Exodus 37:1 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 37:1-9

I. It may be thought strange that Moses, when he had recorded so fully the instructions given him upon the mount for the making of all these things, should here record as particularly the making of them, when it might have sufficed only to have said, in a few words, that each of these things was made exactly according to the directions before recited. We are sure that Moses, when he wrote by divine inspiration, used no vain repetitions; there are no idle words in scripture. Why then are so... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 37:1-29

And Bezaleel made the ark of shittim wood ,.... Jarchi says, because he gave his mind to this work more than the rest of the wise men, it is called by his name. It is a notion of some Jewish writers that the ark was made by Bezaleel, without the help of others; but there is no sufficient reason to be given for it; for other things are equally ascribed to him in this and the following chapter, as the mercy seat with the cherubim, the shewbread table, the candlestick of pure gold, the two... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 37:1

And Bezaleel made the ark, etc. - For a description of the ark, see Exodus 25:10 ; (note), etc. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 37:1

Verse 1 If the repetition, which might appear to be superfluous in these chapters, should be wearisome to us, let us reflect on the intention of the Holy Spirit, who, in narrating the execution of the work, uses almost the identical words wherein He had previously set forth the commands of God, viz., that we may understand that Moses, and the artificers themselves, did not vary in the smallest point from the rule prescribed to them. God had commanded the Ark of the Covenant to be made, together... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 37:1

Bezaleel made the ark . The particular maker of the various parts and contents of the tabernacle is not elsewhere pointed out. Thus this mention of Bezaleel is emphatic, and seems intended to mark the employment of the highest artistic skill on that which was the most precious of all objects connected with the new construction. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 37:1

Art's highest efforts should be concentrated on what is most essential to the work in hand. "Bezaleel made the ark." Bezaleel, "filled with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship" ( Exodus 35:31 ), while he entrusted most of the rest of the work to others, reserved to himself the construction of the ark, with the cherubim and mercy seat. The ark was clearly the central object of the newly devised structure, that towards which... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 37:1-25

The ark, the table, and the candlestick. See Homily on Exodus 25:10-40 .— J . O . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 37:1-28

The furnishing of the tabernacle. I. ALL WAS ACCOMPLISHED AS GOD HAD COMMANDED . 1. Successfully. It might have been feared that though the tabernacle was erected there would be some failure in this more delicate and ornate work; but all is perfectly executed even to the smallest details. In the work of him whom God has called by name there will be no failure. His work will be presented faultless, and every word which God has spoken will be fulfilled. 2. Faithfully:... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 37:1-29

THE FURTHER PROGRESS OF THE WORK THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FURNITURE FOR THE HOLY OF HOLIES ( Exodus 37:1 , Exodus 37:9 ) AND FOR THE HOLY PLACE ( Exodus 37:10-28 ) THE MAKING OF THE HOLY OIL AND OF THE INCENSE ( Exodus 37:29 ). On the history of the construction of the tabernacle follows naturally that of the construction of its furniture. The order of dignity is followed, as in Exodus 25:1-40 ; and the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Exodus 37:1

See the notes to Exodus 25:0. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 37:1-9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 37:1-29

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 37:1

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 37:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 37:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 37:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 37:1-25

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 37:1-28

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 37:1-29

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Exodus 37:1

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