Exodus 25:30
New International Version
Put the bread of the Presence on this table to be before me at all times.

New Living Translation
Place the Bread of the Presence on the table to remain before me at all times.

English Standard Version
And you shall set the bread of the Presence on the table before me regularly.

Berean Standard Bible
And place the Bread of the Presence on the table before Me at all times.

King James Bible
And thou shalt set upon the table shewbread before me alway.

New King James Version
And you shall set the showbread on the table before Me always.

New American Standard Bible
And you shall set the bread of the Presence on the table before Me continually.

NASB 1995
“You shall set the bread of the Presence on the table before Me at all times.

NASB 1977
“And you shall set the bread of the Presence on the table before Me at all times.

Legacy Standard Bible
You shall set the bread of the Presence on the table before Me at all times.

Amplified Bible
You shall set the bread of the Presence (showbread) on the table before Me at all times.

Christian Standard Bible
Put the Bread of the Presence on the table before me at all times.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Put the bread of the Presence on the table before Me at all times.”

American Standard Version
And thou shalt set upon the table showbread before me alway.

English Revised Version
And thou shalt set upon the table shewbread before me alway.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Put the bread of the presence on this table so that it will be in front of me all the time.

Good News Translation
The table is to be placed in front of the Covenant Box, and on the table there is always to be the sacred bread offered to me.

International Standard Version
You are to put the bread of the Presence on the table before me continuously."

Majority Standard Bible
And place the Bread of the Presence on the table before Me at all times.

NET Bible
You are to set the Bread of the Presence on the table before me continually.

New Heart English Bible
You shall set bread of the presence on the table before me always.

Webster's Bible Translation
And thou shalt set upon the table show-bread before me always.

World English Bible
You shall set bread of the presence on the table before me always.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and you have put Bread of the Presentation on the table before Me continually.

Young's Literal Translation
and thou hast put on the table bread of the presence before Me continually.

Smith's Literal Translation
Give upon the table the bread of the face before me continually.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And thou shalt set upon the table loaves of proposition in my sight always.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And you shall place upon the table the bread of the presence, in my sight always.

New American Bible
On the table you shall always keep showbread set before me.

New Revised Standard Version
And you shall set the bread of the Presence on the table before me always.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And you shall set shewbread on the table before me always.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And you will put on the table the bread of The Faces before me constantly.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And thou shalt set upon the table showbread before Me alway.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And thou shalt set upon the table shewbread before me continually.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Table of Showbread
29You are also to make the plates and dishes, as well as the pitchers and bowls for pouring drink offerings. Make them out of pure gold. 30And place the Bread of the Presence on the table before Me at all times.

Cross References
Leviticus 24:5-9
You are also to take fine flour and bake twelve loaves, using two-tenths of an ephah for each loaf, / and set them in two rows—six per row—on the table of pure gold before the LORD. / And you are to place pure frankincense near each row, so that it may serve as a memorial portion for the bread, a food offering to the LORD. ...

Matthew 12:3-4
Jesus replied, “Have you not read what David did when he and his companions were hungry? / He entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread, which was not lawful for them to eat, but only for the priests.

1 Samuel 21:4-6
“There is no common bread on hand,” the priest replied, “but there is some consecrated bread—provided that the young men have kept themselves from women.” / David answered, “Women have indeed been kept from us, as is usual when I set out. And the bodies of the young men are holy even on common missions. How much more so today!” / So the priest gave him the consecrated bread, since there was no bread there but the Bread of the Presence, which had been removed from before the LORD and replaced with hot bread on the day it was taken away.

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.

1 Chronicles 9:32
Some of their Kohathite relatives were responsible for preparing the rows of the showbread every Sabbath.

Mark 2:25-26
Jesus replied, “Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry and in need? / During the high priesthood of Abiathar, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which was lawful only for the priests. And he gave some to his companions as well.”

Luke 6:3-4
Jesus replied, “Have you not read what David did when he and his companions were hungry? / He entered the house of God, took the consecrated bread and gave it to his companions, and ate what is lawful only for the priests to eat.”

Numbers 4:7
Over the table of the Presence they are to spread a blue cloth and place the plates and cups on it, along with the bowls and pitchers for the drink offering. The regular bread offering is to remain on it.

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;

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;

John 6:31-35
Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, as it is written: ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’” / Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but it is My Father who gives you the true bread from heaven. / For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” ...

Hebrews 9:1-5
Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. / A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, ...

Psalm 23:5
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

Revelation 1:12-13
Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me. And having turned, I saw seven golden lampstands, / and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest.

Revelation 8:3-4
Then another angel, who had a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense to offer, along with the prayers of all the saints, on the golden altar before the throne. / And the smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of the saints, rose up before God from the hand of the angel.


Treasury of Scripture

And you shall set on the table show bread before me always.

