Exodus 37:28

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Exodus 37:28 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he made the staves of acacia wood, and overlaid them with gold.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he made the staves of acacia wood, and overlaid them with gold.

Exodus 37:28 — American Standard Version

Context — Exodus 37

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.

25And he made the altar of incense of acacia wood: a cubit was the length thereof, and a cubit the breadth thereof, foursquare; and two cubits was the height thereof; the horns thereof were of one piece with it.

26And he overlaid it with pure gold, the top thereof, and the sides thereof round about, and the horns of it: and he made unto it a crown of gold round about.

27And he made for it two golden rings under the crown thereof, upon the two ribs thereof, upon the two sides of it, for places for staves wherewith to bear it.

28And he made the staves of acacia wood, and overlaid them with gold.

29And he made the holy anointing oil, and the pure incense of sweet spices, after the art of the perfumer.

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Sources and verification

Scripture text: American Standard Version (1901), public domain.
Last text and source check: 20 August 2026