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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 29:38-46

In this paragraph we have, I. The daily service appointed. A lamb was to be offered upon the altar every morning, and a lamb every evening, each with a meat-offering, both made by fire, as a continual burnt-offering throughout their generations, Exod. 29:38-41. Whether there were any other sacrifices to be offered or not, these were sure to be offered, at the public charge, for the benefit and comfort of all Israel, to make atonement for their daily sins, and to be an acknowledgement to God of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 29:45

And I will dwell among the children of Israel ,.... In the tabernacle ordered to be built for him, and which, when built, was placed in the midst of the camp of Israel; and here Jehovah dwelt as a king in his palace, near at hand to help, protect, and defend his subjects, and supply them with all things needful for them; see Deuteronomy 4:7 . and will be their God ; their covenant God, their King and their God, their government being a Theocracy; their God and Father, by national... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 29:45

I will dwell among the children of Israel - This is the great charter of the people of God, both under the Old and New Testaments; see Exodus 25:8 ; Leviticus 26:11 , Leviticus 26:12 ; 2 Corinthians 6:16 ; Revelation 21:3 . God dwells Among them: he is ever to be found in his Church to enlighten, quicken, comfort, and support it; to dispense the light of life by the preaching of his word, and the influences of his Spirit for the conviction and conversion of sinners. And he dwells... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 29:43-46

GOD 'S PROMISES . The chapter terminates with a parenthetic insertion of various promises, intended to cheer the Israelites under the hard circumstances of their wanderings in the wilderness, and growing out of the mention of the tabernacle as "the tabernacle of meeting" ( Exodus 29:42 ). "There," says God, "He will meet, not only Moses, to speak to him, but also the children of Israel, to receive their offerings, hear their prayers, and grant their requests. There will he meet them,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 29:43-46

God's promises to Israel. Here we may note— I. THE DIVINE GOODNESS AS SHOWN IN THE MAKING OF PROMISES , Man has no claim upon his Maker. Our "goodness extendeth not to him." So far forth as we "do him true and laudable service," we are "unprofitable servants—we have done that which was our duty to do" ( Luke 17:10 ). But how little of such service is rendered! How great are our shortcomings! How many our "sins, negligences, and ignorances!" How little do we... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 29:43-46

Israel sanctified by God's presence. 1 . Three grades of sanctification. 2 . God's dwelling with Israel sanctifies read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 29:45

I will dwell among the children of Israel . Compare Exodus 25:8 . Primarily, the indwelling of the Shechinah in the holy of holies is, no doubt, meant; but the expression need not be limited to this. God would be present with his people in manifold ways—to direct, sustain, enlighten, defend, and save them. And will be their God . Compare Exodus 6:7 . What treasures of love, protection, bounty, tenderness, and pardon, are there in this phrase! read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Exodus 29:38-46

Exodus 29:38The continual burnt-offering - The primary purpose of the national altar is here set forth. The victim slain every morning and every evening was an acknowledgment that the life of the people belonged to Yahweh; the offering of meal was an acknowledgment that all their works rightly done were His due (see Leviticus 2:0); while the incense symbolized their daily prayers.Exodus 29:39At even - See Exodus 12:6.Exodus 29:40A tenth deal - i. e. the tenth part of an Ephah; it is sometimes... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Exodus 29:45

Exodus 29:45. I will dwell among the children of Israel As a proof of this the Shechinah, or symbol of his peculiar presence was among them. I will be their God I will watch over them as a nation, by a peculiar providence, and show myself to be, indeed, that all-powerful and merciful God who delivered them in so miraculous a manner from Egyptian bondage. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Exodus 29:38-46

The daily offerings (29:38-46)As an expression of Israel’s constant devotion to God, an offering of consecration was kept burning on the altar continually. The priests renewed the offering morning and evening, arranging the parts of the sacrificial animal on the altar in such a way as to ensure that the fire never went out (38-42; see Leviticus 6:8-13). God reminded Moses that his purpose in giving Israel the tabernacle and the priesthood was that he might dwell among his people and that they... read more

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