Exodus 37:13
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.

Majority Standard Bible
He cast four gold rings for the table and fastened them to the four corners at its four legs.

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.

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 Version
and 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 Bible
And 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 Bible
And 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 1917
And 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.

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Exodus 37
1. The ark and mercy seat with cherubim made
10. 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
The phrase "He cast" refers to the process of shaping metal by pouring it into a mold. In the context of ancient craftsmanship, this was a skilled task, requiring precision and expertise. The Hebrew root for "cast" is "yatsaq," which implies a deliberate and careful action. This reflects the meticulous care and divine instruction given to Bezalel, the craftsman, as he worked on the Tabernacle furnishings. It underscores the importance of following God's detailed plans, symbolizing obedience and dedication in our spiritual walk.

four gold rings
The "four gold rings" were integral to the design of the table, serving both a functional and symbolic purpose. Gold, a precious and incorruptible metal, signifies purity and divinity, often associated with God's holiness and majesty. The number four in biblical numerology often represents completeness or universality, as seen in the four corners of the earth. These rings were not merely decorative; they were essential for the table's mobility, allowing it to be carried with poles. This reminds us of the need for our faith to be both beautiful and practical, grounded in divine truth and ready to move as God leads.

for the table
The "table" here refers to the Table of Showbread, a sacred piece of furniture in the Tabernacle. It held the bread of the Presence, symbolizing God's provision and fellowship with His people. The Hebrew word for table, "shulchan," suggests a place of communion and sustenance. In a broader spiritual sense, it points to the nourishment we receive from God's Word and the fellowship we enjoy with Him through Christ, the Bread of Life.

and fastened them
The act of fastening the rings to the table indicates a secure and intentional attachment. The Hebrew root "chazaq" conveys strength and firmness. This suggests that our connection to God's provisions and promises should be strong and unwavering. Just as the rings were firmly attached to the table, our faith should be firmly anchored in God's Word and His covenant with us.

to the four corners
The "four corners" of the table emphasize stability and balance. In biblical symbolism, corners often represent the extremities of the earth, suggesting that God's presence and provision extend to all creation. This imagery reassures us of God's omnipresence and His ability to sustain us wherever we are. It also calls us to be balanced in our spiritual lives, grounded in truth and open to God's leading.

at its four legs
The "four legs" of the table provided support and elevation, lifting the table above the ground. This elevation signifies the holiness and separation of sacred objects from the mundane. The legs, like pillars, uphold the table, reminding us of the foundational truths of our faith that support our spiritual journey. Just as the table was lifted, we are called to live lives that are set apart, elevated by our relationship with God and His sustaining grace.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
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
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


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