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He made the table of acacia wood. Its length was two cubits, and its breadth was a cubit, and its height was a cubit and a half.
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A Table of Spiritual Provision
Matthew Henry explains that the tabernacle's furniture held deep spiritual meaning. The table of shewbread, whose construction begins in this verse, represented the abundant spiritual provision God offers to those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. This provision is found in the gospel, church ordinances, and sacraments.
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Exodus
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19th Century
Anglican
This passage corresponds with Exodus 37:10-29 (derived from Exodus 25) and contains an account of the construction of the holy furniture:
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on Exodus 37:1).
Presbyterian
In the furniture of the tabernacle were emblems of a spiritual and acceptable service.
The incense represented the prayers of the saints. Th…
