Exodus 30:4
“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.”
Exodus 30:4 in 7 translations
- KJVKing 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And two golden rings under the crown on either side, that the bars may be put into them, and the altar be carried.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And two golden rings shalt thou make for it under the crown thereof; upon the two ribs thereof, upon the two sides of it shalt thou make them; and they shall be for places for staves wherewith to bear it.
- DARBYDarby
- And two rings of gold shalt thou make for it under its border; by its two corners shalt thou make them, on the two sides thereof; and they shall be for receptacles for the staves, with which to carry it.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- You shall make two golden rings for it under its molding; on its two ribs, on its two sides you shall make them; and they shall be for places for poles with which to bear it.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and two rings of gold thou dost make to it under its crown; on its two ribs thou dost make them, on its two sides, and they have become places for staves, to bear it with them.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Make two gold rings for it, placed under the crown at the two corners on its sides; these will hold the poles for carrying it.
Context: Exodus 30
2A cubit shall be the length thereof, and a cubit the breadth thereof; foursquare shall it be: and two cubits shall be the height thereof: the horns thereof shall be of the same.
3And thou shalt overlay it with pure gold, the top thereof, and the sides thereof round about, and the horns thereof; and thou shalt make unto it a crown of gold round about.
4And 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.
5And thou shalt make the staves of shittim wood, and overlay them with gold.
6And thou shalt put it before the vail that is by the ark of the testimony, before the mercy seat that is over the testimony, where I will meet with thee.
About Exodus 30: The Bronze Laver and the Incense Altar
Instructions for making the incense altar and the anointing oil, and for the atonement money.
Commentary
Exodus chapter 30 is a pivotal chapter in the book of Exodus, as it marks the beginning of the construction of the Tabernacle. This chapter outlines the instructions given by God to Moses for the construction of the Tabernacle, including the materials to be used and the measurements of the various components. It also outlines the instructions for the making of the altar of incense, the anointing oil, and the incense.