Exodus 36:5, Exodus 36:6 WEB

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 36:1-7

I. The workmen set in without delay. Then they wrought, Exod. 36:1. When God had qualified them for the work, then they applied themselves to it. Note, The talents we are entrusted with must not be laid up, but laid out; not hid in a napkin, but traded with. What have we all our gifts for, but to do good with them? They began when Moses called them, Exod. 36:2. Even those whom God has qualified for, and inclined to, the service of the tabernacle, yet must wait for a regular call to it, either... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 36:5

And they spake unto Moses, saying ,.... One in the name of the rest: the people bring much more than enough for the service of the work, which the Lord commanded to make ; they had taken an estimate of what was to be done, and of what was necessary for the doing of it, and of what the people brought for this service; and they found there was a great deal more brought than would be wanted, and therefore they thought proper to advise Moses of it, that no more might be brought: it is hard... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 36:5

The people bring much more than enough - With what a liberal spirit do these people bring their free-will offerings unto the Lords! Moses is obliged to make a proclamation to prevent them from bringing any more, as there was at present more than enough! Had Moses been intent upon gain, and had he not been perfectly disinterested, he would have encouraged them to continue their contributions, as thereby he might have multiplied to himself gold, silver, and precious stones. But he was doing... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 36:1-38

THE PROGRESS OF THE WORK , AND THE SUPERFLUOUS LIBERALITY OF THE PEOPLE — THE LATTER HAS TO BE RESTRAINED ( Exodus 36:3-7 ). Bezaleel and Aholiab felt that the time for action was now come. They at once addressed themselves to their task. Moses delivered into their hands all the various offerings which the people, rich and poor, had brought in ( Exodus 35:21-29 ); and skilled workmen were immediately called upon to shape it for the designed uses. The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 36:4-5

At last, remonstrance had to be made. The workmen were cumbered with an overplus of material—an embarras de richesses —and came in a body to Moses, to make complaint. All the wise men came, every man from his work, with the cry " The people bring much more than enough— we are hampered in our work by the too great abundance—let an end be put to it." read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Exodus 36:1-38

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

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Exodus 36:1-38

"And Bezaleel and Oholiab shall work, and every wise-hearted man, in whom Jehovah hath put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all the work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that Jehovah hath commanded.[3]"And Moses called Bezaleel and Oholiab, and every wise-hearted man, in whose heart Jehovah had put wisdom, even every one whose heart stirred him up to come unto the work to do it: and they received of Moses all the offering which the children of Israel had brought... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Exodus 36:5

5. they spake unto Moses, saying, The people bring much more than enough, &c.—By the calculations which the practised eyes of the workmen enabled them to make, they were unanimously of the opinion that the supply already far exceeded the demand and that no more contributions were required. Such a report reflects the highest honor on their character as men of the strictest honor and integrity, who, notwithstanding they had command of an untold amount of the most precious things and might,... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Exodus 36:1-7

1. Preparations for construction 35:1-36:7Following the restoration of the covenant, Moses announced God’s directions for the construction of the tabernacle. In building it the Israelites were to work only six days a week. They were to rest on the Sabbath (Exodus 35:2-3)."Kindling a fire receives special attention here because the people thought that kindling a fire was not a work, but only a preparation for some kind of work. But the Law makes sure that this too was not done." [Note: The NET... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 36:1-38

The Work Begun. The Liberality of the PeopleCp. 1 Chronicles 29:6-9; Ezra 2:68-70; Nehemiah 7:70-72.8-38. The construction of the Tabernacle: see Exodus 26.8. Made he them] The subject down to Exodus 38:31 is Bezaleel: cp. Exodus 37:1; Exodus 38:22. read more