Exodus 31:8

8 the table and the dishes, the pure [gold] lamp stand and all its utensils, the altar for 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 Also, I have appointed Oholiab, son of Ahisamach, from the tribe of Dan, to help him. I have given every craftsman the skill necessary to make everything I have commanded you:
7 the tent of meeting, the ark containing the words of my promise with the throne of mercy on it, and all the [other] furnishings for the tent,
8 the table and the dishes, the pure [gold] lamp stand and all its utensils, the altar for incense,
9 the altar for burnt offerings and all its accessories, the basin with its stand,
10 the special clothes--the holy clothes for the priest Aaron and the clothes for his sons when they serve as priests,
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