Exodus 35:1
The narrative of what relates to the construction of the sanctuary is now resumed from Exodus 31:18.... [ Continue Reading ]
The narrative of what relates to the construction of the sanctuary is now resumed from Exodus 31:18.... [ Continue Reading ]
See Exodus 31:12.... [ Continue Reading ]
This prohibition is here first distinctly expressed, but it is implied Exodus 16:23.... [ Continue Reading ]
See Exodus 26:1. It has been already observed Exodus 25:10 that in the instructions for making the sanctuary, the ark of the covenant, as the principal thing belonging to it, is mentioned first; but in the practical order of the work, as it is here arranged, the tabernacle with its tent and covering... [ Continue Reading ]
THE COVERING - This is not the same as the covering of Exodus 35:11, which denotes the covering of the tent (see Exodus 26:14): the word is used here for the entrance curtains (see Exodus 26:36; Exodus 27:16).... [ Continue Reading ]
The word “tabernacle” משׁכן _mı̂shkān_ is here used for the full name, the tabernacle of the tent of meeting. It denotes the entire structure.... [ Continue Reading ]
THE CLOTHS OF SERVICE TO DO SERVICE IN THE HOLY PLACE - Rather; the garments of office to do service in the sanctuary, etc. See Exodus 31:10.... [ Continue Reading ]
BRACELETS - Rather, brooches. EARRINGS - The Hebrew word signifies a ring, either for the nose (see Genesis 24:22) or for the ear Exodus 32:2; Genesis 35:4. That ear-rings, not nose-rings, are here meant is confirmed by what we know of early Hebrew and Egyptian customs. RINGS - Signet rings. TABLE... [ Continue Reading ]
The precious stones Exodus 28:9 and spices were contributed by the rulers, who were more wealthy than the other Israelites.... [ Continue Reading ]
CURIOUS WORKS, CUNNING WORK - Works of skill. Compare Exodus 30:4.... [ Continue Reading ]
THE ENGRAVER - The artificer, literally “one who cuts”: a general name for the workman, to which was added the name of the material in which he worked; thus the artificer in wood, or carpenter; the artificer in iron, or smith, etc. Exodus 35:32; Exodus 31:4 enumerate the branches of work committed t... [ Continue Reading ]