Bible Strands
Exodus 30:4
And make two gold rings below the molding on opposite sides to hold the poles used to carry it.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — God instructs Moses on the Sinai mountain regarding the final construction details for the altar. The words — `ta.be.'Ot` (rings) and `za.Hav` (gold) designate the specific hardware and material required for the carrying mechanism. The thread — This ring placement mirrors the identical carrying hardware specified for the ark and table in Exodus 25:12, 25:14, and 25:27. Why it lands — The text requires exact adherence to divine blueprints, prioritizing functional portability and structural integrity for sacred use.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And two golden rings shalt thou make to it under the crown of it, by the two corners thereof, upon the two sides of it shalt thou make it; and they shall be for places for the staves to bear it withal.
Cross-references
- Exodus 25:27 The rings are to be close to the rim, to serve as holders for the poles used to carry the table.
- Exodus 25:12 Cast four gold rings for it and fasten them to its four feet, two rings on one side and two on the other.
- Exodus 25:14 Insert the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark, in order to carry it.
- Exodus 26:29 Overlay the frames with gold and make gold rings to hold the crossbars. Also overlay the crossbars with gold.
- Exodus 27:4 Construct for it a grate of bronze mesh, and make a bronze ring at each of the four corners of the mesh.
- Exodus 27:7 The poles are to be inserted into the rings so that the poles are on two sides of the altar when it is carried.