Exodus 40:4 - Exposition

Thou shalt bring in the table— i.e; "the table of shew-bread" ( Exodus 25:23-30 ; Exodus 37:10-16 ). And set in order the things , etc. It has been observed with reason that the directions of Le Exodus 24:5-7 must have been already given, though not recorded till so much later. Bread and frankincense were to be "set in order" on the table in a particular way. The candlestick . The seven. branched candelabrum ( Exodus 25:31-39 ; Exodus 37:17-24 ). And thou shalt light the lamps . The lamps would have to be lighted on the first day at even ( Exodus 27:21 ; Exodus 30:8 ).