Exodus 37:5

Constructing the Ark · Exodus 37:1–5
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Translations

Modern
He inserted the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark in order to carry it.
Traditional
And he put the staves into the rings by the sides of the ark, to bear the ark.
Literal
And he brought the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark, to carry the ark.
Latin
…et quos misit in annulos, qui erant in lateribus arcæ ad portandum eam.

Original

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

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