Exodus 37:4 net — He made poles of acacia wood, overlaid them with gold,

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"He made poles of acacia wood, overlaid them with gold,"

— Exodus 37:4, NET Bible

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Exodus 37 — Context

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The Making of the Ark Bezalel made the ark of acacia wood; its length was three feet nine inches, its width two feet three inches, and its height two feet three inches.

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He overlaid it with pure gold, inside and out, and he made a surrounding border of gold for it.

3

He cast four gold rings for it that he put on its four feet, with two rings on one side and two rings on the other side.

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He made poles of acacia wood, overlaid them with gold,

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and put the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark in order to carry the ark.

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He made an atonement lid of pure gold; its length was three feet nine inches, and its width was two feet three inches.

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He made two cherubim of gold; he made them of hammered metal on the two ends of the atonement lid,

Exodus 37:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 37:4 say?
Exodus 37:4 in the NET Bible reads: “He made poles of acacia wood, overlaid them with gold,”
Where is Exodus 37:4 in the Bible?
Exodus 37:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 37, verse 4.
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 37:4.
What translation should I read Exodus 37:4 in?
Exodus 37:4 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 37:4?
Exodus 37:4 reads (NET): “He made poles of acacia wood, overlaid 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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