Exodus 25:27

The Table of Showbread · Exodus 25:23–30
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Translations

Modern
The rings are to be close to the rim, to serve as holders for the poles used to carry the table.
Traditional
Over against the border shall the rings be for places of the staves to bear the table.
Literal
Close to the frame shall be the rings as holders for the poles, to carry the table.
Latin
Subter coronam erunt circuli aurei, ut mittantur vectes per eos, et possit mensa portari.

Original

Hebrew
English
The rings are to be close to the rim, to serve as holders for the poles used to carry the table.

Notes

The table of acacia wood was on the north side of the main room of the tabernacle (26:35). It reminded the people that God would provide for them. Most importantly, God's presence is what sustained them (25:30).

Events

Parallels

Exodus 37:10–16 Leviticus 24:5–9

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Book of Exodus Bread of the Presence Deuteronomy, Book of Glorification History of Israel Tabernacle Table of Showbread

Topics

Gold used in the Arts: Overlaying With Shewbread (Showbread): Ordinances Concerning Shewbread: Table of had Rings of Gold in the Corners for the Staves Tabernacle: The Furniture of Types of Christ: Table and Show Bread