Exodus 35:22

Verse 22

22. Both men and women As if anticipating the New Testament idea, that in the life and fellowship of God there is neither male nor female .

Galatians 3:28. But in the making of this sanctuary, as in building the Christian Church, there is work both for men and women . As there are some kinds of work suitable only for men and not for women, so there are other kinds suitable only for women and not for men . So, too, it may be in the Christian Church .

Bracelets The exact meaning of the word ( חח ) thus translated is not certain . It has been rendered by brooches, hooks, chains, clasps, nose-jewel .

Earrings See on Exodus 32:2.

Rings Probably signet rings. See note on Genesis 41:42.

Tablets Occurs only here and Numbers 31:50, and is of uncertain meaning . It has been variously explained, as armlets, necklaces, beads, lockets .

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

Verse 22

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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