John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 36:8-38
And every wise hearted man among them that wrought the work of the tabernacle ,.... Did the part assigned him, what he was fittest for, and most skilful in: particularly some made ten curtains , &c.; which were properly the tabernacle, and were made first, and then the several things appertaining to it; and from hence, to the end of the chapter Exodus 36:9 , is only an account of the making of the tabernacle, its curtains, coverings, boards, sockets, and bars, the vail for the most... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 36:8-13
The first work they set about was the framing of the house, which must be done before the furniture of it was prepared. This house was not made of timber or stone, but of curtains curiously embroidered and coupled together. This served to typify the state of the church in this world, the palace of God's kingdom among men. 1. Though it is upon the earth, yet its foundation is not in the earth, as that of a house is; no, Christ's kingdom is not of this world, nor founded in it. 2. It is mean and... read more