Exodus 31:8 Meaning and Explanation
“And the table and his furniture, and the pure candlestick with all his furniture, and the altar of incense,”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The craftspeople will build the table for showbread, the candlestick, and the altar of incense.
The Context of Exodus 31:8
God specifies additional furniture of the holy place.
What Does Exodus 31:8 Mean?
The table held twelve loaves of showbread, representing the twelve tribes in perpetual offering before God. The pure (pure gold) candlestick provided light in the holy place, symbolizing God's guidance and the witness of faith.
The altar of incense stood before the curtain separating the holy place from the Holy of Holies. Its daily burning of fragrant incense represented the prayers of the people rising to God.
Exodus 31:8 in the Original Language
pure (טָהוֹר, tahor) — clean, unalloyed; the candlestick was made of pure gold, not mixed metal.
Frequently Asked Questions About Exodus 31:8
What does Exodus 31:8 mean?
The craftspeople will build the table for showbread, the candlestick, and the altar of incense.
What is the context of Exodus 31:8?
God specifies additional furniture of the holy place.