King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And he cast for it four rings of gold, [to be set] by the four corners of it; even two rings upon the one side of it, and two rings upon the other side of it.
Complete Jewish Bible:
He cast four gold rings for it at its four feet, two rings on each side.
Berean Standard Bible:
And he cast four gold rings for its four feet, two rings on one side and two on the other.
American Standard Version:
And he cast for it four rings of gold, in the four feet thereof; even two rings on the one side of it, and two rings on the other side of it.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And he cast{H3332} for it four{H702} rings{H2885} of gold{H2091}, to be set by the four{H702} corners{H6471} of it; even two{H8147} rings{H2885} upon the one{H259} side{H6763} of it, and two{H8147} rings{H2885} upon the other{H8145} side{H6763} of it.
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Commentary for Exodus 37:3
1. **Themes:**
- **Divine Instruction and Craftsmanship:** The verse reflects the meticulous adherence to divine instructions in the creation of the Tabernacle's furnishings, emphasizing the importance of precision and beauty in sacred objects.
- **Preparation for Worship:** The rings were part of the design for the Ark of the Covenant, which was central to Israelite worship. They were used to insert poles for carrying the Ark, facilitating the transport of the holy object during the Israelites' journey in the wilderness.
- **Symbolism of Materials:** Gold, a precious and valuable metal, symbolizes the holiness and majesty of God, to whom the Tabernacle and its contents were dedicated.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Exodus from Egypt:** This verse is set after the Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt, as they journey towards the Promised Land.
- **Sinai and the Tabernacle:** At Mount Sinai, God gave Moses detailed instructions for constructing the Tabernacle, a portable sanctuary that would serve as God's dwelling place among His people.
- **Bezalel's Role:** The craftsman Bezalel, filled with the Spirit of God and skilled in craftsmanship, was tasked with the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings, including the Ark of the Covenant. This verse specifically describes his work on the Ark, which was to house the tablets of the Law.
- **Cultic Practices:** The detailed construction of the Tabernacle and its implements reflects the early development of Israelite religious practices and the establishment of a priestly class responsible for maintaining the sanctuary and conducting worship according to God's instructions.
In summary, Exodus 37:3 highlights the obedience to divine directives in the crafting of the Ark of the Covenant, using materials of great value to reflect the sanctity of the object within the context of the newly forming Israelite worship traditions during their sojourn in the wilderness.
*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: 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: H702
There are 383 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַרְבַּע
Transliteration: ʼarbaʻ
Pronunciation: ar-bah'
Description: masculine אַרְבָּעָה; from רָבַע; four; four. - 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: 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: H6471
There are 108 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פַּעַם
Transliteration: paʻam
Pronunciation: pah'-am
Description: or (feminine) פַּעֲמָה; from פָּעַם; a stroke, literally or figuratively (in various applications, as follow); anvil, corner, foot(-step), going, (hundred-) fold, [idiom] now, (this) [phrase] once, order, rank, step, [phrase] thrice, (often-), second, this, two) time(-s), twice, wheel. - Strong's Number: H8147
There are 647 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁנַיִם
Transliteration: shᵉnayim
Pronunciation: shen-ah'-yim
Description: dual of שֵׁנִי; feminine שְׁתַּיִם; two; also (as ordinal) twofold; both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. - Strong's Number: H259
There are 801 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶחָד
Transliteration: ʼechâd
Pronunciation: ekh-awd'
Description: a numeral from אָחַד; properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first; a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, - Strong's Number: H6763
There are 33 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צֵלָע
Transliteration: tsêlâʻ
Pronunciation: tsay-law'
Description: or (feminine) צַלְעָה; from צָלַע; a rib (as curved), literally (of the body) or figuratively (of a door, i.e. leaf); hence, a side, literally (of a person) or figuratively (of an object or the sky, i.e. quarter); architecturally, a (especially floor or ceiling) timber or plank (single or collective, i.e. a flooring); beam, board, chamber, corner, leaf, plank, rib, side (chamber). - Strong's Number: H8145
There are 151 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֵׁנִי
Transliteration: shênîy
Pronunciation: shay-nee'
Description: from שָׁנָה; properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially, again; again, either (of them), (an-) other, second (time).