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Exodus 36
More Than Enough: The Construction of the Tabernacle Begins
The Lord’s restored people give more than enough, and Spirit-equipped craftsmen begin building the tabernacle according to the Lord’s pattern, forming a dwelling marked by beauty, order, holiness, and guarded access.
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Chapter Summary
The Lord’s restored people give more than enough, and Spirit-equipped craftsmen begin building the tabernacle according to the Lord’s pattern, forming a dwelling marked by beauty, order, holiness, and guarded access.
Overview
Exodus 36 argues that redeemed worship produces willing generosity and ordered obedience. The people give more than enough for the sanctuary, but zeal is still governed by wise oversight. The craftsmen build according to the Lord’s command, showing that holy work requires both Spirit-given skill and careful submission to divine instruction. The tabernacle’s curtains, frames, coverings, veil, and entrance all communicate that the Lord graciously dwells among His people, yet His presence remains holy and approached only on His terms.
Context
Israel, the covenant people redeemed from Egypt, restored after covenant breach, and now obeying the Lord’s command to build the tabernacle.
At Mount Sinai after covenant renewal. Moses has gathered the community, called for Sabbath obedience, received willing offerings, and announced Bezalel, Oholiab, and the skilled workers appointed for the tabernacle work.
The Lord’s restored people give more than enough, and Spirit-equipped craftsmen begin building the tabernacle according to the Lord’s pattern, forming a dwelling marked by beauty, order, holiness, and guarded access.
Moses
Israel, the covenant people redeemed from Egypt, restored after covenant breach, and now obeying the Lord’s command to build the tabernacle.
At Mount Sinai after covenant renewal. Moses has gathered the community, called for Sabbath obedience, received willing offerings, and announced Bezalel, Oholiab, and the skilled workers appointed for the tabernacle work.
Social Pressure
- Israel must now carry out the Lord’s sanctuary instructions faithfully. The community’s zeal must be ordered by God’s command, and the skilled workers must build according to the pattern already revealed.
Ancient sacred construction required artisans, materials, textiles, frames, coverings, and careful craftsmanship. Israel’s tabernacle differs from pagan shrines because it is built according to the Lord’s revealed command, through Spirit-enabled skill, and with freewill gifts from redeemed people.
Exodus 36 continues the implementation section that began in Exodus 35. The instructions given in Exodus 25–31 are now being carried out. The redeemed and restored community begins constructing the dwelling place of the Lord.
Chapter Movement
The chapter begins with Bezalel, Oholiab, and the skilled workers receiving the materials and beginning the work. The people bring more than enough, so Moses commands them to stop contributing. The rest of the chapter describes the making of the tabernacle curtains, goat-hair tent coverings, protective outer coverings, frames, crossbars, veil, and entrance curtain according to the Lord’s command.
Discourse Insight
Theological exposition and fulfillment
Exodus 36 clarifies the gospel trajectory by showing that redeemed and restored people become willing participants in the dwelling place of God. Their generosity does not purchase mercy; it responds to mercy already shown. The tabernacle they build points forward to Christ, the true dwelling of God with His people. The veil reminds readers that access to God remains restricted until the greater Mediator opens the way through His atoning death.
Structural Flow
The skilled workers receive the offerings and begin the sanctuary construction.
The people bring so much that Moses must stop the contributions.
The inner curtains, goat-hair tent curtains, and protective outer coverings are constructed.
Frames, bases, crossbars, rings, and gold overlay form the tabernacle’s structure.
The veil and entrance curtain are crafted, marking restricted and ordered access.
Chapter Outline
- 1-3: Bezalel, Oholiab, and the skilled workers begin receiving the freewill offerings for the sanctuary.
- 4-7: The people give so generously that the craftsmen report excess, and Moses commands the contributions to stop.
- 8-13: The inner tabernacle curtains are made with cherubim and joined into one unit by gold clasps.
- 14-19: The tent covering and protective layers of ram skins and durable leather are made.
- 20-30: The acacia frames and silver bases are made for the tabernacle’s sides and rear.
- 31-34: The crossbars, gold rings, and gold overlay provide unity, strength, and beauty.
- 35-38: The veil and entrance curtain are made with fine materials, marking sacred access and boundary.
Theological Argument
Exodus 36 argues that redeemed worship produces willing generosity and ordered obedience. The people give more than enough for the sanctuary, but zeal is still governed by wise oversight. The craftsmen build according to the Lord’s command, showing that holy work requires both Spirit-given skill and careful submission to divine instruction. The tabernacle’s curtains, frames, coverings, veil, and entrance all communicate that the Lord graciously dwells among His people, yet His presence remains holy and approached only on His terms.
From Spirit-equipped workers receiving materials, to overflowing generosity, to construction of curtains, coverings, frames, crossbars, veil, and entrance curtain.
- 1.The sanctuary work is carried out by those whom the LORD has gifted, moved, and instructed.
- 2.The restored community gives abundantly, even beyond what the work requires.
- 3.The tabernacle’s beauty and unity are crafted according to the LORD’s pattern.
- 4.The LORD’s dwelling is both beautiful within and protected without.
- 5.The dwelling place is ordered, stable, portable, and precious.
- 6.The veil and entrance curtain establish guarded access to the holy presence of the LORD.
Theological Focus
- Spirit-enabled craftsmanship
- Wise-hearted workers
- Freewill offerings
- Generosity
- More than enough
- Tabernacle curtains
- Cherubim
- Goat-hair covering
- Outer coverings
- Acacia frames
- Silver bases
- Gold overlay
- Crossbars
- Veil
- Entrance curtain
- Sacred boundary
- Ordered access
- Obedient construction
- God gives wisdom for holy work
- Willing generosity can overflow
- Zeal needs wise oversight
- Holy work follows divine command
- Beauty and holiness belong together
- Unity in the dwelling
- Protection of holy things
- Stability and portability
- Guarded access
- Restored obedience after idolatry
- Divine Provision
- Stewardship
- Spirit-Gifted Skill
- Obedience
- Holiness
- Divine Presence
- Mediated Access
- Christological Fulfillment
Theological Themes
The craftsmen are able to work because the Lord has given them wisdom and understanding.
The people bring more than enough for the work the Lord commanded.
Moses restrains further giving once the need has been met.
The workers construct what the Lord commanded rather than inventing their own sanctuary.
Fine linen, colors, gold, and cherubim serve the holy dwelling of the Lord.
Curtains and coverings are joined into one tabernacle and one tent.
The tabernacle has layered coverings that protect the sacred inner dwelling.
