Exodus 25:26
And thou shalt make for it four rings of gold, and put the rings in the four corners that are on the four feet thereof.
Original Language Analysis
וְעָשִׂ֣יתָ
And thou shalt make
H6213
וְעָשִׂ֣יתָ
And thou shalt make
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
1 of 14
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
הַטַּבָּעֹ֔ת
rings
H2885
הַטַּבָּעֹ֔ת
rings
Strong's:
H2885
Word #:
4 of 14
properly, a seal (as sunk into the wax), i.e., signet (for sealing); hence (generally) a ring of any kind
זָהָ֑ב
of gold
H2091
זָהָ֑ב
of gold
Strong's:
H2091
Word #:
5 of 14
gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky
וְנָֽתַתָּ֙
and put
H5414
וְנָֽתַתָּ֙
and put
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
6 of 14
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
7 of 14
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַטַּבָּעֹ֔ת
rings
H2885
הַטַּבָּעֹ֔ת
rings
Strong's:
H2885
Word #:
8 of 14
properly, a seal (as sunk into the wax), i.e., signet (for sealing); hence (generally) a ring of any kind
עַ֚ל
H5921
עַ֚ל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
9 of 14
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
הַפֵּאֹ֔ת
corners
H6285
הַפֵּאֹ֔ת
corners
Strong's:
H6285
Word #:
11 of 14
properly, mouth in a figurative sense, i.e., direction, region, extremity
Historical Context
The border (מִסְגֶּרֶת, misgereth) was a frame or rim below the crown, adding structural integrity. The rings were positioned to balance the table's weight when carried, reflecting divine wisdom in combining sacred symbolism with practical function.
Questions for Reflection
- How does worship balance divine order ('border') with spiritual vitality ('mobility')?
- What 'practical details' of your worship has God specifically prescribed?
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Analysis & Commentary
The rings' precise placement 'by the border' and 'for places of the staves' shows divine attention to practical details. Nothing in worship is left to chance or human convenience. The border (frame) provides structure and the rings enable mobility—together showing that true worship is both ordered and living, structured yet dynamic. Fellowship with God follows His design but moves with His people.