Exodus 31:8 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 31:1-11

A great deal of fine work God had ordered to be done about the tabernacle; the materials the people were to provide, but who must put them into form? Moses himself was learned in all the learning of the Egyptians, nay, he was well acquainted with the words of God, and the visions of the Almighty; but he knew not how to engrave or embroider. We may suppose that there were some very ingenious men among the Israelites; but, having lived all their days in bondage in Egypt, we cannot think they... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 31:8

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 . read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 31:8

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. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 31:1-11

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 31:7-11

Contain an enumeration of the various works already commanded to be made The same order is observed, except that here the tabernacle itself is placed first, and the altar of incense takes its natural position next to the candlestick. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Exodus 31:1-11

Exodus 35:30-35. This solemn call of Bezaleel and Aholiab is full of instruction. Their work was to be only that of handicraftsmen. Still it was Yahweh Himself who called them by name to their tasks, and the powers which they were now called upon to exercise in their respective crafts, were declared to have been given them by the Holy Spirit. Thus is every effort of skill, every sort of well-ordered labor, when directed to a right end, brought into the very highest sphere of association.There... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Exodus 31:8

Exodus 31:8. The pure candlestick Bright, resplendent, being of pure gold, and always kept clean and bright, Exodus 29:37; Leviticus 24:4. The same original word occurs Exodus 24:10, where the divine glory is compared to the body of heaven in its clearness or splendour. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Exodus 31:6-11

"And I, behold, I have appointed with him Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan; and in the hearts of all who are wise-hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded thee; the tent of meeting, and the ark of the testimony, and the mercy-seat that is thereupon, and all the furniture of the Tent, and the table and its vessels, and the pure candlestick with all its vessels, and the altar of incense, and the altar of burnt-offering with all its vessels, and the... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Exodus 31:8

Exodus 31:8. The pure candlestick— According to Le Clerc and Houbigant, this should be the bright candlestick, or the candlestick of light. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Exodus 31:1-11

9. The builders of the tabernacle 31:1-11Chapter 31 summarizes what God required for His people to approach Him. God appointed the men who would be responsible for interpreting Moses’ instructions about the tabernacle and constructing it. He filled them with His Spirit so they would make choices consistent with His will (Exodus 31:3).Bezalel ("In the shadow of God") was evidently Miriam’s grandson. [Note: Josephus, 3:6:1.] Oholiab ("The Father is my tent") was his assistant. God endowed both... read more