Exodus 25:28

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Exodus 25:28 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

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

King James Version KJV

And thou shalt make the staves of shittim wood, and overlay them with gold, that the table may be borne with them.

American Standard Version ASV

And thou shalt make the staves of acacia wood, and overlay them with gold, that the table may be borne with them.

Bible in Basic English BBE

Make rods of the same wood, plated with gold, for lifting the table.

Free Bible Version FBV

Make the poles of acacia wood for carrying the table and cover them with gold.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And thou shalt make the barres of Shittim wood, and shalt ouerlay them with golde, that the Table may be borne with them.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

and thou hast made the staves of shittim wood, and hast overlaid them with gold, and the table hath been borne with them;

World English Bible WEB

You shall make the poles of acacia wood, and overlay them with gold, that the table may be carried with them.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And thou shalt make the staffs of shittim wood, and overlay them with gold, that the table may be borne with them.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

The bars also themselves thou shalt make of setim wood, and shalt overlay them with gold to bear up the table.

Translation for Translators T4T

Make two poles from acacia wood and cover them with gold. The poles for carrying the table are to be inserted in the rings.

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Exodus 25:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/עָשִׂ֤יתָ אֶת הַ/בַּדִּים֙ עֲצֵ֣י שִׁטִּ֔ים וְ/צִפִּיתָ֥ אֹתָ֖/ם זָהָ֑ב וְ/נִשָּׂא בָ֖/ם אֶת הַ/שֻּׁלְחָֽן

וְ/עָשִׂ֤יתָ ʻâsâh H6213 to make Conj | V-Qal-2ms

אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM

הַ/בַּדִּים֙ bad H905 alone Art | N-mp

עֲצֵ֣י ʻêts H6086 tree N-mp

שִׁטִּ֔ים shiṭṭâh H7848 acacia N-fp

וְ/צִפִּיתָ֥ tsâphâh H6823 to overlay Conj | V-Piel-2ms

אֹתָ֖/ם ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM | Suff

זָהָ֑ב zâhâb H2091 gold N-ms

וְ/נִשָּׂא nâsâʼ H5375 to lift Conj | V-Niphal-3ms

בָ֖/ם Prep | Suff

אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM

הַ/שֻּׁלְחָֽן shulchân H7979 table Art | N-ms

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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 25:28

וְ/עָשִׂ֤יתָ ʻâsâh H6213 "to make" Conj | V-Qal-2ms

This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.

Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made

Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.

אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM

In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.

Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.

הַ/בַּדִּים֙ bad H905 "alone" Art | N-mp

The Hebrew word 'bad' can mean alone, apart, or a separate part of something, like a branch or a bar. It's used to describe something that's only or except for something else.

Definition: : pole 1) alone, by itself, besides, a part, separation, being alone 1a) separation, alone, by itself 1a1) only (adv) 1a2) apart from, besides (prep) 1b) part 1c) parts (eg limbs, shoots), bars

Usage: Occurs in 179 OT verses. KJV: alone, apart, bar, besides, branch, by self, of each alike, except, only, part, staff, strength. See also: Genesis 2:18; Judges 20:15; Psalms 51:6.

עֲצֵ֣י ʻêts H6086 "tree" N-mp

This Hebrew word for tree or wood refers to a strong and firm object, like a tree or a wooden plank, as seen in the carpentry work of Jesus' earthly father Joseph in Matthew 13:55.

Definition: : wood 1) tree, wood, timber, stock, plank, stalk, stick, gallows 1a) tree, trees 1b) wood, pieces of wood, gallows, firewood, cedar-wood, woody flax

Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] carpenter, gallows, helve, [phrase] pine, plank, staff, stalk, stick, stock, timber, tree, wood. See also: Genesis 1:11; Joshua 9:23; Psalms 1:3.

שִׁטִּ֔ים shiṭṭâh H7848 "acacia" N-fp

The acacia tree, known for its thorns, is described by this word, which is also used to describe the wood used to build the Tabernacle in Exodus.

Definition: acacia tree, acacia wood

Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: shittah, shittim. See also H1029 (בֵּית הַשִּׁטָּה). See also: Exodus 25:5; Exodus 35:24; Isaiah 41:19.

וְ/צִפִּיתָ֥ tsâphâh H6823 "to overlay" Conj | V-Piel-2ms

Tsaphah can also mean to overlay or cover something, often with metal. It involves laying something over another material, like plating or coating.

