Translations
Modern
So I made an ark of acacia wood, chiseled out two stone tablets like the originals, and went up the mountain with the two tablets in my hands.
Traditional
And I made an ark of shittim wood, and hewed two tables of stone like unto the first, and went up into the mount, having the two tables in mine hand.
Literal
And I made an ark of acacia wood, and hewed two tablets of stone like the first, and went up the mountain, and the two tablets were in my hand.
Latin
Feci igitur arcam de lignis setim. Cumque dolassem duas tabulas lapideas instar priorum, ascendi in montem, habens eas in manibus.
Original
Hebrew
English
So I made an ark of acacia wood, chiseled out two stone tablets like the originals, and went up the mountain with the two tablets in my hands.
Notes
acacia wood: This strong desert tree is likely the species Acacia raddiana. This is the only type of acacia in the Negev that grows large enough to provide building timber.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
Glossary
Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of New Covenant
Topics
Ark: in the Tabernacle--Called the Ark of the Covenant: Construction of Journey of Israel Through The Desert: To Mount Sinai: The Tables of Testimony Renewed Law: (Contained in the Books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy): Divine Authority For Stones: Commandments Engraved Upon Table: of Testimony: A Second Set Engraved