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Exodus 35:4 | Matthew Henry's Commentary
And Moses spake unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, saying, This is the thing which the LORD commanded, saying, — Exodus 35:4
Source Coverage: Exodus 35:4-19
The tabernacle was to be dedicated to the honour of God, and used in his service; and therefore what was brought for it, was an offering to the Lord. The rule is, Whosoever is of a willing heart, let him bring. All that were skilful must work. God dispenses his gifts; and as every man hath received, so he must minister, . Those that were rich, must bring in materials to work on; those that were skilful, must serve the tabernacle with
their skill: as they needed one another, so the tabernacle needed them both, .
The tabernacle was to be dedicated to the honour of God, and used in his service; and therefore what was brought for it, was an offering to the Lord. The rule is, Whosoever is of a willing heart, let him bring. All that were skilful must work. God dispenses his gifts; and as every man hath received, so he must minister, . Those that were rich, must bring in materials to work on; those that were skilful, must serve the tabernacle with
their skill: as they needed one another, so the tabernacle needed them both, .