Exodus 25:13
Exodus 25:13 in Multiple Translations
And make poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold.
And thou shalt make staves of shittim wood, and overlay them with gold.
And thou shalt make staves of acacia wood, and overlay them with gold.
And make rods of the same wood, plating them with gold.
Make poles of acacia wood and cover them with gold.
And thou shalt make barres of Shittim wood, and couer them with golde.
and thou hast made staves of shittim wood, and hast overlaid them [with] gold,
You shall make poles of acacia wood, and overlay them with gold.
And thou shalt make staffs of shittim wood, and overlay them with gold.
Thou shalt make bars also of setim wood, and shalt overlay them with gold.
They must make two poles from acacia wood, and they must cover them with gold.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 25:13
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Exodus 25:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/עָשִׂ֥יתָ
בַדֵּ֖י
עֲצֵ֣י
שִׁטִּ֑ים
וְ/צִפִּיתָ֥
אֹתָ֖/ם
זָהָֽב
וְ/עָשִׂ֥יתָ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
בַדֵּ֖י
bad
H905
alone
N-mp
עֲצֵ֣י
ʻêts
H6086
tree
N-mp
שִׁטִּ֑ים
shiṭṭâh
H7848
acacia
N-fp
וְ/צִפִּיתָ֥
tsâphâh
H6823
to overlay
Conj | V-Piel-2ms
אֹתָ֖/ם
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
זָהָֽב
zâhâb
H2091
gold
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 25:13
וְ/עָשִׂ֥יתָ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
בַדֵּ֖י
bad
H905
"alone"
N-mp
The Hebrew word 'bad' can mean alone, apart, or a separate part of something, like a branch or a bar. It's used to describe something that's only or except for something else.
Definition: : pole 1) alone, by itself, besides, a part, separation, being alone 1a) separation, alone, by itself 1a1) only (adv) 1a2) apart from, besides (prep) 1b) part 1c) parts (eg limbs, shoots), bars
Usage: Occurs in 179 OT verses. KJV: alone, apart, bar, besides, branch, by self, of each alike, except, only, part, staff, strength. See also: Genesis 2:18; Judges 20:15; Psalms 51:6.
עֲצֵ֣י
ʻêts
H6086
"tree"
N-mp
This Hebrew word for tree or wood refers to a strong and firm object, like a tree or a wooden plank, as seen in the carpentry work of Jesus' earthly father Joseph in Matthew 13:55.
Definition: : wood 1) tree, wood, timber, stock, plank, stalk, stick, gallows 1a) tree, trees 1b) wood, pieces of wood, gallows, firewood, cedar-wood, woody flax
Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] carpenter, gallows, helve, [phrase] pine, plank, staff, stalk, stick, stock, timber, tree, wood. See also: Genesis 1:11; Joshua 9:23; Psalms 1:3.
שִׁטִּ֑ים
shiṭṭâh
H7848
"acacia"
N-fp
The acacia tree, known for its thorns, is described by this word, which is also used to describe the wood used to build the Tabernacle in Exodus.
Definition: acacia tree, acacia wood
Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: shittah, shittim. See also H1029 (בֵּית הַשִּׁטָּה). See also: Exodus 25:5; Exodus 35:24; Isaiah 41:19.
וְ/צִפִּיתָ֥
tsâphâh
H6823
"to overlay"
Conj | V-Piel-2ms
Tsaphah can also mean to overlay or cover something, often with metal. It involves laying something over another material, like plating or coating.
Definition: 1) to lay out, lay over, overlay, cover 1a) (Piel) to overlay, plate, stud 1b) (Pual) to be laid over
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: cover, overlay. See also: Exodus 25:11; Exodus 38:2; Proverbs 26:23.
אֹתָ֖/ם
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
זָהָֽב
zâhâb
H2091
"gold"
N-ms
Gold is a valuable metal, also used to describe something yellow or brilliant, like oil or a clear sky. It is often mentioned in the Bible as a precious resource.
Definition: 1) gold 1a) as precious metal 1b) as a measure of weight 1c) of brilliance, splendour (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: de.hav (דְּהַב "gold" H1722)
Usage: Occurs in 336 OT verses. KJV: gold(-en), fair weather. See also: Genesis 2:11; Numbers 7:26; 1 Chronicles 28:17.
Study Notes — Exodus 25:13
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Context — The Ark of the Covenant
11Overlay it with pure gold both inside and out, and make a gold molding around it.
12Cast four gold rings for it and fasten them to its four feet, two rings on one side and two on the other.
