Exodus 27:7
“And the staves shall be put into the rings, and the staves shall be upon the two sides of the altar, to bear it.”
Exodus 27:7 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And the staves shall be put into the rings, and the staves shall be upon the two sides of the altar, to bear it.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And thou shalt draw them through rings, and they shall be on both sides of the altar to carry it.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And the staves thereof shall be put into the rings, and the staves shall be upon the two sides of the altar, in bearing it.
- DARBYDarby
- And its staves shall be put into the rings, that the staves may be on both sides of the altar, when it is carried.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Its poles shall be put into the rings, and the poles shall be on the two sides of the altar, when carrying it.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And the staves have been brought into the rings, and the staves have been on the two sides of the altar in bearing it.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Insert the poles into the rings, allowing them to rest on the two sides of the altar for carrying.
Context: Exodus 27
5And thou shalt put it under the compass of the altar beneath, that the net may be even to the midst of the altar.
6And thou shalt make staves for the altar, staves of shittim wood, and overlay them with brass.
7And the staves shall be put into the rings, and the staves shall be upon the two sides of the altar, to bear it.
8Hollow with boards shalt thou make it: as it was shewed thee in the mount, so shall they make it.
9And thou shalt make the court of the tabernacle: for the south side southward there shall be hangings for the court of fine twined linen of an hundred cubits long for one side:
About Exodus 27: The Bronze Altar and the Courtyard
Instructions for making the bronze altar and the court around the tabernacle.
Commentary
Exodus 27 is a chapter that focuses on the construction of the tabernacle, the place of worship for the Israelites. The Lord instructs Moses to build the tabernacle with acacia wood and overlay it with gold. He also instructs Moses to make a courtyard around the tabernacle with curtains of fine linen and hang a gate of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn. The Lord also commands Moses to make an altar of acacia wood and overlay it with bronze. He also instructs Moses to make a laver of bronze and its base of bronze.