Frames, bases, rings, and crossbars form a structured but movable sanctuary.
The veil and entrance curtain mark the holiness of approach to the Lord.
The people who once gave for the calf now give abundantly for the Lord’s dwelling.
Covenant Significance
Exodus 36 shows the covenant community obeying after renewal. The people provide enough and more than enough for the Lord’s dwelling. The craftsmen make the tabernacle according to the revealed pattern. The dwelling is being constructed so that the covenant God may dwell among His covenant people. Yet the veil and entrance curtain remind Israel that covenant nearness is still governed by holiness, mediation, and proper access.
Old Testament Connections
- Covenant generosity - The people willingly give more than enough for the sanctuary.
- Covenant obedience - The craftsmen make what the Lord commanded through Moses.
- Covenant dwelling - The tabernacle begins taking visible form as the Lord’s dwelling among Israel.
- Covenant beauty - The dwelling is adorned with fine materials, colors, gold, and cherubim.
- Covenant boundary - The veil marks the restricted access to the Most Holy Place.
- Covenant restoration - Israel’s abundant giving signals restored obedience after the golden calf.
- Exodus 25:1-9 - The Lord commanded Moses to receive offerings from willing hearts for the sanctuary.
- Exodus 26:1-37 - The construction in Exodus 36 follows the earlier instructions for the tabernacle curtains, frames, veil, and entrance curtain.
- Exodus 31:1-11 - Bezalel and Oholiab were appointed and equipped for the tabernacle work.
- Exodus 35:20-29 - The people brought freewill offerings, which now prove to be more than enough.
- Exodus 40:34-38 - The completed tabernacle will later be filled with the glory of the Lord.
Canonical Connections
Exodus 36 carries out the tabernacle instructions given earlier.
The people’s generosity exceeds the need, paralleling later willing giving for sacred construction.
The tabernacle construction serves the larger biblical theme of God dwelling among His people.
The veil marks restricted access that is later fulfilled and surpassed through Christ.
Cherubim woven into the veil connect the sanctuary with the theme of guarded access to God’s holy presence.
The earthly sanctuary built by skilled workers points forward to Christ and the people He builds as God’s house.
Cross References
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So Solomon built the house, and finished it. He built the walls of the house within with boards of cedar: from the floor of the house to the walls of the ceiling, he covered them on the inside with wood; and he covered the floor of the...
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Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to the children of Israel, that they take an offering for me. From everyone whose heart makes him willing you shall take my offering. This is the offering which you shall take from them: gold, silver,...
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When the people saw that Moses delayed coming down from the mountain, the people gathered themselves together to Aaron, and said to him, “Come, make us gods, which shall go before us; for as for this Moses, the man who brought us up out of...
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He brought me to the temple, and measured the posts, six cubits wide on the one side, and six cubits wide on the other side, which was the width of the tent. The width of the entrance was ten cubits; and the sides of the entrance were five...
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So he drove out the man; and he placed cherubim at the east of the garden of Eden, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to guard the way to the tree of life.
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Will a man rob God? Yet you rob me! But you say, ‘How have we robbed you?’ In tithes and offerings. You are cursed with the curse; for you rob me, even this whole nation. Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in...
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Gospel Clarity
Exodus 36 clarifies the gospel trajectory by showing that redeemed and restored people become willing participants in the dwelling place of God. Their generosity does not purchase mercy; it responds to mercy already shown. The tabernacle they build points forward to Christ, the true dwelling of God with His people. The veil reminds readers that access to God remains restricted until the greater Mediator opens the way through His atoning death.
Gospel Guardrails
- Grace produces willing obedience - After covenant renewal, Israel responds with abundant giving and careful construction.
- God provides enough for His work - The offerings are sufficient, even more than enough, for what the Lord commanded.
- God dwells by His own provision - The tabernacle is built according to the Lord’s design and with materials stirred from His people.
- Access remains guarded - The veil marks the restricted access that only Christ will finally open.
- Christ is the true dwelling - The tabernacle points forward to God dwelling among His people in Christ.
- Christ builds God’s people - The Spirit-enabled building anticipates the church being built into a dwelling for God by the Spirit.
- Do not present the people’s generosity as earning God’s presence.
- Do not treat the tabernacle as a generic religious structure.
- Do not skip over the veil’s warning about restricted access.
- Do not reduce Spirit-equipped craftsmanship to mere human talent.
- Do not preach abundance without stewardship and restraint.
- Do not miss how the tabernacle points forward to Christ and the Spirit-built people of God.
Primary Emphasis
Exodus 36 contributes to the biblical theology fulfilled in Christ by showing the construction of the Lord’s dwelling among His people, a dwelling marked by holiness, beauty, mediation, and guarded access. The tabernacle points forward to Christ, in whom God dwells among His people fully and personally. The veil anticipates the barrier that only Christ’s atoning work can finally open.
The abundant gifts and Spirit-enabled workmanship also anticipate the people Christ redeems and equips for the building up of God’s dwelling by the Spirit.
Chapter Contribution
Exodus 36 argues that redeemed worship produces willing generosity and ordered obedience. The people give more than enough for the sanctuary, but zeal is still governed by wise oversight. The craftsmen build according to the Lord’s command, showing that holy work requires both Spirit-given skill and careful submission to divine instruction. The tabernacle’s curtains, frames, coverings, veil, and entrance all communicate that the Lord graciously dwells among His people, yet His presence remains holy and approached only on His terms.
Doctrines in This Chapter
Fine linen, colored yarns, cherubim, gold, silver, and skilled work display ordered beauty in the Lord’s dwelling.
The tabernacle-building pattern points toward Christ, who builds His people into God’s dwelling by the Spirit.
The constructed dwelling points forward to Christ, in whom God dwells with humanity and through whom access is opened.
The tabernacle structure is made as the dwelling place where the Lord will live among Israel.
The passage shows restored Israel participating joyfully and sufficiently in the Lord’s dwelling work after mercy.
The veil and entrance curtain mark ordered boundaries around approach to the Lord’s presence.
Faithful leadership protects generous people from unnecessary giving and refuses to accumulate beyond the commanded need.
The skilled workers transform willing offerings into the tabernacle structure according to command.
The work is not open-ended religious ambition but the specific sanctuary work the Lord commanded.
The tabernacle’s layers, frames, coverings, and veil create a holy space distinct from ordinary space.
The Lord gives wisdom, understanding, and skill to the workers for the sanctuary work.
Moses and the craftsmen handle abundance honestly, stopping further contributions when the need is met.
The materials are enough and more than enough for the work the Lord commanded.
