📖 Exodus — Chapter 37 (KJV)
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Exodus 37:1 And Bezaleel made the ark of shittim 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:
Exodus 37:2 And he overlaid it with pure gold within and without, and made a crown of gold to it round about.
Exodus 37:3 And he cast for it four rings of gold, to be set by the four corners of it; even two rings upon the one side of it, and two rings upon the other side of it.
Exodus 37:4 And he made Rstaves of shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold.
Exodus 37:5 And he put the staves into the rings by the sides of the ark, to bear the ark.
Exodus 37:6 And he made the mercy seat of pure gold: two cubits and a half was the length thereof, and one cubit and a half the breadth thereof.
Exodus 37:7 And he made two cherubims of gold, beaten out of one piece made he them, Ton the two ends of the mercy seat;
Exodus 37:8 One cherub Ton the end on this side, and another cherub Ton the other end on that side: out of the mercy seat made he the cherubims on the two ends thereof.
Exodus 37:9 And the Rcherubims spread out their wings on high, and covered with their wings over the mercy seat, with their faces one to another; even to the mercy seatward were the faces of the cherubims.
Exodus 37:10 And he made the table of shittim wood: two cubits was the length thereof, and a cubit the breadth thereof, and a cubit and a half the height thereof:
Exodus 37:11 And he overlaid it with pure gold, and made thereunto a crown of gold round about.
Exodus 37:12 Also he made thereunto a border of an handbreadth round about; and made a crown of gold for the border thereof round about.
Exodus 37:13 And he cast for it four rings of gold, and put the rings upon the four corners that were in the four feet thereof.
Exodus 37:14 Over against the border were the rings, the places for the staves to bear the table.
Exodus 37:15 And he made the staves of shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold, to bear the table.
Exodus 37:16 And he made the vessels which were upon the table, his Rdishes, and his spoons, and his bowls, and his covers Tto cover withal, of pure gold.
Exodus 37:17 And he made Rthe candlestick of pure gold: of beaten work made he the candlestick; his shaft, and his branch, his bowls, his knops, and his flowers, were of the same:
Exodus 37:18 And six branches going out of the sides thereof; three branches of the candlestick out of the one side thereof, and three branches of the candlestick out of the other side thereof:
Exodus 37:19 Three bowls made after the fashion of almonds in one branch, a knop and a flower; and three bowls made like almonds in another branch, a knop and a flower: so throughout the six branches going out of the candlestick.
Exodus 37:20 And in the candlestick were four bowls made like Ralmonds, his knops, and his flowers:
Exodus 37:21 And a knop under two branches of the same, and a knop under two branches of the same, and a knop under two branches of the same, according to the six branches going out of it.
Exodus 37:22 Their knops and their branches Rwere of the same: all of it was one beaten work of pure gold.
Exodus 37:23 And he made his seven lamps, and his snuffers, and his snuffdishes, of pure gold.
Exodus 37:24 Of a talent of pure gold made he it, and all the vessels thereof.
Exodus 37:25 And he made the incense altar of shittim wood: the length of it was a cubit, and the breadth of it a cubit; it was foursquare; and two cubits was the height of it; the horns thereof were of the same.
Exodus 37:26 And he overlaid it with pure gold, both the top of it, and the sides thereof round about, and the horns of it: also he made unto it a crown of gold round about.
Exodus 37:27 And he made two rings of gold for it under the crown thereof, by the two corners of it, upon the two sides thereof, to be places for the staves to bear it withal.
Exodus 37:28 And he made the staves of shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold.
Exodus 37:29 And Rhe made the holy anointing oil, and the pure incense of sweet spices, according to the work of the apothecary.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Exodus 37:1–9 — The Ark and Mercy Seat
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Bezaleel makes the ark of shittim wood, overlays it with gold, and provides rings and staves for carrying it. He makes the mercy seat and its two cherubims of gold. The record follows the instructions given earlier.
Key Truth: The ark and mercy seat are made according to the LORD's appointed design.
Check What You Remember
1. Who made the ark? (Exodus 37:1)
Find it in Exodus 37:1 (KJV).
2. What wood formed the ark? (Exodus 37:1)
Find it in Exodus 37:1 (KJV).
3. What metal was the mercy seat made of? (Exodus 37:6)
Find it in Exodus 37:6 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Exodus 37:10–24 — The Table and Candlestick
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The table is made of shittim wood overlaid with gold, with its carrying equipment and vessels. The candlestick is formed of pure gold, with six branches extending from its sides and seven lamps. The central shaft and branches are part of the same beaten work.
Key Truth: The sanctuary furnishings are carefully made for their appointed service.
Check What You Remember
1. What wood formed the table? (Exodus 37:10)
Find it in Exodus 37:10 (KJV).
2. How many branches extended from the candlestick's sides? (Exodus 37:18)
Find it in Exodus 37:18 (KJV).
3. How many lamps were made? (Exodus 37:23)
Find it in Exodus 37:23 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Exodus 37:25–29 — Incense and Anointing
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The incense altar is made of shittim wood and overlaid with gold, with horns, rings, and staves. The holy anointing oil and pure incense of sweet spices are also made. The furnishings and preparations together support the appointed sanctuary service.
Key Truth: The completed work includes both furnishings and the holy preparations used with them.
Check What You Remember
1. What wood formed the incense altar? (Exodus 37:25)
Find it in Exodus 37:25 (KJV).
2. What metal overlaid the incense altar? (Exodus 37:26)
Find it in Exodus 37:26 (KJV).
3. What kind of oil was made in verse 29? (Exodus 37:29)
Find it in Exodus 37:29 (KJV).
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. How does the ark’s carrying arrangement relate to its rings?
2. How do the cherubims’ wings and faces relate to the mercy seat?
3. How do the table’s rings and staves parallel its purpose of being borne?
4. How does the candlestick’s construction unite its branches and knops?
5. How do the incense altar’s dimensions establish its shape?
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