2. Execution of the work 36:8-39:43Moses described the directions for constructing the tabernacle and its furnishings earlier (chs. 25-31). I will simply give a breakdown of the individual items here with references and parallel references (cf. also Exodus 35:11-19). read more
Presentation to Moses 39:32-43The builders and craftsmen then presented the finished tabernacle items to Moses. The fact that he listed them again in the text reflects their importance. The statement that they did their work just as God had commanded Moses brackets the section (Exodus 39:32; Exodus 39:42). As in the Creation narrative (Genesis 1:28), a blessing concludes the tabernacle construction narrative (Exodus 39:43)."The readiness and liberality with which the people had presented the... read more
The Making of the Holy GarmentsSee Exodus 28, where the order is slightly different.1. Cloths of service] RV ’finely wrought garments,’ as in Exodus 31:10.2-7. The Ephod: see Exodus 28:6-12.8-21. The Breastplate: see Exodus 28:15-30.22-26. The Robe of the Ephod: see Exodus 28:31-3527-29. The Other Garments for the Priests: see Exodus 28:39-43.30, 31. The Plate for the Mitre (Exodus 39:28): see Exodus 28:36-38.30. Holy crown] see on Exodus 29:6.32-43. The completion of the work and its approval... read more
XXXIX.THE MAKING OF THE HOLY GARMENTS.(1-31) This section corresponds to Exodus 28:5-40, but does not follow exactly the same order. Exodus 39:2-7 correspond to Exodus 39:5-12 of Exodus 28:0; Exodus 39:8-21 to Exodus 39:13-28; Exodus 39:22-26 to Exodus 39:31-35; but after this a dislocation occurs. Exodus 39:27-29 correspond to Exodus 39:39-42 of Exodus 28:0, and Exodus 39:30-31 to Exodus 39:36-38. It is not clear why any change was made. The order observed in Exodus 28:0 seems preferable. read more
THE PRESENTATION OF THE WORK TO MOSES, AND HIS APPROVAL OF IT.(33-43) It is probable that the various parts of the work were presented to Moses for inspection as they were completed; that if they did not satisfy him, they might be altered and amended at once. Moses alone had seen “the pattern in the mount,” and Moses alone could say if the work came up to the required standard. We are not told that anything was rejected; and it is quite possible that all the portions of the work were... read more
(34) The vail of the covering—i.e., the vail which separated between the Holy place and the Holy of Holies, covering the latter from the sight of man. (Comp. Exodus 40:21.) read more
Exodus 39:26 The golden bells on this ephod, by their precious matter and pleasant sound, do well represent the good profession that the saints make; and the pomegranates the fruit they bring forth. And as, in the hem of the ephod, bells and pomegranates were constantly connected, as is once and again observed, there was a golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, so it is in the true saints. Their good profession and their good fruit do constantly accompany one another.... read more
CHAPTER 39 The Priestly Garments and the Work Finished 1. The material used (Exodus 39:1 ) 2. The ephod (Exodus 39:2-7 ) 3. The breastplate (Exodus 39:8-21 ) 4. The robe, the bells and pomegranates (Exodus 39:22-26 ) 5. The coats (Exodus 39:27-29 ) 6. The holy crown (Exodus 39:30-31 ) 7. The work finished (Exodus 39:32-43 ) All is done “as the Lord commanded.” This expression is used seven times in chapter 39 (verses 1, 5, 7, 21, 26, 29, 31). It is again repeated exactly seven... read more
39:34 And the covering of rams’ skins dyed red, and the covering of badgers’ skins, and the {g} vail of the covering,(g) So called, because it hung before the mercyseat and covered it from sight Exodus 35:12. read more
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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Exodus 39:1-31
The priests’ clothing 39:1-31Moses described the preparation of the priests’ clothes at length, as is appropriate in view of their importance. [Note: See John E. Johnson, "The Old Testament Offices as Paradigm for Pastoral Identity," Bibliotheca Sacra 152:606 (April-June 1995):182-200.] The ephod Exodus 39:2-7 (cf. Exodus 28:6-12)The breastplate Exodus 39:8-21 (cf. Exodus 28:15-29)The robe Exodus 39:22-26 (cf. Exodus 28:31-34)The other accessories Exodus 39:27-31 (cf. Exodus 28:39-40; Exodus... read more