King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ And he made the table [of] shittim wood: two cubits [was] the length thereof, and a cubit the breadth thereof, and a cubit and a half the height thereof:
Complete Jewish Bible:
He made the table of acacia-wood, three feet long, eighteen inches wide and eighteen inches high.
Berean Standard Bible:
He also made the table of acacia wood two cubits long, a cubit wide, and a cubit and a half high.
American Standard Version:
And he made the table of acacia wood: two cubitswasthe length thereof, and a cubit the breadth thereof, and a cubit and a half the height thereof.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And he made{H6213} the table{H7979} of shittim{H7848} wood{H6086}: two cubits{H520} was the length{H753} thereof, and a cubit{H520} the breadth{H7341} thereof, and a cubit{H520} and a half{H2677} the height{H6967} thereof:
Cross-References (KJV):
Exodus 25:23
- ¶ Thou shalt also make a table [of] shittim wood: two cubits [shall be] the length thereof, and a cubit the breadth thereof, and a cubit and a half the height thereof.
Exodus 25:30
- And thou shalt set upon the table shewbread before me alway.
Exodus 35:13
- The table, and his staves, and all his vessels, and the shewbread,
Ezekiel 40:39
- ¶ And in the porch of the gate [were] two tables on this side, and two tables on that side, to slay thereon the burnt offering and the sin offering and the trespass offering.
Ezekiel 40:42
- And the four tables [were] of hewn stone for the burnt offering, of a cubit and an half long, and a cubit and an half broad, and one cubit high: whereupon also they laid the instruments wherewith they slew the burnt offering and the sacrifice.
Exodus 40:4
- And thou shalt bring in the table, and set in order the things that are to be set in order upon it; and thou shalt bring in the candlestick, and light the lamps thereof.
Exodus 40:22
- And he put the table in the tent of the congregation, upon the side of the tabernacle northward, without the vail.
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Commentary for Exodus 37:10
1. **Themes:**
- **Divine Instructions:** The verse reflects the theme of meticulous adherence to divine instructions. God provided detailed specifications for the construction of the tabernacle and its furnishings, which the Israelites were to follow exactly.
- **Craftsmanship and Skill:** The precise measurements and the crafting of the table from shittim wood highlight the importance of skill and excellence in the service of God.
- **Ceremonial Worship:** The table was part of the ceremonial worship system established by God, indicating the significance of order and structure in religious practice.
- **Holiness and Purity:** The construction of the table according to God's design underscores the theme of holiness, as the table would be used in sacred rituals.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Post-Exodus:** The Israelites had recently been freed from slavery in Egypt and were in the process of establishing their identity as a nation under God's guidance.
- **Wilderness Wanderings:** This verse is set during the time when the Israelites were wandering in the wilderness, on their way to the Promised Land.
- **Tabernacle Construction:** The table's construction was part of the larger project of building the tabernacle, a portable sanctuary where God would dwell among His people. The instructions for the tabernacle and its furnishings were given to Moses on Mount Sinai and were being executed by skilled craftsmen, such as Bezalel and Oholiab, who were filled with the Spirit of God for this task (Exodus 31:1-6).
- **Shittim Wood:** This wood, also known as acacia wood, was native to the Sinai region and was known for its durability and resistance to decay, making it suitable for the demanding conditions of the wilderness.
In summary, Exodus 37:10 describes the construction of the table for the tabernacle, emphasizing themes of divine instruction, skilled craftsmanship, ceremonial worship, and holiness within the historical context of the Israelites' journey towards the Promised Land and their establishment of worship practices according to God's commandments.
*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: H7979
There are 62 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֻׁלְחָן
Transliteration: shulchân
Pronunciation: shool-khawn'
Description: from שָׁלַח; a table (as spread out); by implication, a meal; table. - 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: H6086
There are 288 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֵץ
Transliteration: ʻêts
Pronunciation: ates
Description: from עָצָה; a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks); [phrase] carpenter, gallows, helve, [phrase] pine, plank, staff, stalk, stick, stock, timber, tree, wood. - Strong's Number: H520
There are 240 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַמָּה
Transliteration: ʼammâh
Pronunciation: am-maw'
Description: prolonged from אֵם; properly, a mother (i.e. unit of measure, or the fore-arm (below the elbow), i.e. a cubit; also a door-base (as a bond of the entrance); cubit, [phrase] hundred (by exchange for מֵאָה), measure, post. - Strong's Number: H753
There are 149 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֹרֶךְ
Transliteration: ʼôrek
Pronunciation: o'rek'
Description: from אָרַךְ; length; [phrase] forever, length, long. - Strong's Number: H7341
There are 89 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רֹחַב
Transliteration: rôchab
Pronunciation: ro'-khab
Description: from רָחַב; width (literally or figuratively); breadth, broad, largeness, thickness, wideness. - Strong's Number: H2677
There are 103 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֵצִי
Transliteration: chêtsîy
Pronunciation: khay-tsee'
Description: from חָצָהlemma חָעָה ayin, corrected to חָצָה; the half or middle; half, middle, mid(-night), midst, part, two parts. - Strong's Number: H6967
There are 43 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קוֹמָה
Transliteration: qôwmâh
Pronunciation: ko-maw'
Description: from קוּם; height; [idiom] along, height, high, stature, tall.