Exodus 37

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1 Forsothe Beseleel made also an arke of the trees of Sechym, hauynge twey cubitis and an half in lengthe, and a cubit and an half in breede; forsothe the hiynesse was of o cubit and an half; and he clothide the arke with purest gold, with ynne and without forth. 2 And he made to it a goldun coroun bi cumpas, 3 and yetide foure goldun ryngis, bi foure corneris therof, twey ryngis in o side, and twei ryngis in the tother side. 4 And he made barris of the trees of Sechym, whiche barris he clothide with gold, 5 and whiche barris he putte into the ryngis that weren in the sidis of the arke, to bere it. 6 He made also a propiciatorie, that is, Goddis answeryng place, of pureste gold, of twei cubitis and an half in lengthe, and of o cubit and an half in breede. 7 Also he made twei cherubyns of gold, betun out with hamer, whiche he settide on euer eithir side of the propiciatorie, 8 o cherub in the hiynesse of o part, and the tother cherub in the hiynesse of the tothir part; twei cherubyns, oon in ech hiynesse of the propiciatorie, stretchynge out the wengis, 9 and hilynge the propiciatorie, and biholdynge hem silf togidere and that. 10 He made also a boord of the trees of Sechym, in the lengthe of twey cubitis, and in the breede of o cubit, whiche boord hadde a cubit and an half in heiythe. 11 And he cumpaside the boord with clenneste gold, and made to it a goldun brynke bi cumpas; 12 and he made to that brynke a goldun coroun, rasid bitwixe of foure fyngris; and on the same coroun he made anothir goldun coroun. 13 Also he yetide foure goldun serclis whiche he settide in foure corneris, 14 bi alle the feet of the boord ayens the coroun, and he puttide barris in to the serclis, that the boord may be borun. 15 And he made tho barris of the trees of Sechym, and cumpasside tho with gold. 16 And he made vesselis to dyuerse vsis of the boord, vessels of vynegre, violis, and litle cuppis, and censeris of pure gold, in whiche the fletynge sacrifices schulen be offrid. 17 And he made a candilstike, betun out with hamer, of clenneste gold, of whos barre yerdis, cuppis, and litle rundelis and lilies camen forth; 18 sixe in euer eithir side, thre yerdis on o side, and thre on the tother side; thre cuppis in the maner of a note bi ech yerde, and litle rundels to gidere, and lilies; 19 and thre cuppis at the licnesse of a note in the tother yerde, and litle rundels to gidere, and lilies; forsothe the werk of sixe schaftis, that camen forth of the stok of the candilstike, was euene. 20 Sotheli in that barre weren foure cuppis, in the maner of a note, and litle rundels and lilies weren bi alle cuppis; 21 and litle rundels vndur twei schaftis, bi thre placis, whiche to gidre be maad sixe schaftis comynge forth of o barre; 22 therfor and the litle rundels, and schaftis therof, weren alle betun out with hamer, of pureste gold. 23 He made also seuene lanternes, with her snytyng tongis, and the vessels where tho thingis, that ben snytid out, ben quenchid, of clennest gold. 24 The candilstike with alle his vessels weiyede a talent of gold. 25 He made also the auter of encense, of trees of Sechym, hauynge a cubit bi square, and twei cubitis in heiythe, of whos corneris camen forth hornes. 26 And he clothide it with clenneste gold, and the gridele, and wallis, and hornes; 27 and he made to it a litil goldun coroun bi cumpas, and twei goldun ryngis vndur the coroun, bi ech syde, that barris be put in to tho, and the auter mow be borun. 28 Forsothe he made tho barris of the trees of Sechym, and hilide with goldun platis. 29 He made also oile to the oynement of halewyng, and encense of swete smellynge spiceries, moost clene, bi the werk of a makere of oynement.

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Theme: The Construction of the Tabernacle

Exodus chapter 37 describes the construction of the tabernacle, a portable place of worship for the Israelites. The chapter focuses on the skilled craftsmen, led by Bezalel and Oholiab, who worked diligently to create the various components of the tabernacle. This chapter highlights God's attention to detail and His desire for His people to worship Him in a way that is pleasing to Him.

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Exodus 37:1 "Bezalel made the ark of acacia wood, two and a half cubits long, a cubit and a half wide, and a cubit and a half high."

This verse is central to the chapter because it marks the beginning of the construction of the tabernacle. The ark of the covenant, made by Bezalel, would serve as a symbol of God's presence among the Israelites and a reminder of His covenant with them. The attention to detail in the construction of the ark, as seen in Exodus 37:1-9, demonstrates God's care and concern for His people.

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"ark of the covenant"

The ark of the covenant, made by Bezalel, served as a symbol of God's presence among the Israelites and a reminder of His covenant with them.

"Bezalel"

Bezalel, a skilled craftsman, was chosen by God to lead the construction of the tabernacle and its furnishings.

"acacia wood"

Acacia wood, a durable and versatile material, was used in the construction of the tabernacle and its furnishings, symbolizing the enduring nature of God's presence among His people.

"gold"

Gold, a valuable and precious metal, was used extensively in the construction of the tabernacle and its furnishings, symbolizing the richness and splendor of God's presence among His people.

Christ in This Chapter

The tabernacle, constructed in Exodus chapter 37, serves as a foreshadowing of the presence of Christ among His people. Just as the tabernacle was a symbol of God's presence among the Israelites, Christ is the ultimate symbol of God's presence among His people. As seen in Exodus 37:1-9, the construction of the ark of the covenant, which would hold the tablets of the covenant, points to Christ, who is the fulfillment of the covenant. The altar of incense, constructed in Exodus 37:25-28, also points to Christ, who is our great High Priest, interceding on our behalf before God. (Hebrews 8:1-2 · John 1:14)

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