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◄ Exodus 25:12►

New International Version
Cast four gold rings for it and fasten them to its four feet, with two rings on one side and two rings on the other.

New Living Translation
Cast four gold rings and attach them to its four feet, two rings on each side.

English Standard Version
You shall cast four rings of gold for it and put them on its four feet, two rings on the one side of it, and two rings on the other side of it.

Berean Standard Bible
Cast four gold rings for it and fasten them to its four feet, two rings on one side and two on the other.

King James Bible
And thou shalt cast four rings of gold for it, and putthem in the four corners thereof; and two ringsshall be in the one side of it, and two rings in the other side of it.

New King James Version
You shall cast four rings of gold for it, and putthem in its four corners; two ringsshall be on one side, and two rings on the other side.

New American Standard Bible
You shall also cast four gold rings for it and fasten them on its four feet; two rings shall be on one side of it, and two rings on the other side of it.

NASB 1995
“You shall cast four gold rings for it and fasten them on its four feet, and two rings shall be on one side of it and two rings on the other side of it.

NASB 1977
“And you shall cast four gold rings for it, and fasten them on its four feet, and two rings shall be on one side of it and two rings on the other side of it.

Legacy Standard Bible
You shall cast four gold rings for it and fasten them on its four feet, and two rings shall be on one side of it and two rings on the other side of it.

Amplified Bible
You shall cast four gold rings for it and attach them to the four feet, two rings on either side.

Christian Standard Bible
Cast four gold rings for it and place them on its four feet, two rings on one side and two rings on the other side.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Cast four gold rings for it and place them on its four feet, two rings on one side and two rings on the other side.

American Standard Version
And thou shalt cast four rings of gold for it, and put them in the four feet thereof; and two rings shall be on the one side of it, and two rings on the other side of it.

Contemporary English Version
Make four gold rings and attach one of them to each of the four legs of the chest.

English Revised Version
And thou shalt cast four rings of gold for it, and put them in the four feet thereof; and two rings shall be on the one side of it, and two rings on the other side of it.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Cast four gold rings for it, and fasten them to its four feet, two rings on each side.

Good News Translation
Make four carrying rings of gold for it and attach them to its four legs, with two rings on each side.

International Standard Version
You are to cast four rings for it and put them on its four feet, two rings on one side of it and two rings on its other side.

NET Bible
You are to cast four gold rings for it and put them on its four feet, with two rings on one side and two rings on the other side.

New Heart English Bible
You shall cast four rings of gold for it, and put them in its four feet. Two rings shall be on the one side of it, and two rings on the other side of it.

Webster's Bible Translation
And thou shalt cast four rings of gold for it, and put them in its four corners; and two rings shall be in the one side of it, and two rings in the other side of it.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
Cast four gold rings for it and fasten them to its four feet, two rings on one side and two on the other.

World English Bible
You shall cast four rings of gold for it, and put them in its four feet. Two rings shall be on the one side of it, and two rings on the other side of it.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And you have cast four rings of gold for it, and have put [them] on its four feet, even two rings on its one side, and two rings on its second side;

Young's Literal Translation
And thou hast cast for it four rings of gold, and hast put them on its four feet, even two rings on its one side, and two rings on its second side;

Smith's Literal Translation
And thou shalt cast to at four rings of gold, and give upon its four steps: and two rings upon its one side, and two rings upon its second side.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And four golden rings, which thou shall put at the four corners of the ark: let two rings be on the one side, and two on the other.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and four gold rings, which you shall set into the four corners of the ark. Let two rings be on one side and two on the other.

New American Bible
Cast four gold rings and put them on the four supports of the ark, two rings on one side and two on the opposite side.

New Revised Standard Version
You shall cast four rings of gold for it and put them on its four feet, two rings on the one side of it, and two rings on the other side.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And you shall cast four rings of gold for it, and put them in the four corners thereof; and two rings on the one side of it, and two rings on the other side of it.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And you shall forge for it four rings of gold and you shall put on the four corners, two rings on one side and two rings on its other side.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And thou shalt cast four rings of gold for it, and put them in the four feet thereof; and two rings shall be on the one side of it, and two rings on the other side of it.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And thou shalt cast for it four golden rings, and shalt put them on the four sides; two rings on the one side, and two rings on the other side.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Ark of the Covenant
…11Overlay it with pure gold both inside and out, and make a gold molding around it.12Cast four gold rings for it and fasten them to its four feet,two rings on one side and two on the other.13And make poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold.…

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Cross References

Hebrews 9:4
containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant.

