Exodus 25:14
Exodus 25:14 in Multiple Translations
Insert the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark, in order to carry it.
And thou shalt put the staves into the rings by the sides of the ark, that the ark may be borne with them.
And thou shalt put the staves into the rings on the sides of the ark, wherewith to bear the ark.
And put the rods through the rings at the sides of the ark, for lifting it.
Place the poles into the rings on the sides of the Ark, so it can be carried.
Then thou shalt put the barres in the rings by the sides of the Arke, to beare the Arke with them.
and hast brought the staves into the rings on the sides of the ark, to bear the ark by them,
You shall put the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark to carry the ark.
And thou shalt put the staffs into the rings by the sides of the ark, that the ark may be borne with them.
And thou shalt put them in through the rings that are in the sides of the ark, that it may be carried on them.
They must put the poles into the rings on the sides of the chest, so that the chest can be carried by the poles.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 25:14
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Exodus 25:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הֵֽבֵאתָ֤
אֶת
הַ/בַּדִּים֙
בַּ/טַּבָּעֹ֔ת
עַ֖ל
צַלְעֹ֣ת
הָ/אָרֹ֑ן
לָ/שֵׂ֥את
אֶת
הָ/אָרֹ֖ן
בָּ/הֶֽם
וְ/הֵֽבֵאתָ֤
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Conj | V-Hiphil-2ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/בַּדִּים֙
bad
H905
alone
Art | N-mp
בַּ/טַּבָּעֹ֔ת
ṭabbaʻath
H2885
ring
Prep | N-fp
עַ֖ל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
צַלְעֹ֣ת
tsêlâʻ
H6763
side
N-cp
הָ/אָרֹ֑ן
ʼârôwn
H727
ark
Art | N-cs
לָ/שֵׂ֥את
nâsâʼ
H5375
to lift
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הָ/אָרֹ֖ן
ʼârôwn
H727
ark
Art | N-cs
בָּ/הֶֽם
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 25:14
וְ/הֵֽבֵאתָ֤
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Conj | V-Hiphil-2ms
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
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.
הַ/בַּדִּים֙
bad
H905
"alone"
Art | 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.
בַּ/טַּבָּעֹ֔ת
ṭabbaʻath
H2885
"ring"
Prep | N-fp
A ring or signet is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can be a symbol of authority or an ornament. It is used to describe a ring that is sunk into wax to seal something, and is often translated as ring or signet in the KJV. This word appears in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) ring, signet, signet ring 1a) signet ring (as symbol of authority) 1b) ring (as ornament)
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: ring. See also: Genesis 41:42; Exodus 37:3; Isaiah 3:21.
עַ֖ל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
צַלְעֹ֣ת
tsêlâʻ
H6763
"side"
N-cp
This word refers to a side or a rib, and it's used to describe parts of the body or objects. It's also used architecturally to describe beams or planks in buildings like the temple.
Definition: 1) side, rib, beam 1a) rib (of man) 1b) rib (of hill, ridge, etc) 1c) side-chambers or cells (of temple structure) 1d) rib, plank, board (of cedar or fir) 1e) leaves (of door) 1f) side (of ark) Aramaic equivalent: a.la (עֲלַע "rib" H5967)
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: beam, board, chamber, corner, leaf, plank, rib, side (chamber). See also: Genesis 2:21; Exodus 38:7; Ezekiel 41:26.
הָ/אָרֹ֑ן
ʼârôwn
H727
"ark"
Art | N-cs
The Hebrew word for a box or chest, like the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus 25:10-22. It can also mean a money chest or a coffin. In the Bible, it appears in stories about the Israelites and their sacred objects.
Definition: 1) chest, ark 1a) money chest 1b) Ark of the Covenant 2)(TWOT) coffin
Usage: Occurs in 174 OT verses. KJV: ark, chest, coffin. See also: Genesis 50:26; 1 Samuel 6:15; Psalms 132:8.
לָ/שֵׂ֥את
nâsâʼ
H5375
"to lift"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to lift or raise something, and it's used in many ways, like lifting a burden or raising someone's status. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often talking about God lifting people up. It's about supporting or carrying something or someone.
