Exodus 37:11

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

He overlaid it with pure gold and made a gold molding around it.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he overlaid it with pure gold, and made thereto a crown of gold round about.

Bible in Basic English

Plating it with the best gold and putting a gold edge all round it.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he overlaid it with the finest gold, and he made to it a golden ledge round about.

Free Bible Version

He covered it with pure gold and made a gold trim to go around it.

Geneva Bible 1599

And hee ouerlayde it with fine golde, and made thereto a crowne of golde round about.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he overlaid it with pure gold, and made thereunto a crown of gold round about.

One Unity Resource Bible

He overlaid it with pure gold, and made a gold molding around it.

Translation for Translators

He covered it with pure gold, and he put a gold border around it.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He covered it with pure gold and put a border of pure gold around the top.

Noah Webster Bible

And he overlaid it with pure gold, and made to it a crown of gold round about.

World English Bible

He overlaid it with pure gold, and made a gold molding around it.

Young's Literal Translation

and overlayeth it with pure gold, and maketh for it a wreath of gold round about.

Context

The Table of Showbread

¹⁰He also made the table of acacia wood two cubits long, a cubit wide, and a cubit and a half high.¹¹He overlaid it with pure gold and made a gold molding around it. ¹²And he made a rim around it a handbreadth wide and put a gold molding on the rim.

Summary

This verse describes the construction of the table for the Bread of the Presence in the tabernacle, emphasizing the attention to detail and craftsmanship required in its making. The table was to be made of acacia wood and overlaid with pure gold, symbolizing the holiness and provision of God. The significance of the Bread of the Presence on the table points to God's sustenance and continual presence among His people. This verse highlights the importance of honoring God with excellence and reverence in all aspects of worship and service.

Commentary

Exodus 37:11

The Table of Showbread

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Berean Standard Bible

He overlaid it with pure gold and made a gold molding around it.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he overlaid it with pure gold, and made thereto a crown of gold round about.

Bible in Basic English

Plating it with the best gold and putting a gold edge all round it.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he overlaid it with the finest gold, and he made to it a golden ledge round about.

Free Bible Version

He covered it with pure gold and made a gold trim to go around it.

Geneva Bible 1599

And hee ouerlayde it with fine golde, and made thereto a crowne of golde round about.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he overlaid it with pure gold, and made thereunto a crown of gold round about.

One Unity Resource Bible

He overlaid it with pure gold, and made a gold molding around it.

Translation for Translators

He covered it with pure gold, and he put a gold border around it.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He covered it with pure gold and put a border of pure gold around the top.

Noah Webster Bible

And he overlaid it with pure gold, and made to it a crown of gold round about.

World English Bible

He overlaid it with pure gold, and made a gold molding around it.

Young's Literal Translation

and overlayeth it with pure gold, and maketh for it a wreath of gold round about.