1 Kings 8:8
The poles extended far enough that their ends were visible from the Holy Place in front of the inner sanctuary, but not from outside the Holy Place; and they are there to this day.

1 Chronicles 15:15
And the Levites carried the ark of God on their shoulders with the poles, as Moses had commanded in accordance with the word of the LORD.

Numbers 4:5-6
Whenever the camp sets out, Aaron and his sons are to go in, take down the veil of the curtain, and cover the ark of the Testimony with it. / They are to place over this a covering of fine leather, spread a solid blue cloth over it, and insert its poles.

1 Samuel 6:7-8
Now, therefore, prepare one new cart with two milk cows that have never been yoked. Hitch the cows to the cart, but take their calves away and pen them up. / Take the ark of the LORD, set it on the cart, and in a chest beside it put the gold objects you are sending back to Him as a guilt offering. Then send the ark on its way,

2 Chronicles 5:9
The poles of the ark extended far enough that their ends were visible from in front of the inner sanctuary, but not from outside the Holy Place; and they are there to this day.

Hebrews 9:2-5
A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, / containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant. ...

Numbers 7:9
But he did not give any to the Kohathites, since they were to carry on their shoulders the holy objects for which they were responsible.

1 Kings 6:19-20
Solomon also prepared the inner sanctuary within the temple to set the ark of the covenant of the LORD there. / The inner sanctuary was twenty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and twenty cubits high. He overlaid the inside with pure gold, and he also overlaid the altar of cedar.

2 Samuel 6:3
They set the ark of God on a new cart and brought it from the house of Abinadab, which was on the hill. Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, were guiding the new cart,

1 Chronicles 13:7
So they carried the ark of God from the house of Abinadab on a new cart, with Uzzah and Ahio guiding the cart.

1 Kings 8:6
Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, beneath the wings of the cherubim.

2 Chronicles 5:7
Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, beneath the wings of the cherubim.

Numbers 10:21
Then the Kohathites set out, transporting the holy objects; the tabernacle was to be set up before their arrival.

1 Chronicles 15:2
Then David said, “No one but the Levites may carry the ark of God, because the LORD has chosen them to carry the ark of the LORD and to minister before Him forever.”

Treasury of Scripture

And you shall cast four rings of gold for it, and put them in the four corners thereof; and two rings shall be in the one side of it, and two rings in the other side of it.

Exodus 25:15,26
The staves shall be in the rings of the ark: they shall not be taken from it…

Exodus 26:29
And thou shalt overlay the boards with gold, and make their ringsof goldfor places for the bars: and thou shalt overlay the bars with gold.

Exodus 27:7
And the staves shall be put into the rings, and the staves shall be upon the two sides of the altar, to bear it.

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Exodus 25

1.What the Israelites were to offer for the building of the tabernacle
10.The dimensions of the ark
17.The mercy seat, with the cherubim
23.The table of show bread, with the furniture thereof
31.The golden candlestick, with the instruments thereof

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

Cast four gold rings for it
The instruction to cast gold rings indicates the use of precious materials, reflecting the sacredness of the Ark of the Covenant. Gold, a symbol of purity and divinity, was commonly used in the construction of sacred objects. The casting process suggests skilled craftsmanship, emphasizing the importance of the Ark. The use of gold also connects to other biblical instances where gold signifies holiness, such as in the construction of Solomon's Temple (1 Kings 6:20-22).

and fasten them to its four feet
The mention of "four feet" implies stability and balance, ensuring the Ark could be carried securely. The feet may symbolize the foundation of God's presence among His people, as the Ark was central to Israel's worship and represented God's throne on earth. This design allowed the Ark to be mobile, signifying God's guidance and presence during Israel's journey through the wilderness.

two rings on one side and two on the other
The placement of the rings on each side of the Ark facilitated its transportation by the Levites using poles, as described later inExodus 25:13-15. This method of carrying the Ark underscores the reverence required in handling holy objects, as direct contact was forbidden (2 Samuel 6:6-7). The symmetry of the rings also reflects the order and precision in God's instructions, paralleling the detailed plans given for the Tabernacle and its furnishings.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Moses
The leader of the Israelites, who received the instructions for the Tabernacle from God on Mount Sinai.

