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Exodus 25

Exodus 25:14

The Ark of the Covenant · Exodus 25:10–16
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Translations

Modern
Insert the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark, in order to carry it.
Traditional
And thou shalt put the staves into the rings by the sides of the ark, that the ark may be borne with them.
Literal
And you shall bring the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark to carry the ark by them.
Latin
Inducesque per circulos qui sunt in arcæ lateribus, ut portetur in eis:

Original

Hebrew
English
Insert the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark, in order to carry it.

Notes

Exodus 25:12–15

The carrying poles guaranteed that no one touched this symbol of God's powerful holiness. Later, Uzzah died when he instinctively reached out to steady the ark while they were moving it (see 2 Samuel 6:6–7).

Exodus 25:10–22

an ark of acacia wood: Ark is an old English word meaning "box." The ark was Israel's "covenant box." It was the most important item in the entire Tent of Meeting (the tabernacle) because God made his presence available there (25:22). The stone tablets of the covenant were inside the box (25:16, 21). This emphasized that God reveals himself through a mutual commitment between himself and his people.

Events

Parallels

Exodus 37:1–5

Glossary

Ark of the Covenant Biblical Concept of Law Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of Glorification History of Israel Most Holy Place Tabernacle

Topics

Ark of the Covenant: Furnished with Rings and Staves Ark: in the Tabernacle--Called the Ark of the Covenant: Directions for Making Gold used in the Arts: Overlaying With Tabernacle: The Furniture of