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Exodus 25:29

Exodus 25:29

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain

The dishes thereof. Literally" its dishes," or rather perhaps, "its bowls" (LXX. τρύβλια). They were probably the vessels in which the loaves were brought to the table. Loaves are often seen arranged in bowls in the Egyptian tomb decorations.

Spoons thereof. Rather, "its incense cups"—small jars or pots in which the incense, offered with the loaves (Le ), was to be burnt. Two such were represented in the bas-relief of the table on the Arch of Titus.

Covers thereof and bowls thereof. Rather, "its flagons and its chalices" (LXX. σπονδεῖα καὶ κύαθοι)—vessels required for the libations or "drink offerings" which accompanied every meat-offering. To cover withal Rather, as in the margin, "to pour out withal."

So the Septuagint, Vulgate, Syriac, and most of the Targums.

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