The people continue bringing freewill offerings morning by morning.
Doctrinal Weight
The Lord provides wisdom, materials, and willing hearts for the sanctuary work.
The people bring more than enough freewill offerings for the tabernacle.
Moses restrains further contributions once the need has been met.
The skilled workers act with wisdom and understanding given by the Lord.
The tabernacle is constructed according to what the Lord commanded.
The tabernacle materials, veil, and sacred design mark the holiness of the Lord’s dwelling.
The construction serves the purpose of the Lord dwelling among His people.
The veil and entrance curtain mark ordered and restricted access to the holy presence.
The tabernacle and veil point forward to Christ, the true dwelling and opened access to God.
Reading Lenses
Theological exposition and fulfillment
- Exodus 36 clarifies the gospel trajectory by showing that redeemed and restored people become willing participants in the dwelling place of God. Their generosity does not purchase mercy; it responds to mercy already shown. The tabernacle they build points forward to Christ, the true dwelling of God with His people. The veil reminds readers that access to God remains restricted until the greater Mediator opens the way through His atoning death.
Key Hebrew Terms
Sense Bezalel
Definition The chief craftsman appointed by the LORD for the tabernacle work.
References Exodus 36:1-2
Lexicon Bezalel
Why it matters Bezalel leads the Spirit-enabled construction of the sanctuary.
Sense Oholiab
Definition The craftsman appointed alongside Bezalel for the tabernacle work.
References Exodus 36:1-2
Lexicon Oholiab
Why it matters Oholiab helps lead and teach the skilled work of the sanctuary.
Sense wise-hearted, skilled
Definition Skilled in heart, possessing wisdom for craftsmanship.
References Exodus 36:1-2, 8
Lexicon wise-hearted, skilled
Why it matters The tabernacle work is carried out by those given skill and wisdom by the Lord.
Sense wisdom, skill
Definition Wisdom, skill, or practical mastery.
References Exodus 36:1-2
Lexicon wisdom, skill
Why it matters The Lord gives wisdom for carrying out holy craftsmanship.
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Sense understanding, insight
Definition Understanding or intelligent skill.
References Exodus 36:1
Lexicon understanding, insight
Why it matters The craftsmen need understanding to know how to perform the Lord’s commanded work.
Sense sanctuary, holy place, holiness
Definition That which is holy or set apart; here the sanctuary.
References Exodus 36:1, 3-4, 6
Lexicon sanctuary, holy place, holiness
Why it matters The work is for the holy dwelling of the Lord.
Sense to command
Definition To command or give authoritative instruction.
References Exodus 36:1, 5-6
Lexicon to command
Why it matters The craftsmen build according to everything the Lord commanded.
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Sense heart lifted, heart moved
Definition An inward stirring or movement toward action.
References Exodus 36:2
Lexicon heart lifted, heart moved
Why it matters The workers come because their hearts are moved to do the work.
Sense offering, contribution, lifted gift
Definition A contribution or offering lifted up to the LORD.
References Exodus 36:3, 6
Lexicon offering, contribution, lifted gift
Why it matters The craftsmen receive the offerings brought for the sanctuary work.
Sense freewill offering, voluntary gift
Definition A voluntary offering given freely.
References Exodus 36:3
Lexicon freewill offering, voluntary gift
Why it matters The people continue bringing freewill offerings morning after morning.
Sense morning by morning
Definition Repeatedly each morning.
References Exodus 36:3
Lexicon morning by morning
Why it matters The people’s generosity continues steadily, not merely in a single emotional moment.
Sense enough, sufficient
Definition Enough or sufficient for a need.
References Exodus 36:5, 7
Lexicon enough, sufficient
Why it matters The materials are more than enough for the work the Lord commanded.
Sense to restrain, hold back
Definition To restrain, withhold, or stop.
References Exodus 36:6
Lexicon to restrain, hold back
Why it matters The people are restrained from bringing more because the need has been met.
Sense work, labor, craftsmanship
Definition Work, occupation, labor, or craftsmanship.
References Exodus 36:1, 3-7
Lexicon work, labor, craftsmanship
Why it matters The term connects the craftsmen’s labor with the Lord’s commanded sanctuary project.
Sense dwelling place, tabernacle
Definition The dwelling place of the LORD among Israel.
References Exodus 36:8, 13, 20, 31
Lexicon dwelling place, tabernacle
Why it matters The chapter describes the construction of the Lord’s dwelling structure.
Sense curtains, tent cloths
Definition Large curtains or tent panels.
References Exodus 36:8-17
Lexicon curtains, tent cloths
Why it matters The tabernacle begins with crafted curtains joined into one dwelling.
Sense finely twisted linen
Definition Fine linen thread twisted for sacred textiles.
References Exodus 36:8, 35, 37
Lexicon finely twisted linen
Why it matters The inner curtains and veil use fine linen appropriate for the Lord’s holy dwelling.
Sense blue yarn
Definition Blue-dyed yarn used in sacred textiles.
References Exodus 36:8, 35, 37
Lexicon blue yarn
Why it matters Blue is part of the sacred color pattern of the tabernacle curtains, veil, and entrance curtain.
Sense purple yarn
Definition Purple-dyed yarn used in sacred textiles.
References Exodus 36:8, 35, 37
Lexicon purple yarn
Why it matters Purple contributes to the glory and beauty of the Lord’s dwelling.
Individual words תְּכֵלֶת / אַרְגָּמָן / תוֹלַעַת שָׁנִי tekhelet / argaman / tolaat shani · תְּכֵלֶת / אַרְגָּמָן / תוֹלַעַת שָׁנִי tekhelet / argaman / tolaat shani
Sense scarlet yarn
Definition Scarlet-dyed yarn used in sacred textiles.
References Exodus 36:8, 35, 37
Lexicon scarlet yarn
Why it matters Scarlet appears in the tabernacle curtains, veil, and entrance curtain.
Sense cherubim
Definition Heavenly beings associated with the LORD’s throne and guarded holiness.
References Exodus 36:8, 35
Lexicon cherubim
Why it matters Cherubim woven into the curtains and veil mark the sanctuary as the guarded dwelling of the Lord.
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Sense designer, skilled worker
Definition One who devises, designs, or crafts skillfully.
References Exodus 36:8, 35
Lexicon designer, skilled worker
Why it matters The intricate textile work is done by skilled design.
Sense loops
Definition Loops used to join curtains together.
References Exodus 36:11-12, 17
Lexicon loops
Why it matters Loops help join separate curtains into one unified tabernacle.
