Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They made two gold rings below the molding—two on each of the opposite sides—to hold the poles used to carry it. New Living Translation He made two gold rings and attached them on opposite sides of the altar below the gold molding to hold the carrying poles. English Standard Version and made two rings of gold on it under its molding, on two opposite sides of it, as holders for the poles with which to carry it. Berean Standard Bible He made two gold rings below the molding on opposite sides to hold the poles used to carry it. Berean Literal Bible And He made two gold rings for it under the molding, on two of its sides on both of its flanks, as holders for poles to carry it with them. King James Bible And he made two rings of gold for it under the crown thereof, by the two corners of it, upon the two sides thereof, to be places for the staves to bear it withal. New King James Version He made two rings of gold for it under its molding, by its two corners on both sides, as holders for the poles with which to bear it. New American Standard Bible He also made two golden rings for it under its molding, on its two sides—on opposite sides—as holders for poles with which to carry it. NASB 1995 He made two golden rings for it under its molding, on its two sides— on opposite sides— as holders for poles with which to carry it. NASB 1977 And he made two golden rings for it under its molding, on its two sides—on opposite sides—as holders for poles with which to carry it. Legacy Standard Bible He made two golden rings for it under its molding, on its two sides—on opposite sides—as holders for poles with which to carry it. Amplified Bible He made two rings of gold for it under its rim, on its two opposite sides, as holders for the poles [to pass through] to carry it. Berean Annotated Bible He made two gold rings below the molding on opposite sides to hold the poles used to carry it. Christian Standard Bible He made two gold rings for it under the molding on two of its sides; he put these on opposite sides of it to be holders for the poles to carry it with. Holman Christian Standard Bible He made two gold rings for it under the molding on two of its sides; he put these on opposite sides of it to be holders for the poles to carry it with. American Standard Version And he made for it two golden rings under the crown thereof, upon the two ribs thereof, upon the two sides of it, for places for staves wherewith to bear it. Contemporary English Version Then below the edging on opposite sides he attached two gold rings through which he put the poles for carrying the altar. English Revised Version And he made for it two golden rings under the crown thereof, upon the two ribs thereof, upon the two sides of it, for places for staves to bear it withal. GOD'S WORD® Translation He made two gold rings and put them below the molding on opposite sides to hold the poles for carrying it. Good News Translation He made two gold carrying rings for it and attached them below the border on the two sides, to hold the poles with which it was to be carried. International Standard Version He made two gold rings for it under its molding, on its two opposite sides, as holders for poles by which to carry it. NET Bible He also made two gold rings for it under its border, on its two sides, on opposite sides, as places for poles to carry it with. New Heart English Bible He made two golden rings for it under its molding crown, on its two ribs, on its two sides, for places for poles with which to carry it. Webster's Bible Translation And he made two rings of gold for it under its crown, by the two corners of it, upon its two sides, to be places for the staffs to bear it with. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe made two gold rings below the molding on opposite sides to hold the poles used to carry it. World English Bible He made two golden rings for it under its molding crown, on its two ribs, on its two sides, for places for poles with which to carry it. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he has made two rings of gold for it under its wreath, at its two corners, at its two sides, for places for poles to carry it with them. Berean Literal Bible And He made two gold rings for it under the molding, on two of its sides on both of its flanks, as holders for poles to carry it with them. Young's Literal Translation and two rings of gold he hath made for it under its wreath, at its two corners, at its two sides, for places for staves to bear it with them. Smith's Literal Translation And two rings of gold he made to it from underneath for its wreath, upon its two ribs, upon its two sides for the inner parts for the poles to lift it up by them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he made to it a crown of gold round about, and two golden rings under the crown at each side, that the bars might be put into them, and the altar be carried. Catholic Public Domain Version And for it he made a crown of gold all around, and two gold rings under the crown at each side, so that the bars might be put into them, and the altar could be carried. New American Bible Underneath the molding gold rings were placed, two on one side and two on the opposite side, as holders for the poles used in carrying it. New Revised Standard Version and made two golden rings for it under its molding, on two opposite sides of it, to hold the poles with which to carry it. