New International Version They made four posts of acacia wood for it and overlaid them with gold. They made gold hooks for them and cast their four silver bases. New Living Translation For the curtain, he made four posts of acacia wood and four gold hooks. He overlaid the posts with gold and set them in four silver bases. English Standard Version And for it he made four pillars of acacia and overlaid them with gold. Their hooks were of gold, and he cast for them four bases of silver. Berean Standard Bible He also made four posts of acacia wood for it and overlaid them with gold, along with gold hooks; and he cast four silver bases for the posts. Berean Literal Bible And He made for it four pillars of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold, their hooks of gold. And he cast for them four bases of silver. King James Bible And he made thereunto four pillars of shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold: their hooks were of gold; and he cast for them four sockets of silver. New King James Version He made for it four pillars of acacia wood, and overlaid them with gold, with their hooks of gold; and he cast four sockets of silver for them. New American Standard Bible And he made four pillars of acacia for it, and overlaid them with gold, with their hooks of gold; and he cast four bases of silver for them. NASB 1995 He made four pillars of acacia for it, and overlaid them with gold, with their hooks of gold; and he cast four sockets of silver for them. NASB 1977 And he made four pillars of acacia for it, and overlaid them with gold, with their hooks of gold; and he cast four sockets of silver for them. Legacy Standard Bible And he made four pillars of acacia for it and overlaid them with gold, with their hooks of gold; and he cast four bases of silver for them. Amplified Bible For the veil (partition curtain) he made four support poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold; their hooks were gold, and he cast for them four silver sockets. Berean Annotated Bible He also made four posts of acacia wood for it and overlaid them with gold, along with gold hooks; and he cast four silver bases for the posts. Christian Standard Bible He made four pillars of acacia wood for it and overlaid them with gold; their hooks were of gold. And he cast four silver bases for the pillars. Holman Christian Standard Bible He made four posts of acacia wood for it and overlaid them with gold; their hooks were of gold. And he cast four silver bases for the posts. American Standard Version And he made thereunto four pillars of acacia, and overlaid them with gold: their hooks were of gold; and he cast for them four sockets of silver. Contemporary English Version They also made four acacia wood posts and covered them with gold. Then gold rings were fastened to the posts, which were set on silver stands. English Revised Version And he made thereunto four pillars of acacia, and overlaid them with gold: their hooks were of gold; and he cast for them four sockets of silver. GOD'S WORD® Translation They made four posts of acacia wood for it and covered them with gold. They made gold hooks for the posts, and they cast four silver bases for them. Good News Translation They made four posts of acacia wood to hold the curtain, covered them with gold, and fitted them with gold hooks. Then they made four silver bases to hold the posts. International Standard Version He made four pillars of acacia for it and overlaid them with gold, along with their gold hooks, and he cast four silver sockets for them. NET Bible He made for it four posts of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold, with gold hooks, and he cast for them four silver bases. New Heart English Bible He made four pillars of acacia for it, and overlaid them with gold. Their hooks were of gold. He cast four sockets of silver for them. Webster's Bible Translation And he made to it four pillars of shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold: their hooks were of gold; and he cast for them four sockets of silver. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe also made four posts of acacia wood for it and overlaid them with gold, along with gold hooks; and he cast four silver bases for the posts. World English Bible He made four pillars of acacia for it, and overlaid them with gold. Their hooks were of gold. He cast four sockets of silver for them. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he makes four pillars of shittim [wood] for it, and overlays them with gold; their pegs [are] of gold; and he casts four sockets of silver for them. Berean Literal Bible And He made for it four pillars of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold, their hooks of gold. And he cast for them four bases of silver. Young's Literal Translation and he maketh for it four pillars of shittim wood, and overlayeth them with gold; their pegs are of gold; and he casteth for them four sockets of silver. Smith's Literal Translation And he will make to it four acacia pillars, and he will spread them over with gold: and their pegs gold; and he cast for them four bases of silver. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd four pillars of setim wood, which with their heads be overlaid with gold, casting for them sockets of silver. Catholic Public Domain Version and four columns of setim wood, which, along with their heads, he overlaid with gold, casting silver bases for them. New American Bible Four gold-plated columns of acacia wood, with gold hooks, were made for it, and four silver pedestals were cast for them. New Revised Standard Version For it he made four pillars of acacia, and overlaid them with gold; their hooks were of gold, and he cast for them four bases of silver. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they made for it four pillars of shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold; their hooks were of gold: and they cast for them four sockets of silver. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they made for it four pillars of boxwood and they overlaid them in gold and their capitals were gold, and they made for them four sockets of silver. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he made thereunto four pillars of acacia, and overlaid them with gold, their hooks being of gold; and he cast for them four sockets of silver. Brenton Septuagint Translation And they put it on four posts of incorruptible wood overlaid with gold; and their chapiters were gold, and their four sockets were silver. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Veil35Next, he made the veil of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen, with cherubim skillfully worked into it. 36He also made four posts of acacia wood for it and overlaid them with gold, along with gold hooks; and he cast four silver bases for the posts. Cross References He also made four posts of acacia wood for it Exodus 26:32 Hang it with gold hooks on four posts of acacia wood, overlaid with gold and standing on four silver bases. Exodus 26:37 Make five posts of acacia wood for the curtain, overlay them with gold, use hooks of gold, and cast five bronze bases for them. Exodus 27:10 with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases, and silver hooks and bands on the posts. and overlaid them with gold, Exodus 26:29 Overlay the frames with gold and make gold rings to hold the crossbars. Also overlay the crossbars with gold. Exodus 30:3 Overlay with pure gold the top and all the sides and horns, and make a molding of gold around it. 1 Kings 6:20 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. along with gold hooks; Exodus 26:6 Make fifty gold clasps as well, and join the curtains together with the clasps, so that the tabernacle will be a unit. Exodus 38:28 With the 1,775 shekels of silver he made the hooks for the posts, overlaid their tops, and supplied bands for them. Exodus 27:17 All the posts around the courtyard shall have silver bands, silver hooks, and bronze bases. and he cast four silver bases for the posts. Exodus 38:27 The hundred talents of silver were used to cast the bases of the sanctuary and the bases of the veil—100 bases from the 100 talents, one talent per base. Exodus 26:19 with forty silver bases under the twenty frames—two bases for each frame, one under each tenon. Exodus 26:21 and forty silver bases—two bases under each frame. Exodus 25:31-40 Then you are to make a lampstand of pure, hammered gold. It shall be made of one piece, including its base and shaft, its cups, and its buds and petals. / Six branches are to extend from the sides of the lampstand—three on one side and three on the other. / There are to be three cups shaped like almond blossoms on the first branch, each with buds and petals, three on the next branch, and the same for all six branches that extend from the lampstand. … Exodus 27:9-19 You are also to make a courtyard for the tabernacle. On the south side of the courtyard make curtains of finely spun linen, a hundred cubits long on one side, / with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases, and silver hooks and bands on the posts. / Likewise there are to be curtains on the north side, a hundred cubits long, with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases, and with silver hooks and bands on the posts. … Exodus 30:1-10 “You are also to make an altar of acacia wood for the burning of incense. / It is to be square, a cubit long, a cubit wide, and two cubits high. Its horns must be of one piece. / Overlay with pure gold the top and all the sides and horns, and make a molding of gold around it. … Exodus 31:7-11 the Tent of Meeting, the ark of the Testimony and the mercy seat upon it, and all the other furnishings of the tent— / the table with its utensils, the pure gold lampstand with all its utensils, the altar of incense, / the altar of burnt offering with all its utensils, and the basin with its stand— … Treasury of Scripture And he made thereunto four pillars of shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold: their hooks were of gold; and he cast for them four sockets of silver. Jeremiah 1:18 For, behold, I have made thee this day a defenced city, and an iron pillar, and brasen walls against the whole land, against the kings of Judah, against the princes thereof, against the priests thereof, and against the people of the land. Jump to Previous Acacia Acacia-Wood Bases Cast Four Gold Hard Hooks Maketh Overlaid Overlayeth Pegs Pillars Plated Posts Shittim Silver Sockets Thereunto WoodJump to Next Acacia Acacia-Wood Bases Cast Four Gold Hard Hooks Maketh Overlaid Overlayeth Pegs Pillars Plated Posts Shittim Silver Sockets Thereunto WoodExodus 36 1. The offerings are delivered to the workmen4. The generosity of the people is restrained 8. The curtains with cherubim 14. The curtains of goats' hair 19. The covering of skins 20. The boards with their sockets 