Exodus 35:13
The table, and his staves, and all his vessels, and the shewbread,

Exodus 39:36
The table, and all the vessels thereof, and the shewbread,

Leviticus 24:5,6
And thou shalt take fine flour, and bake twelve cakes thereof: two tenth deals shall be in one cake…

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Exodus 25
1. What the Israelites were to offer for the building of the tabernacle
10. The dimensions of the ark
17. The mercy seat, with the cherubim
23. The table of show bread, with the furniture thereof
31. The golden candlestick, with the instruments thereof














And place
The directive "and place" signifies an intentional act of obedience and reverence. In Hebrew, the verb used here is "נָתַן" (natan), which means to give, put, or set. This action is not merely about positioning an object but is a sacred duty that reflects the Israelites' commitment to God's instructions. It underscores the importance of following divine commands with precision and dedication, as each act of worship is a testament to their covenant relationship with God.

the Bread of the Presence
The "Bread of the Presence" is known in Hebrew as "לֶחֶם הַפָּנִים" (lechem haPanim), which translates to "bread of the face." This bread symbolizes God's perpetual presence among His people. It was a constant reminder of God's provision and sustenance, both physically and spiritually. The bread, placed on the table in the Tabernacle, served as a tangible representation of God's promise to be with His people, providing for their needs and inviting them into fellowship with Him.

on the table
The "table" referred to here is the Table of Showbread, a sacred piece of furniture within the Tabernacle. Constructed according to God's specific instructions, it was made of acacia wood and overlaid with pure gold, signifying its holy purpose. The table held the Bread of the Presence, symbolizing the sustenance and fellowship that God offers. Its presence in the Tabernacle highlights the importance of order and reverence in worship, as well as the centrality of God's provision in the life of the Israelites.

before Me
The phrase "before Me" indicates that the bread is to be placed in the presence of God Himself. In Hebrew, "לְפָנַי" (lefanai) means "before My face," emphasizing the personal and intimate nature of this offering. It signifies that the bread is not just a ritualistic element but a direct offering to God, acknowledging His sovereignty and inviting His presence. This phrase reminds believers of the importance of living their lives coram Deo, before the face of God, in constant awareness of His presence and authority.

at all times
The instruction "at all times" underscores the perpetual nature of this offering. In Hebrew, "תָּמִיד" (tamid) means continually or perpetually. This constancy reflects the unending nature of God's covenant with His people and His unwavering presence among them. It serves as a reminder that God's provision and fellowship are not temporary but eternal. For believers, this calls for a life of continual worship and devotion, recognizing that God's presence is not confined to specific moments but is a constant reality in their lives.

(30) Thou shalt set upon the table shewbread before me alway.--For a detailed account of the arrangement of the shewbread see Leviticus 24:5-9. The Hebrew expression translated "shewbread" is literally, "bread of face," or "bread of presence"--bread, that is, which was set forth always before the presence of God.

Verse 30. - Thou shalt set upon the table shew-bread before me alway. Here we have at once the object of the table, and its name, explained. The table was to have set upon it continually twelve loaves, or cakes, of bread (Leviticus 24:5), which were to be renewed weekly on the sabbath-day (ibid. ver. 8), the stale loaves being at the same time consumed by the priests in the holy place. These twelve loaves or cakes were to constitute a continual thank-offering to God from the twelve tribes of Israel in return for the bless-Lugs of life and sustenance which they received from him. The bread was called "bread of face," or "bread of presence," because it was set before the "face" or "presence" of God, which dwelt in the holy of holies. The Septuagint renders the phrase by ἄρτοι ἐνώπιοι "loaves that are face to face" - St. Matthew by ἄρτοι τῆς προθέσεως, "loaves of setting-forth" - whence the Schaubrode of Luther, and our "shew-bread," which is a paraphrase rather than a translation.

CHAPTER 25:31 THE GOLDEN CANDLESTICK (vers. 31-40). Though the holy of holies was always dark, unless when lighted by. the glory of God (Exodus 40:34, 35), the holy place, in which many of the priests' functions were to be performed, was to be always kept light. In the day-time sufficient light entered from the porch in front; but, as evening drew on, some artificial illumination was required. In connection with this object, the golden candlestick, or rather lamp-stand, was designed, which, together with its appurtenances, is described in the remainder of the chapter.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And place
וְנָתַתָּ֧ (wə·nā·ṯa·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

the Bread
לֶ֥חֶם (le·ḥem)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3899: Food, bread, grain

of the Presence
פָּנִ֖ים (pā·nîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 6440: The face

on
עַֽל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the table
הַשֻּׁלְחָ֛ן (haš·šul·ḥān)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7979: A table, a meal

before Me
לְפָנַ֥י (lə·p̄ā·nay)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 6440: The face

at all times.
תָּמִֽיד׃ (tā·mîḏ)
Adverb
Strong's 8548: Continuance, constant, ellipt, the regular, sacrifice


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