the table and its utensils, and the pure lampstand with all its utensils, and the altar of incense,
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 table and his furniture,.... The shewbread table, with its dishes, spoons, and bowls, Exo 25:23. and the pure candlestick with all his furniture; called "pure", because made of pure gold, and was to be kept pure and clean by the priests, and in which pure oil olive was burnt, and gave a clear light; its furniture were its lamps, tongs, and snuff dishes, Exo 25:31.
And the table and his furniture, and the pure candlestick with all his furniture, and the altar of incense, (d) So called, because of the cunning and art used in them, or because the whole was beaten out of the piece.