Exodus 25:28
ESV
You shall make the poles of acacia wood, and overlay them with gold, and the table shall be carried with these.
NIV
Make the poles of acacia wood, overlay them with gold and carry the table with them.
NASB
And you shall make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold, so that with them the table may be carried.
CSB
Make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold, and the table can be carried by them.
NLT
Make these poles from acacia wood, and overlay them with gold.
KJV
And thou shalt make the staves of shittim wood, and overlay them with gold, that the table may be borne with them.
NKJV
And you shall make the poles of acacia wood, and overlay them with gold, that the table may be carried with them.
What does Exodus 25:28 mean?
God commanded Israel to collect materials (Exodus 25:1–7) to build a sanctuary (Exodus 25:8–9). The sanctuary will be a portable temple, mostly in the form of a tent or "tabernacle" (Exodus 26). In this sanctuary will rest the ark of the covenant (Exodus 25:10–11) and an ornate lampstand (Exodus 25:31). Other sacred objects are altars for sacrifice (Exodus 27:1–8) and for incense (Exodus 30:1–10).This passage describes a sacred table (Exodus 25:23–27). The table is the same height and length as the ark, made of gilded wood, and has a decorative border. The table must be carried in the same way as the ark: using wooden poles overlaid with gold. God expects the people to keep solid gold utensils on this table (Exodus 25:29) as well as a special bread (Exodus 25:30).
