These Chapter s, which all belong to P, form the sequel to chs. 25 31, and narrate the execution of the instructions there communicated to Moses. In the main, the narrative is repeated _verbatim_from the instructions in chs. 25 31, with the simple substitution of past tenses for future; in two or th... [ Continue Reading ]
_the congregation_ see on Exo Exodus 12:3.... [ Continue Reading ]
Command to observe the sabbath. A repetition of the substance of Exo Exodus 31:12-17 (note that _v._2 is in the main identical verbally with Exodus 31:15), placed here apparently as a reminder to the Israelites that the sabbath must not be broken even for sacred purposes.... [ Continue Reading ]
_an holy day_ Heb. _holiness_(without -day"). Probably _ḳôdesh_has been accidentally transposed; and we should read, as in Exodus 31:15, _a sabbath of_ ENTIRE _rest, holy to Jehovah_. For -entire rest," see on Exodus 16:23.... [ Continue Reading ]
An addition to the law of Exodus 31:12-17. The explicit prohibition is not found elsewhere in the OT.; but it is implied in Exodus 16:23. IN ALL _your habitations_ see on Exodus 12:20.... [ Continue Reading ]
_This is the thing which_ JEHOVAH _hath commanded_. See on Exodus 16:16.... [ Continue Reading ]
The people are invited to make voluntary offerings of the materials needed for the sanctuary. See Exodus 25:2-7, from which the list of materials in _vv._6 9 is verbally repeated.... [ Continue Reading ]
_from among_ FROM; -among" is wrong. The prep. is the one rendered -of" (i.e. _from_) in Exodus 25:2. _an offering_(twice)] A CONTRIBUTION, Heb. _terûmâh_; see on Exodus 25:2. _of a willing heart_ cf. on Exodus 25:2. _brass_ BRONZE or COPPER, as Exodus 25:3.... [ Continue Reading ]
See on Exodus 25:4.... [ Continue Reading ]
_sealskins_ DUGONG SKINS (Exodus 25:5). So _v._23.... [ Continue Reading ]
_sweet incense incense_ OF FRAGRANT POWDERS (Exodus 25:6). So _vv._15, 27.... [ Continue Reading ]
_wise hearted_ i.e. _skilled_: see on Exodus 28:3.... [ Continue Reading ]
All skilled workmen among the people invited to assist in the task of making the objects prescribed. There is nothing in chs. 25 31 corresponding to this invitation: Exodus 28:3 relates to the priestly vestments alone. The enumeration of things to be made begins with the Dwelling, and then proceeds... [ Continue Reading ]
_the tabernacle the_ DWELLING, i.e. (see on Exodus 26:1) the curtains, which, supported on the fabric of -frames," formed the -Dwelling." _its tent, and its covering_ See Exodus 26:7-14.... [ Continue Reading ]
_the veil of the screen_ i.e. the veil which acts as a screen (cf. Exodus 40:3; Exodus 40:21), viz. in front of the Holy of holies. So Exodus 39:34; Exodus 40:21. Elsewhere -the veil" alone.... [ Continue Reading ]
_the_ PRESENCE - _bread_ included also in Exodus 39:36 among the things brought by the people, though flour is not mentioned among the articles to be offered, _vv._6 9. The Presence-bread was afterwards prepared by the priests from materials offered by the people (Leviticus 24:5; Leviticus 24:8 RVm.... [ Continue Reading ]
_the altar of incense_ this here appears in the place in which we should expect it, among the other vessels of the Holy place. _door_(twice)] ENTRANCE. _the altar of burnt offering_ See on Exodus 38:1.... [ Continue Reading ]
_cords_ i.e. tent-cords, to attach the curtains of the Dwelling, and hangings of the Court, to the tent-pins fastened in the earth (cf. Exodus 39:40; Numbers 3:26; Numbers 3:37; Numbers 4:26; Numbers 4:32). Not mentioned in Exodus 27:19, but implied in the mention of -pins.... [ Continue Reading ]
_the_ PLAITED (?) _garments_ See on Exodus 31:10.... [ Continue Reading ]
How the people responded to Moses" summons: ordinary men, women, and -rulers," all brought willingly whatever their means, or their ability, enabled them to provide. An ideal picture of a community ready and eager to contribute liberally to the sanctuary and service of its God. Cf. on Exodus 25:1.... [ Continue Reading ]
_stirred_… _up_ lit. _lifted up_: so _v._26, Exodus 36:2. _made willing_ cf. on Exodus 25:2. _offering_ CONTRIBUTION: see on Exodus 25:2. _all the service thereof_ i.e., as Exodus 30:16, the daily worship, especially for the candlestick and the Altar of incense, the materials for which are mention... [ Continue Reading ]
The offering of _men_and _women_alike; viz. gold (_v._6; Exodus 25:3), in various forms. _brooches_ Heb. _ḥâḥ_, elsewhere a -hook" for the jaw (Ezekiel 29:4), or nose (2 Kings 19:28). _earrings_ or _nose-rings_. See on Exodus 32:2. _armlets_ marg., _necklaces_: the precise meaning is uncertain. H... [ Continue Reading ]
The contributions of the _men_; viz. the other things mentioned in _vv._6, 7 (Exodus 25:3-5).... [ Continue Reading ]
_offering_ not as _v._22, but, as _v._5, CONTRIBUTION (see on Exodus 25:2). The verb -offer" is cognate: lit. _lift_or _take up_(see _ibid._). _the service_ the business of constructing the sanctuary; so Exodus 36:1; Exodus 36:3.... [ Continue Reading ]
The special contributions of the _women_. The women spun yarn, both of linen (_v._25) and coarser (_v._26) materials. Spinning is still in the East the work of women: and both in the Sin. Peninsula and elsewhere women still spin camels" and goats" hair into the coarse yarn out of which tent-covering... [ Continue Reading ]
The contributions of the _rulers_(see on Exodus 16:22); precious stones, spices, and oil (_vv._9, 8 = Exodus 25:7; Exodus 25:6).... [ Continue Reading ]
Whatever the Israelites offered was offered by them freely. 30 36:1. Moses communicates to the people Jehovah's nomination of Bĕẓal"çl and Oholiab to superintend the construction of the sanctuary. _Vv._30b (from _See_) 33 are all but verbally identical with Exodus 31:2-5, only the third person bein... [ Continue Reading ]
_the spirit of God_ see on Exodus 31:3.... [ Continue Reading ]
_cunning works_ WORKS OF SKILL (Exodus 31:4).... [ Continue Reading ]
_cunning_ SKILLED (Exodus 26:1). This word is not in Exodus 31:5.... [ Continue Reading ]
_that he may teach_ i.e. instruct others to become skilled workmen likewise. The assistance of the -wise hearted" is promised in Exodus 31:6 (cf. Exodus 36:1-2; Exodus 36:4; Exodus 36:8); but it is not elsewhere said that Bĕẓal"çl and Oholiab should instruct them.... [ Continue Reading ]
_the_ CRAFTSMAN (RVm.)] the word (lit. _cutter in, incisor_), if followed by -of stone" may mean an -engraver" (Exodus 28:11), but, used absolutely, signifies generally a worker in wood, stone, or metal. _cunning workman_ DESIGNER, or PATTERN-WEAVER; see on Exodus 26:1. _the embroiderer_ See on Ex... [ Continue Reading ]