And he made the table of shittim wood: two cubits was the length thereof, and a cubit the breadth thereof, and a cubit and a half the height thereof:
And he made the table out of acacia wood: it was three feet long, eighteen inches wide, and twenty-seven inches high.
This verse describes the construction of a sacred table made from acacia wood with specific God-given dimensions for use in worship.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, after God gave the Ten Commandments and detailed instructions for the Tabernacle, Bezalel was empowered by the Spirit to construct the sacred furnishings as a symbol of God's presence among the Israelites. This verse specifically describes the making of the table from acacia wood (known as shittim wood), which was intended to hold the bread of the Presence, representing God's ongoing provision and covenant with His people. The precise measurements highlight the importance of obedience to God's exact design during the Israelites' wilderness journey.
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