Exodus 31:8

8 And the table and the vessels thereof, the most pure candlestick with the vessels thereof, and the altars 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 I have given him for his companion Ooliab, the son of Achisamech, of the tribe of Dan. And I have put wisdom in the heart of every skilful man, that they may make all things which I have commanded thee,
7 The tabernacle of the covenant, and the ark of the testimony, and the propitiatory, that is over it, and all the vessels of the tabernacle,
8 And the table and the vessels thereof, the most pure candlestick with the vessels thereof, and the altars of incense,
9 And of holocaust, and all their vessels, the laver with its foot,
10 The holy vestments in the ministry for Aaron the priest, and for his sons, that they may execute their office, about the sacred things:
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