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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 40:1-15

The materials and furniture of the tabernacle had been viewed severally and approved, and now they must be put together. 1. God here directs Moses to set up the tabernacle and the utensils of it in their places. Though the work of the tabernacle was finished, and every thing ready for rearing, and the people, no doubt, were very desirous to see it up, yet Moses will not erect it till he has express orders for doing so. It is good to see God going before us in every step, Ps. 37:23. The time... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 40:12-14

And thou shalt bring Aaron and his sons to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation ,.... To wash, anoint, and clothe them, as in the two following verses Exodus 40:13 , that they might minister in the priest's office, according to Exodus 28:41 read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 40:15

And thou shall anoint them as thou didst anoint their father ,.... For Aaron was first anointed, and then his sons: that they may minister unto me in the priest's office ; which they might not do before their anointing, though separated for it, and called unto it: for their anointing shall surely be an everlasting priesthood throughout their generations ; that is, this ceremony of anointing was to be used in all ages at the investiture of the high priest with his office, until the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 40:15

For their anointing shall surely be an everlasting priesthood - By this anointing a right was given to Aaron and his family to be high priests among the Jews for ever; so that all who should be born of this family should have a right to the priesthood without the repetition of this unction, as they should enjoy this honor in their father's right, who had it by a particular grant from God. But it appears that the high priest, on his consecration, did receive the holy unction; see Leviticus... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 40:1-33

THE COMMAND TO SET UP THE TABERNACLE , AND ITS PERFORMANCE . All was now ready. Bezaleel and Aholiab had completed their task. The work for the tabernacle had been given in, and had been approved Moses did not however at once set it up. He waited for a command from God. After a short interval, the command came. He was ordered to select the first day of the ensuing year—the first day of the first year of freedom—for the operation. Directions were given him, which fixed... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 40:1-33

The erection of the tabernacle. At last the work of preparation was over. The work for which God had begun to give instructions more than nine months previously ( Exodus 25:1 ) was completed. All the parts of the structure, pillars, curtains, boards, sockets, bars, taches, hooks, pins; and all the furniture, ark, altars, table, candlestick, laver, vessels, censers, tongs, ash-pans—were finished and ready. All had been inspected by Moses, and approved ( Exodus 39:43 ); they answered to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 40:1-33

The erection of the tabernacle. I. THE TIME . 1 . It reminded them of their deliverance from Egyptian bondage; "this month shall be unto you the beginning of months" ( Exodus 12:2 ). God's dwelling-place is ever erected amid the adoring remembrance of his redemption. "The love of Christ constraineth us." 2 . It was a consecration of the year upon which they were entering. It struck the key-note of the after time. The joy of the new year was to rise into the greater joy of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 40:1-33

The tabernacle set up. The sanctuary did not take long in making. When hearts are wilting, gifts liberal, and hands active, work is soon accomplished. Everything was ready by the first day of the new year after leaving Egypt. The new year was inaugurated by the setting up of the finished dwelling. How suitable an employment for the new year, to consecrate our hearts anew as dwelling-places for Jehovah! The section conveys lessons as to— I. ORDER IN THE SANCTUARY . Every thing... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 40:9-16

The directions to anoint , etc. It does not appear that these directions were carried out at this time. Probably, there would not have been time to go through all the ceremonies enjoined ( Exodus 29:1-34 ) on the same day with the erection of the sanctuary. They were consequently deferred, either till the next day, or possibly to a later date. (See Leviticus 8:1-36 .) The anointing of the tabernacle is recorded in Exodus 40:10 ; of the vessels in Exodus 40:11 ; of the altar and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 40:14

Coats . Rather, "tunics." They were to be "of fine linen, woven work" ( Exodus 39:27 ). read more

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