Exodus 37:27

Verse

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

American Standard Version (1901)

And he made for it two golden rings under the crown thereof, upon the two ribs thereof, upon the two sides of it, for places for staves wherewith to bear it.

Bible in Basic English

And he made two gold rings, placing them on the two opposite sides under the edge, to take the rods for lifting it.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he made to it a crown of gold round about, and two golden rings under the crown at each side, that the bars might be put into them, and the altar be carried.

Free Bible Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

And he made two rings of gold for it, vnder the crowne thereof in the two corners of the two sides thereof, to put barres in for to beare it therewith.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he made two rings of gold for it under the crown thereof, by the two corners of it, upon the two sides thereof, to be places for the staves to bear it withal.

One Unity Resource Bible

He made two golden rings for it under its molding crown, on its two ribs, on its two sides, for places for poles with which to carry it.

Translation for Translators

He made two gold rings for carrying the altar. Then he attached them to the altar below the border, one on each side of the altar. The poles by means of which the altar was to be carried were to be inserted into those rings.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He made two golden rings to be attached to it under its border on its two opposite sides. The rings were holders for poles to carry the altar.

Noah Webster Bible

And he made two rings of gold for it under its crown, by the two corners of it, upon its two sides, to be places for the staffs to bear it with.

World English Bible

He made two golden rings for it under its molding crown, on its two ribs, on its two sides, for places for poles with which to carry it.

Young's Literal Translation

and two rings of gold he hath made for it under its wreath, at its two corners, at its two sides, for places for staves to bear it with them.

Context

The Altar of Incense

²⁶And he overlaid with pure gold the top and all the sides and horns. Then he made a molding of gold around it.²⁷He made two gold rings below the molding on opposite sides to hold the poles used to carry it.²⁸And he made the poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.

Summary

This verse describes the creation of the two corners of the altar of incense, emphasizing the intricate craftsmanship and attention to detail in constructing sacred items for worship. The horns on the altar symbolize strength and power, representing the authority and presence of God in the tabernacle. The altar of incense was a significant element in the tabernacle, used for offering fragrant incense to God as a symbol of prayers ascending to Him. The verse highlights the importance of reverence and precision in honoring God through worship and the significance of every component in the tabernacle's design.

Commentary

Exodus 37:27

The Altar of Incense

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Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

And he made for it two golden rings under the crown thereof, upon the two ribs thereof, upon the two sides of it, for places for staves wherewith to bear it.

Bible in Basic English

And he made two gold rings, placing them on the two opposite sides under the edge, to take the rods for lifting it.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he made to it a crown of gold round about, and two golden rings under the crown at each side, that the bars might be put into them, and the altar be carried.

Free Bible Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

And he made two rings of gold for it, vnder the crowne thereof in the two corners of the two sides thereof, to put barres in for to beare it therewith.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he made two rings of gold for it under the crown thereof, by the two corners of it, upon the two sides thereof, to be places for the staves to bear it withal.

One Unity Resource Bible

He made two golden rings for it under its molding crown, on its two ribs, on its two sides, for places for poles with which to carry it.

Translation for Translators

Unlocked Literal Bible

He made two golden rings to be attached to it under its border on its two opposite sides. The rings were holders for poles to carry the altar.

Noah Webster Bible

And he made two rings of gold for it under its crown, by the two corners of it, upon its two sides, to be places for the staffs to bear it with.

World English Bible

He made two golden rings for it under its molding crown, on its two ribs, on its two sides, for places for poles with which to carry it.

Young's Literal Translation

and two rings of gold he hath made for it under its wreath, at its two corners, at its two sides, for places for staves to bear it with them.