Exodus 25:26
New International Version
Make four gold rings for the table and fasten them to the four corners, where the four legs are.

New Living Translation
Make four gold rings for the table and attach them at the four corners next to the four legs.

English Standard Version
And you shall make for it four rings of gold, and fasten the rings to the four corners at its four legs.

Berean Standard Bible
Make four gold rings for the table and fasten them to the four corners at its four legs.

King James Bible
And thou shalt make for it four rings of gold, and put the rings in the four corners that are on the four feet thereof.

New King James Version
And you shall make for it four rings of gold, and put the rings on the four corners that are at its four legs.

New American Standard Bible
You shall also make four gold rings for it and put rings on the four corners which are on its four legs.

NASB 1995
“You shall make four gold rings for it and put rings on the four corners which are on its four feet.

NASB 1977
“And you shall make four gold rings for it and put rings on the four corners which are on its four feet.

Legacy Standard Bible
You shall make four gold rings for it and put rings on the four corners which are on its four feet.

Amplified Bible
You shall make four gold rings for it and fasten them at the four corners that are on the table’s four legs.

Christian Standard Bible
Make four gold rings for it, and attach the rings to the four corners at its four legs.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Make four gold rings for it, and attach the rings to the four corners at its four legs.

American Standard Version
And thou shalt make for it four rings of gold, and put the rings in the four corners that are on the four feet thereof.

Contemporary English Version
Make four gold rings and attach one to each of the legs

English Revised Version
And thou shalt make for it four rings of gold, and put the rings in the four corners that are on the four feet thereof.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Make four gold rings for it, and fasten them to the four corners, where the four legs are.

Good News Translation
Make four carrying rings of gold for it and put them at the four corners, where the legs are.

International Standard Version
You are to make four gold rings for it, and put the rings on the four corners where its four feet are.

Majority Standard Bible
Make four gold rings for the table and fasten them to the four corners at its four legs.

NET Bible
You are to make four rings of gold for it and attach the rings at the four corners where its four legs are.

New Heart English Bible
You shall make four rings of gold for it, and put the rings in the four corners that are on its four legs.

Webster's Bible Translation
And thou shalt make for it four rings of gold, and put the rings in the four corners that are on its four feet.

World English Bible
You shall make four rings of gold for it, and put the rings in the four corners that are on its four feet.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And you have made four rings of gold for it, and have put the rings on the four corners, which [are] at its four feet;

Young's Literal Translation
And thou hast made to it four rings of gold, and hast put the rings on the four corners, which are to its four feet;

Smith's Literal Translation
And make to it four gold rings, and give the rings upon the four parts which are to its four feet.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Thou shalt prepare also four golden rings, and shalt put them in the four corners of the same table over each foot.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Likewise, you shall prepare four gold rings and set them in the four corners of the same table, over each foot.

New American Bible
You shall also make four rings of gold for it and fasten them at the four corners, one at each leg.

New Revised Standard Version
You shall make for it four rings of gold, and fasten the rings to the four corners at its four legs.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And you shall make for it four rings of gold, and put the rings in the four corners that are on the four feet thereof.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And make for it four rings of gold and you shall make four rings of gold on its four corners over its four feet.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And thou shalt make for it four rings of gold, and put the rings in the four corners that are on the four feet thereof.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And thou shalt make four golden rings; and thou shalt put the four rings upon the four parts of its feet under the crown.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Table of Showbread
25And make a rim around it a handbreadth wide and put a gold molding on the rim. 26Make four gold rings for the table and fasten them to the four corners at its four legs. 27The rings are to be close to the rim, to serve as holders for the poles used to carry the table.…

Cross References
Exodus 37:13-14
He cast four gold rings for the table and fastened them to the four corners at its four legs. / The rings were placed close to the rim, to serve as holders for the poles used to carry the table.

1 Kings 7:30-37
Each stand had four bronze wheels with bronze axles and a basin resting on four supports, with wreaths at each side. / The opening to each stand inside the crown at the top was one cubit deep, with a round opening like the design of a pedestal, a cubit and a half wide. And around its opening were engravings, but the panels of the stands were square, not round. / There were four wheels under the panels, and the axles of the wheels were attached to the stand; each wheel was a cubit and a half in diameter. ...