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he made two rings of gold for it under its crown, by the two corners of it, upon the two sides thereof, as places for the poles to carry it with them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And two rings of gold he made for it downward from its crown on two corners on its two sides, the place for the poles to carry it by them. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he made for it two golden rings under the crown thereof, upon the two ribs thereof, upon the two sides of it, for holders for staves wherewith to bear it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Altar of Incense…26And he overlaid with pure gold the top and all the sides and horns. Then he made a molding of gold around it. 27He made two gold rings below the molding on opposite sides to hold the poles used to carry it. 28And he made the poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.… Cross References He made two gold rings Exodus 30:4 And make two gold rings below the molding on opposite sides to hold the poles used to carry it. Exodus 25:26 Make four gold rings for the table and fasten them to the four corners at its four legs. Exodus 38:5 At the four corners of the bronze grate he cast four rings as holders for the poles. below the molding Exodus 25:27 The rings are to be close to the rim, to serve as holders for the poles used to carry the table. Exodus 30:3 Overlay with pure gold the top and all the sides and horns, and make a molding of gold around it. Exodus 25:25 And make a rim around it a handbreadth wide and put a gold molding on the rim. on opposite sides Exodus 27:4 Construct for it a grate of bronze mesh, and make a bronze ring at each of the four corners of the mesh. Exodus 25:12 Cast four gold rings for it and fasten them to its four feet, two rings on one side and two on the other. to hold the poles Exodus 30:5 Make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold. Exodus 27:7 The poles are to be inserted into the rings so that the poles are on two sides of the altar when it is carried. Exodus 25:13 And make poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold. used to carry it 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. 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. 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. 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. … 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. Treasury of Scripture And he made two rings of gold for it under the crown thereof, by the two corners of it, on the two sides thereof, to be places for the staves to bear it with. no reference Jump to Previous Bear Below Border Carry Corners Crown Edge Gold Golden Hold Holders Lifting Molding Opposite Places Placing Poles Ribs Rings Rods Sides Staffs Staves Thereof Used Wherewith Withal WreathJump to Next Bear Below Border Carry Corners Crown Edge Gold Golden Hold Holders Lifting Molding Opposite Places Placing Poles Ribs Rings Rods Sides Staffs Staves Thereof Used Wherewith Withal WreathExodus 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 made two gold rings The use of gold signifies the sacredness and value of the object being constructed, which in this context is part of the altar of incense. Gold is a recurring material in the construction of the Tabernacle, symbolizing purity and divinity. The two rings are functional but also represent completeness and stability, as the number two often signifies witness and testimony in biblical numerology. below the molding on opposite sides to hold the poles used to carry it Persons / Places / Events 1. BezalelThe skilled craftsman chosen by God to construct the Tabernacle and its furnishings, including the altar of incense. 2. Tabernacle The portable dwelling place for the presence of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. 3. Altar of Incense A sacred piece of furniture in the Tabernacle, used for burning incense as a symbol of prayer and worship ascending to God. Teaching Points Symbolism of IncenseThe incense represents the prayers of the people, reminding us of the importance of prayer in our daily lives. Holiness and Reverence The construction and use of the altar of incense teach us about approaching God with reverence and purity. God's Detailed Instructions The specific instructions for the Tabernacle and its furnishings show God's desire for order and obedience in worship. Carrying God's Presence The poles for carrying the altar signify the portability of God's presence, encouraging us to carry His presence in our lives wherever we go. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 37:27?2. How does Exodus 37:27 emphasize the importance of precise obedience to God's instructions? 3. What does the placement of the altar teach about God's presence among His people? 4. How does the construction of the altar connect to New Testament teachings on worship? 5. In what ways can we ensure our worship aligns with God's detailed instructions today? 