Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They cast four gold rings for the table and fastened them to the four corners, where the four legs were. New Living Translation Then he cast four gold rings for the table and attached them at the four corners next to the four legs. English Standard Version He cast for it four rings of gold and fastened the rings to the four corners at its four legs. Berean Standard Bible He cast four gold rings for the table and fastened them to the four corners at its four legs. King James Bible And he cast for it four rings of gold, and put the rings upon the four corners that were in the four feet thereof. New King James Version And he cast for it four rings of gold, and put the rings on the four corners that were at its four legs. New American Standard Bible He also cast four gold rings for it and put the rings on the four corners that were on its four legs. NASB 1995 He cast four gold rings for it and put the rings on the four corners that were on its four feet. NASB 1977 And he cast four gold rings for it and put the rings on the four corners that were on its four feet. Legacy Standard Bible He cast four gold rings for it and put the rings on the four corners that were on its four feet. Amplified Bible He cast four rings of gold for it and fastened the rings to the four corners that were at its four legs. Christian Standard Bible He cast four gold rings for it and attached the rings to the four corners at its four legs. Holman Christian Standard Bible He cast four gold rings for it and attached the rings to the four corners at its four legs. American Standard Version And he cast for it four rings of gold, and put the rings in the four corners that were on the four feet thereof. Contemporary English Version He made four gold rings and attached one to each of the legs English Revised Version And he cast for it four rings of gold, and put the rings in the four corners that were on the four feet thereof. GOD'S WORD® Translation He cast four gold rings for it and fastened the rings to the four corners, where the four legs were. Good News Translation He made four carrying rings of gold for it and put them at the four corners, where the legs were. International Standard Version He cast four gold rings for it and put the rings on the four corners where its four feet were. NET Bible He cast four gold rings for it and attached the rings at the four corners where its four legs were. New Heart English Bible He cast four rings of gold for it, and put the rings in the four corners that were on its four feet. Webster's Bible Translation And he cast for it four rings of gold, and put the rings upon the four corners that were in its four feet. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe cast four gold rings for the table and fastened them to the four corners at its four legs. World English Bible He cast four rings of gold for it, and put the rings in the four corners that were on its four feet. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he casts four rings of gold for it, and puts the rings on the four corners which [are] at its four feet; Young's Literal Translation and he casteth for it four rings of gold, and putteth the rings on the four corners which are to its four feet; Smith's Literal Translation And he will cast for it four rings of gold, and set the rings upon the four sides which are for its four feet. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he cast four rings of gold, which he put in the four corners at each foot of the table, Catholic Public Domain Version And he cast four gold rings, which he set at the four corners at each foot of the table, New American Bible Four rings of gold were cast for it and fastened at the four corners, one at each leg. New Revised Standard Version He cast for it four rings of gold, and fastened the rings to the four corners at its four legs. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he cast for it four rings of gold, and fastened the rings on the four corners that were in the four feet thereof. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he devised for it four rings of gold and put the rings on the four corners on its four feet. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he cast for it four rings of gold, and put the rings in the four corners that were on the four feet thereof. Brenton Septuagint Translation and cast for it four rings: two on the one side and two on the other side, broad, so that men should lift it with the staves in them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Table of Showbread…12And he made a rim around it a handbreadth wide and put a gold molding on the rim. 13He cast four gold rings for the table and fastened them to the four corners at its four legs. 14The rings were placed close to the rim, to serve as holders for the poles used to carry the table.… Cross References Exodus 25:23-30 You are also to make a table of acacia wood two cubits long, a cubit wide, and a cubit and a half high. / Overlay it with pure gold and make a gold molding around it. / And make a rim around it a handbreadth wide and put a gold molding on the rim. ... Exodus 30:1-5 “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. ... 1 Kings 7:48-50 Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs; / the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place) as well as for the doors of the main hall of the temple. 2 Chronicles 4:19-22 Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of God: the golden altar; the tables on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed; / the flowers, lamps, and tongs of gold—of purest gold; ... Hebrews 9:2-4 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 4:7-8 Over the table of the Presence they are to spread a blue cloth and place the plates and cups on it, along with the bowls and pitchers for the drink offering. The regular bread offering is to remain on it. / And they shall spread a scarlet cloth over them, cover them with fine leather, and insert the poles. Leviticus 24:5-9 You are also to take fine flour and bake twelve loaves, using two-tenths of an ephah for each loaf, / and set them in two rows—six per row—on the table of pure gold before the LORD. / And you are to place pure frankincense near each row, so that it may serve as a memorial portion for the bread, a food offering to the LORD. ... 