Sense clasps, hooks
Definition Clasps or fasteners used to join curtains.
References Exodus 36:13, 18
Lexicon clasps, hooks
Why it matters Gold and bronze clasps join the curtains and coverings into unified structures.
Sense one, unified
Definition One or united.
References Exodus 36:13, 18
Lexicon one, unified
Why it matters The curtains are joined so the tabernacle becomes one unified dwelling.
Sense goat hair
Definition Goat hair used for tent coverings.
References Exodus 36:14
Lexicon goat hair
Why it matters The goat-hair curtains form the tent covering over the tabernacle.
Sense tent
Definition A tent or covering structure.
References Exodus 36:14, 18-19, 37
Lexicon tent
Why it matters The goat-hair curtains make the tent covering over the tabernacle.
Sense covering
Definition A covering or protective layer.
References Exodus 36:19
Lexicon covering
Why it matters The tabernacle receives protective outer coverings.
Individual words עֹרֹת תְּחָשִׁים orot techashim · עֹרֹת אֵילִם מְאָדָּמִים orot elim me'oddamim · עֹרֹת אֵילִם מְאָדָּמִים orot elim me'oddamim
Sense ram skins dyed red
Definition Ram skins prepared as red-dyed protective covering.
References Exodus 36:19
Lexicon ram skins dyed red
Why it matters This layer protects the tabernacle as part of the Lord’s commanded covering system.
Sense durable leather, fine leather
Definition A protective leather-like material; exact identification debated.
References Exodus 36:19
Lexicon durable leather, fine leather
Why it matters The outermost covering protects the sanctuary structure.
Sense frames, boards
Definition Wooden frames or boards forming the tabernacle structure.
References Exodus 36:20-34
Lexicon frames, boards
Why it matters The frames provide the structural walls of the tabernacle.
Sense acacia wood
Definition Durable desert wood used for tabernacle structures and furnishings.
References Exodus 36:20, 31, 36, 38
Lexicon acacia wood
Why it matters The frames, bars, posts, and other structures are made of acacia wood.
Sense hands, projections, tenons
Definition Projections or tenons used to join structural pieces.
References Exodus 36:22
Lexicon hands, projections, tenons
Why it matters The frames are constructed with joining projections for stability and order.
Sense bases, sockets
Definition Bases or sockets supporting the frames and posts.
References Exodus 36:24-26, 30, 36, 38
Lexicon bases, sockets
Why it matters The silver and bronze bases support the tabernacle structure and entry posts.
Sense silver
Definition Precious metal used for bases and sacred construction.
References Exodus 36:24-26, 30, 36
Lexicon silver
Why it matters Silver bases support the tabernacle frames and veil posts.
Sense bars, crossbars
Definition Bars used to stabilize and join the frames.
References Exodus 36:31-34
Lexicon bars, crossbars
Why it matters The crossbars unify and strengthen the tabernacle structure.
Sense gold
Definition Precious metal used to overlay sacred structures.
References Exodus 36:13, 34, 36, 38
Lexicon gold
Why it matters Gold overlay marks the sacred beauty of the tabernacle’s frames, rings, posts, and hooks.
Sense veil, curtain
Definition The inner curtain separating the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place.
References Exodus 36:35
Lexicon veil, curtain
Why it matters The veil marks restricted access to the immediate presence of the Lord.
Sense posts, pillars
Definition Vertical supports for curtains or veils.
References Exodus 36:36, 38
Lexicon posts, pillars
Why it matters Posts support the veil and entrance curtain that structure access to the tabernacle.
Sense entrance, doorway
Definition An entrance or opening.
References Exodus 36:37
Lexicon entrance, doorway
Why it matters The entrance curtain marks the ordered way into the tent.
Sense embroiderer
Definition A skilled worker in embroidered textile work.
References Exodus 36:37
Lexicon embroiderer
Why it matters The entrance curtain is made with skilled embroidery, showing beauty ordered for holiness.
Sense bronze, copper
Definition Bronze or copper used for bases and outer sanctuary materials.
References Exodus 36:38
Lexicon bronze, copper
Why it matters The entrance posts stand in bronze bases, distinguishing the entrance from the inner veil’s silver bases.
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Commentary (Keil & Delitzsch)
C.F. Keil & F. Delitzsch, Commentary on the Old Testament (1861–91) — public domain
Formation Focus
The Lord’s dwelling is built through Spirit-given wisdom, abundant generosity, precise obedience, and reverent boundaries that preserve the holiness of His presence.
God’s people must learn to give freely, steward wisely, work skillfully, obey carefully, and approach God reverently through the access He provides.
Generosity, wisdom, restraint, precision, humility, craftsmanship, reverence, unity, and obedience.
Practice Response
- Offer Your skills to the Lord with humility and diligence.
- Give freely where the Lord’s work genuinely requires it.
- Practice integrity by refusing to exploit generous people.
- Build ministry according to Scripture rather than preference.
- Honor unseen workers whose service holds the work together.
- Let beauty serve holiness rather than vanity.
- Thank Christ for opening the way into God’s presence.
Warnings and Misreadings
- The chapter warns quietly against disorderly zeal, self-directed craftsmanship, treating sacred work as mere human production, ignoring divinely appointed boundaries, and failing to recognize that access to God must be governed by His holiness.
- Treating the construction details as spiritually unimportant repetition. - The detailed construction shows careful obedience to the Lord’s revealed pattern.
- Assuming generosity has no need for oversight. - Moses stops the contributions when the people have brought enough.
- Thinking the craftsmen are merely naturally talented. - The text emphasizes that their wisdom, understanding, and skill come from the Lord.
- Seeing the tabernacle as just a beautiful tent. - The tabernacle is the Lord’s dwelling among His people, marked by holiness and guarded access.
- Ignoring the veil’s theological significance. - The veil marks restricted access to the Most Holy Place and becomes a major biblical theme.
- Detaching Exodus 36 from the golden calf restoration. - The abundant giving and obedient construction display restored covenant obedience after idolatry.
Discipleship Questions
- Am I using the skill God has given me for the work He has commanded?
- Does my generosity flow from grace rather than pressure?
- Can I steward abundance wisely, even when that means saying, 'Enough'?
- Am I building according to God’s word or according to my own imagination?
- Do I value hidden forms of service that hold the work together?
- Does beauty in worship serve holiness, or has it become display?
- Do I approach God with reverence for the access He Himself provides?
Pastoral Applications
- Teach generosity with integrity.
- Honor the skilled workers.
- Value precise obedience.
- Keep beauty accountable to holiness.
