Exodus 37:16

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And he made the vessels which [were] upon the table, his dishes, and his spoons, and his bowls, and his covers to cover withal, [of] pure gold.

Complete Jewish Bible:

He made the utensils to be put on the table -its dishes, pans, bowls and pitchers - of pure gold.

Berean Standard Bible:

He also made the utensils for the table out of pure gold: its plates and dishes, as well as its bowls and pitchers for pouring drink offerings.

American Standard Version:

And he made the vessels which were upon the table, the dishes thereof, and the spoons thereof, and the bowls thereof, and the flagons thereof, wherewith to pour out, of pure gold.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And he made^{H6213} the vessels^{H3627} which were upon the table^{H7979}, his dishes^{H7086}, and his spoons^{H3709}, and his bowls^{H4518}, and his covers^{H7184} to cover^{H5258} withal^{H2004}, of pure^{H2889} gold^{H2091}.

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Commentary for Exodus 37:16

1. Themes:
- Craftsmanship and Detail: The verse highlights the meticulous craftsmanship involved in creating the sacred vessels for the tabernacle, emphasizing the importance of beauty and purity in the worship of God.
- Divine Instruction: The detailed construction of the tabernacle and its furnishings, including the table and its vessels, follows God's precise instructions given to Moses, underscoring the theme of obedience to divine command.
- Holiness and Purity: The use of pure gold for the tableware symbolizes the holiness and sanctity required in the presence of God, reflecting the broader theme of purity in worship.

2. Historical Context:
- Exodus 37:16 is part of the narrative describing the construction of the tabernacle, or the portable sanctuary, which the Israelites were to use for worship during their journey in the wilderness after escaping slavery in Egypt.
- This period occurs during the time of Moses, approximately the 13th century BCE. The Israelites, under Moses' leadership, are in the process of transitioning from a group of former slaves to a nation with its own religious and legal systems.
- The tabernacle serves as a central place of worship and is a precursor to the Temple in Jerusalem. The detailed instructions for its construction, including the table and its utensils, are given in the earlier chapters of Exodus (chapters 25-31), and the actual construction is recorded in Exodus 35-40.
- The table mentioned in the verse is the Table of Showbread, upon which the "bread of the Presence" was placed as an offering to God, symbolizing God's continual provision and sustenance for His people.
- The craftsman in this verse is Bezalel, who was specially chosen and filled with the Spirit of God, along with other skilled artisans, to accomplish the work with excellence and precision.

In summary, Exodus 37:16 reflects the themes of divine instruction, meticulous craftsmanship, and the importance of purity and holiness in worship. It is set against the backdrop of the Israelites' journey in the wilderness, as they establish their religious practices and identity as a people under God's guidance and provision.

*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model

Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. 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.
   
2. Strong's Number: H3627
   There are 276 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: כְּלִי
   Transliteration: kᵉlîy
   Pronunciation: kel-ee'
   Description: from כָּלָה; something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon); armour(-bearer), artillery, bag, carriage, [phrase] furnish, furniture, instrument, jewel, that is made of, [idiom] one from another, that which pertaineth, pot, [phrase] psaltery, sack, stuff, thing, tool, vessel, ware, weapon, [phrase] whatsoever.
   
3. 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.
   
4. Strong's Number: H7086
   There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: קְעָרָה
   Transliteration: qᵉʻârâh
   Pronunciation: keh-aw-raw'
   Description: probably from קָרַע; a bowl (as cut out hollow); charger, dish.
   
5. Strong's Number: H3709
   There are 180 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: כַּף
   Transliteration: kaph
   Pronunciation: kaf
   Description: from כָּפַף; the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-tree); figuratively, power; branch, [phrase] foot, hand((-ful), -dle, (-led)), hollow, middle, palm, paw, power, sole, spoon.
   
6. Strong's Number: H4518
   There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מְנַקִּית
   Transliteration: mᵉnaqqîyth
   Pronunciation: men-ak-keeth'
   Description: from נָקָה; a sacrificial basin (for holding blood); bowl.
   
7. Strong's Number: H7184
   There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: קָשָׂה
   Transliteration: qâsâh
   Pronunciation: kaw-saw'
   Description: or קַשְׂוָה; from an unused root meaning to be round; a jug (from its shape); cover, cup.
   
8. Strong's Number: H5258
   There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נָסַךְ
   Transliteration: nâçak
   Pronunciation: naw-sak'
   Description: a primitive root; to pour out, especially a libation, or to cast (metal); by analogy, to anoint aking; cover, melt, offer, (cause to) pour (out), set (up).
   
9. Strong's Number: H2004
   There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: הֵן
   Transliteration: hên
   Pronunciation: hane
   Description: feminine plural from הוּא; they (only used when emphatic); [idiom] in, such like, (with) them, thereby, therein, (more than) they, wherein, in which, whom, withal.
   
10. Strong's Number: H2889
    There are 87 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: טָהוֹר
    Transliteration: ṭâhôwr
    Pronunciation: taw-hore'
    Description: or טָהֹר; from טָהֵר; pure (in a physical, chemical, ceremonial or moral sense); clean, fair, pure(-ness).
    
11. 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.