Keraia
Exodus 35

Exodus 35:12

The Skilled Craftsmen · Exodus 35:10–19
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Translations

Modern
…the ark with its poles and mercy seat, and the veil to shield it;
Traditional
The ark, and the staves thereof, with the mercy seat, and the vail of the covering,
Literal
…the ark and its poles, the mercy seat, and the veil of the screen;
Latin
…arcam et vectes, propitiatorium, et velum, quod ante illud oppanditur:

Original

Hebrew
English
…the ark with its poles and mercy seat, and the veil to shield it;

Notes

Exodus 35:4–36:7

At the creation of the gold calf, Aaron asked only for earrings (see study note on 32:2–4). Here, Moses invites the people to bring various gifts (35:4–9). They gave as their hearts and spirits inspired them (35:21). Everyone could contribute something and the giving was voluntary. So, the people ended up giving too much and Moses had to stop them (36:4–7).

Exodus 35:1–40:38

Much of the report about building the Tent of Meeting repeats what 25:1–31:18 said. There is a change from the imperative mood to the indicative, and there are certain changes in the order.

This repetition emphasizes that the work was done exactly as God commanded (see 40:16). The people had tried to secure God's presence their own way with the gold calf, which led to disaster. Now, by following God's way, they received blessings (40:34–38).

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Leviticus, Book of Offerings and Sacrifices Tabernacle Tanned, Tanner, Tanning

Topics

Ark: in the Tabernacle--Called the Ark of the Covenant: Directions for Making Liberality: General Scriptures Concerning Mercy-Seat: Materials of, to be a Freewill offering Tabernacle: Materials For, Voluntarily offered The Theocracy: or Immediate Government by God: Consisted in His: Exacting Tribute Vail: A Covering for the Ark of the Covenant