- Do not despise structural ministry.
- Lead restored people into tangible obedience.
- Point from the veil to Christ.
Pastoral Trajectories
The people’s willing gifts become more than enough for the Lord’s work.
Moses restrains further giving, showing accountable stewardship.
The pattern revealed earlier is now being made in obedience.
The tabernacle has ornate inner curtains and durable outer coverings.
The curtains are joined into unified structures.
The structure creates the dwelling where the Lord will meet His people.
The tabernacle includes both an entrance for approach and a veil for restricted holiness.
The Biblical World
Chapter At A Glance
The chapter begins with Bezalel, Oholiab, and the skilled workers receiving the materials and beginning the work. The people bring more than enough, so Moses commands them to stop contributing. The rest of the chapter describes the making of the tabernacle curtains, goat-hair tent coverings, protective outer coverings, frames, crossbars, veil, and entrance curtain according to the Lord’s command.
Exodus 36 shows the covenant community obeying after renewal. The people provide enough and more than enough for the Lord’s dwelling. The craftsmen make the tabernacle according to the revealed pattern. The dwelling is being constructed so that the covenant God may dwell among His covenant people. Yet the veil and entrance curtain remind Israel that covenant nearness is still governed by holiness, mediation, and proper access.
Exodus 36 clarifies the gospel trajectory by showing that redeemed and restored people become willing participants in the dwelling place of God. Their generosity does not purchase mercy; it responds to mercy already shown. The tabernacle they build points forward to Christ, the true dwelling of God with His people. The veil reminds readers that access to God remains restricted until the greater Mediator opens the way through His atoning death.
Generosity, wisdom, restraint, precision, humility, craftsmanship, reverence, unity, and obedience.
Focus Points
- Spirit-enabled craftsmanship
- Wise-hearted workers
- Freewill offerings
- Generosity
- More than enough
- Tabernacle curtains
- Cherubim
- Goat-hair covering
- Outer coverings
- Acacia frames
- Silver bases
- Gold overlay
- Crossbars
- Veil
- Entrance curtain
- Sacred boundary
- Ordered access
- Obedient construction
- God gives wisdom for holy work
- Willing generosity can overflow
- Zeal needs wise oversight
- Holy work follows divine command
- Beauty and holiness belong together
- Unity in the dwelling
- Protection of holy things
- Stability and portability
- Guarded access
- Restored obedience after idolatry
- Divine Provision
- Stewardship
- Spirit-Gifted Skill
- Obedience
- Holiness
- Divine Presence
- Mediated Access
- Christological Fulfillment
Cross References
Let them make me a sanctuary, that I may dwell among them.
Purpose of construction
“Moreover You shall make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, with cherubim. You shall make them with the work of a skillful workman. The length of each curtain shall be twenty-eight cubits, and the width of each curtain four cubits: all the curtains shall have one measure. Five curtains shall be coupled...
Instruction background
Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying, “Behold, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. I have filled Him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all kinds of workmanship,
Craftsmen appointment
All the congregation of the children of Israel departed from the presence of Moses. They came, everyone whose heart stirred Him up, and everyone whom His spirit made willing, and brought Yahweh’s offering for the work of the Tent of Meeting, and for all of its service, and for the holy garments. They came, both men and women, as many as were...
Offering background
Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and Yahweh’s glory filled the tabernacle. Moses wasn’t able to enter into the Tent of Meeting, because the cloud stayed on it, and Yahweh’s glory filled the tabernacle. When the cloud was taken up from over the tabernacle, the children of Israel went onward, throughout all their journeys;
Completion trajectory
Jesus cried again with a loud voice, and yielded up His spirit. Behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from the top to the bottom. The earth quaked and the rocks were split.
Veil fulfillment
The Word became flesh, and lived among us. We saw His glory, such glory as of the one and only Son of the Father, full of grace and truth.
Tabernacle fulfillment
But Christ having come as a high priest of the coming good things, through the greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this creation, nor yet through the blood of goats and calves, but through His own blood, entered in once for all into the Holy Place, having obtained eternal redemption. For if the blood of goats and...
Greater sanctuary
Having therefore, brothers, boldness to enter into the holy place by the blood of Jesus, by the way which He dedicated for us, a new and living way, through the veil, that is to say, His flesh, and having a great priest over God’s house,
Access fulfillment
In whom the whole building, fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord; in whom You also are built together for a habitation of God in the Spirit.
Spirit-built dwelling
Passages
Chapter opening: Exodus 36:1-7
Exo 36:2-3 Moses then summoned the master-builders named, and all who were skilled in art, “ every one whom his heart lifted up to come near to the work to do it ” (i.e., who felt himself stirred up in heart to take part in the work), and handed over to them the heaven-offering presented by the people for that purpose, whilst the children of Israel still continued bringing freewill-offerings every morning.
Exo 36:2-3 Moses then summoned the master-builders named, and all who were skilled in art, “ every one whom his heart lifted up to come near to the work to do it ” (i.e., who felt himself stirred up in heart to take part in the work), and handed over to them the heaven-offering presented by the people for that purpose, whilst the children of Israel still continued bringing freewill-offerings every morning.
Exo 36:4-6 Then the wise workmen came, every one from his work that they were making, and said to Moses, “ Much make the people to bring, more than suffices for the labour (the finishing, as in Exo 27:19) of the work, ” i. e. , they are bringing more than will be wanted for carrying out the work (the מן in מדּי is comparative); whereupon Moses let the cry go through the camp, i.
e. , had proclamation made, “No one is to make any more property (מלאכה as in Exo 22:7, Exo 22:10, cf. Gen 33:14) for a holy heave-offering,” i. e. , to prepare anything more from his own property to offer for the building of the sanctuary; and with this he put a stop to any further offerings.
Exo 36:4-6 Then the wise workmen came, every one from his work that they were making, and said to Moses, “ Much make the people to bring, more than suffices for the labour (the finishing, as in Exo 27:19) of the work, ” i. e. , they are bringing more than will be wanted for carrying out the work (the מן in מדּי is comparative); whereupon Moses let the cry go through the camp, i.
e. , had proclamation made, “No one is to make any more property (מלאכה as in Exo 22:7, Exo 22:10, cf. Gen 33:14) for a holy heave-offering,” i. e. , to prepare anything more from his own property to offer for the building of the sanctuary; and with this he put a stop to any further offerings.
