Exodus 37:4

Constructing the Ark · Exodus 37:1–5
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Translations

Modern
Then he made poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.
Traditional
And he made staves of shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold.
Literal
And He made poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.
Latin
Vectes quoque fecit de lignis setim, quos vestivit auro,

Original

Hebrew
English
Then he made poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.

Notes

It says that Bezalel made the ark of the covenant and all the furnishings, as well as the courtyard and its furnishings (37:1, 10, 17, 25; 38:1, 8, 9, 18). But this probably means he was in charge and guided the other craftsmen and seamstresses.

Parallels

Exodus 25:10–16

Glossary

Ark of the Covenant Biblical Concept of Law Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Leviticus, Book of Tabernacle

Topics

Ark of the Covenant: Furnished with Rings and Staves Ark: in the Tabernacle--Called the Ark of the Covenant: Construction of Gold used in the Arts: Crowns Made of Gold used in the Arts: Overlaying With