Exodus 25:29

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 25:23-30

Here is, 1. A table ordered to be made of wood overlaid with gold, which was to stand, not in the holy of holies (nothing was in that but the ark with its appurtenances), but in the outer part of the tabernacle, called the sanctuary, or holy place, Heb. 9:2, 23 There must also be the usual furniture of the sideboard, dishes and spoons, etc., and all of gold, Exod. 25:29. 2. This table was to be always spread, and furnished with the show-bread (Exod. 25:30), or bread of faces, twelve loaves,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 25:29

And thou shall make the dishes thereof ,.... On which the shewbread loaves were set. Jarchi says they were of the form of the bread, and that there were two sorts, one of gold, and one of iron; in the iron one the bread was baked, and when they took it out of the oven, they put it into the golden one until the morrow of the sabbath, when they set it in order upon the table; and that form is called "Kaarah", which we render a dish: and the spoons thereof ; or rather "cups"; these, Jarchi... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 25:29

The dishes thereof - קערתיו kearothaiv , probably the deep bowls in which they kneaded the mass out of which they made the shew-bread. And spoons thereof - כפתיו cappothaiu , probably censers, on which they put up the incense; as seems pretty evident from Numbers 7:14 , Numbers 7:20 , Numbers 7:26 , Numbers 7:32 , Numbers 7:38 , Numbers 7:44 , Numbers 7:50 , Numbers 7:56 , Numbers 7:62 , Numbers 7:68 , Numbers 7:74 , Numbers 7:80 , Numbers 7:86 , where... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 25:10-40

What must be found with every soul that is God's dwelling-place I. THE ARK ( Exodus 25:10-22 ). The place where the Lord meets and communes with us. 1 . It contained the testimony. The light of the meeting-place with God is the word concerning righteousness and sin. There is no communion with God if that be left out. The law which searches and condemns us must be honoured as God's testimony. 2 . Between God and the law we have broken is the mercy seat, sin's glorious... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 25:10-40

The ark, the table, and the candlestick. The instructions for the making of these essential parts of the tabernacle furniture occupy the remainder of the chapter. The directions for making the altar of incense are postponed to Exodus 30:1-10 . The reason seems to be that the uses of this altar could not be described without reference to commands which were to be given respecting the altar of burnt-offering—to which the altar of incense stood in a certain relation of dependence—and to the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 25:23-30

1 . A table, called the table of shew-bread ("bread of presence" or "bread of setting-forth"). 2 . A candelabrum, or lamp-stand; and 3 . An altar for the offering of incense. Of these the table seems to have been regarded as of primary importance; and its description is therefore made to follow immediately on that of the ark. It was of acacia wood, overlaid with pure gold, and was of the most ordinary shape—oblong-square, i.e; with four legs, one at each corner. The only... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 25:23-30

The symbolism of the table of shew-bread. Before the holy of holies, within which was the Divine Presence, dwelling in thick darkness behind the veil, was to be set perpetually this golden table, bearing bread and wine and frankincense. The bread and wine and frankincense constituted a perpetual thank-offering, offered by Israel as a nation to the high and holy God. The idea was that of a constant memorial (Le Exodus 24:8 ), a continual acknowledgment of the Divine goodness on the part... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 25:29

The dishes thereof . Literally" its dishes," or rather perhaps, "its bowls" ( LXX . τρύβλια ). They were probably the vessels in which the loaves were brought to the table. Loaves are often seen arranged in bowls in the Egyptian tomb decorations. Spoons thereof. Rather, "its incense cups"—small jars or pots in which the incense, offered with the loaves (Le Exodus 24:5 ), was to be burnt. Two such were represented in the bas-relief of the table on the Arch of Titus. Covers ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Exodus 25:23-30

(Compare Exodus 37:10-16.) The table and the candlestick figured on the Arch of Titus at Rome are those of the Maccabaean times, but made as nearly as possible after the ancient models reproduced under the direction of Solomon and Zerubbabel. The details and size of the figure, and the description of Josephus, appear to agree very nearly with the directions here given to Moses, and to illustrate them in several particulars. Josephus says that the table was like the so-called Delphic tables,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Exodus 25:23-40

The table and the lampstand (25:23-40)These two pieces of furniture were placed opposite each other against the side walls of the Holy Place (see 26:35). The table was made of wood overlaid with gold, and the vessels associated with it (used in the ceremonies of the Holy Place) were all made of gold (23-29). On the table were twelve small loaves of bread (called ‘presence bread’) arranged in two rows of six. Each Sabbath the priests placed twelve fresh loaves on the table and ate the old loaves... read more

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