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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

This verse is part of the detailed account of building the Tabernacle's furnishings, specifically describing the table of showbread (also called the table of the Presence). Bezalel, the master craftsman chosen by God, was following the exact specifications God had given Moses on Mount Sinai. The gold rings served as holders for the carrying poles, allowing the priests to transport this holy furniture when the Israelites moved through the wilderness.

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