Bible Strands
Leviticus 24:6
and set them in two rows—six per row—on the table of pure gold before the LORD.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — God commands the Israelite priesthood to arrange twelve baked loaves of fine flour on a sanctuary table.
The words — The Hebrew verb שַׂמְתָּ (sam.Ta) means "you will place," and מַעֲרָכֹת (ma'arāḵōṯ) translates to "rows," specifying the exact layout of the bread.
The thread — This placement corresponds to the acacia wood table constructed in Exodus 25:23 and 37:10, later reproduced in Solomon’s temple as recorded in 1 Kings 7:48.
Why it lands — The text requires precise, repeated obedience to a fixed ritual order, leaving no room for personal modification of the prescribed quantities or arrangement.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And thou shalt set them in two rows, six on a row, upon the pure table before the Lord.
Cross-references
- 1 Kings 7:48 Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence;
- Exodus 25:23 You are also to make a table of acacia wood two cubits long, a cubit wide, and a cubit and a half high.
- Exodus 37:10 He also made the table of acacia wood two cubits long, a cubit wide, and a cubit and a half high.
- 2 Chronicles 4:19 Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of God: the golden altar; the tables on which was placed the Bread of the Presence;
- 2 Chronicles 13:11 Every morning and every evening they present burnt offerings and fragrant incense to the LORD. They set out the rows of showbread on the ceremonially clean table, and every evening they light the lamps of the gold lampstand. We are carrying out the requirements of the LORD our God, while you have forsaken Him.
- Hebrews 9:2 A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place.
- Exodus 39:36 the table with all its utensils and the Bread of the Presence;
- Exodus 40:22 Moses placed the table in the Tent of Meeting on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the veil.
- 1 Corinthians 14:40 But everything must be done in a proper and orderly manner.