1 Samuel 21:4-6 “There is no common bread on hand,” the priest replied, “but there is some consecrated bread—provided that the young men have kept themselves from women.” / David answered, “Women have indeed been kept from us, as is usual when I set out. And the bodies of the young men are holy even on common missions. How much more so today!” / So the priest gave him the consecrated bread, since there was no bread there but the Bread of the Presence, which had been removed from before the LORD and replaced with hot bread on the day it was taken away. Matthew 12:3-4 Jesus replied, “Have you not read what David did when he and his companions were hungry? / He entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread, which was not lawful for them to eat, but only for the priests. Mark 2:25-26 Jesus replied, “Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry and in need? / During the high priesthood of Abiathar, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which was lawful only for the priests. And he gave some to his companions as well.” Luke 6:3-4 Jesus replied, “Have you not read what David did when he and his companions were hungry? / He entered the house of God, took the consecrated bread and gave it to his companions, and ate what is lawful only for the priests to eat.” Revelation 1:12-13 Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me. And having turned, I saw seven golden lampstands, / and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest. Revelation 11:19 Then the temple of God in heaven was opened, and the ark of His covenant appeared in His temple. And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, an earthquake, and a great hailstorm. Hebrews 8:5 The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.” Hebrews 9:23-24 So it was necessary for the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these sacrifices, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. / For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God. Treasury of Scripture And he cast for it four rings of gold, and put the rings on the four corners that were in the four feet thereof. no reference Jump to Previous Angles Cast Casteth Corners Fastened Feet Four Gold Legs Putteth Rings Table ThereofJump to Next Angles Cast Casteth Corners Fastened Feet Four Gold Legs Putteth Rings Table ThereofExodus 37 1. The ark and mercy seat with cherubim made10. The table of showbread with its vessels 17. The candlestick with its lamps and instruments 25. The altar of incense 29. The anointing oil and sweet incense He cast four gold rings for the table The casting of gold rings signifies the importance and sacredness of the table, which is the Table of Showbread in the Tabernacle. Gold, a precious metal, symbolizes purity and divinity, often associated with God's holiness. The use of gold in the Tabernacle's furnishings reflects the heavenly reality and the divine presence among the Israelites. The process of casting indicates skilled craftsmanship, aligning with the detailed instructions given by God to Moses for the construction of the Tabernacle (Exodus 25:23-30). The rings were essential for the mobility of the table, allowing it to be carried with poles, emphasizing the transient nature of the Israelites' journey and God's presence with them. and fastened them to the four corners at its four legs Persons / Places / Events 1. BezalelThe skilled craftsman chosen by God to construct the Tabernacle and its furnishings, including the Ark of the Covenant, the Table of Showbread, and other sacred items. He was filled with the Spirit of God to carry out this work. 2. Tabernacle The portable sanctuary that the Israelites used during their journey in the wilderness. It was the dwelling place of God among His people and a central place of worship and sacrifice. 3. Table of Showbread A sacred table located in the Holy Place of the Tabernacle, where the showbread (bread of the Presence) was placed. It symbolized God's provision and presence with His people. 4. Gold Rings These were cast and attached to the Table of Showbread to facilitate its transportation. The use of gold signifies the table's sacredness and the divine nature of its purpose. 5. Israelites The chosen people of God, who were delivered from slavery in Egypt and were journeying to the Promised Land. They were given the Law and instructions for worship, including the construction of the Tabernacle. Teaching Points God's Attention to DetailThe specific instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings, including the Table of Showbread, demonstrate God's attention to detail and His desire for order in worship. We should strive for excellence and attention to detail in our service to God. Symbolism of Gold The use of gold in the Tabernacle furnishings symbolizes the purity and holiness required in approaching God. Our lives should reflect holiness as we serve and worship Him. Provision and Presence The Table of Showbread represents God's provision and presence with His people. We are reminded of God's continual provision in our lives and His promise to be with us always. Transportability of Worship The rings and poles for carrying the Table signify that worship is not confined to a single place. Our worship should be a constant part of our lives, not limited to a specific location or time. Community and Worship The Israelites' collective responsibility in constructing and maintaining the Tabernacle highlights the importance of community in worship. We are called to support and encourage one another in our faith journeys. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 37What is the Bread of the Presence? Exodus 37:10-16: Where did they obtain enough high-quality timber and gold to construct a table so precisely, and is there archaeological evidence of such abundance? 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? Exodus 25:23 - Why do later biblical accounts give no clear record of the table for the Bread of the Presence, suggesting a potential inconsistency or loss in Israel's history? Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He castוַיִּצֹ֣ק (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 אַרְבַּ֖ע (’ar·ba‘) Number - feminine singular Strong's 702: Four gold זָהָ֑ב (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 [the table] ל֔וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew and fastened וַיִּתֵּן֙ (way·yit·tên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set [them] הַטַּבָּעֹ֔ת (haṭ·ṭab·bā·‘ōṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 2885: A seal, signet, a ring of any kind to עַ֚ל (‘al) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the four אַרְבַּ֣ע (’ar·ba‘) Number - feminine singular construct Strong's 702: Four corners הַפֵּאֹ֔ת (hap·pê·’ōṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 6285: Mouth, direction, region, extremity at its four לְאַרְבַּ֥ע (lə·’ar·ba‘) Preposition-l | Number - feminine singular construct Strong's 702: Four legs. רַגְלָֽיו׃ (raḡ·lāw) Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda Links Exodus 37:13 NIVExodus 37:13 NLT Exodus 37:13 ESV Exodus 37:13 NASB Exodus 37:13 KJV Exodus 37:13 BibleApps.com Exodus 37:13 Biblia Paralela Exodus 37:13 Chinese Bible Exodus 37:13 French Bible Exodus 37:13 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 37:13 He cast four rings of gold (Exo. 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