Bible Commentaries

Verses 11-16

tabernacle of the congregation - tent of meeting, here and in Exodus 30:18, Exodus 30:20,

A memorial unto the children of Israel - The silver used in the tabernacle was a memorial to remind each man of his position before the Lord, as one of the covenanted people.

Verses 17-21

That they die not - See Exodus 28:35 note.

Verses 22-33

A stranger - See Exodus 29:33.

Cut off from his people - See Exodus 31:14.

Verses 34-38

Compare Exodus 30:32-33.