Exo 36:4-6 Then the wise workmen came, every one from his work that they were making, and said to Moses, “ Much make the people to bring, more than suffices for the labour (the finishing, as in Exo 27:19) of the work, ” i. e. , they are bringing more than will be wanted for carrying out the work (the מן in מדּי is comparative); whereupon Moses let the cry go through the camp, i.
e. , had proclamation made, “No one is to make any more property (מלאכה as in Exo 22:7, Exo 22:10, cf. Gen 33:14) for a holy heave-offering,” i. e. , to prepare anything more from his own property to offer for the building of the sanctuary; and with this he put a stop to any further offerings.
Exo 36:7 “ And there was enough (דּיּם their sufficiency, i.e., the requisite supply for the different things to be made) of the property for every work to make it, and over ” (lit., and to leave some over). By this liberal contribution of freewill gifts, for the work commanded by the Lord, the people proved their willingness to uphold their covenant relationship with Jehovah their God.
Exo 36:8-38 Ex 36:8-38:20. Execution of the Work. - Preparation of the dwelling-place: viz. , the hangings and covering (Exo 36:8-19, as in Exo 26:1-14); the wooden boards and bolts (Exo 36:20-34, as in Ex 26:15-30); the two curtains, with the pillars, hooks, and rods that supported them (Exo 36:35-38, as in Exo 26:31-37). As these have all been already explained, the only thing remaining to be noticed here is, that the verbs עשׂה in Exo 36:8, ויחבּר in Exo 36:10, etc.
, are in the third person singular with an indefinite subject, corresponding to the German man (the French on ).
Exo 36:8-38 Ex 36:8-38:20. Execution of the Work. - Preparation of the dwelling-place: viz. , the hangings and covering (Exo 36:8-19, as in Exo 26:1-14); the wooden boards and bolts (Exo 36:20-34, as in Ex 26:15-30); the two curtains, with the pillars, hooks, and rods that supported them (Exo 36:35-38, as in Exo 26:31-37). As these have all been already explained, the only thing remaining to be noticed here is, that the verbs עשׂה in Exo 36:8, ויחבּר in Exo 36:10, etc.
, are in the third person singular with an indefinite subject, corresponding to the German man (the French on ).
Exo 36:8-38 Ex 36:8-38:20. Execution of the Work. - Preparation of the dwelling-place: viz. , the hangings and covering (Exo 36:8-19, as in Exo 26:1-14); the wooden boards and bolts (Exo 36:20-34, as in Ex 26:15-30); the two curtains, with the pillars, hooks, and rods that supported them (Exo 36:35-38, as in Exo 26:31-37). As these have all been already explained, the only thing remaining to be noticed here is, that the verbs עשׂה in Exo 36:8, ויחבּר in Exo 36:10, etc.
, are in the third person singular with an indefinite subject, corresponding to the German man (the French on ).
Exo 36:8-38 Ex 36:8-38:20. Execution of the Work. - Preparation of the dwelling-place: viz. , the hangings and covering (Exo 36:8-19, as in Exo 26:1-14); the wooden boards and bolts (Exo 36:20-34, as in Ex 26:15-30); the two curtains, with the pillars, hooks, and rods that supported them (Exo 36:35-38, as in Exo 26:31-37). As these have all been already explained, the only thing remaining to be noticed here is, that the verbs עשׂה in Exo 36:8, ויחבּר in Exo 36:10, etc.
, are in the third person singular with an indefinite subject, corresponding to the German man (the French on ).
Exo 36:8-38 Ex 36:8-38:20. Execution of the Work. - Preparation of the dwelling-place: viz. , the hangings and covering (Exo 36:8-19, as in Exo 26:1-14); the wooden boards and bolts (Exo 36:20-34, as in Ex 26:15-30); the two curtains, with the pillars, hooks, and rods that supported them (Exo 36:35-38, as in Exo 26:31-37). As these have all been already explained, the only thing remaining to be noticed here is, that the verbs עשׂה in Exo 36:8, ויחבּר in Exo 36:10, etc.
, are in the third person singular with an indefinite subject, corresponding to the German man (the French on ).
Exo 36:8-38 Ex 36:8-38:20. Execution of the Work. - Preparation of the dwelling-place: viz. , the hangings and covering (Exo 36:8-19, as in Exo 26:1-14); the wooden boards and bolts (Exo 36:20-34, as in Ex 26:15-30); the two curtains, with the pillars, hooks, and rods that supported them (Exo 36:35-38, as in Exo 26:31-37). As these have all been already explained, the only thing remaining to be noticed here is, that the verbs עשׂה in Exo 36:8, ויחבּר in Exo 36:10, etc.
, are in the third person singular with an indefinite subject, corresponding to the German man (the French on ).
Exo 36:8-38 Ex 36:8-38:20. Execution of the Work. - Preparation of the dwelling-place: viz. , the hangings and covering (Exo 36:8-19, as in Exo 26:1-14); the wooden boards and bolts (Exo 36:20-34, as in Ex 26:15-30); the two curtains, with the pillars, hooks, and rods that supported them (Exo 36:35-38, as in Exo 26:31-37). As these have all been already explained, the only thing remaining to be noticed here is, that the verbs עשׂה in Exo 36:8, ויחבּר in Exo 36:10, etc.
, are in the third person singular with an indefinite subject, corresponding to the German man (the French on ).
Exo 36:8-38 Ex 36:8-38:20. Execution of the Work. - Preparation of the dwelling-place: viz. , the hangings and covering (Exo 36:8-19, as in Exo 26:1-14); the wooden boards and bolts (Exo 36:20-34, as in Ex 26:15-30); the two curtains, with the pillars, hooks, and rods that supported them (Exo 36:35-38, as in Exo 26:31-37). As these have all been already explained, the only thing remaining to be noticed here is, that the verbs עשׂה in Exo 36:8, ויחבּר in Exo 36:10, etc.
, are in the third person singular with an indefinite subject, corresponding to the German man (the French on ).
Exo 36:8-38 Ex 36:8-38:20. Execution of the Work. - Preparation of the dwelling-place: viz. , the hangings and covering (Exo 36:8-19, as in Exo 26:1-14); the wooden boards and bolts (Exo 36:20-34, as in Ex 26:15-30); the two curtains, with the pillars, hooks, and rods that supported them (Exo 36:35-38, as in Exo 26:31-37). As these have all been already explained, the only thing remaining to be noticed here is, that the verbs עשׂה in Exo 36:8, ויחבּר in Exo 36:10, etc.
, are in the third person singular with an indefinite subject, corresponding to the German man (the French on ).
