Make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold, so that the table may be carried with them.
Parallel translations
- WEB You shall make the poles of acacia wood, and overlay them with gold, that the table may be carried with them.
- KJV And thou shalt make the staves of shittim wood, and overlay them with gold, that the table may be borne with them.
- NKJV And you shall make the poles of acacia wood, and overlay them with gold, that the table may be carried with them.
- NASB And you shall make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold, so that with them the table may be carried.
- NLT Make these poles from acacia wood, and overlay them with gold.
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Quick answer
Poles of acacia wood overlaid with gold were to be made to carry the table. They provided a reverent means of transport.
Overview
Matching the materials of the table, the gold-overlaid acacia poles allowed the table to be carried without compromising its holiness. The consistency of design across the furnishings reflects the unity and beauty of God's dwelling. These details show God's thoroughness in providing for His sanctuary's care. They reinforce the reverence due to everything set apart for His presence.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- Num 10:17Then the tabernacle was taken down, and the Gershonites and the Merarites set out, transporting it.
- Exod 25:27The rings are to be close to the rim, to serve as holders for the poles used to carry the table.
- Exod 25:14Insert the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark, in order to carry it.
- Acts 9:15“Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel.
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