Definition: 1) to lay out, lay over, overlay, cover 1a) (Piel) to overlay, plate, stud 1b) (Pual) to be laid over

Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: cover, overlay. See also: Exodus 25:11; Exodus 38:2; Proverbs 26:23.

אֹתָ֖/ם ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM | Suff

Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.

זָהָ֑ב zâhâb H2091 "gold" N-ms

Gold is a valuable metal, also used to describe something yellow or brilliant, like oil or a clear sky. It is often mentioned in the Bible as a precious resource.

Definition: 1) gold 1a) as precious metal 1b) as a measure of weight 1c) of brilliance, splendour (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: de.hav (דְּהַב "gold" H1722)

Usage: Occurs in 336 OT verses. KJV: gold(-en), fair weather. See also: Genesis 2:11; Numbers 7:26; 1 Chronicles 28:17.

וְ/נִשָּׂא nâsâʼ H5375 "to lift" Conj | V-Niphal-3ms

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to lift or raise something, and it's used in many ways, like lifting a burden or raising someone's status. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often talking about God lifting people up. It's about supporting or carrying something or someone.

Definition: : raise/take_up 1) to lift, bear up, carry, take 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lift, lift up 1a2) to bear, carry, support, sustain, endure 1a3) to take, take away, carry off, forgive 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be lifted up, be exalted 1b2) to lift oneself up, rise up 1b3) to be borne, be carried 1b4) to be taken away, be carried off, be swept away 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to lift up, exalt, support, aid, assist 1c2) to desire, long (fig.) 1c3) to carry, bear continuously 1c4) to take, take away 1d) (Hithpael) to lift oneself up, exalt oneself 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to cause one to bear (iniquity) 1e2) to cause to bring, have brought

Usage: Occurs in 609 OT verses. KJV: accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. See also: Genesis 4:13; Numbers 4:2; 1 Samuel 14:3.

בָ֖/ם "" Prep | Suff

אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM

Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.

הַ/שֻּׁלְחָֽן shulchân H7979 "table" Art | N-ms

A shulchan refers to a table, often used for meals or sacred purposes, like a king's table. It symbolizes a place of community and sharing.

Definition: 1) table 1a) table 1a1) of king's table, private use, sacred uses

Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: table. See also: Exodus 25:23; 1 Kings 13:20; Psalms 23:5.

Study Notes — Exodus 25:28

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Exodus 25:28 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 25:28
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 25:28
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 25:28
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 25:28
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 25:28
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 25:28
Sermons on Exodus 25:28

Context — The Table of Showbread

26Make four gold rings for the table and fasten them to the four corners at its four legs. 27The rings are to be close to the rim, to serve as holders for the poles used to carry the table.

28Make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold, so that the table may be carried with them.

29You are also to make the plates and dishes, as well as the pitchers and bowls for pouring drink offerings. Make them out of pure gold. 30And place the Bread of the Presence on the table before Me at all times.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Exodus 25:14	Insert the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark, in order to carry it.
2	Acts 9:15	“Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel.
3	Numbers 10:17	Then the tabernacle was taken down, and the Gershonites and the Merarites set out, transporting it.
4	Exodus 25:27	The rings are to be close to the rim, to serve as holders for the poles used to carry the table.

Exodus 25:28 Summary

[Exodus 25:28 tells us that the poles used to carry the table in the tabernacle were made of acacia wood and overlayed with gold, symbolizing the connection between the natural and spiritual realms, as seen in the construction of the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus 25:10. This teaches us about the importance of valuing and honoring God in every aspect of our lives, including our worship and service, as described in the book of Romans 12:1-2. The use of gold overlay on the poles also represents the divine nature and the value God places on the items used in worship, as seen in the golden altar in Exodus 30:1-5. By following God's instructions carefully, we can learn to trust and obey Him, even when we do not fully understand the reasons behind His commands, as seen in the book of Proverbs 3:5-6.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of using acacia wood for the poles in Exodus 25:28?

The use of acacia wood for the poles in Exodus 25:28 symbolizes the connection between the natural and spiritual realms, as seen in the construction of the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus 25:10, where acacia wood was also used, and as described in the book of Isaiah 60:13.

Why were the poles overlayed with gold in Exodus 25:28?

The poles were overlayed with gold to represent the divine nature and the value God places on the items used in worship, as also seen in the golden altar in Exodus 30:1-5 and the golden lampstand in Exodus 25:31-40, reflecting the heavenly nature described in Revelation 21:21

How does Exodus 25:28 relate to the rest of the tabernacle's furnishings?

