And he overlaid it with pure gold, and made thereunto a crown of gold round about.
Parallel translations
- WEB He overlaid it with pure gold, and made a gold molding around it.
- BSB He overlaid it with pure gold and made a gold molding around it.
- NKJV And he overlaid it with pure gold, and made a molding of gold all around it.
- NASB He overlaid it with pure gold, and made a gold molding for it all around.
- NLT He overlaid it with pure gold and ran a gold molding around the edge.
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Quick answer
The table was overlaid with pure gold and given a gold molding. Its precious covering marked it as a holy furnishing.
Overview
As with the ark, common wood overlaid with gold signified holiness fitting for the sanctuary. The golden border crowned the table that held the bread of the Presence. The work follows Exodus 25:24.
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