Exo 36:8-38 Ex 36:8-38:20. Execution of the Work. - Preparation of the dwelling-place: viz. , the hangings and covering (Exo 36:8-19, as in Exo 26:1-14); the wooden boards and bolts (Exo 36:20-34, as in Ex 26:15-30); the two curtains, with the pillars, hooks, and rods that supported them (Exo 36:35-38, as in Exo 26:31-37). As these have all been already explained, the only thing remaining to be noticed here is, that the verbs עשׂה in Exo 36:8, ויחבּר in Exo 36:10, etc.
, are in the third person singular with an indefinite subject, corresponding to the German man (the French on ).
Exo 36:8-38 Ex 36:8-38:20. Execution of the Work. - Preparation of the dwelling-place: viz. , the hangings and covering (Exo 36:8-19, as in Exo 26:1-14); the wooden boards and bolts (Exo 36:20-34, as in Ex 26:15-30); the two curtains, with the pillars, hooks, and rods that supported them (Exo 36:35-38, as in Exo 26:31-37). As these have all been already explained, the only thing remaining to be noticed here is, that the verbs עשׂה in Exo 36:8, ויחבּר in Exo 36:10, etc.
, are in the third person singular with an indefinite subject, corresponding to the German man (the French on ).
Exo 36:8-38 Ex 36:8-38:20. Execution of the Work. - Preparation of the dwelling-place: viz. , the hangings and covering (Exo 36:8-19, as in Exo 26:1-14); the wooden boards and bolts (Exo 36:20-34, as in Ex 26:15-30); the two curtains, with the pillars, hooks, and rods that supported them (Exo 36:35-38, as in Exo 26:31-37). As these have all been already explained, the only thing remaining to be noticed here is, that the verbs עשׂה in Exo 36:8, ויחבּר in Exo 36:10, etc.
, are in the third person singular with an indefinite subject, corresponding to the German man (the French on ).
Exo 36:8-38 Ex 36:8-38:20. Execution of the Work. - Preparation of the dwelling-place: viz. , the hangings and covering (Exo 36:8-19, as in Exo 26:1-14); the wooden boards and bolts (Exo 36:20-34, as in Ex 26:15-30); the two curtains, with the pillars, hooks, and rods that supported them (Exo 36:35-38, as in Exo 26:31-37). As these have all been already explained, the only thing remaining to be noticed here is, that the verbs עשׂה in Exo 36:8, ויחבּר in Exo 36:10, etc.
, are in the third person singular with an indefinite subject, corresponding to the German man (the French on ).
Exo 36:8-38 Ex 36:8-38:20. Execution of the Work. - Preparation of the dwelling-place: viz. , the hangings and covering (Exo 36:8-19, as in Exo 26:1-14); the wooden boards and bolts (Exo 36:20-34, as in Ex 26:15-30); the two curtains, with the pillars, hooks, and rods that supported them (Exo 36:35-38, as in Exo 26:31-37). As these have all been already explained, the only thing remaining to be noticed here is, that the verbs עשׂה in Exo 36:8, ויחבּר in Exo 36:10, etc.
, are in the third person singular with an indefinite subject, corresponding to the German man (the French on ).
Exo 36:8-38 Ex 36:8-38:20. Execution of the Work. - Preparation of the dwelling-place: viz. , the hangings and covering (Exo 36:8-19, as in Exo 26:1-14); the wooden boards and bolts (Exo 36:20-34, as in Ex 26:15-30); the two curtains, with the pillars, hooks, and rods that supported them (Exo 36:35-38, as in Exo 26:31-37). As these have all been already explained, the only thing remaining to be noticed here is, that the verbs עשׂה in Exo 36:8, ויחבּר in Exo 36:10, etc.
, are in the third person singular with an indefinite subject, corresponding to the German man (the French on ).
Exo 36:8-38 Ex 36:8-38:20. Execution of the Work. - Preparation of the dwelling-place: viz. , the hangings and covering (Exo 36:8-19, as in Exo 26:1-14); the wooden boards and bolts (Exo 36:20-34, as in Ex 26:15-30); the two curtains, with the pillars, hooks, and rods that supported them (Exo 36:35-38, as in Exo 26:31-37). As these have all been already explained, the only thing remaining to be noticed here is, that the verbs עשׂה in Exo 36:8, ויחבּר in Exo 36:10, etc.
, are in the third person singular with an indefinite subject, corresponding to the German man (the French on ).
Exo 36:8-38 Ex 36:8-38:20. Execution of the Work. - Preparation of the dwelling-place: viz. , the hangings and covering (Exo 36:8-19, as in Exo 26:1-14); the wooden boards and bolts (Exo 36:20-34, as in Ex 26:15-30); the two curtains, with the pillars, hooks, and rods that supported them (Exo 36:35-38, as in Exo 26:31-37). As these have all been already explained, the only thing remaining to be noticed here is, that the verbs עשׂה in Exo 36:8, ויחבּר in Exo 36:10, etc.
, are in the third person singular with an indefinite subject, corresponding to the German man (the French on ).
Exo 36:8-38 Ex 36:8-38:20. Execution of the Work. - Preparation of the dwelling-place: viz. , the hangings and covering (Exo 36:8-19, as in Exo 26:1-14); the wooden boards and bolts (Exo 36:20-34, as in Ex 26:15-30); the two curtains, with the pillars, hooks, and rods that supported them (Exo 36:35-38, as in Exo 26:31-37). As these have all been already explained, the only thing remaining to be noticed here is, that the verbs עשׂה in Exo 36:8, ויחבּר in Exo 36:10, etc.
, are in the third person singular with an indefinite subject, corresponding to the German man (the French on ).
Exo 36:8-38 Ex 36:8-38:20. Execution of the Work. - Preparation of the dwelling-place: viz. , the hangings and covering (Exo 36:8-19, as in Exo 26:1-14); the wooden boards and bolts (Exo 36:20-34, as in Ex 26:15-30); the two curtains, with the pillars, hooks, and rods that supported them (Exo 36:35-38, as in Exo 26:31-37). As these have all been already explained, the only thing remaining to be noticed here is, that the verbs עשׂה in Exo 36:8, ויחבּר in Exo 36:10, etc.
, are in the third person singular with an indefinite subject, corresponding to the German man (the French on ).
Exo 36:8-38 Ex 36:8-38:20. Execution of the Work. - Preparation of the dwelling-place: viz. , the hangings and covering (Exo 36:8-19, as in Exo 26:1-14); the wooden boards and bolts (Exo 36:20-34, as in Ex 26:15-30); the two curtains, with the pillars, hooks, and rods that supported them (Exo 36:35-38, as in Exo 26:31-37). As these have all been already explained, the only thing remaining to be noticed here is, that the verbs עשׂה in Exo 36:8, ויחבּר in Exo 36:10, etc.
