the altar of burnt offering with all its utensils, and the basin with its stand—
A great deal of fine work God had ordered to be done about the tabernacle; the materials the people were to provide, but who must put them into form? Moses himself was learned in all the learning of the Egyptians, nay, he was well acquainted with the words of God, and the visions of the Almighty; but he knew not how to engrave or embroider.
Commenting on Exodus 31:1-11
And the altar of burnt offering with all his furniture,.... Which was made of shittim wood covered with brass; its furniture were its pans, shovels, basins, &c. Exo 27:1. and the laver and his foot; for the priests to wash their hands and feet at, Exo 30:18.
The altar of burnt-offering - See Clarke's note on Exo 27:1. The laver and his foot - The pedestal on which it stood.