Exodus 25:28 is part of the larger description of the tabernacle's furnishings, including the table of showbread, as described in Exodus 25:23-30, and the golden altar of incense in Exodus 30:1-10, all of which point to the coming Messiah, Jesus Christ, as seen in the book of Hebrews 8:1-6 and Hebrews 9:1-14

What can we learn from the instruction to carry the table with the poles in Exodus 25:28?

The instruction to carry the table with the poles in Exodus 25:28 teaches us about the importance of mobility and flexibility in our spiritual walks, as seen in the Israelites' journey through the wilderness in the book of Numbers, and the need to be prepared to move when God calls, as described in the book of Genesis 12:1-9 and the book of Acts 8:26-40

Reflection Questions

What does the use of gold overlay on the poles in Exodus 25:28 reveal about God's character and our worship?
How does the construction of the table and its poles in Exodus 25:23-28 relate to our own spiritual preparation and service to God?
In what ways can we apply the principle of being prepared to 'carry' our spiritual responsibilities, as seen in Exodus 25:28, to our daily lives?
What does the attention to detail in Exodus 25:28, such as the use of acacia wood and gold overlay, teach us about the importance of excellence in our service to God?

Gill's Exposition on Exodus 25:28

And thou shall make the staves of shittim wood, and overlay them with gold,.... In like manner as the staves for the ark, and which were made of the same wood: that the table may be borne with them;

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 25:28

And thou shalt make unto it a border of an hand breadth round about, and thou shalt make a golden crown to the border thereof round about. No JFB commentary on these verses.

Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 25:28

Exodus 25:28 And thou shalt make the staves [of] shittim wood, and overlay them with gold, that the table may be borne with them.Ver. 28. Of shittim wood.] See Exodus 25:23. A wood much commended for lightness, firmness, fairness, and lastingness.

Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 25:28

THE TABLE OF .(23-30) Thou shalt also make a table.—The ark and mercy seat, which covered it, constituted the entire furniture of the inner sanctuary, or “Holy of Holies” (Exodus 40:20-21). When this had been shown to Moses the next thing to be done was to set before him the furniture of the outer sanctuary, or holy place. This consisted of three articles—(1) The table of shewbread, described in the present passage; (2) the golden candlestick, described in Exodus 25:31-40; and (3) the altar of incense, described in Exodus 30:1-10. The “table of shewbread” was a receptacle for the twelve loaves, which were to be “set continually before the Lord” (Leviticus 24:8) as a thank-offering on the part of His people—a perpetual acknowledgment of His perpetual protection and favour. It was to be just large enough to contain the twelve loaves, set in two rows, being a yard long, and a foot and a-half broad. The vessels belonging to the table (Exodus 25:29) were not placed on it.

Cambridge Bible on Exodus 25:28

28. The staves, or poles, were to be like those for the ark, v. 13.

Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 25:28

26-28. Rings… staves — These are exhibited in the cut, and serve the same purpose as the like in the ark Exodus 25:12-15.

Sermons on Exodus 25:28

	Sermon	Description
	(The Ark of the Covenant) 5. Entering Jerusalem by Roy Hession	In this sermon, the speaker discusses how often Christians rely on worldly methods and strategies to promote their faith and achieve success. He emphasizes that these methods are o
	Prevailing Prayer by David Ford	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of obeying God's commands and doing so in the power of the Holy Spirit. He warns against allowing sin to creep into one's life
	Seeking to Live the Life by Charles Anderson	In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of the spies who were sent to explore the land of Canaan. The majority of the spies brought back a negative report, focusing on the
	The Credentials of True Ministry by George Warnock	George Warnock preaches about the significance of carrying the ark of God on the shoulders of anointed men, emphasizing the importance of walking in God's anointing and not delegat
	The Claims of God's Sovereignty and Holiness by John Gifford Bellett	John Gifford Bellett preaches about God's jealousy of His sovereignty and holiness, emphasizing His rights as Lord of the people and the God of their Sanctuary. The chapters in Num
	(Europe 2008) Session 1 - a Man Sent From God by B.H. Clendennen	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the need for a revival in London and the world. He mentions that before the Wesleyan revival, there were no gospel churches in London, but wh
	The Fire of God by Art Katz	In this sermon transcript, the speaker describes a series of university meetings where he preached the gospel. Despite facing opposition and being seen as a traitor by some, the sp