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Light on God's Provision
Commentators note the specific placement of the lampstand. It was set directly opposite the table of shewbread. Scholars like Charles Ellicott explain this was not just a practical arrangement; it symbolically showed that the light of God's presence and truth illuminates His provision (the bread) for His people.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 40:23–29
18th Century
Theologian
Moses performed these priestly functions (Exodus 28:1 note), before the holy things with which they were performed were anointed. The t…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 40:24
19th Century
Bishop
He put the candlestick ... over against the table. — Directly opposite to it, on the left hand, as one faced the veil. Th…
John Gill
On Exodus 40:24
17th Century
Pastor
And he put the candlestick in the tent of the
congregation
In the same place, the hol…
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Matthew Henry
On Exodus 40:16–33
17th Century
Minister
When the tabernacle and its furnishings were prepared, they did not delay setting it up until they came to Canaan; but, in obedience to the will of…