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and they shall spread on them a cloth of scarlet, and cover the same with a covering of sealskin, and shall put in the poles of it.
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Veiled Mystery, Unveiled Grace
Commentator Matthew Henry explains that the multiple coverings over the holy items were not just for protection, but to signify the mystery of the Old Covenant. The sacred objects were intentionally hidden from view, which contrasts sharply with the New Covenant, where believers have bold and direct access to God through Christ.
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19th Century
Anglican
And cover the same. —Better, and cover it (the table).
Baptist
There were means for handling these vessels without touching them. I mean, the ark had staves, and the vessels were placed on a bar for carrying th…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they shall spread upon them a cloth of scarlet Upon the dishes and other vessels belonging to the shewbread tabl…
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Presbyterian
The Kohathites were to carry the holy things of the tabernacle. All the holy things were to be covered; not only for security and respect, but to k…
