I. It was covered over with gold, and a crown about it; noting, saith Guild, the purity of Christ's humanity, with the glory of his Deity, and majesty of his kingdom.
II. It had food, called Shewbread, set upon it, which none were to eat of but the priest; only signifying that spiritual nourishment which is in Christ, the Bread of Life; which none receive or partake of, but believers only, or the royal priesthood of the faithful.
III. The Bread was always to be upon the table; signifying, in Christ there is food continually for our souls.
IV. There was much Bread, twelve cakes, or square loaves, &c.: signifying, in Christ there is food and nourishment enough, for all who see a necessity of him; or it doth show how plentifully God feeds his elect; his poor shall not want bread, his Table is always spread, always richly and abundantly furnished.
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