Exodus - 31:8



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

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Explanation and meaning of Exodus 31:8.

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And the table and his furniture, and the pure candlestick with all his furniture, and the altar of incense,
and the table and its vessels, and the pure candlestick with all its vessels, and the altar of incense,
And the table and the vessels thereof, the most pure candlestick with the vessels thereof, and the altars of incense,
and the table and its utensils, and the pure lamp-stand and all its utensils, and the altar of incense;
and the table and its vessels, and the pure candlestick and all its vessels, and the altar of the perfume,
And the table with its vessels, and the holy light-support with all its vessels, and the altar for the burning of spices,
and the table and its vessels, the most pure lampstand with its vessels, and the altars of incense
Et mensam et vasa ejus: et candelabrum mundum, et omnia vasa ejus, et altare suffimenti,

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Historical Commentaries

Scholarly Analysis and Interpretation.

The pure candlestick - Called so either because of the pure gold of which it was made, or the brightness and splendor of its workmanship, or of the light which it imparted in the tabernacle, as the purest, finest oil was always burnt in it.

And the table and his furniture, and the (d) pure candlestick with all his furniture, and the altar of incense,
(d) So called, because of the cunning and art used in them, or because the whole was beaten out of the piece.

And the table and his furniture,.... The shewbread table, with its dishes, spoons, and bowls, Exodus 25:23.
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.
and the altar of incense: made of shittim wood covered with gold, Exodus 30:1.

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