Exodus 26:35
And thou shalt set the table without the vail, and the candlestick over against the table on the side of the tabernacle toward the south: and thou shalt put the table on the north side.
Original Language Analysis
וְשַׂמְתָּ֤
And thou shalt set
H7760
וְשַׂמְתָּ֤
And thou shalt set
Strong's:
H7760
Word #:
1 of 18
to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
2 of 18
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
וְהַ֨שֻּׁלְחָ֔ן
the table
H7979
וְהַ֨שֻּׁלְחָ֔ן
the table
Strong's:
H7979
Word #:
3 of 18
a table (as spread out); by implication, a meal
מִח֣וּץ
without
H2351
מִח֣וּץ
without
Strong's:
H2351
Word #:
4 of 18
properly, separate by a wall, i.e., outside, outdoors
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
6 of 18
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
נֹ֣כַח
over against
H5227
נֹ֣כַח
over against
Strong's:
H5227
Word #:
8 of 18
properly, the front part; used adverbially (especially with preposition), opposite, in front of, forward, in behalf of
וְהַ֨שֻּׁלְחָ֔ן
the table
H7979
וְהַ֨שֻּׁלְחָ֔ן
the table
Strong's:
H7979
Word #:
9 of 18
a table (as spread out); by implication, a meal
עַ֛ל
H5921
עַ֛ל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
10 of 18
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
צֶ֥לַע
on the side
H6763
צֶ֥לַע
on the side
Strong's:
H6763
Word #:
11 of 18
a rib (as curved), literally (of the body) or figuratively (of a door, i.e., leaf); hence, a side, literally (of a person) or figuratively (of an obje
הַמִּשְׁכָּ֖ן
of the tabernacle
H4908
הַמִּשְׁכָּ֖ן
of the tabernacle
Strong's:
H4908
Word #:
12 of 18
a residence (including a shepherd's hut, the lair of animals, figuratively, the grave; also the temple); specifically, the tabernacle (properly, its w
תֵּימָ֑נָה
toward the south
H8486
תֵּימָ֑נָה
toward the south
Strong's:
H8486
Word #:
13 of 18
the south (as being on the right hand of a person facing the east)
וְהַ֨שֻּׁלְחָ֔ן
the table
H7979
וְהַ֨שֻּׁלְחָ֔ן
the table
Strong's:
H7979
Word #:
14 of 18
a table (as spread out); by implication, a meal
תִּתֵּ֖ן
and thou shalt put
H5414
תִּתֵּ֖ן
and thou shalt put
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
15 of 18
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
16 of 18
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
Cross References
Exodus 40:24And he put the candlestick in the tent of the congregation, over against the table, on the side of the tabernacle southward.Exodus 40:22And he put the table in the tent of the congregation, upon the side of the tabernacle northward, without the vail.Hebrews 9:2For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein was the candlestick, and the table, and the shewbread; which is called the sanctuary.
Historical Context
This arrangement meant priests entering the Holy Place would see the lampstand on their right (south) and the table on their left (north), with the golden altar of incense ahead at the veil. This layout facilitated daily service—tending lamps, replacing showbread, offering incense.
Questions for Reflection
- How does believers' priesthood give you access to fellowship (table) and truth (lampstand)?
- What difference does the torn veil make in your daily approach to God versus the high priest's yearly entry?
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Analysis & Commentary
The table outside the veil on the north, the lampstand opposite on the south—both in the Holy Place, accessible to ministering priests daily. These represent fellowship (table/bread) and illumination (lampstand/light), both available through priestly mediation but still outside the Most Holy Place. In the New Covenant, all believers are priests (1 Peter 2:9), enjoying fellowship and light, with access through the torn veil to God's very presence.