Exodus 30:5 akjv — And you shall make the staves of shittim wood, and overlay them with gold.

American King James Version

"And you shall make the staves of shittim wood, and overlay them with gold. "

— Exodus 30:5, American King James Version

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Exodus 30 — Context

2

A 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.

3

And you shall overlay it with pure gold, the top thereof, and the sides thereof round about, and the horns thereof; and you shall make to it a crown of gold round about.

4

And two golden rings shall you make to it under the crown of it, by the two corners thereof, on the two sides of it shall you make it; and they shall be for places for the staves to bear it with.

5

And you shall make the staves of shittim wood, and overlay them with gold.

6

And you shall put it before the veil that is by the ark of the testimony, before the mercy seat that is over the testimony, where I will meet with you.

7

And Aaron shall burn thereon sweet incense every morning: when he dresses the lamps, he shall burn incense on it.

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And when Aaron lights the lamps at even, he shall burn incense on it, a perpetual incense before the LORD throughout your generations.

Exodus 30:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 30:5 say?
Exodus 30:5 in the American King James Version reads: “And you shall make the staves of shittim wood, and overlay them with gold. ”
Where is Exodus 30:5 in the Bible?
Exodus 30:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 30, verse 5.
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 30:5.
What translation should I read Exodus 30:5 in?
Exodus 30:5 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 30:5?
Exodus 30:5 reads (AKJV): “And you shall make the staves of shittim wood, and overlay 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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