Exodus 37:11
And he overlaid it with pure gold, and made thereunto a crown of gold round about.
Original Language Analysis
אֹת֖וֹ
H853
אֹת֖וֹ
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
2 of 9
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
זָהָ֖ב
gold
H2091
זָהָ֖ב
gold
Strong's:
H2091
Word #:
3 of 9
gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky
טָה֑וֹר
it with pure
H2889
טָה֑וֹר
it with pure
Strong's:
H2889
Word #:
4 of 9
pure (in a physical, chemical, ceremonial or moral sense)
וַיַּ֥עַשׂ
and made
H6213
וַיַּ֥עַשׂ
and made
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
5 of 9
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
זֵ֥ר
thereunto a crown
H2213
זֵ֥ר
thereunto a crown
Strong's:
H2213
Word #:
7 of 9
a chaplet (as spread around the top), i.e., (specifically) a border moulding
Historical Context
The table measured approximately 3' × 1.5' × 2.25' (2 × 1 × 1.5 cubits), overlaid with pure gold. The crown border around the edge prevented the bread, dishes, and utensils from sliding off. The gold overlay made the table a fitting object for God's holy presence.
Questions for Reflection
- What does the crown of gold around the table teach about the royal nature of God's provision?
- How does the protective crown illustrating God's care for His provision apply to believers' spiritual nourishment and security?
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Analysis & Commentary
Overlaying the table with pure gold (זָהָב טָהוֹר, zahav tahor) and making a crown of gold (זֵר זָהָב, zer zahav) round about emphasizes royalty and purity in God's provision. The crown border prevented sacred items from falling off—demonstrating God's protective care of what He provides. The table's golden purity teaches that fellowship with God requires holiness; the crown teaches that God's provision is royal, abundant, and secure. Christ's table offers not poverty-rations but royal feast.