Exodus 25:15
The staves shall be in the rings of the ark: they shall not be taken from it.
Original Language Analysis
בְּטַבְּעֹת֙
in the rings
H2885
בְּטַבְּעֹת֙
in the rings
Strong's:
H2885
Word #:
1 of 7
properly, a seal (as sunk into the wax), i.e., signet (for sealing); hence (generally) a ring of any kind
יִֽהְי֖וּ
shall be
H1961
יִֽהְי֖וּ
shall be
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
3 of 7
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
הַבַּדִּ֑ים
The staves
H905
הַבַּדִּ֑ים
The staves
Strong's:
H905
Word #:
4 of 7
properly, separation; by implication, a part of the body, branch of a tree, bar for carrying; figuratively, chief of a city; especially (with preposit
לֹ֥א
H3808
לֹ֥א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
5 of 7
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
Historical Context
The prohibition against removing the staves protected both the Ark and those who would transport it. When Uzzah later touched the Ark (2 Samuel 6:6-7), the result was deadly, demonstrating the continuing necessity of God's prescribed approach.
Questions for Reflection
- How does the permanence of the staves encourage you about constant access to God through Christ?
- What happens when people attempt to approach God without His prescribed mediator?
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Analysis & Commentary
The staves must remain in the rings—never removed (compare 1 Kings 8:8). This permanence signifies that God's provision for holy approach is constant and unchanging. Just as the staves were always ready for the Ark to move, Christ's mediation is perpetually available. We never lack access to God through our High Priest who 'ever lives to make intercession' (Hebrews 7:25).