Exodus 37:16
New International Version
And they made from pure gold the articles for the table—its plates and dishes and bowls and its pitchers for the pouring out of drink offerings.

New Living Translation
Then he made special containers of pure gold for the table—bowls, ladles, jars, and pitchers—to be used in pouring out liquid offerings.

English Standard Version
And he made the vessels of pure gold that were to be on the table, its plates and dishes for incense, and its bowls and flagons with which to pour drink offerings.

Berean Standard Bible
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.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
He made of pure gold the utensils which were on the table: its dishes, its cups, its bowls, and its pitchers for pouring.

New American Standard Bible
He also made the utensils which were on the table, its dishes, its pans, its libation bowls, and its jars, with which to pour out drink offerings, of pure gold.

NASB 1995
He made the utensils which were on the table, its dishes and its pans and its bowls and its jars, with which to pour out drink offerings, of pure gold.

NASB 1977
And he made the utensils which were on the table, its dishes and its pans and its bowls and its jars, with which to pour out libations, of pure gold.

Legacy Standard Bible
He made the utensils which were on the table, its dishes and its pans and its offering bowls and its jars, with which to pour out drink offerings, of pure gold.

Amplified Bible
He made the utensils which were to be on the table, its dishes and its pans [for bread], its bowls and its jars for pouring drink offerings, of pure gold.

Christian Standard Bible
He also made the utensils that would be on the table out of pure gold: its plates and cups, as well as its bowls and pitchers for pouring drink offerings.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He also made the utensils that would be on the table out of pure gold: its plates and cups, as well as its bowls and pitchers for pouring drink offerings.

American Standard Version
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.

Contemporary English Version
Everything that was to be set on the table was made of pure gold--the bowls, plates, jars, and cups for wine offerings.

English Revised Version
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, to pour out withal, of pure gold.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
For the table he made plates, dishes, bowls, and pitchers to be used for pouring wine offerings. All of them were made out of pure gold.

Good News Translation
He made the dishes of pure gold for the table: the plates, the cups, the jars, and the bowls to be used for the wine offering.

International Standard Version
He made the utensils which were on the table, its plates, dishes, bowls, and jars out of which libations are poured. He made them of pure gold.

Majority Standard Bible
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.

NET Bible
He made the vessels which were on the table out of pure gold, its plates, its ladles, its pitchers, and its bowls, to be used in pouring out offerings.

New Heart English Bible
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.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

World English Bible
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.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and he makes the vessels which [are] on the table, its dishes, and its bowls, and its cups, and the cups by which they pour out, of pure gold.

Young's Literal Translation
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.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will make the vessels which are upon the table, its dishes, and its pans, and its bowls, and its libation cups which poured out in them, of pure gold.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
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.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he made vessels for the diverse uses of the table, as well as the little cups, and bowls, and measuring cups, and the censers, from pure gold, in which the libations would be offered.

New American Bible
The vessels that were set on the table, its plates and cups, as well as its pitchers and bowls for pouring libations, were made of pure gold.

New Revised Standard Version
And he made the vessels of pure gold that were to be on the table, its plates and dishes for incense, and its bowls and flagons with which to pour drink offerings.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he made the vessels which were upon the table, its flagons, its spoons, its cups, and its bowls, wherein the drink offering is poured out, of pure gold.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he made the vessels that are upon the table: its flagons and its spoons and its dishes and bowls of pure gold of the drink offering.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he made the vessels which were upon the table, the dishes thereof, and the pans thereof, and the bowls thereof, and the jars thereof, wherewith to pour out, of pure gold.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he made the furniture of the table, both the dishes, and the censers, and the cups, and the bowls with which he should offer drink-offerings, of gold.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Table of Showbread
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 25:29
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.

Numbers 4:7
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.

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 9:2
A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place.

Leviticus 24:5-9
You are also to take fine flour and bake twelve loaves, using two-tenths of an ephah for each loaf, / 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. ...

Matthew 12:4
He entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread, which was not lawful for them to eat, but only for the priests.

1 Samuel 21:4-6
“There is no common bread on hand,” the priest replied, “but there is some consecrated bread—provided that the young men have kept themselves from women.” / David answered, “Women have indeed been kept from us, as is usual when I set out. And the bodies of the young men are holy even on common missions. How much more so today!” / So the priest gave him the consecrated bread, since there was no bread there but the Bread of the Presence, which had been removed from before the LORD and replaced with hot bread on the day it was taken away.

