Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The poles are to be inserted into the rings so they will be on two sides of the altar when it is carried. New Living Translation Insert the poles through the rings on the two sides of the altar. English Standard Version And the poles shall be put through the rings, so that the poles are on the two sides of the altar when it is carried. Berean Standard Bible The poles are to be inserted into the rings so that the poles are on two sides of the altar when it is carried. King James Bible And the staves shall be put into the rings, and the staves shall be upon the two sides of the altar, to bear it. New King James Version The poles shall be put in the rings, and the poles shall be on the two sides of the altar to bear it. New American Standard Bible Its poles shall be inserted into the rings, so that the poles will be on the two sides of the altar when it is carried. NASB 1995 “Its poles shall be inserted into the rings, so that the poles shall be on the two sides of the altar when it is carried. NASB 1977 “And its poles shall be inserted into the rings, so that the poles shall be on the two sides of the altar when it is carried. Legacy Standard Bible Its poles shall be inserted into the rings, so that the poles shall be on the two sides of the altar when it is carried. Amplified Bible The poles shall be inserted through the rings on the two sides of the altar so that it may be carried. Christian Standard Bible The poles are to be inserted into the rings so that the poles are on two sides of the altar when it is carried. Holman Christian Standard Bible The poles are to be inserted into the rings so that the poles are on two sides of the altar when it is carried. American Standard Version And the staves thereof shall be put into the rings, and the staves shall be upon the two sides of the altar, in bearing it. English Revised Version And the staves thereof shall be put into the rings, and the staves shall be upon the two sides of the altar, in bearing it. GOD'S WORD® Translation The poles should be put through the rings on both sides of the altar to carry it. Good News Translation and put them in the rings on each side of the altar when it is carried. International Standard Version The poles for it are to be put through the rings, so the poles are on the two sides of the altar when it's carried. Majority Standard Bible The poles are to be inserted into the rings so that the poles are on two sides of the altar when it is carried. NET Bible The poles are to be put into the rings so that the poles will be on two sides of the altar when carrying it. New Heart English Bible Its poles shall be put into the rings, and the poles shall be on the two sides of the altar, when carrying it. Webster's Bible Translation And the staffs shall be put into the rings, and the staffs shall be upon the two sides of the altar, to bear it. World English Bible Its poles shall be put into the rings, and the poles shall be on the two sides of the altar when carrying it. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the poles have been brought into the rings, and the poles have been on the two sides of the altar in carrying it. Young's Literal Translation And the staves have been brought into the rings, and the staves have been on the two sides of the altar in bearing it. Smith's Literal Translation And bring the bars into the rings, and the bars shall be upon the two ribs of the altar, in lifting it up. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd thou shalt draw them through rings, and they shall be on both sides of the altar to carry it. Catholic Public Domain Version And you shall lead them through the rings, and they will be on both sides of the altar to carry it. New American Bible These poles are to be put through the rings, so that they are on either side of the altar when it is carried. New Revised Standard Version the poles shall be put through the rings, so that the poles shall be on the two sides of the altar when it is carried. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the poles shall be put into the rings, and they shall be on both sides of the altar, when they carry it. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And put poles in the rings and they shall be on two sides of the altar when they carry it. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the staves thereof shall be put into the rings, and the staves shall be upon the two sides of the altar, in bearing it. Brenton Septuagint Translation And thou shalt put the staves into the rings; and let the staves be on the sides of the altar to carry it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Bronze Altar…6Additionally, make poles of acacia wood for the altar and overlay them with bronze. 7The poles are to be inserted into the rings so that the poles are on two sides of the altar when it is carried. 8Construct the altar with boards so that it is hollow. It is to be made just as you were shown on the mountain.… Cross References Numbers 4:6 They are to place over this a covering of fine leather, spread a solid blue cloth over it, and insert its poles. Numbers 4:11-12 Over the gold altar they are to spread a blue cloth, cover it with fine leather, and insert the poles. / They are to take all the utensils for serving in the sanctuary, place them in a blue cloth, cover them with fine leather, and put them on the carrying frame. Numbers 7:9 But he did not give any to the Kohathites, since they were to carry on their shoulders the holy objects for which they were responsible. 1 Kings 8:8 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. 