Exodus 25:13 bbe — And make rods of the same wood, plating them with gold.

Bible in Basic English

"And make rods of the same wood, plating them with gold."

— Exodus 25:13, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 25 — Context

10

And they are to make an ark of hard wood; two and a half cubits long, and a cubit and a half wide and high.

11

It is to be plated inside and out with the best gold, with an edge of gold all round it

12

And make four rings of gold for it, to be fixed on its four feet, two rings on one side of it and two on the other.

13

And make rods of the same wood, plating them with gold.

14

And put the rods through the rings at the sides of the ark, for lifting it.

15

The rods are to be kept in the rings, and never taken out.

16

Inside the ark you are to put the record which I will give you.

Exodus 25:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 25:13 say?
Exodus 25:13 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And make rods of the same wood, plating them with gold.”
Where is Exodus 25:13 in the Bible?
Exodus 25:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 25, verse 13.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 25:13.
What translation should I read Exodus 25:13 in?
Exodus 25:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 25:13?
Exodus 25:13 reads (BBE): “And make rods of the same wood, plating them with gold.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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