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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 35:20-29

Moses having made known to them the will of God, they went home and immediately put in practice what they had heard, Exod. 35:20. O that every congregation would thus depart from the hearing of the word of God, with a full resolution to be doers of the same! Observe here, I. The offerings that were brought for the service of the tabernacle (Exod. 35:21), concerning which many things may be noted. 1. It is intimated that they brought their offerings immediately; they departed to their tents... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 35:24

Every one that did offer an offering of silver and brass brought the Lord's offering ,.... Every one that had any quantity of either of these, whose heart was inclined freely to part therewith, brought it as a freewill offering to the Lord: and every man with whom was shittim wood ; or acacia, a sort of wood which grew pretty plentifully in those parts; and such who had cut it down for some use or another, and were disposed to part with it for any work of the service ; of which many... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 35:21-29

Zeal in offering. Appeals are made to men, in all parts of the world, and in all ages, for material contributions towards the erection of structures in which God is to be worshipped. The spirit in which such appeals are met varies. I. DEVOUT . None objected. None asked why a tabernacle was wanted, or why the tent which Moses had made a place of worship would not suffice. None scoffed at the idea of a "House of God." All seemed to see the propriety of it. All felt that what they... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 35:24

Every one that did offer an offering of silver . It would seem that silver was offered by some in the way of a free-will offering, in addition to the compulsory half-shekel ( Exodus 30:12-16 ). Curiously, however, the amount obtained in this way is not given in Exodus 38:24-29 . read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Exodus 35:1-35

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 35:24

offer , &c. = "heave a heave offering". See Exodus 29:27 . Figure of speech Polyptoton ( App-6 ). read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Exodus 35:1-35

"And Moses assembled all the congregation of the children of Israel, and said unto them, These are the words which Jehovah hath commanded, that ye should do them. Six days shall work be done; but on the seventh day there shall be to you a holy day,[7] a sabbath of solemn rest to Jehovah: whosoever doeth any work therein shall be put to death. Ye shall kindle no fire throughout your habitations upon the sabbath day.[8]"And Moses spake unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, saying,... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 35:4-35

An Account of the Construction of the Tabernacle and its FurnitureThis section is an almost verbal repetition of Exodus 25-31, describing the carrying out of the commands in those chapters by Moses and the people.4-29. Moses invites the people to contribute the materials required, which they do with great liberality: cp. Exodus 36:5-7. See on Exodus 25:1-9.22. Tablets] RV 'armlets,' or 'necklaces': cp. Numbers 31:50. 23. Red skins of rams] i.e. leather of rams' skins dyed red, as in Exodus... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 35:4-38

An Account of the Construction of the Tabernacle and its FurnitureThis section is an almost verbal repetition of Exodus 25-31, describing the carrying out of the commands in those chapters by Moses and the people.4-29. Moses invites the people to contribute the materials required, which they do with great liberality: cp. Exodus 36:5-7. See on Exodus 25:1-9.22. Tablets] RV ’armlets,’ or ’necklaces’: cp. Numbers 31:50. 23. Red skins of rams] i.e. leather of rams’ skins dyed red, as in Exodus... read more

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