Exodus 31:8

8 ¹the table and its utensils, and ²the pure lampstand with all its utensils, and ³the altar of incense,

Exodus 31:8 Meaning and Commentary

Exodus 31:8

And the table and his furniture
The shewbread table, with its dishes, spoons, and bowls, ( Exodus 25:23-30 )

and the pure candlestick with all his furniture;
called "pure", because made of pure gold, and was to be kept pure and clean by the priests, and in which pure oil olive was burnt, and gave a clear light; its furniture were its lamps, tongs, and snuff dishes, ( Exodus 25:31-39 )

and the altar of incense:
made of shittim wood covered with gold, ( Exodus 30:1-10 ) .

Exodus 31:8 In-Context

6 And behold, I have appointed with him Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan. And I have given to all able men ability, that they may make all that I have commanded you:

7 the tent of meeting, and the ark of the testimony, and the mercy seat that is on it, and all the furnishings of the tent,

8 the table and its utensils, and the pure lampstand with all its utensils, and the altar of incense,

9 and the altar of burnt offering with all its utensils, and the basin and its stand,

10 and the finely worked garments, the holy garments for Aaron the priest and the garments of his sons, for their service as priests,

Cross References

• 1. See Exodus 37:10-16
• 2. See Exodus 37:17-24
• 3. See Exodus 37:25-28