Exodus 36:5

Translations

Modern

…and said to Moses, “The people are bringing more than enough for doing the work the LORD has commanded us to do.”

Traditional

And they spake unto Moses, saying, The people bring much more than enough for the service of the work, which the Lord commanded to make.

Literal

…and they spoke to Moses, saying, “The people are bringing much more than enough for the service of the work that YHWH has commanded us to do.”

Latin

…dixerunt Moysi: Plus offert populus quam necessarium est.

Original

Hebrew

English

…and said to Moses, “The people are bringing more than enough for doing the work the LORD has commanded us to do.”

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).

Theme notes and profiles

Pure Worship Temple Design as a Picture of God's Truth The Tabernacle

Related verses

2 Corinthians 8:2–3
In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.
2 Chronicles 31:6–10
And the Israelites and Judahites who lived in the cities of Judah also brought a tithe of their herds and flocks and a tithe of the holy things consecrated to the LORD their God, and they laid them in large heaps.
2 Chronicles 24:14
When they were finished, they brought the rest of the money to the king and Jehoiada, and with it were made articles for the house of the LORD—utensils for the service and for the burnt offerings, dishes, and other objects of gold and silver. Throughout the days of Jehoiada, burnt offerings were presented regularly in the house of the LORD.
Philippians 4:17–18
Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account.
Philippians 2:21
For all the others look after their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.
Exodus 32:3
Then all the people took off their gold earrings and brought them to Aaron.

People

Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Leviticus, Book of Tabernacle

Topics

All Christians should be As Missionaries with a Superabundant Liberality Israel: Gifts Consecrated for the Creation of the Tabernacle Liberality: Extraordinary - Exemplified: Israelites Liberality: General Scriptures Concerning Liberality: Israelites at the Erection of the Tabernacle Tabernacle: Materials For, Voluntarily offered

Exodus 36:5

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