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Exodus 35

Exodus 35:28

The People Offer Gifts · Exodus 35:20–29
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Translations

Modern
…as well as spices and olive oil for the light, for the anointing oil, and for the fragrant incense.
Traditional
And spice, and oil for the light, and for the anointing oil, and for the sweet incense.
Literal
…and the spice, and the oil for the light and for the anointing oil and for the incense of spices.
Latin
…aromataque et oleum ad luminaria concinnanda, et ad præparandum unguentum, ac thymiama odoris suavissimi componendum.

Original

Hebrew
English
…as well as spices and olive oil for the light, for the anointing oil, and for the fragrant incense.

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 Tabernacle

Topics

Liberality: General Scriptures Concerning Liberality: Israelites at the Erection of the Tabernacle Liberality: should be Exercised in the Service of God Oil: Sacred Perfume used in the Tabernacle Tabernacle: Made of the Free-Will offerings of the People Tabernacle: Materials For, Voluntarily offered The Theocracy: or Immediate Government by God: Consisted in His: Exacting Tribute