Every sabbath he shall set it in order before the LORD continually, being taken from the children of Israel by an everlasting covenant.
Every Sabbath day, he must arrange it in order before the LORD continually, as something given by the people of Israel through a lasting covenant.
This verse describes how the priests were to regularly arrange the showbread before God every Sabbath as part of Israel's permanent covenant with Him.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of Moses, God provided detailed instructions to the Israelites for worship in the Tabernacle, a portable sanctuary they used during their wilderness journey after the Exodus. The showbread, or bread of the Presence, was to be arranged on a table every Sabbath as a symbol of God's continual provision and presence among His people. This practice was tied to an everlasting covenant, underscoring the permanent relationship between God and Israel as they followed His laws.
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