31. The bars 35. The veil 37. The hanging for the door He also made four posts of acacia wood for it These posts supported the inner veil before the Most Holy Place. Acacia wood, plentiful in the Sinai region and valued for its strength, provided durable support for the sacred structure. Exo 26:32 Hang it with gold hooks on four posts of acacia wood,… and overlaid them with gold, The gold covering reflected the holiness and glory associated with God’s dwelling among His people. Exo 26:29 Overlay the frames with gold and make gold rings… along with gold hooks; The hooks held the veil in place, marking the boundary between the Holy Place and the Most Holy Place, where the ark of the covenant was kept. Exo 26:6 Make fifty gold clasps, and join the curtains together… and he cast four silver bases for the posts. The silver bases gave the posts a secure foundation and reflected the use of silver in Israel’s atonement offerings, underscoring that access to God required redemption. Exo 38:27 The hundred talents of silver were used to cast the bases… Persons / Places / Events 1. Bezalel and OholiabSkilled craftsmen appointed by God to oversee the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings. They were filled with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, understanding, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship. 2. Tabernacle The portable dwelling place for the presence of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. It was a central place of worship and sacrifice. 3. Acacia Wood A durable and resistant wood used extensively in the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings. It symbolizes incorruptibility and endurance. 4. Gold A precious metal used to overlay the posts, symbolizing purity, divinity, and the glory of God. 5. Silver Bases The foundation for the posts, representing redemption and the price paid for the Israelites' freedom, as silver was often associated with redemption in the Bible. Teaching Points Divine Appointment and SkillGod equips those He calls. Just as Bezalel and Oholiab were filled with the Spirit for their task, believers today are given spiritual gifts to serve the body of Christ. Symbolism of Materials The use of acacia wood, gold, and silver in the Tabernacle construction points to the enduring, pure, and redemptive nature of God's presence and work among His people. Foundation of Redemption The silver bases remind us that our foundation in Christ is built upon His redemptive work. Just as the posts stood firm on silver, our lives must be grounded in the redemption we have in Jesus. God's Presence Among Us The Tabernacle was a physical representation of God's desire to dwell among His people. Today, through the Holy Spirit, God dwells within believers, making us living temples. Attention to Detail in Worship The meticulous construction of the Tabernacle teaches us the importance of reverence and care in our worship and service to God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 36:36?2. How does Exodus 36:36 demonstrate God's attention to detail in worship? 3. What significance do the "four pillars" hold in the construction of the tabernacle? 4. How can we apply the craftsmanship in Exodus 36:36 to our spiritual lives? 5. What other scriptures emphasize the importance of precision in following God's instructions? 6. How does the tabernacle's design reflect God's holiness and presence among His people? 7. What is the significance of the four pillars mentioned in Exodus 36:36? 8. How do the materials used in Exodus 36:36 reflect God's instructions for worship? 9. Why were specific materials chosen for the tabernacle in Exodus 36:36? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 36? Exodus 36:36 shows that the veil’s posts, overlay, hooks, and bases were all crafted exactly as God commanded. Acacia wood pictures durability; gold reveals divine splendor; the gold hooks remind us that every detail matters; silver bases speak of redemption’s secure foundation. Taken together, they teach that God’s holiness is uncompromising, yet He graciously provides a redeemed, rock-solid way for His people to draw near. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He also madeוַיַּ֣עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make four אַרְבָּעָה֙ (’ar·bā·‘āh) Number - masculine singular Strong's 702: Four 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 it לָ֗הּ (lāh) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's Hebrew and overlaid וַיְצַפֵּ֣ם (way·ṣap·pêm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 6823: To lay out, lay over them with gold, זָהָ֔ב (zā·hāḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky along with gold זָהָ֑ב (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 he cast וַיִּצֹ֣ק (way·yi·ṣōq) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3332: To pour out, to melt, cast as metal, to place firmly, to stiffen, grow hard four אַרְבָּעָ֖ה (’ar·bā·‘āh) Number - masculine singular Strong's 702: Four silver כָֽסֶף׃ (ḵā·sep̄) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3701: Silver, money bases אַדְנֵי־ (’aḏ·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 134: A base, pedestal for the posts. לָהֶ֔ם (lā·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew Additonal Resources Exodus 36:36 Blue Letter BibleExodus 36:36 Bible Gateway Exodus 36:36 Bible.com Exodus 36:36 NIV |
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