1 Chronicles 15:15 And the Levites carried the ark of God on their shoulders with the poles, as Moses had commanded in accordance with the word of the LORD. 2 Chronicles 5:9 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. Hebrews 9:4 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. Exodus 25:13-15 And make poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold. / Insert the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark, in order to carry it. / The poles are to remain in the rings of the ark; they must not be removed. Exodus 30:4-5 And make two gold rings below the molding on opposite sides to hold the poles used to carry it. / Make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold. Exodus 37:5 He inserted the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark in order to carry it. Exodus 38:7 Then he inserted the poles into the rings on the sides of the altar for carrying it. He made the altar with boards so that it was hollow. Deuteronomy 10:8 At that time the LORD set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to serve Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name, as they do to this day. 1 Samuel 6:15 And the Levites took down the ark of the LORD and the chest containing the gold objects, and they placed them on the large rock. That day the men of Beth-shemesh offered burnt offerings and made sacrifices to the LORD. 2 Samuel 6:13 When those carrying the ark of the LORD had advanced six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened calf. 1 Chronicles 13:7-9 So they carried the ark of God from the house of Abinadab on a new cart, with Uzzah and Ahio guiding the cart. / David and all the Israelites were celebrating before God with all their might, with songs and on harps and lyres, with tambourines, cymbals, and trumpets. / When they came to the threshing floor of Chidon, Uzzah reached out and took hold of the ark, because the oxen had stumbled. Treasury of Scripture And the staves shall be put into the rings, and the staves shall be on the two sides of the altar, to bear it. bear it Exodus 25:28 And thou shalt make the staves of shittim wood, and overlay them with gold, that the table may be borne with them. Exodus 30:4 And two golden rings shalt thou make to it under the crown of it, by the two corners thereof, upon the two sides of it shalt thou make it; and they shall be for places for the staves to bear it withal. Numbers 4:13,14 And they shall take away the ashes from the altar, and spread a purple cloth thereon: … Jump to Previous Altar Bear Bearing Carried Carrying Inserted Lifting Opposite Poles Rings Rods Sides Staffs Staves ThereofJump to Next Altar Bear Bearing Carried Carrying Inserted Lifting Opposite Poles Rings Rods Sides Staffs Staves ThereofExodus 27 1. The altar of burnt offering, with the vessels thereof9. The court of the tabernacle enclosed with hangings and pillars 18. The measure of the court, and the furniture of brass 20. The oil for the lamp The poles are to be inserted into the rings This instruction highlights the importance of mobility for the altar, reflecting the Israelites' nomadic lifestyle during their wilderness journey. The use of poles and rings is consistent with other tabernacle furnishings, such as the Ark of the Covenant (Exodus 25:14), emphasizing the need for portability. This design ensured that the altar could be transported without direct contact, maintaining its sanctity. The poles, often made of acacia wood and overlaid with bronze, symbolize strength and endurance, qualities necessary for the journey and service to God. so that the poles are on two sides of the altar when it is carried Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who received the instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings, including the altar. 2. Israelites The people of God who were to construct the Tabernacle according to the divine instructions given to Moses. 3. Altar A sacred structure used for sacrifices, central to the worship practices of the Israelites. 4. Poles and Rings Components of the altar's design that facilitated its transportation, symbolizing the mobility of God's presence with His people. 5. Tabernacle The portable dwelling place for the divine presence among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. Teaching Points God's Presence is MobileThe design of the altar with poles and rings signifies that God's presence is not confined to a single location but moves with His people. This reminds us that God is with us wherever we go. Holiness in Worship The detailed instructions for the altar's construction and transportation underscore the importance of reverence and holiness in our worship practices today. Obedience to God's Instructions The Israelites' adherence to God's specific instructions for the altar serves as a model for our obedience to God's Word in our lives. Symbolism of Sacrifice The altar, as a place of sacrifice, points to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ. It calls us to live sacrificially, offering our lives as living sacrifices to God. Community and Responsibility The communal effort required to carry the altar reflects the shared responsibility of the faith community in upholding and advancing God's work. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The polesבַּדָּ֖יו (bad·dāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 905: Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of are to be inserted וְהוּבָ֥א (wə·hū·ḇā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hofal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go into the rings בַּטַּבָּעֹ֑ת (baṭ·ṭab·bā·‘ōṯ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 2885: A seal, signet, a ring of any kind so that the poles הַבַּדִּ֗ים (hab·bad·dîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 905: Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of are וְהָי֣וּ (wə·hā·yū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against two שְׁתֵּ֛י (šə·tê) Number - fdc Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) sides צַלְעֹ֥ת (ṣal·‘ōṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 6763: A rib, a side, a, timber, plank of the altar הַמִּזְבֵּ֖חַ (ham·miz·bê·aḥ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4196: An altar when it is carried. בִּשְׂאֵ֥ת (biś·’êṯ) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take Links Exodus 27:7 NIVExodus 27:7 NLT Exodus 27:7 ESV Exodus 27:7 NASB Exodus 27:7 KJV Exodus 27:7 BibleApps.com Exodus 27:7 Biblia Paralela Exodus 27:7 Chinese Bible Exodus 27:7 French Bible Exodus 27:7 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 27:7 Its poles shall be put into (Exo. 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