_A.M. 2513. B.C. 1491._ This chapter gives us an account of the finishing of the work of the tabernacle. (1,) The last thing prepared was the holy garments. The ephod, and its curious girdle, Exodus 39:1. The onyx-stones for the shoulders, Exodus 39:6; Exodus 39:7. The breast-plate with the preciou... [ Continue Reading ]
The tabernacle and its court being now fitted for divine service, the next things to be wrought were the robes of the high-priest and priests, to be put on when they did service in the holy place. Hence these garments are termed _clothes of service._ And “those that wear robes of honour,” says Henry... [ Continue Reading ]
_Cut it into wires_ They had not then the art which we have now, of drawing a piece of gold into threads of what length we please; but they beat it first into thin plates, and then cut off small wires, which they wove with the other materials here mentioned.... [ Continue Reading ]
_He made the breast-plate_ This was the next piece in order, and it was formed with its four rows of jewels, and its chains, rings, and laces, to tie it inseparably to the ephod: all which was done according to the model given chap. 28. It is observable that nothing is here said of the _Urim_ and _T... [ Continue Reading ]
_Thus was all the work finished_ In not much more than five months. Though there was a great deal of fine work, such as used to be the work of time, embroidering, and engraving, not only in gold, but in precious stones, yet they went through with it in a little time, and with the greatest exactness... [ Continue Reading ]
_And Moses did look upon all the work_ Piece by piece; _and behold they had done it according to the pattern showed him_ For the same that _showed him_ the pattern, guided _their_ hand in the work. _And Moses blessed them_ He not only praised them, but prayed for them: he _blessed them_ as one havin... [ Continue Reading ]