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You shall set the table outside the veil, and the lampstand over against the table on the side of the tent toward the south: and you shall put the table on the north side.

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Food and Light for the Church

Commentators explain the specific layout of the Holy Place: the table of shewbread on the north side and the lampstand on the south. This arrangement is seen as symbolic, representing that God provides both spiritual food (the bread) and spiritual light (the lampstand) for His people as they serve Him.

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Exodus

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Exodus 26:1–37

18th Century

Theologian

(). The tabernacle was to comprise three main parts: the tabernacle (Exodus 26:1–6), more strictly speaking; its tent ([Reference Exodu…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 26:1–37

19th Century

Bishop

THE TABERNACLE.

The sacred tent which was to form the “House of God,” or temple, for Israel during the people's time in the…

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 26:35

17th Century

Pastor

And thou shalt set the table without the vail
The table of shewbread, of which see (Exodus 25:23–30) , t…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 26:31–37

17th Century

Minister

A veil, or curtain, separated the holy place from the most holy place. It was hung on pillars. This veil served as a partition between the holy pla…