Exodus 25:26 NASB

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Exodus 25:23-30

Exodus 25:23-30. Thou shalt also make a table of shittim-wood— The next piece of furniture was the table for the shewbread, Exo 25:30 which, like the ark, was to be made of shittim-wood, overlaid with pure gold, with a border and a golden crown, or a circular rim of gold, with rings and staves, as for the ark; and, to furnish this table, dishes, spoons, covers, and bowls of pure gold, were to be made, Exodus 25:29. Dr. Cudworth, in his Treatise on the Sacrament, ch. 6 speaks thus of this table... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Exodus 25:10-40

3. The tabernacle furnishings 25:10-40One writer identified three major problems the interpreter faces as he or she seeks to understand God’s revelation concerning the tabernacle. [Note: Davis, pp. 246-51.] 1. What was the length of the cubit, the standard measure of length? This is a problem because various nations had different lengths for their cubits. A cubit was usually the distance between the elbow and the middle fingertip. The length ranged from about 17 inches to 21 inches, but there... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Exodus 25:23-30

The table of showbread 25:23-30This piece of furniture stood on the north side of the holy place, the right side as the priest entered from the courtyard. The priests placed twelve loaves (large pieces) of unleavened [Note: Josephus, 3:6:5.] bread in two rows [Note: William L. Lane, Hebrews 9-13, p. 220.] or piles [Note: Bill Mitchell, "Leviticus 24:6: The bread of the presence-rows or piles?" The Bible Translator 33:4 (October 1982):447-48.] on this table where they remained for seven days.... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 25:1-40

The Vessels of the SanctuaryChapters 25-31 are taken up with prescriptions regarding the Construction of a Tabernacle, i.e. a tent, to form the visible dwelling-place of Jehovah in the midst of His people, the place where He would meet them and receive their worship. The entire structure consisted of three parts. There was an outer Court, 100 cubits by 50, open to the sky, the sides of which were composed of curtains supported on pillars. The entrance was at the eastern end; inside, facing the... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Exodus 25:23-30

THE TABLE OF SHEWBREAD.(23-30) Thou shalt also make a table.—The ark and mercy seat, which covered it, constituted the entire furniture of the inner sanctuary, or “Holy of Holies” (Exodus 40:20-21). When this had been shown to Moses the next thing to be done was to set before him the furniture of the outer sanctuary, or holy place. This consisted of three articles—(1) The table of shewbread, described in the present passage; (2) the golden candlestick, described in Exodus 25:31-40; and (3) the... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Exodus 25:26

(26) Four rings.—Compare Exodus 25:12. The table, like the ark, would have to be carried from place to place. Though it was less sacred than the ark, still provision was made for carrying it by means of staves and rings.The four corners that are on the four feet.—Rather, that are at the four feet. Not the top corners of the table, i.e., but the bottom corners. The table, like the ark, was, when carried, to be elevated above the shoulders of the bearers. So we see it borne on the Arch of Titus. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Exodus 25:1-40

Exodus 25:4 We know it to have been by Divine command that the Israelites, rescued from servitude, veiled the tabernacle with its rain of purple and scarlet, while the under sunshine flashed through the fall of the colour from its tenons of gold. Ruskin, Stones of Venice, (vol. 11.). References. XXV. 8. W. Allen Whitworth, The Sanctuary of God, p. 1. T. Champness, New Coins from Old Gold, p. 32. XXV. 9. T. M. Morris, Christian World Pulpit, vol. lxiv. 1903, p. 228. XXV. 10-22. Spurgeon, ... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Exodus 25:1-40

CHAPTER XXV.THE SHRINE AND ITS FURNITURE.Exodus 25:1-40The first direction given to Moses on the mountain is to prepare for the making of a tabernacle wherein God may dwell with man. For this he must invite offerings of various kinds, metals and gems, skins and fabrics, oil and spices; and the humblest man whose heart is willing may contribute toward an abode for Him Whom the heaven of heavens cannot contain.Strange indeed is the contrast between the mountain burning up to heaven, and the lowly... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Exodus 25:1-40

3. The Tabernacle and the Priesthood CHAPTER 25 The Tabernacle 1. The freewill offering and the materials (Exodus 25:1-9 ) 2. The ark (Exodus 25:10-22 ) 3. The table of showbread (Exodus 25:23-30 ) 4. The golden candlestick (Exodus 25:31-40 ) This is another intensely interesting portion of this great book. To give a few annotations and hints on the tabernacle is an extremely difficult task, for there is such a wonderful mine of wealth here that a book of hundreds of pages could not... read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 25:1-40

WILLING OFFERINGS FOR GOD'S SANCTUARY (vs.1-9) The law has been declared to Israel, with its stern ordinances and regulations. Now the Lord instructs Moses in a matter that is in striking contrast to the principle of law, for all here speaks of grace and blessing rather than law and cursing. Thus, even when God put Israel under law, the grace of His own heart could not refrain from shining through in a remarkable measure. In this case, God makes no peremptory demand, but tells Moses to... read more