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He made the vessels which were on the table, its dishes, its spoons, its bowls, and its pitchers with which to pour out, of pure gold.
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Emblems of Spiritual Provision
Matthew Henry explains that the furniture of the tabernacle, including these vessels for the table, served as emblems of spiritual realities. The items for the showbread represented the abundant spiritual provision God offers through the gospel and church ordinances to all who hunger and thirst for righteousness.
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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…