13And make poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold.
14Insert the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark, in order to carry it. 15The poles are to remain in the rings of the ark; they must not be removed.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 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. |
| 2 | Numbers 4:11 | Over the gold altar they are to spread a blue cloth, cover it with fine leather, and insert the poles. |
| 3 | Exodus 27:6 | Additionally, make poles of acacia wood for the altar and overlay them with bronze. |
| 4 | Numbers 4:6 | They are to place over this a covering of fine leather, spread a solid blue cloth over it, and insert its poles. |
| 5 | Numbers 4:14 | and place on it all the vessels used to serve there: the firepans, meat forks, shovels, and sprinkling bowls—all the equipment of the altar. They are to spread over it a covering of fine leather and insert the poles. |
| 6 | Exodus 37:4 | Then he made poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold. |
| 7 | Exodus 30:5 | Make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold. |
| 8 | Exodus 25:28 | Make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold, so that the table may be carried with them. |
| 9 | Numbers 4:8 | And they shall spread a scarlet cloth over them, cover them with fine leather, and insert the poles. |
| 10 | Exodus 40:20 | Moses took the Testimony and placed it in the ark, attaching the poles to the ark; and he set the mercy seat atop the ark. |
Exodus 25:13 Summary
[Exodus 25:13 tells us that God instructed Moses to make poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold, which would be used to carry the Ark of the Covenant. This shows us that God values and cares about every detail of our lives and worship, just as He did with the tabernacle (see Hebrews 8:5). The poles, like our lives, are meant to be used by God to carry and support His presence and message. By following God's instructions and using the poles, the Israelites were able to transport the Ark safely and reverently, which is an important reminder for us to be faithful and obedient in our own lives, as seen in 1 Corinthians 10:31.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of using acacia wood for the poles in Exodus 25:13?
Acacia wood was a durable and resilient material, often used in the construction of the tabernacle and its furnishings, as seen in Exodus 25:5 and 25:10, symbolizing the enduring nature of God's presence among His people.
Why were the poles overlaid with gold?
The gold overlay on the poles, as mentioned in Exodus 25:13, represents the value and worth that God places on the Ark of the Covenant and its contents, which held the Ten Commandments, as seen in Exodus 25:16, and the presence of God among the Israelites.
How do the poles relate to the rest of the tabernacle's design?
The poles, along with the rings on the Ark, as described in Exodus 25:12 and 25:14, were a crucial part of the tabernacle's design, allowing the Levites to transport the Ark safely and reverently, as instructed in Numbers 4:5-6 and 7:9.
What does the use of poles and rings teach us about God's nature?
The use of poles and rings in the tabernacle's design teaches us about God's desire for order, precision, and reverence in worship, as seen in Exodus 25:40, where Moses is instructed to make everything according to the pattern shown to him on the mountain.
Reflection Questions
- What does the attention to detail in the construction of the tabernacle, including the poles, teach us about the importance of reverence and care in our worship and service to God?
- How can we, like the poles, be used by God to carry and support the weight of His presence and message in our lives and communities?
- In what ways can we, as followers of God, demonstrate the value and worth that He places on us, just as the gold overlay on the poles represented the value of the Ark and its contents?
- What are some ways that we can balance the durable and resilient aspects of our faith, like the acacia wood, with the precious and valuable aspects, like the gold overlay, in our daily lives and relationships?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 25:13
And thou shall make staves of shittim wood,.... Of the same, wood the ark was made of, see Exodus 25:5 and overlay them with gold; cover them with plates of gold, so that they appeared to be all of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 25:13
And thou shalt make staves of shittim wood, and overlay them with gold. Thou shalt make staves of shittim wood.
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 25:13
Exodus 25:13 And thou shalt make staves [of] shittim wood, and overlay them with gold. Ver. 13
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 25:13
13–15. Poles of acacia wood, overlaid with gold, to be made for the transport of the ark. Cf. 1 Kings 8:7 f. Similar poles are provided for carrying the table of Presence-bread, vv. 27 f., the altar of burnt-offering, Exodus 26:6 f., and the altar of incense, Exodus 30:4 f. The word (bad), except in these connexions, is rare. Egyptian shrines, and sacred ‘arks,’ were carried in procession similarly: see Wilk.-B. iii., Plate opp. p. 355, E; EB. i. 307; Erman, p. 276.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 25:13
12-15. Rings… staves — The position of these is seen in the cut, and the whole, as wont to be carried by the priests, is shown in the following cut.
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