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Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Exodus 36:1

Exodus 36:1. Then wrought Bezaleel, &c.— As this verse stands, it seems to make the sense incoherent, as if Bezaleel, &c. had set about the work before Moses delivered it to them: see Exodus 36:2. Junius, therefore, judiciously connects it with the last chapter; and renders it, therefore Bezaleel and Aholiah shall do the work, and every wise-hearted man, &c. Nothing, says Junius, can be more grammatical than this connexion; and, in consequence of it, this 36th chapter will begin... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Exodus 36:1

1. Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise-hearted man, c.—Here is an illustrious example of zeal and activity in the work of the Lord. No unnecessary delay was allowed to take place and from the moment the first pole was stuck in the ground till the final completion of the sacred edifice, he and his associates labored with all the energies both of mind and body engaged in the work. And what was the mainspring of their arduous and untiring diligence? They could be actuated by none of... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Exodus 36:1-7

1. Preparations for construction 35:1-36:7Following the restoration of the covenant, Moses announced God’s directions for the construction of the tabernacle. In building it the Israelites were to work only six days a week. They were to rest on the Sabbath (Exodus 35:2-3)."Kindling a fire receives special attention here because the people thought that kindling a fire was not a work, but only a preparation for some kind of work. But the Law makes sure that this too was not done." [Note: The NET... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 36:1-38

The Work Begun. The Liberality of the PeopleCp. 1 Chronicles 29:6-9; Ezra 2:68-70; Nehemiah 7:70-72.8-38. The construction of the Tabernacle: see Exodus 26.8. Made he them] The subject down to Exodus 38:31 is Bezaleel: cp. Exodus 37:1; Exodus 38:22. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Exodus 36:1

XXXVI.THE WORK COMMENCED AND THE LIBERALITY OF THE PEOPLE RESTRAINED.(1) This verse is introductory to the entire section, which may be viewed as extending from the present point to the close of Exodus 39:0. It states, in brief, that Bezaleel and Aholiab, with the skilled workmen at their disposal, proceeded to the accomplishment of the work which Moses had committed to them, and effected it “according to all that the Lord had commanded.” i.e., according to the instructions given to Moses in... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Exodus 36:1-38

Exodus 36:5 When will the earth again hear the glad announcement that the people bring much more than enough for the service of the work, which the Lord commanded to make? Yet, until we bring more than enough, at least until we are kindled by a spirit which will make us desire to do so, we shall never bring enough. Julius Hare in Guesses at Truth. References. XXXVII. 7. S. Baring-Gould, Village Preaching for a Year, vol. ii. p. 103. XXXVII. 23. Ibid. vol. ii. p. 145. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Exodus 36:1-38

CHAPTER XXXV.THE CONCLUSION.Exodus 35:1-35 - Exodus 40:1-38.The remainder of the narrative sets forth in terms almost identical with the directions already given, the manner in which the Divine injunctions were obeyed. The people, purified in heart by danger, chastisement and shame, brought much more than was required. A quarter of a million would poorly represent the value of the shrine in which, at the last, Moses and Aaron approached their God, while the cloud covered the tent and the glory... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Exodus 36:1-38

CHAPTER 36 The Work Carried Out 1. The work begun (Exodus 36:1-4 ) 2. The over-supply in the offerings (Exodus 36:5-7 ) 3. The curtains (Exodus 36:8-13 ) 4. The covering of the tent (Exodus 36:14-19 ) 5. The boards and the sockets of silver (Exodus 36:20-30 ) 6. The bars (Exodus 36:31-34 ) 7. The vail and the hanging for the door (Exodus 36:35-38 ) In the abundant offerings, more than was needed, we see the results of the grace of God. Every morning the offerings were presented.... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Exodus 36:1

36:1 Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom the LORD put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the {a} sanctuary, according to all that the LORD had commanded.(a) By the sanctuary he means all the tabernacle. read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 36:1-38

In response to the call of God, Bezaleel and Aholiab and other capable artisans presented themselves willingly for this work (vs.1-2). Then Moses gave into their hand the offerings the children of Israel had brought and were still bringing for some time. But as is always the case when the grace of God works effectively in hearts, the people's sacrifices were much greater than was necessary for the project (vs.4-5). Moses therefore commanded a proclamation to be made throughout the camp. that... read more

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