Exodus 31:8

8 ¹the table also and its utensils, and the ²pure gold 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 Myself have appointed with him Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan; and in the hearts of all who are skillful I have put skill, that they may make all that I have commanded you:

7 the tent of meeting, and the ark of testimony, and the mercy seat upon it, and all the furniture of the tent,

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

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

10 the woven garments as well, and the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments of his sons, with which to carry on their priesthood;

Cross References

• 1. Exodus 37:10-16
• 2. Exodus 37:17-24; Leviticus 24:4
• 3. Exodus 37:25-29

Footnotes

• [a]. Or "vessels"
• [b]. Or "vessels"