2.The Ark of the Covenant
A sacred chest where the tablets of the Ten Commandments were stored, representing God's covenant with Israel.

3.The Israelites
The chosen people of God, who were to construct the Tabernacle as a place for God's presence among them.

4.Mount Sinai
The mountain where Moses received the Law and the instructions for the Tabernacle.

5.The Tabernacle
A portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites, where the Ark of the Covenant was housed.

Teaching Points

Obedience to God's Instructions
The detailed instructions for the Ark's construction highlight the importance of following God's commands precisely. As believers, we are called to obey God's Word in our lives.

Symbolism of the Ark
The Ark represents God's presence and covenant with His people. In our lives, we should seek to maintain a close relationship with God, recognizing His presence with us through the Holy Spirit.

The Role of Sacred Objects
While the Ark was a physical object, its significance lay in what it represented. We should focus on the spiritual truths behind religious symbols and practices, rather than the objects themselves.

God's Holiness and Accessibility
The Ark was a symbol of God's holiness, yet it was accessible to the Israelites through the Tabernacle. This foreshadows the access we have to God through Jesus Christ, our mediator.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Exodus 25:12?

2.How does Exodus 25:12 illustrate God's attention to detail in His instructions?

3.What is the significance of using "four gold rings" in Exodus 25:12?

4.How can we apply the precision of God's commands to our daily lives?

5.How does Exodus 25:12 connect to the broader theme of obedience in Scripture?

6.What does Exodus 25:12 teach us about the importance of following God's design?

7.Why did God command the use of gold for the Ark's rings in Exodus 25:12?

8.How does Exodus 25:12 reflect God's attention to detail in worship practices?

9.What is the significance of the Ark's rings in Exodus 25:12 for Israelite worship?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 25?

11.Why do the dimensions of the Ark of the Covenant (Exodus 25) resemble those of Egyptian sacred chests, suggesting borrowed traditions?

12.Why is the altar of burnt offering significant?

13.In 1 Chronicles 15:13, David suggests God’s anger struck them down for improper Ark transport—why would a just God enact such severe punishment over ritual details?

14.Exodus 27:1-8: How could the Israelites feasibly construct and transport such a large bronze-covered acacia wood altar during prolonged desert wanderings?

What Does Exodus 25:12 Mean

Cast four gold rings for it

Exodus 25:12 begins, “Cast four gold rings for it …”.

• Gold in Scripture consistently points to purity, royalty, and the glory of God (cf.Revelation 21:18–21). Placing gold on the Ark of the Covenant highlights God’s unmatched holiness (Exodus 25:11).

• The command to “cast” tells us these rings were not hammered from scraps but intentionally molded—showing that worship is never haphazard (compareExodus 31:2–5, where Bezalel is filled with the Spirit for skilled craftsmanship).

• Four rings anticipate movement. Before the poles are even mentioned (Exodus 25:13–15), God ensures the Ark will be portable, signaling that His presence goes with His people (Numbers 10:33–36).

and fasten them to its four feet

“… and fasten them to its four feet …”.

• The Ark’s “feet,” or legs, lift it off the ground, preserving dignity (1 Samuel 6:19–20 shows what happens when reverence is ignored).

• Rings attached at the base keep the center of gravity low, preventing swaying when carried—practical care that protects the Ark and those who bear it (2 Samuel 6:6–7).

• This detail underlines that obedience to God involves both worship and wise design; faith and function work together (Exodus 26:30).

two rings on one side

“… with two rings on one side …”.

• Balance is preserved: two rings distribute weight evenly along a single side so no carrier bears more than his share (compareNumbers 4:15, where assigned Levites carry the sacred pieces).

