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Exodus 35

Exodus 35:16

The Skilled Craftsmen · Exodus 35:10–19
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Translations

Modern
…the altar of burnt offering with its bronze grate, its poles, and all its utensils; the basin with its stand;
Traditional
The altar of burnt offering, with his brasen grate, his staves, and all his vessels, the laver and his foot,
Literal
…the altar of the burnt offering and the bronze grate that is for it, its poles and all its vessels; the basin and its stand;
Latin
…altare holocausti, et craticulam ejus æneam cum vectibus et vasis suis: labrum et basim ejus:

Original

Hebrew
English
…the altar of burnt offering with its bronze grate, its poles, and all its utensils; the basin with its stand;

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

Liberality: General Scriptures Concerning Tabernacle: Materials For, Voluntarily offered The Theocracy: or Immediate Government by God: Consisted in His: Exacting Tribute