Make four gold rings for the table and attach them at the four corners next to the four legs.
Parallel translations
- WEB You shall make four rings of gold for it, and put the rings in the four corners that are on its four feet.
- KJV 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.
- BSB Make four gold rings for the table and fasten them to the four corners at its four legs.
- NKJV And you shall make for it four rings of gold, and put the rings on the four corners that are at its four legs.
- NASB You shall also make four gold rings for it and put rings on the four corners which are on its four legs.
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Quick answer
Four gold rings were to be attached at the table's four corners by its legs. These would hold the poles for carrying the table.
Overview
Like the ark, the table was fitted with rings so it could be transported reverently as Israel journeyed. This provision shows the tabernacle was designed for a pilgrim people on the move with God. The consistent method of carrying the furnishings preserved their holiness. It reflects God's intention to dwell among and travel with His people through the wilderness.
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The Passover lamb whose blood turns away death, the exodus through the sea, the manna, the rock, and the tabernacle where God dwells with his people all foreshadow Jesus — our Passover, our redemption, the bread from heaven, and God-with-us in the flesh.
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