Exodus 30:4

Verse

And make two gold rings below the molding on opposite sides to hold the poles used to carry it.

American Standard Version (1901)

And two golden rings shalt thou make for it under the crown thereof; upon the two ribs thereof, upon the two sides of it shalt thou make them; and they shall be for places for staves wherewith to bear it.

Bible in Basic English

Under the edge on the two opposite sides, you are to make two gold rings, to take the rods for lifting it.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And two golden rings under the crown on either side, that the bars may be put into them, and the altar be carried.

Free Bible Version

Make two gold rings for the altar and attach them below the trim, two on both sides, to hold the poles to carry it.

Geneva Bible 1599

Besides this thou shalt make vnder this crowne two golden rings on either side: euen on euery side shalt thou make them, that they may be as places for the barres to beare it withall.

King James (Authorized) Version

And two golden rings shalt thou make to it under the crown of it, by the two corners thereof, upon the two sides of it shalt thou make it; and they shall be for places for the staves to bear it withal.

One Unity Resource Bible

You shall make two golden rings for it under its molding; on its two ribs, on its two sides you shall make them; and they shall be for places for poles with which to bear it.

Translation for Translators

They must make two gold rings for carrying the altar. They must attach them to the altar below the border, one on each side of the altar. These rings are for the poles for carrying the altar.

Unlocked Literal Bible

You must make two golden rings to be attached to it under its border on its two opposite sides. The rings must be holders for poles to carry the altar.

Noah Webster Bible

And two golden rings shalt thou make to it under the crown of it, by its two corners, upon the two sides of it shalt thou make it; and they shall be for places for the staffs to bear it with.

World English Bible

You shall make two golden rings for it under its molding; on its two ribs, on its two sides you shall make them; and they shall be for places for poles with which to bear it.

Young's Literal Translation

and two rings of gold thou dost make to it under its crown; on its two ribs thou dost make [them], on its two sides, and they have become places for staves, to bear it with them.

Context

The Altar of Incense

³Overlay with pure gold the top and all the sides and horns, and make a molding of gold around it.⁴And make two gold rings below the molding on opposite sides to hold the poles used to carry it.⁵Make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold.

Summary

This verse describes the altar of incense that was to be made of acacia wood and overlaid with pure gold, highlighting the importance of worship and prayer in the tabernacle. The burning of incense symbolizes the prayers of the people rising up to God, signifying the sweet fragrance of their devotion. The altar of incense served as a reminder of the continual need for intercession and communication with God, emphasizing the spiritual significance of offering up prayers in reverence and faith. It also points to the role of the priests in facilitating the connection between God and His people through the act of worship.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And two golden rings shalt thou make to it under the crown of it,.... The crown was on the top of the altar, at the edge of it all around; and just underneath it were two rings of gold, two on each side: by the two corners thereof, upon the two sides of it shall thou make them; at each corner a ring, and at each side; the use of them follows: and they shall be for places for the staves to bear it withal; these rings were for the staves to be put into when the altar was to be carried from place to place, as it was in the wilderness, during the travels of Israel there; and this signifies that Christ never leaves his people; when they are in the wilderness he is with them, interceding for them, providing all things necessary for their food, safety, and protection, Rev 12:14.

Exodus 30:4

The Altar of Incense

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Berean Standard Bible

And make two gold rings below the molding on opposite sides to hold the poles used to carry it.

American Standard Version (1901)

Bible in Basic English

Under the edge on the two opposite sides, you are to make two gold rings, to take the rods for lifting it.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And two golden rings under the crown on either side, that the bars may be put into them, and the altar be carried.

Free Bible Version

Make two gold rings for the altar and attach them below the trim, two on both sides, to hold the poles to carry it.

Geneva Bible 1599

Besides this thou shalt make vnder this crowne two golden rings on either side: euen on euery side shalt thou make them, that they may be as places for the barres to beare it withall.

King James (Authorized) Version

One Unity Resource Bible

You shall make two golden rings for it under its molding; on its two ribs, on its two sides you shall make them; and they shall be for places for poles with which to bear it.

Translation for Translators

They must make two gold rings for carrying the altar. They must attach them to the altar below the border, one on each side of the altar. These rings are for the poles for carrying the altar.

Unlocked Literal Bible

You must make two golden rings to be attached to it under its border on its two opposite sides. The rings must be holders for poles to carry the altar.

Noah Webster Bible

And two golden rings shalt thou make to it under the crown of it, by its two corners, upon the two sides of it shalt thou make it; and they shall be for places for the staffs to bear it with.

World English Bible

You shall make two golden rings for it under its molding; on its two ribs, on its two sides you shall make them; and they shall be for places for poles with which to bear it.

Young's Literal Translation

and two rings of gold thou dost make to it under its crown; on its two ribs thou dost make [them], on its two sides, and they have become places for staves, to bear it with them.