Exodus 26:29
And thou shalt overlay the boards with gold, and make their rings of gold for places for the bars: and thou shalt overlay the bars with gold.
Original Language Analysis
וְֽאֶת
H853
וְֽאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
1 of 14
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַקְּרָשִׁ֞ים
the boards
H7175
הַקְּרָשִׁ֞ים
the boards
Strong's:
H7175
Word #:
2 of 14
a slab or plank; by implication, a deck of a ship
וְצִפִּיתָ֥
And thou shalt overlay
H6823
וְצִפִּיתָ֥
And thou shalt overlay
Strong's:
H6823
Word #:
3 of 14
to sheet over (especially with metal)
זָהָֽב׃
of gold
H2091
זָהָֽב׃
of gold
Strong's:
H2091
Word #:
4 of 14
gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
5 of 14
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
טַבְּעֹֽתֵיהֶם֙
their rings
H2885
טַבְּעֹֽתֵיהֶם֙
their rings
Strong's:
H2885
Word #:
6 of 14
properly, a seal (as sunk into the wax), i.e., signet (for sealing); hence (generally) a ring of any kind
תַּֽעֲשֶׂ֣ה
and make
H6213
תַּֽעֲשֶׂ֣ה
and make
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
7 of 14
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
זָהָֽב׃
of gold
H2091
זָהָֽב׃
of gold
Strong's:
H2091
Word #:
8 of 14
gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky
בָּתִּ֖ים
for places
H1004
בָּתִּ֖ים
for places
Strong's:
H1004
Word #:
9 of 14
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
וְצִפִּיתָ֥
And thou shalt overlay
H6823
וְצִפִּיתָ֥
And thou shalt overlay
Strong's:
H6823
Word #:
11 of 14
to sheet over (especially with metal)
Historical Context
Gold overlay required hammering thin gold leaf onto the wooden surfaces, covering the natural wood completely. The rings were likely solid gold, cast or formed separately and attached to the boards, creating durable connection points for the bars.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God's divine nature ('gold') permeate every aspect of His dwelling (boards, rings, bars)?
- In what ways has your 'natural wood' (humanity) been overlaid with divine nature (2 Peter 1:4)?
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Analysis & Commentary
The boards are overlaid with gold, and their rings (through which bars pass) are of gold. Gold-overlaid bars run through gold rings on gold-overlaid boards—deity permeates every element. The boards (humanity—wood) are transformed by gold overlay (divine nature). The rings (connection points) are pure gold (divine provision). The bars (unifying force) are gold-covered (divine power). All is sanctified, all reflects God's glory.