Definition: : raise/take_up 1) to lift, bear up, carry, take 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lift, lift up 1a2) to bear, carry, support, sustain, endure 1a3) to take, take away, carry off, forgive 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be lifted up, be exalted 1b2) to lift oneself up, rise up 1b3) to be borne, be carried 1b4) to be taken away, be carried off, be swept away 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to lift up, exalt, support, aid, assist 1c2) to desire, long (fig.) 1c3) to carry, bear continuously 1c4) to take, take away 1d) (Hithpael) to lift oneself up, exalt oneself 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to cause one to bear (iniquity) 1e2) to cause to bring, have brought
Usage: Occurs in 609 OT verses. KJV: accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. See also: Genesis 4:13; Numbers 4:2; 1 Samuel 14:3.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
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.
הָ/אָרֹ֖ן
ʼârôwn
H727
"ark"
Art | N-cs
The Hebrew word for a box or chest, like the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus 25:10-22. It can also mean a money chest or a coffin. In the Bible, it appears in stories about the Israelites and their sacred objects.
Definition: 1) chest, ark 1a) money chest 1b) Ark of the Covenant 2)(TWOT) coffin
Usage: Occurs in 174 OT verses. KJV: ark, chest, coffin. See also: Genesis 50:26; 1 Samuel 6:15; Psalms 132:8.
בָּ/הֶֽם
""
Prep | Suff
Study Notes — Exodus 25:14
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Context — The Ark of the Covenant
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. 16And place inside the ark the Testimony, which I will give you.Exodus 25:14 Summary
[This verse, Exodus 25:14, tells us that God instructed Moses to put poles into the rings on the sides of the ark so it could be carried safely and with reverence. The poles were made of acacia wood and overlaid with gold, showing the importance of the ark and its contents, much like the tabernacle itself (as described in Exodus 25-31). By using poles to carry the ark, the Levites could transport it without touching it, which was crucial for their safety (Numbers 4:15, Deuteronomy 10:8). This teaches us about the care and reverence we should have for God's Word and presence.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the poles in Exodus 25:14?
The poles are used to carry the ark, as stated in Exodus 25:14, allowing the Levites to transport it without touching the ark itself, which was crucial for their safety and the preservation of the ark's sanctity, as seen in Numbers 4:15 and Deuteronomy 10:8.
Why are the poles made of acacia wood and overlaid with gold?
The use of acacia wood and gold overlay for the poles, as mentioned in Exodus 25:13, signifies the importance and value of the ark and its contents, much like the construction of the tabernacle itself, which is described in detail throughout Exodus 25-31.
Are the poles a symbol of anything in the Bible?
The poles can be seen as a symbol of the way God desires for us to handle His Word and His presence, with care, reverence, and obedience, as emphasized in Exodus 25:14-15 and reinforced by the instructions regarding the handling of the ark in Numbers 4:5-6 and Deuteronomy 31:9.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
The detailed instructions for the construction and handling of the ark, including the use of poles, foreshadow the careful attention God requires for worship and service, as seen in Malachi 1:6-14 and emphasized by Jesus in Matthew 15:3-9.
Reflection Questions
- What does the command to insert the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark reveal about God's character and attention to detail?
- In what ways can we apply the principle of handling sacred things with care, as seen in the use of poles for the ark, to our own spiritual lives and worship?
- How does the physical act of carrying the ark, as facilitated by the poles, symbolize our role as believers in carrying the message of God's presence and redemption to the world?
- What does the permanence of the poles in the rings, as stated in Exodus 25:15, teach us about our commitment to serving and following God?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 25:14
And thou shall put the staves into the rings by the sides of the ark,.... This shows for what use the rings were; namely, to put the staves into them and the use of the staves thus put was, that the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 25:14
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 25:14
Exodus 25:14 And thou shalt put the staves into the rings by the sides of the ark, that the ark may be borne with them.Ver. 14. That the ark may be borne with them.] The ark was transportative till settled in Solomon’ s temple; so, till we come to heaven, shall we be in a continual motion.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 25:14
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 25:14
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.