Exodus 37:15
New International Version
The poles for carrying the table were made of acacia wood and were overlaid with gold.

New Living Translation
He made these poles from acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.

English Standard Version
He made the poles of acacia wood to carry the table, and overlaid them with gold.

Berean Standard Bible
He made the poles of acacia wood for carrying the table and overlaid them with gold.

King James Bible
And he made the staves of shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold, to bear the table.

New King James Version
And he made the poles of acacia wood to bear the table, and overlaid them with gold.

New American Standard Bible
And he made the poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold, to carry the table.

NASB 1995
He made the poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold, to carry the table.

NASB 1977
And he made the poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold, to carry the table.

Legacy Standard Bible
He made the poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold, to carry the table.

Amplified Bible
Bezalel made the carrying poles of acacia wood to carry the table and overlaid them with gold.

Christian Standard Bible
He made the poles for carrying the table from acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He made the poles for carrying the table from acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.

American Standard Version
And he made the staves of acacia wood, and overlaid them with gold, to bear the table.

Contemporary English Version
and were made of acacia wood covered with gold.

English Revised Version
And he made the staves of acacia wood, and overlaid them with gold, to bear the table.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
These poles were made out of acacia wood and were covered with gold.

Good News Translation
He made the poles of acacia wood and covered them with gold.

International Standard Version
He made the poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold to carry the table.

Majority Standard Bible
He made the poles of acacia wood for carrying the table and overlaid them with gold.

NET Bible
He made the poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold, to carry the table.

New Heart English Bible
He made the poles of acacia wood, and overlaid them with gold, to carry the table.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he made the staffs of shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold, to bear the table.

World English Bible
He made the poles of acacia wood, and overlaid them with gold, to carry the table.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he makes the poles of shittim wood, and overlays them with gold, to carry the table;

Young's Literal Translation
And he maketh the staves of shittim wood, and overlayeth them with gold, to bear the table;

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will make the poles of acacia wood, and he will spread them over with gold to lift up the table.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the bars also themselves he made of setim wood, and overlaid them with gold,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Likewise, the bars themselves he made from setim wood, and he surrounded them with gold.

New American Bible
These poles for carrying the table were made of acacia wood and plated with gold.

New Revised Standard Version
He made the poles of acacia wood to carry the table, and overlaid them with gold.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he made the poles of shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold to carry the table with them.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he made poles of wood of the box tree and coated them in gold to pick up the table by them.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he made the staves of acacia-wood, and overlaid them with gold, to bear the table.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he made the staves of the ark and of the table, and gilded them with gold.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Table of Showbread
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.…

Cross References
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.

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.

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.

1 Kings 6:22
So he overlaid with gold the whole interior of the temple, until everything was completely finished. He also overlaid with gold the entire altar that belonged to the inner sanctuary.

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; ...

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 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.

2 Chronicles 24:14
When they were finished, they brought the rest of the money to the king and Jehoiada, and with it were made articles for the house of the LORD—utensils for the service and for the burnt offerings, dishes, and other objects of gold and silver. Throughout the days of Jehoiada, burnt offerings were presented regularly in the house of the LORD.

1 Chronicles 28:15
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;

1 Chronicles 28:18
the weight of the refined gold for the altar of incense; and the plans for the chariot of the gold cherubim that spread their wings and overshadowed the ark of the covenant of the LORD.

2 Chronicles 29:18
Then they went in to King Hezekiah and reported, “We have cleansed the entire house of the LORD, the altar of burnt offering with all its utensils, and the table of the showbread with all its utensils.


Treasury of Scripture

And he made the staves of shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold, to bear the table.

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Exodus 37
1. The ark and mercy seat with cherubim made
10. The table of showbread with its vessels
17. The candlestick with its lamps and instruments
25. The altar of incense
29. The anointing oil and sweet incense














He made the poles of acacia wood
Acacia wood, known for its durability and resistance to decay, was commonly used in the construction of the tabernacle's furnishings. This choice of material symbolizes the enduring nature of God's covenant with Israel. Acacia trees were abundant in the Sinai region, making them a practical choice for the Israelites during their wilderness journey. The use of acacia wood also points to the humanity of Christ, who was both enduring and incorruptible.

for carrying the table
The table referred to here is the Table of Showbread, which held the bread of the Presence, symbolizing God's provision and fellowship with His people. The poles were necessary for transporting the table as the Israelites moved through the wilderness, emphasizing the mobility of God's presence with His people. This mobility foreshadows the New Testament understanding of God dwelling not in a fixed temple but within the hearts of believers.

and overlaid them with gold.
Gold, a symbol of purity and divinity, was used extensively in the tabernacle to signify the holiness and majesty of God. The overlaying of the acacia wood with gold represents the divine nature of Christ covering His humanity. This duality is a type of the hypostatic union, where Jesus is both fully God and fully man. The use of gold also connects to the heavenly reality, as seen in Revelation, where the New Jerusalem is described as having streets of pure gold.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Bezalel
The skilled craftsman chosen by God to construct the Tabernacle and its furnishings, including the table of showbread.

2. Acacia Wood
A durable and resistant wood used extensively in the construction of the Tabernacle's furnishings, symbolizing incorruptibility and strength.

3. Gold Overlay
Represents purity, divinity, and the glory of God, used to cover the acacia wood, signifying the divine nature covering human effort.

4. The Table of Showbread
A sacred piece of furniture in the Tabernacle, symbolizing God's provision and fellowship with His people.

5. The Tabernacle
The portable dwelling place for the presence of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness.
Teaching Points
Symbolism of Materials
The use of acacia wood and gold in the Tabernacle's construction teaches us about the combination of human effort and divine grace. Our lives, like the acacia wood, are to be overlaid with the righteousness and glory of God.

God's Provision and Presence
The table of showbread symbolizes God's continual provision and desire for fellowship with His people. We are reminded to rely on God's provision in our daily lives and seek His presence continually.

Carrying God's Presence
The poles for carrying the table signify the mobility of God's presence with His people. As believers, we are called to carry the presence of God with us wherever we go, being His representatives in the world.

Obedience to Divine Instructions
Bezalel's adherence to God's specific instructions for the Tabernacle's construction highlights the importance of obedience in our walk with God. We are to follow God's Word carefully and faithfully.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He made
וַיַּ֤עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

the poles
הַבַּדִּים֙ (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

[of] acacia
שִׁטִּ֔ים (šiṭ·ṭîm)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 7848: Acacia (a tree and a wood)

wood
עֲצֵ֣י (‘ă·ṣê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 6086: Tree, trees, wood

for carrying
לָשֵׂ֖את (lā·śêṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take

the table
הַשֻּׁלְחָֽן׃ (haš·šul·ḥān)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7979: A table, a meal

and overlaid
וַיְצַ֥ף (way·ṣap̄)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6823: To lay out, lay over

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


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