Exodus 37:13
Exodus 37:13 in Multiple Translations
He cast four gold rings for the table and fastened them to the four corners at its four legs.
And he cast for it four rings of gold, and put the rings upon the four corners that were in the four feet thereof.
And he cast for it four rings of gold, and put the rings in the four corners that were on the four feet thereof.
And he made four gold rings, and put the rings at the angles of its four feet.
He cast four gold rings for the table and attached them to the four corners of the table by the legs.
And he cast for it foure rings of gold, and put the rings in the foure corners that were in the foure feete thereof.
and he casteth for it four rings of gold, and putteth the rings on the four corners which [are] to its four feet;
He cast four rings of gold for it, and put the rings in the four corners that were on its four feet.
And he cast for it four rings of gold, and put the rings upon the four corners that were in its four feet.
And he cast four rings of gold, which he put in the four corners at each foot of the table,
He made/cast four rings from gold and fastened the rings to the four corners of the table, one ring close to each leg of the table.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 37:13
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Exodus 37:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּצֹ֣ק
ל֔/וֹ
אַרְבַּ֖ע
טַבְּעֹ֣ת
זָהָ֑ב
וַ/יִּתֵּן֙
אֶת
הַ/טַּבָּעֹ֔ת
עַ֚ל
אַרְבַּ֣ע
הַ/פֵּאֹ֔ת
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
לְ/אַרְבַּ֥ע
רַגְלָֽי/ו
וַ/יִּצֹ֣ק
yâtsaq
H3332
to pour
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
ל֔/וֹ
Prep | Suff
אַרְבַּ֖ע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Adj
טַבְּעֹ֣ת
ṭabbaʻath
H2885
ring
N-fp
זָהָ֑ב
zâhâb
H2091
gold
N-ms
וַ/יִּתֵּן֙
nâthan
H5414
to give
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/טַּבָּעֹ֔ת
ṭabbaʻath
H2885
ring
Art | N-fp
עַ֚ל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
אַרְבַּ֣ע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Adj
הַ/פֵּאֹ֔ת
pêʼâh
H6285
side
Art | N-fp
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
לְ/אַרְבַּ֥ע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Prep | Adj
רַגְלָֽי/ו
regel
H7272
foot
N-fd | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 37:13
וַ/יִּצֹ֣ק
yâtsaq
H3332
"to pour"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb means to pour something out, like liquid or metal, and can also imply making something firm or hard. It's used in books like Isaiah 44:3 and Jeremiah 10:14.
Definition: : pour 1) to pour, flow, cast, pour out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pour, pour out 1a2) to cast 1a3) to flow 1b) (Hiphil) to pour, pour out 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be poured 1c2) cast, molten (participle) 1c3) being firmly established (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: cast, cleave fast, be (as) firm, grow, be hard, lay out, molten, overflow, pour (out), run out, set down, stedfast. See also: Genesis 28:18; 1 Kings 7:24; Psalms 41:9.
ל֔/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
אַרְבַּ֖ע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
Adj
The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.
Definition: four
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.
טַבְּעֹ֣ת
ṭabbaʻath
H2885
"ring"
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.
זָהָ֑ב
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.
וַ/יִּתֵּן֙
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
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/טַּבָּעֹ֔ת
ṭabbaʻath
H2885
"ring"
Art | 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.
עַ֚ל
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.
אַרְבַּ֣ע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
Adj
The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.
Definition: four
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.
הַ/פֵּאֹ֔ת
pêʼâh
H6285
"side"
Art | N-fp
This word refers to the side or corner of something, like the edge of a room or a region. It is used in the Bible to describe geography or location. In the KJV, it is translated as 'corner' or 'side'.
Definition: 1) corner, edge, side, quarter, extremity 1a) corner 1b) side
Usage: Occurs in 59 OT verses. KJV: corner, end, quarter, side. See also: Exodus 25:26; Jeremiah 25:23; Jeremiah 9:25.
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
לְ/אַרְבַּ֥ע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
Prep | Adj
The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.
Definition: four
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.
רַגְלָֽי/ו
regel
H7272
"foot"
N-fd | Suff
This word also means a foot, like when God says he will tread on the wicked in Malachi 4:3. It's used to describe human and animal feet, as well as the base of objects like tables or idols.
