5 They cast bronze rings to hold the poles for the four corners of the bronze grating.
5 And he cast four rings for the four ends of the grate of brass, to be places for the staves.
5 He cast four rings on the four corners of the bronze grating as holders for the poles.
5 He cast four rings at each of the four corners of the bronze grating to hold the poles.
5 He cast four rings for the four corners of the bronze grating, as holders for the poles.
5 He cast four rings and attached them to the corners of the bronze grating to hold the carrying poles.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Exodus 38:5
Commentary on Exodus 38:1-8
(Read Exodus 38:1-8)
In all ages of the church there have been some persons more devoted to God, more constant in their attendance upon his ordinances, and more willing to part even with lawful things, for his sake, than others. Some women, devoted to God and zealous for the tabernacle worship, expressed zeal by parting with their mirrors, which were polished plates of brass. Before the invention of looking-glasses, these served the same purposes.