6. How does the design of the altar reflect God's holiness and our approach to Him? 7. What is the significance of the incense altar in Exodus 37:27 for worship practices? 8. How does Exodus 37:27 reflect the importance of precise craftsmanship in religious artifacts? 9. Why is the overlaying of gold significant in Exodus 37:27? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 37? 11. 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? 12. Exodus 37:25-29: Is there any historical or extrabiblical record to confirm the special incense formula mentioned, or does it appear only in biblical tradition? 13. Exodus 27:1-8: How could the Israelites feasibly construct and transport such a large bronze-covered acacia wood altar during prolonged desert wanderings? 14. What is the Ark of the Covenant? What Does Exodus 37:27 Mean He made two gold rings• “He made” ties Bezalel’s craftsmanship directly to the earlier divine command (Exodus 30:4). Nothing is improvised; the servant simply does what the Lord said (Exodus 31:11). • The use of gold—purified, enduring, and precious—mirrors God’s own holiness (Exodus 25:11; Revelation 21:18). Gold conveys that everything in His presence must match His purity (1 Peter 1:7). • Two rings emphasize both stability and witness; by the mouth of two witnesses a matter is confirmed (Deuteronomy 19:15). Even the furniture testifies to God’s faithfulness. below the molding • The molding formed a crown-like rim around the altar (Exodus 37:26). Placing the rings “below” that crown preserves its beauty while keeping the rings accessible. • This detail shows that beauty and function can coexist in God’s design (1 Corinthians 14:33). Order is part of holiness; every inch is exactly where the Lord wanted it (Exodus 25:40). • Obedient precision prepares us to appreciate Christ, who fulfilled every jot and tittle of the Law (Matthew 5:17-18). on opposite sides • Rings on both sides keep the altar balanced during travel, preventing tipping or dishonor (Exodus 25:14). • God makes access equitable. No tribe monopolized the task; poles could be reached from either side by any assigned Levite (Numbers 4:15). • The symmetrical placement hints at the impartial character of God, “with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow” (James 1:17). to hold the poles • The poles, also overlaid with gold (Exodus 37:28), were never mere accessories; they were essential. Touching the holy altar itself was forbidden (Numbers 4:15; 2 Samuel 6:6-7). • Separation underscores transcendence. God invites fellowship, yet He sets clear boundaries for approaching Him (Leviticus 10:3; Hebrews 12:28-29). • Practical holiness: even in movement, the people must treat what is consecrated as consecrated. used to carry it • Portability declares that God’s presence goes with His people (Exodus 29:45-46). The wilderness was no barrier; the altar traveled every step (Deuteronomy 31:8). • Carrying, not dragging, guards dignity. Worship is never a burden but an honor (Psalm 84:10). • Ultimately, the movable altar foreshadows the greater truth that “the Word became flesh and tabernacled among us” (John 1:14). God Himself would one day move into our neighborhood. summary Exodus 37:27 showcases meticulous obedience to God’s blueprint: two pure-gold rings, positioned beneath the decorative crown, set on opposite sides so poles could slide through, allowing the incense altar to be borne safely and reverently wherever the covenant community journeyed. Every detail blends beauty, balance, holiness, and portability, pointing to a God who is both exalted and present, demanding reverence yet delighting to dwell among His people. Hebrew He madeעָֽשָׂה־ (‘ā·śāh-) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make two וּשְׁתֵּי֩ (ū·šə·tê) Conjunctive waw | Number - fdc Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) gold זָהָ֜ב (zā·hāḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky rings טַבְּעֹ֨ת (ṭab·bə·‘ōṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 2885: A seal, signet, a ring of any kind below מִתַּ֣חַת (mit·ta·ḥaṯ) Preposition-m Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of the molding לְזֵר֗וֹ (lə·zê·rōw) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2213: A chaplet, a border moulding on עַ֚ל (‘al) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against opposite sides צִדָּ֑יו (ṣid·dāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6654: A side, an adversary to hold לְבָתִּ֣ים (lə·ḇāt·tîm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1004: A house the poles לְבַדִּ֔ים (lə·ḇad·dîm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 905: Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of used to carry לָשֵׂ֥את (lā·śêṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take it. אֹת֖וֹ (’ō·ṯōw) Direct object marker | third person masculine singular Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case Links Exodus 37:27 NIVExodus 37:27 NLT Exodus 37:27 ESV Exodus 37:27 NASB Exodus 37:27 KJV Exodus 37:27 BibleApps.com Exodus 37:27 Biblia Paralela Exodus 37:27 Chinese Bible Exodus 37:27 French Bible Exodus 37:27 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 37:27 He made two golden rings for it (Exo. 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