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They shall take a cloth of blue, and cover the lampstand of the light, and its lamps, and its snuffers, and its snuff dishes, and all the oil vessels of it, with which they minister to it:
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The Tools for the Light
Commentators explain that the items listed—the candlestick (Menorah), lamps, tongs, snuff dishes, and oil vessels—were all essential for maintaining the perpetual light in the tabernacle's holy place. This meticulous list underscores the importance of the light, which symbolized God's presence and enlightenment.
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19th Century
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 take a cloth of blue, and cover the candlestick of the light, and his lamps…
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…
