Exodus 35:1 - Exposition

All the congregation . All the Israelites were to be allowed the privilege of making offerings for the tabernacle ( Exodus 25:2-7 ), and all who were competent might take part in the spinning and the weaving of the materials for the curtains and the holy vestments ( Exodus 28:3 ; Exodus 35:10 , Exodus 35:25 ; Exodus 36:4 , etc.). All therefore had to be summoned, to learn what was required. These are the words , etc.— i.e; "These are the injunctions especially 'laid' upon you at this time."