Exodus 39:3

AND THEY DID BEAT THE GOLD INTO THIN PLATES, AND CUT IT INTO WIRES— Bishop Patrick observes, that, as they had not then the art which we now have, of drawing a piece of gold into threads of what length we please, they used to beat it first into thin plates, and then to cut off small wires, which the... [ Continue Reading ]

Exodus 39:43

AND MOSES BLESSED THEM— The work being completely finished, Exodus 39:32 was brought for the inspection of Moses; who, finding that the artists had done all agreeably to the commandment of God, gave them his solemn benediction; for, that it was the _artists_ whom he blessed, and not the _work_ itsel... [ Continue Reading ]

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