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The Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 36:6
Moses accordingly had proclamation made through the camp, and so put a stop to further offerings.
Construction of the Tabernacle. (b. c. 1491.)
CONSTRUCTION OF THE TABERNACLE. (B. C. 1491.) The first work they set about was the framing of the house, which must be done before the furniture of it was prepared. This house was not made of timber or stone, but of cu…
The Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 36:8-38
The remainder of this chapter requires no comment, since it goes over ground already covered. The passage from Exodus 36:8 to Exodus 36:18 corresponds exactly with Exodus 26:1-11; that from Exodus 26:19-34 with Exodus 2…
Matthew Henry on Exodus 36:14-34
Here, 1. The shelter and special protection that the church is under are signified by the curtains of hair-cloth, which were spread over the tabernacle, and the covering of rams' skins and badgers' skins over them, Exod…
The Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 36:22
Two tenons, equally distant one from another. Rather, as in Exodus 26:17, "two tenons, set in order one against an other."
The Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 36:27
For the sides of the tabernacle westward. Literally correct; but it would be more intelligible to render "for the side," or "for the back."
The Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 36:32
For the sides westward. The same alteration should be made.
The Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 36:33
He made the middle Bar to shoot through the boards. Rather, as in Exodus 26:28, "to reach from end to end of the boards."
Matthew Henry on Exodus 36:35-38
In the building of a house there is a great deal of work about the doors and partitions. In the tabernacle these were answerable to the rest of the fabric; there were curtains for doors, and veils for partitions. 1. The…
The Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 36:37
For the tabernacle door. Rather, as in Exodus 26:36, "for the door of the tent." Their chapiters and their fillets. Rather "their capitals and their rods." These had not been previously mentioned. HOMILETICS Exodus 35:3…
Matthew Henry on Exodus 37:1-29
In the furniture of the tabernacle were emblems of a spiritual and acceptable service. The incense represented the prayers of the saints. The sacrifice of the alter represented the Lamb of God that taketh away the sins…
The Tabernacle and Its Furniture. (b. c. 1491.)
THE TABERNACLE AND ITS FURNITURE. (B. C. 1491.) I. It may be thought strange that Moses, when he had recorded so fully the instructions given him upon the mount for the making of all these things, should here record as…
The Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 37:1-28
The furnishing of the tabernacle. I. ALL WAS ACCOMPLISHED AS GOD HAD COMMANDED. 1. Successfully. It might have been feared that though the tabernacle was erected there would be some failure in this more delicate and orn…
The Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 37:1
Bezaleel made the ark. The particular maker of the various parts and contents of the tabernacle is not elsewhere pointed out. Thus this mention of Bezaleel is emphatic, and seems intended to mark the employment of the h…
The Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 37:1-25
The ark, the table, and the candlestick. See Homily on Exodus 25:10-40.—J.O.
The Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 37:1
Art's highest efforts should be concentrated on what is most essential to the work in hand. "Bezaleel made the ark." Bezaleel, "filled with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all ma…
The Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 37:1-29
THE FURTHER PROGRESS OF THE WORK THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FURNITURE FOR THE HOLY OF HOLIES (Exodus 37:1, Exodus 37:9) AND FOR THE HOLY PLACE (Exodus 37:10-28) THE MAKING OF THE HOLY OIL AND OF THE INCENSE (Exodus 37:29).…
The Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 37:7
Beaten out of one piece. Rather, "of beaten work," as the same word is translated in the corresponding passage, Exodus 25:18.
Matthew Henry on Exodus 37:10-24
Here is, 1. The making of the table on which the show-bread was to be continually placed. God is a good householder, that always keeps a plentiful table. Is the world his tabernacle? His providence in it spreads a table…
The Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 37:23
His snuffers. Or, "tongs," as in Exodus 25:38.
Matthew Henry on Exodus 37:25-29
Here is, 1. The making of the golden altar, on which incense was to be burnt daily, which signified both the prayers of saints and the intercession of Christ, to which are owing the acceptableness and success of those p…
The Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 37:25
The incense altar here occurs in its right place, among the furniture of the outer chamber of the tabernacle—not, as in Exodus 30:1-6, out of place.
The Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 37:25-29
The altar of incense. See Homily on Exodus 30:1-11; 34-38.—J.O. Exodus 36 Exodus Exodus 38 Exodus 37 - exodus-37 - worlddic.com
The Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 37:29
The holy anointing oil. For the composition of the oil, see Exodus 30:23-25; for the uses whereto it was to be applied, Exodus 30:26-30. The pure incense of sweet spices. The composition of the incense is given in Exodu…