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Exodus 37

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1Bezalel made the ark of acacia wood. Its length was two and a half cubits, and its width a cubit and a half, and a cubit and a half its height. 2He overlaid it with pure gold inside and outside, and made a molding of gold for it around it. 3He cast four rings of gold for it in its four feet—two rings on its one side, and two rings on its other side. 4He made poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold. 5He put the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark, to bear the ark. 6He made a mercy seat of pure gold. Its length was two and a half cubits, and a cubit and a half its width. 7He made two cherubim of gold. He made them of beaten work, at the two ends of the mercy seat: 8one cherub at the one end, and one cherub at the other end. He made the cherubim of one piece with the mercy seat at its two ends. 9The cherubim spread out their wings above, covering the mercy seat with their wings, with their faces toward one another. The faces of the cherubim were toward the mercy seat. 10He made the table of acacia wood. Its length was two cubits, and its width was a cubit, and its height was a cubit and a half. 11He overlaid it with pure gold, and made a gold molding around it. 12He made a border of a hand’s width around it, and made a golden molding on its border around it. 13He cast four rings of gold for it, and put the rings in the four corners that were on its four feet. 14The rings were close by the border, the places for the poles to carry the table. 15He made the poles of acacia wood, and overlaid them with gold, to carry the table. 16He made the vessels which were on the table, its dishes, its spoons, its bowls, and its pitchers with which to pour out, of pure gold. 17He made the lamp stand of pure gold. He made the lamp stand of beaten work. Its base, its shaft, its cups, its buds, and its flowers were of one piece with it. 18There were six branches going out of its sides: three branches of the lamp stand out of its one side, and three branches of the lamp stand out of its other side: 19three cups made like almond blossoms in one branch, a bud and a flower, and three cups made like almond blossoms in the other branch, a bud and a flower; so for the six branches going out of the lamp stand. 20In the lamp stand were four cups made like almond blossoms, its buds and its flowers; 21and a bud under two branches of one piece with it, and a bud under two branches of one piece with it, and a bud under two branches of one piece with it, for the six branches going out of it. 22Their buds and their branches were of one piece with it. The whole thing was one beaten work of pure gold. 23He made its seven lamps, and its snuffers, and its snuff dishes, of pure gold. 24He made it of a talent of pure gold, with all its vessels. 25He made the altar of incense of acacia wood. It was square: its length was a cubit, and its width a cubit. Its height was two cubits. Its horns were of one piece with it. 26He overlaid it with pure gold: its top, its sides around it, and its horns. He made a gold molding around it. 27He made two golden rings for it under its molding crown, on its two ribs, on its two sides, for places for poles with which to carry it. 28He made the poles of acacia wood, and overlaid them with gold. 29He made the holy anointing oil and the pure incense of sweet spices, after the art of the perfumer.

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Overview

Exodus Chapter 37 continues the detailed account of the construction of the Tabernacle, focusing on the sacred furniture that was to be placed within it. The chapter begins with the making of the Ark of the Covenant, which was crafted from acacia wood and overlaid with pure gold both inside and out. The Ark, which housed the tablets of the Law, was central to Israel's worship and symbolized God's presence among His people. The design included golden rings and poles for carrying the Ark, emphasizing the holiness and reverence required in handling this sacred object. The Ark is often associated with #God's covenant with #Israel, representing His promise and guidance.

The chapter then describes the construction of the mercy seat, which served as the lid for the Ark, adorned with two cherubim made of gold. This mercy seat was where God would meet with Moses and speak to him, highlighting the intimate relationship between God and His chosen leader. Following the Ark, the chapter details the making of the table for the showbread, which was also made of acacia wood and overlaid with gold. This table held the bread of the Presence, symbolizing God's provision and fellowship with His people.

Finally, the chapter concludes with the description of the golden lampstand, or menorah, which was intricately designed to provide light within the Holy Place. The lampstand, with its seven lamps, represented the light of God shining in the darkness and the illumination of His truth. Each piece of furniture described in this chapter serves a significant purpose in the worship of God, illustrating the importance of holiness, obedience, and the presence of God among His people. The meticulous details of the construction reflect the seriousness with which God desires to be worshiped and the beauty of His dwelling place among His people.

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