King James Version:
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The staves shall be in the rings of the ark: they shall not be taken from it.
Complete Jewish Bible:
The poles are to remain in the rings of the ark; they are not to be removed from it.
Berean Standard Bible:
The poles are to remain in the rings of the ark; they must not be removed.
American Standard Version:
The staves shall be in the rings of the ark: they shall not be taken from it.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
The staves{H905} shall be{H1961} in the rings{H2885} of the ark{H727}: they shall not be taken{H5493} from it.
Cross-References (KJV):
1 Kings 8:8
- And they drew out the staves, that the ends of the staves were seen out in the holy [place] before the oracle, and they were not seen without: and there they are unto this day.
2 Chronicles 5:9
- And they drew out the staves [of the ark], that the ends of the staves were seen from the ark before the oracle; but they were not seen without. And there it is unto this day.
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Commentary for Exodus 25:15
Exodus 25:15 is a verse from the Old Testament of the Bible, specifically within the book of Exodus, which details the Israelites' journey from slavery in Egypt to the establishment of their covenant with God at Mount Sinai. This particular verse is part of a larger section where God gives Moses specific instructions for building the Ark of the Covenant, a sacred chest that would house the stone tablets inscribed with the Ten Commandments.
The Ark was to be a central symbol of God's presence among the Israelites and was to be constructed with the utmost care and precision. The verse "The staves shall be in the rings of the ark: they shall not be taken from it" refers to the poles (staves) that were to be used to carry the Ark. These poles were to remain in place, inserted through golden rings attached to the Ark's corners. This was not just a practical measure for transporting the Ark but also symbolic, as the permanent presence of the staves indicated that the Ark was always ready to be carried by the priests, signifying the Israelites' readiness to follow God's guidance.
The historical context of this verse is rooted in the nomadic lifestyle of the Israelites immediately following their exodus from Egypt. The portable nature of the Ark, with its staves perpetually ready for transport, reflects the transient existence of the Israelite community as they moved through the wilderness towards the Promised Land. The command that the staves should never be removed underscores the importance of the Ark as a perpetual sign of God's covenant with Israel, always prepared to be moved as the people journeyed according to God's direction. This verse, therefore, encapsulates themes of sacredness, readiness, and the ever-present guidance of God in the life of His people.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H905
There are 50 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בַּד
Transliteration: bad
Pronunciation: bad
Description: from בָּדַד; properly, separation; by implication, a part of the body, branch of atree, bar forcarrying; figuratively, chief of a city; especially (with prepositional prefix) as an adverb, apart, only, besides; alone, apart, bar, besides, branch, by self, of each alike, except, only, part, staff, strength. - Strong's Number: H1961
There are 72 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: הָיָה
Transliteration: hâyâh
Pronunciation: haw-yaw
Description: a primitive root (compare הָוָא); to exist, i.e. be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary); beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. - Strong's Number: H2885
There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: טַבַּעַת
Transliteration: ṭabbaʻath
Pronunciation: tab-bah'-ath
Description: from טָבַע; properly, a seal (as sunk into the wax), i.e. signet (for sealing); hence (generally) a ring of any kind; ring. - Strong's Number: H727
There are 467 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָרוֹן
Transliteration: ʼârôwn
Pronunciation: aw-rone'
Description: or אָרֹן; from אָרָה (in the sense of gathering); a box; ark, chest, coffin. - Strong's Number: H5493
There are 283 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: סוּר
Transliteration: çûwr
Pronunciation: soor
Description: or שׂוּר; (Hosea 9:12), a primitive root; to turn off (literal or figurative); be(-head), bring, call back, decline, depart, eschew, get (you), go (aside), [idiom] grievous, lay away (by), leave undone, be past, pluck away, put (away, down), rebel, remove (to and fro), revolt, [idiom] be sour, take (away, off), turn (aside, away, in), withdraw, be without.