Exodus 37:15
Exodus 37:15 in Multiple Translations
He made the poles of acacia wood for carrying the table and overlaid them with gold.
And he made the staves of shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold, to bear the table.
And he made the staves of acacia wood, and overlaid them with gold, to bear the table.
The rods for lifting the table he made of hard wood plated with gold.
He made the poles of acacia wood for carrying the table and covered them with gold.
And he made the barres of Shittim wood, and couered them with golde to beare the Table.
And he maketh the staves of shittim wood, and overlayeth them with gold, to bear the table;
He made the poles of acacia wood, and overlaid them with gold, to carry the table.
And he made the staffs of shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold, to bear the table.
And the bars also themselves he made of setim wood, and overlaid them with gold,
He made two poles from acacia wood and covered them with gold. These poles for carrying the table were then inserted into the rings.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 37:15
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Exodus 37:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּ֤עַשׂ
אֶת
הַ/בַּדִּים֙
עֲצֵ֣י
שִׁטִּ֔ים
וַ/יְצַ֥ף
אֹתָ֖/ם
זָהָ֑ב
לָ/שֵׂ֖את
אֶת
הַ/שֻּׁלְחָֽן
וַ/יַּ֤עַשׂ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/בַּדִּים֙
bad
H905
alone
Art | N-mp
עֲצֵ֣י
ʻêts
H6086
tree
N-mp
שִׁטִּ֔ים
shiṭṭâh
H7848
acacia
N-fp
וַ/יְצַ֥ף
tsâphâh
H6823
to overlay
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֹתָ֖/ם
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
זָהָ֑ב
zâhâb
H2091
gold
N-ms
לָ/שֵׂ֖את
nâsâʼ
H5375
to lift
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/שֻּׁלְחָֽן
shulchân
H7979
table
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 37:15
וַ/יַּ֤עַשׂ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
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.
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.
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.
שִׁטִּ֔ים
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.
וַ/יְצַ֥ף
tsâphâh
H6823
"to overlay"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
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.
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.
לָ/שֵׂ֖את
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.
הַ/שֻּׁלְחָֽן
shulchân
H7979
"table"
Art | N-ms
A shulchan refers to a table, often used for meals or sacred purposes, like a king's table. It symbolizes a place of community and sharing.
Definition: 1) table 1a) table 1a1) of king's table, private use, sacred uses
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: table. See also: Exodus 25:23; 1 Kings 13:20; Psalms 23:5.
Study Notes — Exodus 37:15
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Context — The Table of Showbread
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.
16He also made the utensils for the table out of pure gold: its plates and dishes, as well as its bowls and pitchers for pouring drink offerings. 17Then he made the lampstand out of pure hammered gold, all of one piece: its base and shaft, its cups, and its buds and petals.Exodus 37:15 Summary
[This verse tells us about the poles used to carry the table in the tabernacle, which were made of strong acacia wood and covered in gold to show how important the table was, similar to the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus 25:10-11. The gold overlay represents God's glory and the value He places on the table's purpose. The attention to detail in the construction of the table and its poles teaches us about the importance of balancing functionality and beauty in our service to God, as seen in the combination of durable materials and precious metals. By following God's instructions carefully, the Israelites showed their obedience and reverence for God's presence among them, as instructed in Exodus 25:9 and Exodus 31:11.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why were the poles for carrying the table made of acacia wood and overlaid with gold?
The poles were made of acacia wood for its durability and strength, and overlaid with gold to symbolize the table's sacred purpose, as seen in Exodus 37:15, similar to the construction of the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus 25:10-11.
What is the significance of the poles being overlaid with gold?
The gold overlay on the poles represents the value and importance God places on the table and its role in the tabernacle, as gold is often associated with divine glory and worship in the Bible, such as in Exodus 25:31 and Isaiah 60:17.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of the tabernacle?
This verse highlights the attention to detail and the careful craftsmanship that went into building the tabernacle, as instructed by God in Exodus 25:9 and Exodus 31:11, demonstrating the Israelites' obedience and reverence for God's presence among them.
What can we learn from the materials used in the construction of the table and its poles?
The use of acacia wood and gold in Exodus 37:15 teaches us about the balance between functionality and beauty in our service to God, as seen in the combination of durable materials and precious metals, reflecting the harmony between practicality and worship, similar to the teachings in 1 Corinthians 3:12-13.
Reflection Questions
- What does the careful craftsmanship of the table and its poles reveal about God's character and His expectations for our service to Him?
- How can we apply the principle of balancing functionality and beauty in our own lives and ministries, as reflected in the construction of the table and its poles?
- What role does attention to detail play in our worship and service to God, as seen in the precise instructions for the tabernacle's construction in Exodus 25-31?
- In what ways can we, like the Israelites, demonstrate our reverence for God's presence in our lives through the careful attention we give to the details of our service to Him?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 37:15
[See comments on Exodus 37:1].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 37:15
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 37:15
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
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 37:15
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.