Exodus 27:7

Verse

The poles are to be inserted into the rings so that the poles are on two sides of the altar when it is carried.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the staves thereof shall be put into the rings, and the staves shall be upon the two sides of the altar, in bearing it.

Bible in Basic English

And put the rods through the rings at the two opposite sides of the altar, for lifting it.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And thou shalt draw them through rings, and they shall be on both sides of the altar to carry it.

Free Bible Version

The poles are to be placed in the rings so that the poles are on either side of the altar when it is carried.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the barres thereof shalbe put in the rings, the which barres shalbe vpon the two sides of the altar to beare it.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the staves shall be put into the rings, and the staves shall be upon the two sides of the altar, to bear it.

One Unity Resource Bible

Its poles shall be put into the rings, and the poles shall be on the two sides of the altar, when carrying it.

Translation for Translators

They must put the poles through the rings on each side of the altar. The poles are for carrying the altar.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The poles must be put into the rings, and the poles must be on the two sides of the altar, to carry it.

Noah Webster Bible

And the staffs shall be put into the rings, and the staffs shall be upon the two sides of the altar, to bear it.

World English Bible

Its poles shall be put into the rings, and the poles shall be on the two sides of the altar when carrying it.

Young's Literal Translation

And the staves have been brought into the rings, and the staves have been on the two sides of the altar in bearing it.

Context

The Bronze Altar

⁶Additionally, make poles of acacia wood for the altar and overlay them with bronze.⁷The poles are to be inserted into the rings so that the poles are on two sides of the altar when it is carried.

Summary

This verse describes the altar of burnt offering in the tabernacle, emphasizing its importance as a place for the Israelites to present sacrifices to the Lord. The altar was made of acacia wood and overlaid with bronze, symbolizing purification and atonement for sin. The specific design and materials used for the altar were significant in facilitating the worship and relationship between God and His people. This verse highlights the central role of sacrifice in the Old Testament as a means of seeking forgiveness and drawing near to God.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And the staves shall be put into the rings,.... Not into the rings of the grate, as Jarchi and others: though Dr. Lightfoot (f) thinks these came out of each corner through the altar frame, and hung out of the frame, and in these the staves being put, made the frame and the grate sure together, and so they were also carried together; but it seems rather, that as the grate had rings peculiar to that, to let it down and take it up, and with which it was carried, with a purple cloth covered over it, Num 4:13 so the altar had rings peculiar to that on the sides of it, into which these staves were put: and the staves shall be upon the two sides of the altar, to bear it; and which shows that the rings into which these were put were not the rings of the grate, for they were at the four corners of it, which hung upon the four horns of it; whereas the staves were on the two sides of it, in order to bear it from place to place, which was done by the Levites; and was typical of the ministers of the Gospel bearing the name of Christ, and spreading the doctrine of his sacrifice and satisfaction, in the world, which is the main and fundamental doctrine of the Gospel. (f) Works, vol. 1. p. 722.