2 Chronicles 4:12-13
the two pillars; the two bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars; the two sets of network covering both bowls of the capitals atop the pillars; / the four hundred pomegranates for the two sets of network (two rows of pomegranates for each network covering both the bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars);

Numbers 4:7-8
Over the table of the Presence they are to spread a blue cloth and place the plates and cups on it, along with the bowls and pitchers for the drink offering. The regular bread offering is to remain on it. / And they shall spread a scarlet cloth over them, cover them with fine leather, and insert the poles.

1 Chronicles 28:14-18
the weight of all the gold articles for every kind of service; the weight of all the silver articles for every kind of service; / the weight of the gold lampstands and their lamps, including the weight of each lampstand and its lamps; the weight of each silver lampstand and its lamps, according to the use of each lampstand; / the weight of gold for each table of showbread, and of silver for the silver tables; ...

Hebrews 9:2-5
A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, / containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant. ...

1 Kings 6:31-35
For the entrance to the inner sanctuary, Solomon constructed doors of olive wood with five-sided doorposts. / The double doors were made of olive wood, and he carved into them cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers and overlaid the cherubim and palm trees with hammered gold. / In the same way he made four-sided doorposts of olive wood for the sanctuary entrance. ...

2 Chronicles 3:10-13
In the Most Holy Place he made two cherubim of sculptured work, and he overlaid them with gold. / The total wingspan of the cherubim was twenty cubits. One wing of the first cherub was five cubits long and touched the wall of the temple, and its other wing was five cubits long and touched the wing of the other cherub. / The wing of the second cherub also measured five cubits and touched the wall of the temple, while its other wing measured five cubits and touched the wing of the first cherub. ...

Leviticus 24:6-7
and set them in two rows—six per row—on the table of pure gold before the LORD. / And you are to place pure frankincense near each row, so that it may serve as a memorial portion for the bread, a food offering to the LORD.

1 Kings 7:48-50
Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs; / 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.

2 Chronicles 4:19-22
Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of God: the golden altar; the tables on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed; / the flowers, lamps, and tongs of gold—of purest gold; ...

Hebrews 8:5
The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.”

Revelation 11:19
Then the temple of God in heaven was opened, and the ark of His covenant appeared in His temple. And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, an earthquake, and a great hailstorm.

1 Kings 8:6-8
Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, beneath the wings of the cherubim. / For the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its poles. / The poles extended far enough that their ends were visible from the Holy Place in front of the inner sanctuary, but not from outside the Holy Place; and they are there to this day.

2 Chronicles 5:7-9
Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, beneath the wings of the cherubim. / For the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its poles. / The poles of the ark extended far enough that their ends were visible from in front of the inner sanctuary, but not from outside the Holy Place; and they are there to this day.


Treasury of Scripture

And you shall make for it four rings of gold, and put the rings in the four corners that are on the four feet thereof.

four rings of gold

Exodus 25:12
And thou shalt cast four rings of gold for it, and put them in the four corners thereof; and two rings shall be in the one side of it, and two rings in the other side of it.

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Exodus 25
1. What the Israelites were to offer for the building of the tabernacle
10. The dimensions of the ark
17. The mercy seat, with the cherubim
23. The table of show bread, with the furniture thereof
31. The golden candlestick, with the instruments thereof














Make four gold rings for the table
The instruction to make four gold rings signifies the importance and sacredness of the table, which is part of the Tabernacle's furnishings. Gold, a precious metal, symbolizes purity, divinity, and kingship, often associated with God's holiness and glory. The use of gold in the Tabernacle reflects the heavenly reality it represents, as seen in Revelation 21:18, where the New Jerusalem is described as being made of pure gold. The table, known as the Table of Showbread, held the bread of the Presence, symbolizing God's provision and fellowship with His people. The rings were functional, allowing the table to be carried with poles, emphasizing the mobility of the Israelites and God's presence with them during their journey.

