Exodus 37:2 asv — And he overlaid it with pure gold within and without, and made a crown of gold to it round about.

American Standard Version

"And he overlaid it with pure gold within and without, and made a crown of gold to it round about. "

— Exodus 37:2, American Standard Version

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Exodus 37 — Context

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And Bezalel made the ark of acacia wood: two cubits and a half was the length of it, and a cubit and a half the breadth of it, and a cubit and a half the height of it.

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And he overlaid it with pure gold within and without, and made a crown of gold to it round about.

3

And he cast for it four rings of gold, in the four feet thereof; even two rings on the one side of it, and two rings on the other side of it.

4

And he made staves of acacia wood, and overlaid them with gold.

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And he put the staves into the rings on the sides of the ark, to bear the ark.

Exodus 37:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 37:2 say?
Exodus 37:2 in the American Standard Version reads: “And he overlaid it with pure gold within and without, and made a crown of gold to it round about. ”
Where is Exodus 37:2 in the Bible?
Exodus 37:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 37, verse 2.
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 37:2.
What translation should I read Exodus 37:2 in?
Exodus 37:2 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 37:2?
Exodus 37:2 reads (ASV): “And he overlaid it with pure gold within and without, and made a crown of gold to it round about. ” 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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