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Exodus 36

Exodus 36:7

The People Bring More than Enough · Exodus 36:1–7
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Translations

Modern
…since what they already had was more than enough to perform all the work.
Traditional
For the stuff they had was sufficient for all the work to make it, and too much.
Literal
And the work they had was sufficient for all the work to be done, and there was excess.
Latin
…eo quod oblata sufficerent et superabundarent.

Original

Hebrew
English
…since what they already had was more than enough to perform all the work.

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

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