Exodus 31:8

8 the table and its articles, the pure gold lampstand and all its accessories, the altar of incense,

Exodus 31:8 in Other Translations

8 And the table and his furniture, and the pure candlestick with all his furniture, and the altar of incense,

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

8 the table and its utensils; the pure gold lampstand with all its accessories; the incense altar;

8 the Table and its implements, the pure Lampstand and all its implements, the Altar of Incense,

8 the table with its utensils, the pure [gold] lampstand with all its utensils, the 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 Moreover, I have appointed Oholiab son of Ahisamak, of the tribe of Dan, to help him. Also I have given ability to all the skilled workers to make everything I have commanded you:

7 the tent of meeting, the ark of the covenant law with the atonement cover on it, and all the other furnishings of the tent—

8 the table and its articles, the pure gold lampstand and all its accessories, the altar of incense,

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

10 and also the woven garments, both the sacred garments for Aaron the priest and the garments for his sons when they serve as priests,

Cross References

• 1. Exodus 37:10-16
• 2. Exodus 37:17-24; Leviticus 24:4
• 3. Exodus 37:25-28