, are in the third person singular with an indefinite subject, corresponding to the German man (the French on ).
Exo 36:8-38 Ex 36:8-38:20. Execution of the Work. - Preparation of the dwelling-place: viz. , the hangings and covering (Exo 36:8-19, as in Exo 26:1-14); the wooden boards and bolts (Exo 36:20-34, as in Ex 26:15-30); the two curtains, with the pillars, hooks, and rods that supported them (Exo 36:35-38, as in Exo 26:31-37). As these have all been already explained, the only thing remaining to be noticed here is, that the verbs עשׂה in Exo 36:8, ויחבּר in Exo 36:10, etc.
, are in the third person singular with an indefinite subject, corresponding to the German man (the French on ).
Exo 36:8-38 Ex 36:8-38:20. Execution of the Work. - Preparation of the dwelling-place: viz. , the hangings and covering (Exo 36:8-19, as in Exo 26:1-14); the wooden boards and bolts (Exo 36:20-34, as in Ex 26:15-30); the two curtains, with the pillars, hooks, and rods that supported them (Exo 36:35-38, as in Exo 26:31-37). As these have all been already explained, the only thing remaining to be noticed here is, that the verbs עשׂה in Exo 36:8, ויחבּר in Exo 36:10, etc.
, are in the third person singular with an indefinite subject, corresponding to the German man (the French on ).
Exo 36:8-38 Ex 36:8-38:20. Execution of the Work. - Preparation of the dwelling-place: viz. , the hangings and covering (Exo 36:8-19, as in Exo 26:1-14); the wooden boards and bolts (Exo 36:20-34, as in Ex 26:15-30); the two curtains, with the pillars, hooks, and rods that supported them (Exo 36:35-38, as in Exo 26:31-37). As these have all been already explained, the only thing remaining to be noticed here is, that the verbs עשׂה in Exo 36:8, ויחבּר in Exo 36:10, etc.
, are in the third person singular with an indefinite subject, corresponding to the German man (the French on ).
Exo 36:8-38 Ex 36:8-38:20. Execution of the Work. - Preparation of the dwelling-place: viz. , the hangings and covering (Exo 36:8-19, as in Exo 26:1-14); the wooden boards and bolts (Exo 36:20-34, as in Ex 26:15-30); the two curtains, with the pillars, hooks, and rods that supported them (Exo 36:35-38, as in Exo 26:31-37). As these have all been already explained, the only thing remaining to be noticed here is, that the verbs עשׂה in Exo 36:8, ויחבּר in Exo 36:10, etc.
, are in the third person singular with an indefinite subject, corresponding to the German man (the French on ).
Exo 36:8-38 Ex 36:8-38:20. Execution of the Work. - Preparation of the dwelling-place: viz. , the hangings and covering (Exo 36:8-19, as in Exo 26:1-14); the wooden boards and bolts (Exo 36:20-34, as in Ex 26:15-30); the two curtains, with the pillars, hooks, and rods that supported them (Exo 36:35-38, as in Exo 26:31-37). As these have all been already explained, the only thing remaining to be noticed here is, that the verbs עשׂה in Exo 36:8, ויחבּר in Exo 36:10, etc.
, are in the third person singular with an indefinite subject, corresponding to the German man (the French on ).
Exo 36:8-38 Ex 36:8-38:20. Execution of the Work. - Preparation of the dwelling-place: viz. , the hangings and covering (Exo 36:8-19, as in Exo 26:1-14); the wooden boards and bolts (Exo 36:20-34, as in Ex 26:15-30); the two curtains, with the pillars, hooks, and rods that supported them (Exo 36:35-38, as in Exo 26:31-37). As these have all been already explained, the only thing remaining to be noticed here is, that the verbs עשׂה in Exo 36:8, ויחבּר in Exo 36:10, etc.
, are in the third person singular with an indefinite subject, corresponding to the German man (the French on ).
Exo 36:8-38 Ex 36:8-38:20. Execution of the Work. - Preparation of the dwelling-place: viz. , the hangings and covering (Exo 36:8-19, as in Exo 26:1-14); the wooden boards and bolts (Exo 36:20-34, as in Ex 26:15-30); the two curtains, with the pillars, hooks, and rods that supported them (Exo 36:35-38, as in Exo 26:31-37). As these have all been already explained, the only thing remaining to be noticed here is, that the verbs עשׂה in Exo 36:8, ויחבּר in Exo 36:10, etc.
, are in the third person singular with an indefinite subject, corresponding to the German man (the French on ).
Exo 36:8-38 Ex 36:8-38:20. Execution of the Work. - Preparation of the dwelling-place: viz. , the hangings and covering (Exo 36:8-19, as in Exo 26:1-14); the wooden boards and bolts (Exo 36:20-34, as in Ex 26:15-30); the two curtains, with the pillars, hooks, and rods that supported them (Exo 36:35-38, as in Exo 26:31-37). As these have all been already explained, the only thing remaining to be noticed here is, that the verbs עשׂה in Exo 36:8, ויחבּר in Exo 36:10, etc.
, are in the third person singular with an indefinite subject, corresponding to the German man (the French on ).
Exo 36:8-38 Ex 36:8-38:20. Execution of the Work. - Preparation of the dwelling-place: viz. , the hangings and covering (Exo 36:8-19, as in Exo 26:1-14); the wooden boards and bolts (Exo 36:20-34, as in Ex 26:15-30); the two curtains, with the pillars, hooks, and rods that supported them (Exo 36:35-38, as in Exo 26:31-37). As these have all been already explained, the only thing remaining to be noticed here is, that the verbs עשׂה in Exo 36:8, ויחבּר in Exo 36:10, etc.
, are in the third person singular with an indefinite subject, corresponding to the German man (the French on ).
Exo 36:8-38 Ex 36:8-38:20. Execution of the Work. - Preparation of the dwelling-place: viz. , the hangings and covering (Exo 36:8-19, as in Exo 26:1-14); the wooden boards and bolts (Exo 36:20-34, as in Ex 26:15-30); the two curtains, with the pillars, hooks, and rods that supported them (Exo 36:35-38, as in Exo 26:31-37). As these have all been already explained, the only thing remaining to be noticed here is, that the verbs עשׂה in Exo 36:8, ויחבּר in Exo 36:10, etc.
, are in the third person singular with an indefinite subject, corresponding to the German man (the French on ).