• The paired rings anticipate the paired poles (Exodus 25:14); mobility was never an afterthought. God plans ahead for every journey His people will take (Deuteronomy 31:8).

• This symmetry reflects God’s character—orderly, not chaotic (1 Corinthians 14:33).

and two on the other

“… and two on the other”.

• The matching set completes the structure: four rings, four corners, complete stability. Nothing in God’s instructions is arbitrary (Exodus 25:40).

• By mirroring the first side, the design teaches unity and cooperation. No corner is privileged; every bearer is essential (cf.Philippians 2:2–4, where believers share the load in humility).

• The outward simplicity hides profound theology: God’s holiness is unchanging; His presence is both accessible—carried among the people—and guarded—handled only as He directs (Hebrews 9:1–5).

summary

Every phrase ofExodus 25:12 shows meticulous care: precious gold for divine glory, strategic rings for portability, balanced placement for shared service. The verse reminds us that God’s presence is majestic yet moves with His people, and that true worship obeys every detail He reveals.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(12)Four rings of gold.--Though the ark was not to be carried in procession, like Egyptian arks, yet it would have to be carried when the Israelites resumed their journeyings. The four rings were made to receive the two "staves"or poles by which the ark was to be borne at such times on the shoulders of the priests (Exodus 25:13-14).

In the four corners thereof.--Literally,at the four feet thereof.The rings were to be affixed, not at the four upper corners of the chest, but at the four bottom corners, in order that the ark, when carried on men's shoulders, might be elevated above them, and so be in no danger of coming in contact with the bearers' persons. The arrangement might seem to endanger the equilibrium of the ark when carried; but as Kalisch observes, "the smallness of the dimensions of the ark rendered its safe transportation, even with the rings at its feet, not impossible."

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 12. -Four rings of gold. These rings were to be fixed, not at the upper, but at the lower corners of the chest, which are calledpa'amoth, literally "feet" or "bases." The object was, no doubt, that no part of the chest should come in contact with the persons of the priests when carrying it (see ver. 14). As Kalisch notes, "the smallness of the dimensions of the ark rendered its safe transportation, even with the rings at its feet, not impossible."

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

Cast
וְיָצַ֣קְתָּ(wə·yā·ṣaq·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 3332:To pour out, to melt, cast as metal, to place firmly, to stiffen, grow hard

four
אַרְבַּע֙(’ar·ba‘)
Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 702:Four

gold
זָהָ֔ב(zā·hāḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2091:Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky

rings
טַבְּעֹ֣ת(ṭab·bə·‘ōṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 2885:A seal, signet, a ring of any kind

for it
לּ֗וֹ(lōw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew

and fasten them
וְנָ֣תַתָּ֔ה(wə·nā·ṯat·tāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 5414:To give, put, set

to
עַ֖ל(‘al)
Preposition
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, against

its four
אַרְבַּ֣ע(’ar·ba‘)
Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 702:Four

feet,
פַּעֲמֹתָ֑יו(pa·‘ă·mō·ṯāw)
Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6471:A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence

two
וּשְׁתֵּ֣י(ū·šə·tê)
Conjunctive waw | Number - fdc
Strong's 8147:Two (a cardinal number)

rings
טַבָּעֹ֗ת(ṭab·bā·‘ōṯ)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 2885:A seal, signet, a ring of any kind

on
עַל־(‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, against

one
הָֽאֶחָ֔ת(hā·’e·ḥāṯ)
Article | Number - feminine singular
Strong's 259:United, one, first

side
צַלְעוֹ֙(ṣal·‘ōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6763:A rib, a side, a, timber, plank

and two
וּשְׁתֵּי֙(ū·šə·tê)
Conjunctive waw | Number - fdc
Strong's 8147:Two (a cardinal number)

on
עַל־(‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, against

the other.
הַשֵּׁנִֽית׃(haš·šê·nîṯ)
Article | Number - ordinal feminine singular
Strong's 8145:Second (an ordinal number)

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OT Law: Exodus 25:12 You shall cast four rings of gold (Exo. Ex)