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Precious Materials for God
Commentators explain that overlaying the table with pure gold was not merely for decoration. It signified that objects used in God's immediate presence must be of the highest quality and purity, reflecting the holiness of God and the value He places on communion with His people.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 25:23–30
18th Century
Theologian
(). The table and the candlestick depicted on the Arch of Titus at Rome are those of the Maccabean times, but made as closely as possible after the…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 25:24
19th Century
Bishop
You shall overlay it... — Like the ark (Exodus 25:11), and the altar of incense (Exodus 30:3), th…
John Gill
On Exodus 25:24
17th Century
Pastor
And thou shalt overlay it with pure gold
Cover it with a plate of gold, so that the wood was not seen; which may den…
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Matthew Henry
On Exodus 25:23–30
17th Century
Minister
A table was to be made of wood, overlaid with gold, to stand in the outer tabernacle, to be always furnished with the showbread. This table, with t…