Exodus 37:26 bbe — The top and the sides and the horns were all plated with the best gold; and he put an edge of gold all round it.

Bible in Basic English

"The top and the sides and the horns were all plated with the best gold; and he put an edge of gold all round it."

— Exodus 37:26, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 37 — Context

And he made the seven vessels for the lights, and all the necessary instruments for it, of gold.

A talent of the best gold was used for the making of it and its vessels.

And he made the altar for the burning of spices, using the same hard wood; it was square, a cubit long and a cubit wide and two cubits high; the horns made of the same.

The top and the sides and the horns were all plated with the best gold; and he put an edge of gold all round it.

And he made two gold rings, placing them on the two opposite sides under the edge, to take the rods for lifting it.

The rods he made of the same hard wood, plating them with gold.

And he made the holy oil and the perfume of sweet spices for burning, after the art of the perfume-maker.

Exodus 37:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 37:26 say?

Exodus 37:26 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The top and the sides and the horns were all plated with the best gold; and he put an edge of gold all round it.”

Where is Exodus 37:26 in the Bible?

Exodus 37:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 37, verse 26.

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 37:26.

What translation should I read Exodus 37:26 in?

Exodus 37:26 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 37:26?

Exodus 37:26 reads (BBE): “The top and the sides and the horns were all plated with the best gold; and he put an edge of gold all round it.” 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.

Exodus 37:26 bbe — The top and the sides and the horns were all plated with the best gold; and he put an edge of gold all round it.

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