Exodus 37:2
Exodus 37:2 in Multiple Translations
He overlaid it with pure gold, both inside and out, and made a gold molding around it.
And he overlaid it with pure gold within and without, and made a crown of gold to it round about.
And he overlaid it with pure gold within and without, and made a crown of gold to it round about.
Plating it inside and out with the best gold, and putting an edge of gold all round it.
He covered it with pure gold on the inside and the outside, and made a gold trim to go around it.
And ouerlayde it with fine golde within and without, and made a crowne of golde to it rounde about,
and he overlayeth it with pure gold within and without, and maketh for it a wreath of gold round about;
He overlaid it with pure gold inside and outside, and made a molding of gold for it around it.
And he overlaid it with pure gold within and without, and made a crown of gold to it round about.
And he made to it a crown of gold round about,
He covered it with pure gold inside and outside the chest, and he made a gold border around the top of it.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 37:2
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Exodus 37:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יְצַפֵּ֛/הוּ
זָהָ֥ב
טָה֖וֹר
מִ/בַּ֣יִת
וּ/מִ/ח֑וּץ
וַ/יַּ֥עַשׂ
ל֛/וֹ
זֵ֥ר
זָהָ֖ב
סָבִֽיב
וַ/יְצַפֵּ֛/הוּ
tsâphâh
H6823
to overlay
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
זָהָ֥ב
zâhâb
H2091
gold
N-ms
טָה֖וֹר
ṭâhôwr
H2889
pure
Adj
מִ/בַּ֣יִת
bayith
H1004
place
Prep | N-ms
וּ/מִ/ח֑וּץ
chûwts
H2351
outside
Conj | Prep | N-ms
וַ/יַּ֥עַשׂ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
ל֛/וֹ
Prep | Suff
זֵ֥ר
zêr
H2213
border
N-ms
זָהָ֖ב
zâhâb
H2091
gold
N-ms
סָבִֽיב
çâbîyb
H5439
around
N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 37:2
וַ/יְצַפֵּ֛/הוּ
tsâphâh
H6823
"to overlay"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
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.
זָהָ֥ב
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.
טָה֖וֹר
ṭâhôwr
H2889
"pure"
Adj
Tahor means pure or clean, and can refer to physical, moral, or ceremonial purity. In the Bible, it describes clean animals and morally upright people. It is often used to describe something as fair or pure.
Definition: 1) pure, clean 1a) clean (ceremonially-of animals) 1b) pure (physically) 1c) pure, clean (morally, ethically)
Usage: Occurs in 86 OT verses. KJV: clean, fair, pure(-ness). See also: Genesis 7:2; Leviticus 13:40; Psalms 12:7.
מִ/בַּ֣יִת
bayith
H1004
"place"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
וּ/מִ/ח֑וּץ
chûwts
H2351
"outside"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
This word means outside or outdoors, referring to something beyond a wall or boundary. It can also mean a street or highway, as seen in various KJV translations, including abroad, field, and without.
Definition: outside, outward, street, the outside
Usage: Occurs in 158 OT verses. KJV: abroad, field, forth, highway, more, out(-side, -ward), street, without. See also: Genesis 6:14; 2 Chronicles 24:8; Psalms 18:43.
וַ/יַּ֥עַשׂ
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.
ל֛/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
זֵ֥ר
zêr
H2213
"border"
N-ms
This word refers to a border or molding, like the decorative edge on a building or a crown on a king's head, as described in the book of Exodus where the Israelites built the tabernacle. The KJV translates it as 'crown'.
Definition: border, moulding, circlet
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: crown. See also: Exodus 25:11; Exodus 37:2; Exodus 37:27.
זָהָ֖ב
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.
סָבִֽיב
çâbîyb
H5439
"around"
N-cs
This word describes something that surrounds or encompasses, like a circle or neighborhood, and can also mean around or about, as in on every side. It is used to describe physical locations and proximity. The KJV translates it as about or circuit.
Definition: : around/border subst 1) places round about, circuit, round about adv 2) in a circuit, a circuit, round about prep 3) in the circuit, from every side
Usage: Occurs in 282 OT verses. KJV: (place, round) about, circuit, compass, on every side. See also: Genesis 23:17; 1 Kings 7:24; Psalms 3:7.
Study Notes — Exodus 37:2
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Context — Constructing the Ark
1Bezalel went on to construct the ark of acacia wood, two and a half cubits long, a cubit and a half wide, and a cubit and a half high.
2He overlaid it with pure gold, both inside and out, and made a gold molding around it.
3And he cast four gold rings for its four feet, two rings on one side and two on the other. 4Then he made poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exodus 30:3 | Overlay with pure gold the top and all the sides and horns, and make a molding of gold around it. |
Exodus 37:2 Summary
This verse, Exodus 37:2, tells us that Bezalel overlaid the ark with pure gold, both inside and out, and made a gold molding around it. This shows us that God values beauty and holiness, and that He wants us to approach Him with reverence and respect, as seen in Leviticus 11:44-45. The use of gold also reminds us of the preciousness and value of God's presence in our lives, as seen in Psalm 16:11. By looking at this verse, we can learn to appreciate the beauty and wonder of God's creation and to approach Him with a sense of awe and reverence, as described in Isaiah 6:1-5.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Bezalel overlay the ark with pure gold?
Bezalel overlaid the ark with pure gold to symbolize the holiness and divine nature of God, as seen in Exodus 37:2, and to reflect the glory of God, similar to the description in Ezekiel 1:4-28, where God's glory is described as being surrounded by gold and precious stones.
What is the significance of the gold molding around the ark?
The gold molding around the ark, as mentioned in Exodus 37:2, signifies the beauty and value that God places on His covenant with His people, as seen in Exodus 19:5, and serves as a reminder of the importance of the ark as a symbol of God's presence among His people.
How does the use of gold in the construction of the ark relate to other biblical themes?
The use of gold in the construction of the ark, as seen in Exodus 37:2, is reminiscent of the heavenly city described in Revelation 21:21, where the streets are paved with gold, highlighting the connection between the earthly tabernacle and the heavenly reality, as described in Hebrews 8:5.
What can we learn from the attention to detail in the construction of the ark?
The attention to detail in the construction of the ark, as seen in Exodus 37:2, teaches us about the importance of diligence and care in our service to God, as emphasized in Colossians 3:23-24, and reminds us that our work is an act of worship, as seen in Exodus 35:21.
Reflection Questions
- What does the use of pure gold in the construction of the ark reveal about God's character, and how can I reflect this in my own life?
- How can I, like Bezalel, use my skills and talents to create something beautiful for God, as described in Exodus 35:30-35?
- What is the significance of the ark being overlaid with gold both inside and out, and what does this teach me about the importance of integrity and wholeness in my walk with God, as seen in Psalm 51:6?
- How can I apply the principle of attention to detail, as seen in the construction of the ark, to my own service and worship, as emphasized in 1 Corinthians 10:31?
- What does the gold molding around the ark teach me about the value and beauty of God's presence in my life, and how can I cultivate a deeper appreciation for this, as seen in Psalm 16:11?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 37:2
[See comments on Exodus 37:1].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 37:2
And he overlaid it with pure gold within and without, and made a crown of gold to it round about. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 37:2
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 37:2
2. a crown] a rim or moulding (Exodus 25:11). See on Exodus 25:11.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 37:2
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.