Exodus 31:7

7 the meeting tent, the chest containing the covenant, the cover that is on top of it, all the tent's furnishings,

Exodus 31:7 Meaning and Commentary

Exodus 31:7

The tabernacle of the congregation
That is, they had wisdom given to make that according to the pattern showed to Moses, and under the direction of the two above persons, to whom Moses communicated it; and from henceforward, in this and some following verses, mention is made of the various things wrought by these subordinate workmen; first the house, and then the furniture of it, as follows:

and the ark of the testimony, and the mercy seat that is thereupon,
and all the furniture of the tabernacle;
of that part of it called the holy of holies; the furniture of which was only the ark, the mercy seat over that, and the cherubim overshadowing that, where was the seat of the divine Majesty; this was properly his apartment, see ( Exodus 25:10-22 ) .

Exodus 31:7 In-Context

5 cut stones for setting; carve wood; and do every kind of work.
6 I have also appointed with him Oholiab, Ahisamach's son from the tribe of Dan. To all who are skillful, I have given the skill to make everything that I have commanded you:
7 the meeting tent, the chest containing the covenant, the cover that is on top of it, all the tent's furnishings,
8 the table and its equipment, the pure lampstand with all its equipment, the incense altar,
9 the altar for entirely burned offerings with all its equipment, the washbasin with its stand,
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