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Exodus 37:13

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And he cast for it four rings of gold, and put the rings upon the four corners that were in the four feet thereof.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

He made four gold rings for it and attached the rings to the four corners where the four legs were.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes the careful craftsmanship of adding gold rings to the corners of a sacred piece of furniture, showing attention to God's specific instructions.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Exodus, after the Israelites escaped from Egypt, God gave Moses detailed instructions for building the Tabernacle, a portable sanctuary that served as a place for God's presence among His people. This verse describes the work of skilled craftsmen like Bezalel, who were meticulously crafting the table for the bread of the Presence, including attaching gold rings to its corners for carrying purposes. These elements highlighted the sacredness of the Tabernacle and the need for precise obedience to God's commands in worship.

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