Exodus 37:16
Exodus 37:16 in Multiple Translations
He 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.
And he made the vessels which were upon the table, his dishes, and his spoons, and his bowls, and his covers to cover withal, of pure gold.
And he made the vessels which were upon the table, the dishes thereof, and the spoons thereof, and the bowls thereof, and the flagons thereof, wherewith to pour out, of pure gold.
And all the table-vessels, the plates and spoons and basins and the cups for liquids, he made of the best gold.
He made utensils for the table from pure gold: plates and dishes, bowls and pitchers for pouring out drink offerings.
Also he made the instruments for the Table of pure golde: dishes for it, and incense cuppes for it, and goblets for it, and couerings for it, wherewith it should be couered.
and he maketh the vessels which [are] upon the table, its dishes, and its bowls, and its cups, and the cups by which they pour out, of pure gold.
He made the vessels which were on the table, its dishes, its spoons, its bowls, and its pitchers with which to pour out, of pure gold.
And he made the vessels which were upon the table, its dishes, and its spoons, and its bowls, and its covers to cover with, of pure gold.
And the vessels for the divers uses of the table, dishes, bowls, and cups, and censers of pure gold, wherein the libations are to be offered.
He also made from pure gold all the things to be put on the table. He made the plates, the cups, and the jars and bowls to be used when the priests poured out wine as an offering to Yahweh.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 37:16
Study Notes — Exodus 37:16
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- Exodus 37:16 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 37:16
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 37:16
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 37:16
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 37:16
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 37:16
- Sermons on Exodus 37:16
Context — The Table of Showbread
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. 18Six branches extended from the sides, three on one side and three on the other.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 25:29 | You are also to make the plates and dishes, as well as the pitchers and bowls for pouring drink offerings. Make them out of pure gold. |
| 2 | 1 Kings 7:50 | the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place ) as well as for the doors of the main hall of the temple. |
| 3 | 2 Kings 12:13 | However, the money brought into the house of the LORD was not used for making silver basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, trumpets, or any articles of gold or silver for the house of the LORD. |
| 4 | 2 Timothy 2:20 | A large house contains not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay. Some indeed are for honorable use, but others are for common use. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 52:18–19 | They also took away the pots, shovels, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, dishes, and all the articles of bronze used in the temple service. The captain of the guard also took away the basins, censers, sprinkling bowls, pots, lampstands, pans, and drink offering bowls—anything made of pure gold or fine silver. |
Exodus 37:16 Summary
This verse tells us about the special utensils made for the table in the tabernacle, which were made of pure gold. These utensils, including plates, dishes, bowls, and pitchers, were used for pouring drink offerings to God. The use of gold shows how important and valuable these items were for worship, just like how we should give our best to God, as taught in Romans 12:1. By using the best materials, the Israelites demonstrated their love and respect for God, and we can learn from their example to give our best to Him in our own worship and daily lives, as seen in scriptures like Exodus 25:2-7 and Malachi 1:6-8.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of gold was used to make the utensils for the table?
The verse states that the utensils were made out of pure gold, which signifies the importance and value of the items used for worship, as seen in Exodus 37:16 and other instances like Exodus 25:17 where pure gold was also used for the mercy seat.
What were the utensils used for?
The utensils, including plates, dishes, bowls, and pitchers, were used for the table in the tabernacle, specifically for pouring drink offerings, as mentioned in Exodus 37:16 and also implied in other passages such as Leviticus 23:13 where drink offerings are discussed.
Why were the utensils made of gold?
The use of gold for the utensils symbolizes the preciousness of the worship and the offerings given to God, highlighting the importance of giving our best to Him, as taught in Malachi 1:6-8 and Exodus 25:2-7.
How does this relate to our worship today?
While we may not use physical gold utensils in our worship, the principle of giving our best to God remains, as seen in Romans 12:1, where we are called to offer our bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God.
Reflection Questions
- What does the use of pure gold in the tabernacle utensils teach me about the value God places on our worship?
- How can I apply the principle of giving my best to God in my daily life, just as the Israelites did with the gold utensils?
- In what ways can I ensure that my offerings to God, whether physical or spiritual, are pure and pleasing to Him, as reflected in Exodus 37:16 and other scriptures?
- What does the attention to detail in the construction of the tabernacle, including the gold utensils, reveal about God's character and expectations for our worship?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 37:16
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 37:16
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 37:16
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 37:16
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 37:16
Sermons on Exodus 37:16
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Watchman Nee - a Modern Day Vessel (Testimony by Stephen Kaung) by Watchman Nee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of breaking bread together as a way to remember the Lord. He shares the story of Lee Lung and his wife, who started breaking br |
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(Texas 2009) Question Answers Part 1 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of a man who was lame and begged for alms at the beautiful gate of the temple. Peter and John encounter him and instead of giving h |
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Waiting on God (With Lessons From A. B. Simpson’s Testimony) by Hans R. Waldvogel | In this sermon, Dr. Simpson shares his experience of preaching and divine healing. He emphasizes that his sermons were not his own, but were given to him by Jesus Christ. He also d |
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Purified by Leonard Ravenhill by Compilations | This sermon emphasizes the importance of living a life devoted to God, comparing the value of our actions and words to wood, hay, stubble, silver, gold, and precious stones. It cha |
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The Ministry of James, Peter, Paul, & John by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the distinctive ministries found in the New Testament, specifically focusing on the ministry of John the Apostle. He emphasizes the need for t |
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The Holy Spirit by Bob Bruton | In this sermon, the speaker begins by inviting God into every area of their life and asking for cleansing from sin. They emphasize the importance of studying the Bible and relying |
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Hold Fast to God's Hygienic Words by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of cleansing ourselves both spiritually and morally to be vessels of honor in God's household. It encourages self-judgment, daily purification |






