Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 31:7
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,
7 11. Enumeration of the articles to be made (see chs. 25 28, 30).
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
The tabernacle of the congregation,…. That is, they had wisdom given to make that according to the pattern showed to Moses, and under the direction of the two above persons, to whom Moses communicated it; and from henceforward, in this and some following verses, mention is made of the various things wrought by these subordinate workmen; first the house, and then the furniture of it, as follows:
and the ark of the testimony, and the mercy seat that is thereupon, and all the furniture of the tabernacle; of that part of it called the holy of holies; the furniture of which was only the ark, the mercy seat over that, and the cherubim overshadowing that, where was the seat of the divine Majesty; this was properly his apartment, see
Ex 25:10.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
(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 (Exo. 31:8).
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
tabernacle = tent. Hebrew. ‘ohel. App-40.
and. Note the Figure of speech Polysyndeton (App-6), emphasising twelve things to be made in verses: Exo 31:7-11.
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
tabernacle: Exo 26:1-37, Exo 27:9-19, Exo 36:8-38
ark: Exo 25:10-22, Exo 37:1-9
furniture: Heb. vessels
Reciprocal: Exo 35:11 – tabernacle Exo 39:33 – the tent Psa 86:15 – But thou