Definition: 1) foot 1a) foot, leg 1b) of God (anthropomorphic) 1c) of seraphim, cherubim, idols, animals, table 1d) according to the pace of (with prep) 1e) three times (feet, paces) Aramaic equivalent: re.gal (רְגַל "foot" H7271)
Usage: Occurs in 232 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] be able to endure, [idiom] according as, [idiom] after, [idiom] coming, [idiom] follow, (broken-)foot(-ed, -stool), [idiom] great toe, [idiom] haunt, [idiom] journey, leg, [phrase] piss, [phrase] possession, time. See also: Genesis 8:9; 2 Samuel 22:39; Psalms 8:7.
Study Notes — Exodus 37:13
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Context — The Table of Showbread
11He overlaid it with pure gold and made a gold molding around it.
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. 15He made the poles of acacia wood for carrying the table and overlaid them with gold.Exodus 37:13 Summary
[Exodus 37:13 tells us that God instructed the craftsmen to make four gold rings for the table, which were used to hold the poles for carrying it. This shows us that God wants to be with His people and be carried into every part of their lives, just like the table was carried by the Israelites as they traveled (Exodus 25:28). The use of gold rings also reminds us to give our best to God, just like the Israelites did when they built the tabernacle (Exodus 35:21-29). By following God's instructions and using our best resources, we can show our love and reverence for Him, just as the Israelites did.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the four gold rings in Exodus 37:13?
The four gold rings were used to hold the poles for carrying the table, symbolizing the mobility and accessibility of God's presence among His people, as seen in Exodus 25:28 and Numbers 4:8.
Why were the rings placed close to the rim of the table?
The placement of the rings near the rim allowed for easy transportation of the table, as stated in Exodus 37:14, and also served as a reminder of the importance of reverence and care in handling sacred objects, as seen in Exodus 30:29.
What can we learn from the use of gold in the construction of the table and its rings?
The use of gold in Exodus 37:13 represents the value and worth of the items used in worship, highlighting the importance of giving our best to God, as taught in Malachi 1:6-8 and 2 Corinthians 9:6-7.
How does the attention to detail in Exodus 37:13 reflect God's character?
The meticulous instructions and craftsmanship in Exodus 37:13 demonstrate God's attention to detail and care for His people, as seen in Psalm 138:8 and Matthew 10:30, reminding us of His love and concern for every aspect of our lives.
Reflection Questions
- What does the image of the gold rings and poles evoke in my heart, and how can I apply this to my own walk with God?
- In what ways can I reflect the mobility and accessibility of God's presence in my own life, as symbolized by the transportable table?
- How can I balance the reverence and care required in handling sacred objects with the freedom and joy of worship, as seen in Exodus 37:13-15?
- What are some ways I can give my best to God, as represented by the use of gold in the construction of the table and its rings?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 37:13
[See comments on Exodus 37:1].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 37:13
And he overlaid it with pure gold, and made thereunto a crown of gold round about. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 37:13
XXXVII.(1-24) This passage corresponds with Exodus 37:10-29 of Exodus 25, and contains an account of the construction of the holy furniture: (1) That of the Holy of Holies: viz., the ark (Exodus 37:1-5), the mercyseat (Exodus 37:6-9); (2) that of the Holy Place, viz., the table of shewbread (Exodus 37:10-16) and the golden candlestick (Exodus 37:17-24). Exodus 37:1-5 correspond to Exodus 25:10-14 of Exodus 25 Exodus 37:6-9 correspond to Exodus 25:17-20 of Exodus 25 Exodus 37:10-16 correspond to Exodus 25:23-29 of Exodus 25 Exodus 37:17-24 correspond to Exodus 25:31-39 of Exodus 25
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 37:13
13. cast] in Exodus 25:26 make. The same change in Exodus 38:5. 17–24 (Exo Exodus 25:31-39). The candlestick. Exodus 25:37 b, 40 are not repeated. 23 Corresponding to Exodus 25:37 a, 38. For Exodus 25:37 b, cf. Exodus 40:25. 25–28 (Exodus 30:1-5). The altar of incense. Exodus 30:6-10 are not repeated.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 37:13
THE ARK OF THE , Exodus 39:1-9. See notes on Exodus 25:10-22. THE TABLE OF , Exodus 39:10-16. See notes on Exodus 25:23-30. THE GOLDEN , Exodus 39:17-24. See notes on Exodus 25:31-40. THE ALTAR OF INCENSE, Exodus 39:25-28.