Exodus 38:23 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 38:21-31

Here we have a breviat of the account which, by Moses's appointment, the Levites took and kept of the gold, silver, and brass, that was brought in for the tabernacle's use, and how it was employed. Ithamar the son of Aaron was appointed to draw up this account, and was thus by less services trained up and fitted for greater, Exod. 38:21. Bezaleel and Aholiab must bring in the account (Exod. 38:22, 23), and Ithamar must audit it, and give it in to Moses. And it was thus:?1. All the gold was a... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 38:23

And with him was Aholiab, son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan ,.... Of him see Exodus 31:6 . an engraver ; of precious stones, as those in the ephod and breastplate: and a cunning workman ; in devising and working curious figured works, either in weaving or with the needle: and an embroiderer in blue, and purple, and in scarlet, and in fine linen ; which were used in the curtains and hangings of the tabernacle, and in the priests' garments. 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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 38:21-31

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 38:21-31

The enumeration of the metals used. This served a useful purpose— 1 . As an account rendered to the people of what had been done with their gifts. 2 . As gratifying a very laudable wish of the contributors to know how much the sum-total of their contributions amounted to. 3 . As giving a just idea of the splendour and costliness of the building. 4 . As a testimony to the liberality, willingness, and unstinting self-sacrifice of all classes in the congregation. 5 . As... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 38:23

Aholiab's special gifts are here pointed out. He was 1 . An artificer (a general term with no special application); 2 . A skilled weaver; and 3 . An embroiderer . Altogether, his business was with the textile fabrics—not with the wood-work or the metal-work—of the sanctuary. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Exodus 38:23

See Exodus 35:35 note. 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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Exodus 38:23

cunning workman . See note on Exodus 26:1 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Exodus 38:1-31

"And he made the altar of burnt-offering of acacia wood: five cubits was the length thereof, and five cubits the breadth thereof, foursquare; and three cubits the height thereof. And he made the horns thereof upon the four corners of it; the horns thereof were of one piece with it: and he overlaid it with brass. And he made all the vessels of the altar, the pots, and the shovels, and the basins, the flesh-hooks, and the firepans: all the vessels thereof made he of brass. And he made for the... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 38:21-31

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 38:23

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 38:1-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 38:21-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 38:21-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 38:23

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Exodus 38:23

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Exodus 38:1-31

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Exodus 38:23

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Exodus 38:1-31

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