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Exodus 31:8

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And the table and his furniture, and the pure candlestick with all his furniture, and the altar of incense,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

And the table with all its equipment, and the pure gold lampstand with all its accessories, and the altar for burning incense,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is giving Moses detailed instructions about the sacred furniture that will go inside the tabernacle, including a table, a golden lampstand, and an incense altar.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of God's detailed instructions to Moses on Mount Sinai for building the tabernacle, Israel's portable place of worship during their wilderness journey. These specific items were to be placed in the Holy Place, the outer room of the tabernacle where priests would conduct daily worship activities. The table held the bread of the Presence, the lampstand provided light, and the incense altar was used for daily prayers.

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