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Matthew Henry on Exodus 35:20-29
Without a willing mind, costly offerings would be abhorred; with it, the smallest will be accepted. Our hearts are willing, when we cheerfully assist in promoting the cause of God. Those who are diligent and contented i…
The Contributions for the Tabernacle. (b. c. 1491.)
THE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE TABERNACLE. (B. C. 1491.) Moses having made known to them the will of God, they went home and immediately put in practice what they had heard, Exodus 35:20. O that every congregation would thus…
The Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 35:21-29
EXPOSITION THE ZEAL OF THE PEOPLE IN OFFERING. Moses dismissed the people; but they soon began to return, bringing their offerings with them. There was a general, if not a universal, willingness Men and women alike "bro…
The Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 35:21-29
Zeal in offering. Appeals are made to men, in all parts of the world, and in all ages, for material contributions towards the erection of structures in which God is to be worshipped. The spirit in which such appeals are…
The Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 35:21
The Lord's offering—i.e; "their offering to Jehovah." For all his service. The use of "his" for "its" causes an unfortunate ambiguity here. The antecedent to the pronoun is not the Lord, but the tabernacle.
The Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 35:22
They came, both men and women. That among the Hebrews gold ornaments were worn by men, as well as by women, is indicated by Exodus 3:22, and Exodus 32:2. The Egyptian men at the time of the Exodus wore armlets, bracelet…
The Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 35:23
Red skins of rams. The words are the same as those translated "rams' skins dyed red" in Exodus 25:5. The earlier rendering is the better one. Badger skins. Rather, "seal skins." See the comment on Exodus 25:5.
The Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 35:24
Every one that did offer an offering of silver. It would seem that silver was offered by some in the way of a free-will offering, in addition to the compulsory half-shekel (Exodus 30:12-16). Curiously, however, the amou…
The Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 35:25
All the women that were wise-hearted—i.e; "skilful." See the comment on Exodus 28:3. Brought that which they had spun, both of blue, etc. The flax itself was dyed, so that the thread produced was already coloured. Of fi…
The Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 35:26
All the women whose heart stirred them up in wisdom. This strong expression seems to imply that peculiar skill was required for spinning goats' hair. Exodus 35:27, Exodus 35:28 The rulers are, no doubt, the "elders" of…
Matthew Henry on Exodus 35:30-35
Here is the Divine appointment of the master-workmen, that there might be no strife for the office, and that all who were employed in the work might take direction from, and give account to them. Those whom God called b…
Matthew Henry on Exodus 35:30-35
Here is the divine appointment of the master-workmen, that there might be no strife for the office, and that all who were employed in the work might take direction from, and give account to, these general inspectors; fo…
The Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 35:30-35
Bezaleel and Aholiab. Note— I. THE FACT THAT THE LORD CHOSE MEN TO DO THE WORK. It might have been otherwise. As the people were requested of their free-will to provide the materials, so they might have been requested t…
The Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 35:30-35
EXPOSITION THE APPOINTMENT OF BEZALEEL AND AHOLIAB TO SUPERINTEND THE WORK. Though, in some real sense, "learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians," still Moses was probably devoid of the technical knowledge requisite…
The Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 35:30
The Lord hath called, etc See Exodus 31:2 :—"I have called by name Bezaleel," etc. Of the tribe of Judah. The descent of Bezaleel from Judah has been already traced. (See the comment on Exodus 31:2.)
The Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 35:30-35
Master-Craftsmen. The qualities needed for a master-craftsman are fourfold. These are here enumerated (Exodus 35:31) as— I. WISDOM (Hebrews khakam; LXX. σοφία; Vulg. sapientia), the highest gift of all—the power of ori…
The Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 35:30-35
Bezaleel and Aholiab. See Homily on Exodus 31:1-12.—J.O. Exodus 34 Exodus Exodus 36 Exodus 35 - exodus-35 - worlddic.com
The Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 35:31-33
Correspond almost word for word with Exodus 35:3-5 of Exodus 31:1-18; q. vide.
The Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 35:34
And he hath put in his heart that he may teach. Rather, "And he hath put it into his heart to teach." He (God) has given him the gift of being able to teach others, and so has enabled him to form a body of workmen compe…
The Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 35:35
Them hath he filled with wisdom of heart—i.e; "with talent or genius." Of the engraver. Rather, "of the artificer," a general term, under which working in metal, Gem-engraving, and wood-carving are included. And of the…
Matthew Henry on Exodus 36:1-38
The readiness and zeal with which these builders set about their work, the exactness with which they performed it, and the faithfulness with which they objected to receive more contributions, are worthy of our imitation…
Appointment of Bezaleel and Aholiab. (b. c. 1491.)
APPOINTMENT OF BEZALEEL AND AHOLIAB. (B. C. 1491.) I. The workmen set in without delay. Then they wrought, Exodus 36:1. When God had qualified them for the work, then they applied themselves to it. Note, The talents we…
The Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 36:1-38
EXPOSITION Exodus 36:1-3, Exodus 36:8-38 THE PROGRESS OF THE WORK, AND THE SUPERFLUOUS LIBERALITY OF THE PEOPLE—THE LATTER HAS TO BE RESTRAINED (Exodus 36:3-7). Bezaleel and Aholiab felt that the time for action was now…
The Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 36:1
Then wrought Bezaleel, etc. This is introductory to the entire sub-section, which extends to the end of Exodus 39:1-43. It means—"Then, under the direction of Bezaleel and Aholiab, began the work of constructing that pl…