Exodus 38:1 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 38:1-8

Bezaleel having finished the gold-work, which, though the richest, yet was ordered to lie most out of sight, in the tabernacle itself, here goes on to prepare the court, which lay open to the view of all. Two things the court was furnished with, and both made of brass:? I. An altar of burnt-offering, Exod. 38:1-7. On this all their sacrifices were offered, and it was this which, being sanctified itself for this purpose by the divine appointment, sanctified the gift that was in faith offered on... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 38:1-7

And he made the altar of burnt offering ,.... That is, Bezaleel made it, or it was made by his direction, he having the care and oversight of it, wherefore the making of it is ascribed to him, 2 Chronicles 1:5 the account of this, its horns, vessels, rings, and staves, is carried on to Exodus 38:2 of which See Gill on Exodus 27:1 , Exodus 27:2 , Exodus 27:3 , Exodus 27:4 , Exodus 27:5 , Exodus 27:6 , Exodus 27:7 , Exodus 27:8 . read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 38:1

The altar of burnt-offering - See Clarke's note on Exodus 27:1 ; and for its horns, pots, shovels, basins, etc., see the meaning of the Hebrew terms explained, Exodus 27:3-5 ; (note). read more

John Calvin

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

Verse 1 1.And he made the altar of burnt-offering. The purport of this chapter is the same as that of the last, except that the order of some parts of it is transposed, though not a word is changed. He begins with the altar of burnt-offering, which he states to have been made of the materials and the form prescribed by God, in order that the people might there offer with surer confidence their sacrifices for the expiation of sin, and for thanksgiving. One thing which had not been mentioned... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 38:1-8

THE FURTHER PROGRESS OF THE WORK — THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FURNITURE FOR THE COURT .— Exodus 38:9-20 .— AND OF THE COURT ITSELF . On the completion of the tabernacle, Bezaleel and his assistants turned their attention to the court and its furniture; and constructed, first, the altar of burnt offering ( Exodus 38:1-7 ); secondly, the bronze laver ( Exodus 38:8 ); and thirdly, the hangings, pillars, connecting-rods, hooks and pins for the circuit... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 38:1-21

The brazen altar, the laver, and the court. See Homilies on Exodus 27:1-20 ; Exodus 30:17-22 .— J . O . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 38:1-31

The Court and its lessons. I. THE FURNISHING AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE COURT 2 . The construction of the court . 3 . The order in which they were made . The altar first, then the laver, and, last of all, the enclosing of the court. First, Christ and his sacrifice; next, the washing of regeneration by him through the Spirit; and, last of all, the gathering together of the Church. This is the Divine order. The true Church has ever this history. None have a right to... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Exodus 38:1

For Exodus 38:1-7 and Exodus 38:9-20 see the notes to Exodus 27:0. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Exodus 38:1

Exodus 38:1. Having finished the furniture of the house itself, Bezaleel, and those who were employed under him, proceeded next to that of the court of the tabernacle, where the sacrifices and services were commonly performed; wherein first they made the great brazen altar for burnt- sacrifices, with all its appurtenances, in mode and form exactly agreeable to the orders given about it in Exodus 27:1-3. On this all their sacrifices were offered. Christ was himself the altar to his own... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Exodus 38:1-31

35:1-40:38 CONSTRUCTION OF THE TABERNACLEThis section largely repeats the instruction given on the mountain in Chapters 25-31. It emphasizes that the people had to do God’s work according to his covenant requirements. Therefore, they were to keep the Sabbath (35:1-3; cf. 31:16). If they wanted God to accept their offerings for the building of the tabernacle, they had to present those offerings in a spirit of joy and willingness (35:4-29). Though all could give offerings, only those with the... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 38:1-8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 38:1-7

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 38:1

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

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 38:1-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 38:1-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 38:1-31

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Exodus 38:1

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Exodus 38:1

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Exodus 38:1-31

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