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He made a border of a handbreadth around it, and made a golden molding on its border around it.

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A Symbol of Spiritual Food

Matthew Henry's commentary suggests that the table of showbread, whose construction is detailed here, held bread representing the spiritual provision God offers. This provision for those who hunger for righteousness is found abundantly in the gospel, church ordinances, and sacraments.

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Exodus

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 37:1–24

19th Century

Bishop

This passage corresponds with Exodus 37:10-29 (derived from Exodus 25) and contains an account of the construction of the holy furniture:

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 37:12

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on Exodus 37:1).

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 37:1–29

17th Century

Minister

In the furniture of the tabernacle were emblems of a spiritual and acceptable service.

The incense represented the prayers of the saints. Th…