the service of God. The Hebrew term for "skilled craftsman" (חָכָם לֵב, chakam lev) literally means "wise-hearted," suggesting that the artisans were not only technically proficient but also spiritually attuned to their work. This underscores the biblical principle that all talents and skills are gifts from God, to be used for His glory.

five posts of acacia wood
Acacia wood (שִׁטָּה, shittah) is known for its durability and resistance to decay, symbolizing the enduring nature of God's covenant with His people. The number five often represents grace in biblical numerology, suggesting that the structure of the Tabernacle was founded upon God's grace and provision.

overlay them with gold
Gold (זָהָב, zahav) is a symbol of purity, value, and divinity. The overlaying of the acacia wood with gold signifies the divine nature covering the human, a foreshadowing of the incarnation of Christ, where the divine took on human form. It also reflects the glory and holiness of God, who dwells within the Tabernacle.

with gold hooks
The gold hooks served a practical purpose in holding the curtain, but they also symbolize the connection between the divine and the earthly. Gold, as a precious metal, represents the value and importance of maintaining a connection with God, who is the source of all life and holiness.

cast five bronze bases for them
Bronze (נְחֹשֶׁת, nechoshet) is often associated with judgment and strength in the Bible. The bronze bases provided stability and support for the posts, symbolizing the firm foundation of God's justice and righteousness. The use of bronze here reminds the Israelites of the need for a strong moral and spiritual foundation in their relationship with God.

(37) Five pillars.--The odd number is surprising, especially compared with the "four pillars" of the interior (Exodus 26:32), until we remember that a tent such as that described must have a pillar, or tent-pole, in the middle of its gable-end, and an equal number of supports on either side. It is, in fact, this fifth pillar which, together with the use of the word 'ohel, gives to the tent theory of Mr. Fergusson, now generally adopted, its solid basis.

Their hooks.--The hooks from which the hanging was to be suspended. (Comp. Exodus 26:32.)

Sockets of brass.--Rather, "of bronze." (See Note on Exodus 25:3.)

Verse 37. - Five pillars. The central pillar was, no doubt, as Mr. Fergusson long ago pointed out, one of two tent-poles, which supported between them a ridge-pole, over which were thrown the coverings that formed the roof of the tent. Its height was probably fifteen cubits, so as to give a due slope to the roof. The two pillars nearest to the central one probably measured ten cubits, and stood in line with the two walls of the mishkan. The outer pair would then have a height of five cubits, and support the two extremities of the goats' hair covering. Their hooks. The hooks whereby the "hanging" was attached to the pillars. Compare ver. 32. Sockets of brass - i.e., of bronze. These were probably let into the ground, like the other sockets.



Parallel Commentaries ...


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

five
חֲמִשָּׁה֙ (ḥă·miš·šāh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 2568: Five

posts
עַמּוּדֵ֣י (‘am·mū·ḏê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 5982: A column, a stand, platform

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

for the curtain,
לַמָּסָ֗ךְ (lam·mā·sāḵ)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4539: A covering, screen

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

them
אֹתָם֙ (’ō·ṯām)
Direct object marker | third person masculine plural
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

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

hooks,
וָוֵיהֶ֖ם (wā·wê·hem)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 2053: A hook, pin, peg

and cast
וְיָצַקְתָּ֣ (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

five
חֲמִשָּׁ֖ה (ḥă·miš·šāh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 2568: Five

bronze
נְחֹֽשֶׁת׃ (nə·ḥō·šeṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5178: Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base

bases
אַדְנֵ֥י (’aḏ·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 134: A base, pedestal

for them.
לָהֶ֔ם (lā·hem)
Preposition | third person masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew


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