as = according as. Note this in each of the seven-fold repetition of the words "as the LORD commanded Moses" in this record of the completion of the work: and again in the work of the setting up of the tabernacle, Exodus 40:0 . Thus in Exodus 39:1 , Exodus 39:5 , Exodus 39:7 , Exodus 39:21 , Exodus 39:26 , Exodus 39:29 , and Exodus 39:31 ; and in Exodus 40:19 , Exodus 40:21 , Exodus 40:23 , Exodus 40:25 , Exodus 40:27 , Exodus 40:29 , and Exodus 40:32 , the former is followed by the blessing of Moses, and the latter by the blessing of Jehovah. See the Structure "Q", p. 124.
And . Note the Figure of speech Polysyndeton ( App-6 ) in verses: Exodus 39:33-41 emphasising each separate detail, and impressing the tact that nothing was omitted. Thirty-six "ands" in nine verses.
The ark . Some codices, with Samaritan Pentateuch, Targum of Onkelos, The Targum of Jonathan ben Uzziel and Syriac, read "And the ark". mercy seat. See note on Exodus 25:17 .
Verse 1
holy . See note on Exodus 3:5 .
as = according as. Note this in each of the seven-fold repetition of the words "as the LORD commanded Moses" in this record of the completion of the work: and again in the work of the setting up of the tabernacle, Exodus 40:0 . Thus in Exodus 39:1 , Exodus 39:5 , Exodus 39:7 , Exodus 39:21 , Exodus 39:26 , Exodus 39:29 , and Exodus 39:31 ; and in Exodus 40:19 , Exodus 40:21 , Exodus 40:23 , Exodus 40:25 , Exodus 40:27 , Exodus 40:29 , and Exodus 40:32 , the former is followed by the blessing of Moses, and the latter by the blessing of Jehovah. See the Structure "Q", p. 124.
the LORD . Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 .
Verse 2
ephod . See note on Exodus 28:6 .
fine twined linen . See note on Exodus 35:23 .
Verse 3
wires = threads, or cords.
cunning = skilful.
Verse 5
girdle . See note on Exodus 28:8 .
was = " it [was]".
Verse 6
children = sons.
Verse 8
breastplate . See Exodus 28:15-21 . Always used of the Aaronic breastplate except Leviticus 8:8 .
cunning work = work of a skilful deviser. See note on Exodus 26:1 .
Verse 9
span . App-51 .
Verse 14
one = Hebrew. 'ish , man. See App-14 .
twelve tribes . The names according to the tribes. On the shoulders according to their births. See App-45 .
Verse 15
chains . See Exodus 28:22-30 .
Verse 20
sides . Hebrew katheph = shoulders.
Verse 21
as , &c. See note on Exodus 39:1 .
Verse 22
robe . See Exodus 28:31-35 .
Verse 23
habergeon = coat of mail. From O. French haubere = neck defence.
Verse 24
pomegranates . See note on Numbers 13:23 .
twined. Some codices, with Samaritan Pentateuch, Septuagint, and Syriac, read "fine twined linen".
Verse 27
coats . See Exodus 28:39-43 .
Verse 28
mitre = turban.
goodly bonnets ornamental tiaras or turban ornaments. See lsa. Exo 61:10 and Ezekiel 24:17 .
Verse 30
wrote . See note on Exodus 17:14 .
HOLINESS , &c. See on Exodus 28:36-38 .
Verse 32
tabernacle . Hebrew. mishkan, habitation ( App-40 ). and the children of Israel did, &c. Read "thus did the children of Israel, according", &c.
Verse 33
And . Note the Figure of speech Polysyndeton ( App-6 ) in verses: Exodus 39:33-41 emphasising each separate detail, and impressing the tact that nothing was omitted. Thirty-six "ands" in nine verses.
taches = hooks, clasps, or pins, Exodus 36:13 .
Verse 35
The ark . Some codices, with Samaritan Pentateuch, Targum of Onkelos, The Targum of Jonathan ben Uzziel and Syriac, read "And the ark". mercy seat. See note on Exodus 25:17 .
Verse 36
The table . Some codices, with Targum of Onkelos, read "And the table".
and . Some codices, with Samaritan Pentateuch, Targum of Onkelos, and Syriac, read "and all".
Verse 37
The pure . Some codices, with The Targum of Jonathan ben Uzziel and Syriac, read "And the pure".
with . Some codices, with Samaritan Pentateuch, Targum of Onkelos, The Targum of Jonathan ben Uzziel and Syriac, read "and the lamps".
Verse 38
tabernacle. Hebrew. 'ohel, tent, App-40 .
door = entrance.
Verse 39
The . Some codices, with The Targum of Jonathan ben Uzziel and Syriac, read And the".
brass . See note on Exodus 25:3 .
his . Some codices, with Targum of Onkelos and Syriac, read and his".
Verse 40
The . Some codices, with Samaritan Pentateuch, Targum of Onkelos, The Targum of Jonathan ben Uzziel Syriac, and Vulgate, read "And the".
his . Some codices, with Samaritan Pentateuch, Targum of Onkelos, The Targum of Jonathan ben Uzziel Syriac, and Vulgate, read "and his".
vessels = utensils, or furniture.
Verse 41
The . Some codices, with Samaritan Pentateuch, Targum of Onkelos, and Syriac, read "And the".