and fasten them to the four corners
The placement of the rings at the four corners of the table indicates stability and balance, ensuring that the table could be securely carried. The number four often represents universality or completeness in the Bible, as seen in the four corners of the earth (Isaiah 11:12). This could symbolize the comprehensive nature of God's provision and presence, extending to all aspects of life. The corners also suggest a sense of order and structure, reflecting God's orderly nature in creation and His instructions for worship.

at its four legs
The mention of the table's four legs highlights its practical design, ensuring it stands firm and stable. The legs support the table, just as God's promises and covenant support His people. The table's design, including its legs, was divinely ordained, emphasizing that every detail in the Tabernacle had spiritual significance. The legs also allowed the table to be elevated, signifying the elevation of God's provision and the sacredness of the offerings placed upon it. This elevation can be seen as a type of Christ, who is lifted up as the Bread of Life (John 6:35), providing spiritual sustenance and eternal life to believers.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The leader of the Israelites, who received the instructions for the Tabernacle from God on Mount Sinai.

2. Israelites
The chosen people of God, who were to construct the Tabernacle as a place of worship and dwelling for God's presence.

3. Tabernacle
The portable sanctuary that the Israelites built according to God's instructions, serving as a place of worship during their journey in the wilderness.

4. Ark of the Covenant
The sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, representing God's covenant with Israel.

5. Mount Sinai
The mountain where Moses received the Law and the instructions for the Tabernacle from God.
Teaching Points
Obedience to God's Instructions
The detailed instructions for the Tabernacle, including the gold rings, emphasize the importance of following God's commands precisely. This teaches us the value of obedience in our spiritual lives.

Symbolism of Gold
Gold, a precious and incorruptible metal, symbolizes the purity and holiness required in worship. It reminds us to approach God with reverence and purity of heart.

God's Presence Among His People
The Tabernacle, with its detailed construction, signifies God's desire to dwell among His people. This foreshadows the ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ, who is "God with us."

Attention to Detail in Worship
The meticulous design of the Tabernacle encourages us to be intentional and thoughtful in our worship practices, ensuring they honor God and reflect His glory.

Community Involvement in Worship
The construction of the Tabernacle involved the entire community, highlighting the importance of collective participation in worship and service to God.(26) Four rings.--Compare Exodus 25:12. The table, like the ark, would have to be carried from place to place. Though it was less sacred than the ark, still provision was made for carrying it by means of staves and rings.

The four corners that are on the four feet.--Rather, that are at the four feet. Not the top corners of the table, i.e., but the bottom corners. The table, like the ark, was, when carried, to be elevated above the shoulders of the bearers. So we see it borne on the Arch of Titus.

Verse 26. - The four corners that are on the four feet, is scarcely an intelligible expression. Pe'oth, the word translated "corners," means properly "ends;" and the direction seems to be, that the four rings should be affixed to the four "ends" of the table; those ends, namely, which are "at the four feet." It is a periphrasis, meaning no more than that they should be affixed to the feet, as Josephus tells us that they were. (Ant. Jud. 3:6, § 6.)

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Make
וְעָשִׂ֣יתָ (wə·‘ā·śî·ṯā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

four
אַרְבַּ֖ע (’ar·ba‘)
Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 702: Four

gold
זָהָ֑ב (zā·hāḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky

rings
טַבְּעֹ֣ת (ṭab·bə·‘ōṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 2885: A seal, signet, a ring of any kind

for [the table]
לּ֔וֹ (lōw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew

and attach
וְנָתַתָּ֙ (wə·nā·ṯa·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

the rings
הַטַּבָּעֹ֔ת (haṭ·ṭab·bā·‘ōṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 2885: A seal, signet, a ring of any kind

to
עַ֚ל (‘al)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the four
אַרְבַּ֣ע (’ar·ba‘)
Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 702: Four

corners
הַפֵּאֹ֔ת (hap·pê·’ōṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 6285: Mouth, direction, region, extremity

at its four
לְאַרְבַּ֥ע (lə·’ar·ba‘)
Preposition-l | Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 702: Four

legs.
רַגְלָֽיו׃ (raḡ·lāw)
Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular
Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda


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