women . In Egypt the women did the dyeing and spinning; the men did the weaving and embroidering. and. Note the Figure of speech Polysyndeton ( App-6 ), to emphasise the four items.
And to devise. This "and" is omitted in Septuagint and in silver. Note the Figure of speech Polysyndeton ( App-6 ), to emphasise the items in verses: Exodus 35:32 , Exodus 35:33 .
cunning work = skilful work. See note on Exodus 26:1 .Exodus 26:35; Exodus 26:35 work all. Some codices, one early printed edition, and Samaritan Pentateuch read "work in all".
in scarlet . Some codices, Samaritan Pentateuch, Targum of Onkelos, one early printed edition, The Targum of Jonathan ben Uzziel and Syriac read "and in scarlet".
Verse 1
Before the work commences, they are reminded of the commandment as to the six days and the seventh, even in the making of the Tabernacle.
children = sons.
the LORD . Hebrew. Jehovah . App-4 .
Verse 2
sabbath of rest . Hebrew "sabbath of sabbatizing". See note on Exodus 16:23 .
Verse 4
commanded . See Exodus 25:1 , &c.
Verse 5
an offering . Note the Figure of speech Polysyndeton ( App-6 ), em phasising the 15 (3 x 5) articles in verses: Exodus 35:5-9 ( App-10 ). Hebrew = heave offering. See note on Exodus 29:27 , and App-43 . willing heart. Note the "willing" hearted, Exodus 35:5 , Exodus 35:22 , Exodus 35:29 ; the "wise "hearted, Exodus 35:10 , Exodus 35:25 , Exodus 35:35 ; Exodus 36:1 , Exodus 36:2 , Exodus 36:8 ; and the "stirred" heart, Exodus 35:21 , Exodus 35:26 ; Exodus 36:2 .
Verse 10
wise hearted . See note on Exodus 35:5 .
Verse 11
Note the 42 items enumerated in verses: Exodus 35:11-19 .
Verse 15
door entrance (Hebrew. petach).
Verse 17
door = gate (Hebrew. sha ' ar).
Verse 21
they came . Samaritan Pentateuch and Septuagint read "they brought in".
heart stirred. See note on Exodus 35:5 .
spirit. Hebrew. ruach. See App-9 .
the LORD'S offering = the heave offering of Jehovah. See note on Exodus 29:27 , and compare App-43 .
tabernacle = tent. Hebrew. 'ohel. App-40 .
Verse 22
men. Hebrew, plural of 'ish, or 'enosh. App-14 .
and . Note the Figure of speech Polysyndeton ( App-6 ), to emphasise the number four.
man = every one.
offered an offering . Figure of speech Polyptoton ( App-6 ). Hebrew. tenuphah, a wave offering. See note on Exodus 29:27 , and App-43 .
Verse 23
man . Hebrew. 'ish. See App-14 .
and . Note the Figure of speech Polysyndeton ( App-6 ), to emphasise the seven items divided into three and four. See App-10 .
linen . Egypt noted for it. The thread was dyed before being woven.
Verse 24
offer , &c. = "heave a heave offering". See Exodus 29:27 . Figure of speech Polyptoton ( App-6 ).
Verse 25
women . In Egypt the women did the dyeing and spinning; the men did the weaving and embroidering. and. Note the Figure of speech Polysyndeton ( App-6 ), to emphasise the four items.
Verse 28
And. Note the Fig, Polysyndeton ( App-6 ), to emphasise the four items.
Verse 29
offering . Hebrew. nedaba. See App-43 .
Verse 30
called by name . Compare Exodus 31:2 . This, in Exodus, the book of the names. See note on Exodus 1:1 .
Verse 31
spirit . Hebrew. ruach. App-9 .
God. Hebrew. Elohim , the Creator. App-4 .
Verse 32
And to devise. This "and" is omitted in Septuagint and in silver. Note the Figure of speech Polysyndeton ( App-6 ), to emphasise the items in verses: Exodus 35:32 , Exodus 35:33 .
Verse 33
cunning work = skilful work. See note on Exodus 26:1 .Exodus 26:35; Exodus 26:35 work all. Some codices, one early printed edition, and Samaritan Pentateuch read "work in all".
in scarlet . Some codices, Samaritan Pentateuch, Targum of Onkelos, one early printed edition, The Targum of Jonathan ben Uzziel and Syriac read "and in scarlet".