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The rings were close by the border, the places for the poles to carry the table.
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Details Pointing to Deeper Truths
Commentators note that this verse, describing a construction detail of the Table of Showbread, is part of a larger section fulfilling God's commands from Exodus 25. Scholar Matthew Henry suggests looking beyond the construction to the symbolism: the table and its bread represented the abundant spiritual provision God offers His people through the gospel. The builders' precision is also presented as a model for our own faithful obedience.
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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…