1 Chronicles 28:16
the weight of gold for each table of showbread, and of silver for the silver tables;

Mark 2:26
During the high priesthood of Abiathar, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which was lawful only for the priests. And he gave some to his companions as well.”

Luke 6:4
He entered the house of God, took the consecrated bread and gave it to his companions, and ate what is lawful only for the priests to eat.”

1 Kings 8:4
and they brought up the ark of the LORD and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. So the priests and Levites carried them up.

2 Chronicles 5:5
and they brought up the ark and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. The Levitical priests carried them up.

Hebrews 9:1-5
Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. / 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, ...

Revelation 1:12-13
Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me. And having turned, I saw seven golden lampstands, / and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest.


Treasury of Scripture

And he made the vessels which were on the table, his dishes, and his spoons, and his bowls, and his covers to cover with, of pure gold.

dishes

Exodus 25:29
And thou shalt make the dishes thereof, and spoons thereof, and covers thereof, and bowls thereof, to cover withal: of pure gold shalt thou make them.

1 Kings 7:50
And the bowls, and the snuffers, and the basons, and the spoons, and the censers of pure gold; and the hinges of gold, both for the doors of the inner house, the most holy place, and for the doors of the house, to wit, of the temple.

2 Kings 12:13
Howbeit there were not made for the house of the LORD bowls of silver, snuffers, basons, trumpets, any vessels of gold, or vessels of silver, of the money that was brought into the house of the LORD:

cover withal.

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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
This phrase emphasizes the craftsmanship and dedication of Bezalel, the artisan chosen by God to construct the Tabernacle's furnishings. The Hebrew root "עשׂה" (asah) implies not just making, but creating with purpose and skill. This reflects the divine inspiration and guidance in the construction of sacred objects, reminding us of the importance of using our God-given talents for His glory.

with pure gold
The use of "pure gold" signifies the value and holiness of the items made for the Tabernacle. Gold, in ancient times, was a symbol of wealth, purity, and divinity. The Hebrew word "זהב" (zahav) for gold is often associated with things of great worth and beauty. This choice of material underscores the sacredness of the worship space and the reverence due to God.

all the utensils for the table
The "utensils" mentioned here are essential for the service of the Table of Showbread. The Hebrew word "כלים" (kelim) refers to vessels or tools, indicating their functional role in worship. This highlights the idea that every aspect of worship, down to the smallest detail, is significant and should be conducted with care and respect.

its plates and dishes and bowls
These items were used for holding the bread and other offerings. The specificity of "plates," "dishes," and "bowls" in the Hebrew text suggests a well-organized and intentional approach to worship. Each item had a specific purpose, reflecting the order and precision that God desires in our worship practices.

and its pitchers for pouring
The "pitchers" were likely used for drink offerings, an integral part of the sacrificial system. The Hebrew word "קשות" (kesot) implies vessels designed for pouring, symbolizing the outpouring of offerings to God. This act of pouring represents the dedication and surrender of one's life to God, a theme that resonates throughout Scripture.

(16) Which were upon the table.--Or, which belonged to the table (?? ????? ??? ????????.--LXX.).



Parallel Commentaries ...


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

the utensils
הַכֵּלִ֣ים ׀ (hak·kê·lîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus

for
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

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

out of pure
טָהֽוֹר׃ (ṭā·hō·wr)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 2889: Clean, pure

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

its plates
קְעָרֹתָ֤יו (qə·‘ā·rō·ṯāw)
Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 7086: A dish, platter

and dishes,
כַּפֹּתָיו֙ (kap·pō·ṯāw)
Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3709: Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan

as well as its bowls
מְנַקִּיֹּתָ֔יו (mə·naq·qî·yō·ṯāw)
Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4518: A sacrificial basin

and pitchers
הַקְּשָׂוֺ֔ת (haq·qə·śā·wōṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 7184: Jug, jar

for pouring drink offerings.
יֻסַּ֖ךְ (yus·saḵ)
Verb - Hofal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5258: To pour out, a libation, to cast, to anoint a, king


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