King James Version
What Does Exodus 31:7 Mean?
“The tabernacle of the congregation, and the ark of the testimony, and the mercy seat that is thereupon, and all the furniture of the tabernacle, furniture: Heb. vessels”
Context
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And in cutting of stones, to set them, and in carving of timber, to work in all manner of workmanship.
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And I, behold, I have given with him Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan: and in the hearts of all that are wise hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded thee;
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The tabernacle of the congregation, and the ark of the testimony, and the mercy seat that is thereupon, and all the furniture of the tabernacle, furniture: Heb. vessels
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And the table and his furniture, and the pure candlestick with all his furniture, and the altar of incense, furniture: Heb. vessels
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And the altar of burnt offering with all his furniture, and the laver and his foot, furniture: Heb. vessels
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(7-11) The enumeration of the holy objects follows the order of the instructions given concerning them (Exodus 25-30), except that the tabernacle itself is placed first, and the altar of incense mentioned in its natural position, together with the table **of **shewbread and the golden candlestick (Exodus 31:8).
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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