Exodus 37:27

Authorized King James Version

And he made two rings of gold for it under the crown thereof, by the two corners of it, upon the two sides thereof, to be places for the staves to bear it withal.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
שְׁנֵ֣י
of it upon the two
two; also (as ordinal) twofold
#2
טַבְּעֹ֨ת
rings
properly, a seal (as sunk into the wax), i.e., signet (for sealing); hence (generally) a ring of any kind
#3
זָהָ֜ב
of gold
gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky
#4
עָֽשָׂה
And he made
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#5
ל֣וֹ׀
H0
#6
מִתַּ֣חַת
the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc
#7
לְזֵר֗וֹ
for it under the crown
a chaplet (as spread around the top), i.e., (specifically) a border moulding
#8
עַ֚ל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#9
שְׁנֵ֣י
of it upon the two
two; also (as ordinal) twofold
#10
צַלְעֹתָ֔יו
corners
a rib (as curved), literally (of the body) or figuratively (of a door, i.e., leaf); hence, a side, literally (of a person) or figuratively (of an obje
#11
עַ֖ל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#12
שְׁנֵ֣י
of it upon the two
two; also (as ordinal) twofold
#13
צִדָּ֑יו
sides
a side; figuratively, an adversary
#14
לְבָתִּ֣ים
thereof to be places
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#15
לְבַדִּ֔ים
for the staves
properly, separation; by implication, a part of the body, branch of a tree, bar for carrying; figuratively, chief of a city; especially (with preposit
#16
לָשֵׂ֥את
to bear
to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
#17
אֹת֖וֹ
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#18
בָּהֶֽם׃
H0

Analysis

Within the broader context of Exodus, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Exodus.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Exodus Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

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