Bible Commentaries

Verses 1-38

BEZALEEL AND AHOLIAB, Exodus 36:30-35.

See notes on Exodus 31:1-11 .

SUPERABUNDANCE OF OFFERINGS, Exodus 36:1-7.

5. Much more than enough Such a result of the willingness of the people to give was a noble exhibition of their devotion to Jehovah, and their purpose to keep their covenant with him . It furnishes a happy offset to the liberality which was too conspicuous for evil in their offerings for the golden calf, Exodus 32:3. When the heart is all aglow with religious enthusiasm, no gifts seem too great or costly to express the measure of devotion .

THE TABERNACLE CURTAINS, BOARDS, AND HANGINGS, Exodus 36:8-38.

See notes on Exodus 26:1-37.