King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And thou shalt make for the hanging five pillars [of] shittim [wood], and overlay them with gold, [and] their hooks [shall be of] gold: and thou shalt cast five sockets of brass for them.
Complete Jewish Bible:
For the screen, make five posts of acacia-wood; overlay them with gold; and cast for them five sockets of bronze.
Berean Standard Bible:
Make five posts of acacia wood for the curtain, overlay them with gold hooks, and cast five bronze bases for them.
American Standard Version:
And thou shalt make for the screen five pillars of acacia, and overlay them with gold: their hooks shall be of gold: and thou shalt cast five sockets of brass for them.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And thou shalt make{H6213} for the hanging{H4539} five{H2568} pillars{H5982} of shittim{H7848} wood, and overlay{H6823} them with gold{H2091}, and their hooks{H2053} shall be of gold{H2091}: and thou shalt cast{H3332} five{H2568} sockets{H134} of brass{H5178} for them.
Cross-References (KJV):
Exodus 36:38
- And the five pillars of it with their hooks: and he overlaid their chapiters and their fillets with gold: but their five sockets [were of] brass.
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Commentary for Exodus 26:37
1. **Themes:**
- **Divine Precision and Detail:** The verse reflects the meticulous instructions given by God for the construction of the Tabernacle, emphasizing the importance of craftsmanship and adherence to divine blueprints.
- **Sanctity and Permanence:** The use of gold overlay and brass sockets symbolizes the sanctity of the Tabernacle and its fixtures, as well as the durability and permanence of the sacred space.
- **Separation and Order:** The pillars would have been used to support the hangings that separated the Holy Place from the Courtyard, maintaining the order and sacred divisions within the Tabernacle complex.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Exodus and the Tabernacle:** This verse is part of the instructions given to Moses for the construction of the Tabernacle, which was to serve as the portable dwelling place for God among the Israelites after their exodus from Egypt.
- **Shittim Wood:** The acacia wood, or "shittim" wood, was a common material in the region, known for its durability and resistance to decay, reflecting the practicality of the materials chosen for the Tabernacle.
- **Material Symbolism:** Gold and brass were symbolic materials in ancient Near Eastern religious contexts, with gold often representing divine purity and holiness, and brass symbolizing judgment and strength.
- **Cultural Craftsmanship:** The detailed work of overlaying wood with gold and casting brass sockets reflects the skilled craftsmanship available among the Israelites, possibly influenced by Egyptian techniques learned during their time in captivity.
- **Community Contribution:** The construction of the Tabernacle was a communal effort, with the people of Israel contributing the necessary materials and labor as an act of worship and obedience to God.
In summary, Exodus 26:37 highlights the detailed instructions for the Tabernacle's construction, the sanctity and order of the sacred space, and reflects the historical context of the Israelites' journey from slavery to constructing a dwelling place for God according to His precise specifications.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H6213
There are 2286 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָשָׂה
Transliteration: ʻâsâh
Pronunciation: aw-saw'
Description: a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application; accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. - Strong's Number: H4539
There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָסָךְ
Transliteration: mâçâk
Pronunciation: maw-sawk'
Description: from סָכַךְ; a cover, i.e. veil; covering, curtain, hanging. - Strong's Number: H2568
There are 273 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָמֵשׁ
Transliteration: châmêsh
Pronunciation: khaw-maysh'
Description: masculine חֲמִשָּׁה; a primitive numeral; five; fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). - Strong's Number: H5982
There are 84 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַמּוּד
Transliteration: ʻammûwd
Pronunciation: am-mood'
Description: or עַמֻּד; from עָמַד; a column (as standing); also a stand, i.e. platform; [idiom] apiece, pillar. - Strong's Number: H7848
There are 28 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שִׁטָּה
Transliteration: shiṭṭâh
Pronunciation: shit-taw'
Description: feminine of a derivative (only in the plural שִׁטִּים; meaning the sticks of wood) from the same as שֹׁטֵט; the acacia (from its scourging thorns); shittah, shittim. See also בֵּית הַשִּׁטָּה. - Strong's Number: H6823
There are 39 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צָפָה
Transliteration: tsâphâh
Pronunciation: tsaw-faw'
Description: a primitive root (probably identical with צָפָה through the idea of expansion in outlook, transferring to action); to sheet over (especially with metal); cover, overlay. - Strong's Number: H2091
There are 336 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זָהָב
Transliteration: zâhâb
Pronunciation: zaw-hawb'
Description: from an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky; gold(-en), fair weather. - Strong's Number: H2053
There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: וָו
Transliteration: vâv
Pronunciation: vaw
Description: probably; a hook (the name of the sixth Hebrew letter); hook. - Strong's Number: H3332
There are 51 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָצַק
Transliteration: yâtsaq
Pronunciation: yaw-tsak'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to pour out (transitive or intransitive); by implication, to melt or cast as metal; by extension, to place firmly, to stiffen or grow hard; cast, cleave fast, be (as) firm, grow, be hard, lay out, molten, overflow, pour (out), run out, set down, stedfast. - Strong's Number: H134
There are 124 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶדֶן
Transliteration: ʼeden
Pronunciation: eh'-den
Description: from the same as אָדוֹן (in the sense of strength); a basis (of a building, a column, etc.); foundation, socket. - Strong's Number: H5178
There are 119 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נְחֹשֶׁת
Transliteration: nᵉchôsheth
Pronunciation: nekh-o'-sheth
Description: for נְחוּשָׁה; copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e. coin, a fetter; figuratively, base (as compared with gold or silver); brasen, brass, chain, copper, fetter (of brass), filthiness, steel.