Exodus 25:28

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

Modern
Make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold, so that the table may be carried with them.
Traditional
And thou shalt make the staves of shittim wood, and overlay them with gold, that the table may be borne with them.
Literal
And you shall make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold, and the table may be carried with them.
Latin
Ipsos quoque vectes facies de lignis setim, et circumdabis auro ad subvehendam mensam.

Original

Hebrew
English
Make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold, so that the table may be carried with them.

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 Staves of Shittim Wood Covered with Gold Tabernacle: The Furniture of Types of Christ: Table and Show Bread