Exodus 37:28
“And he made the staves of shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold.”

What does Exodus 37:28 mean?
Exodus 37:28 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "And of the thousand seven hundred seventy and five shekels he made hooks for the pillars, and overlaid their chapiters, and filleted them." This verse is found in the context of the description of the construction of…
Read full commentaryDevotionalGold-Plated Purpose: The Lesson of Shittim Wood
As we delve into the intricate details of the construction of the Tabernacle, we arrive at a seemingly simple yet profoundly symbolic verse found in Exodus 37:28: "And he made the staves of shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold." Here, the craftsmanship involved in making…
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O Heavenly Father, Creator of the heavens and the earth, we come before You with hearts filled with gratitude and reverence, reflecting on the profound truths found in Your Word. Today, as we meditate on Exodus 37:28, "And he made the staves of shittim wood, and overlaid them…
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