Exodus 35:12-22

12 the ark with its poles, the throne of mercy and the canopy over it,

13 the table with its poles, all the dishes, the bread of the presence,

14 the lamp stand used for the light with its utensils, its lamps and the olive oil for the lamps,

15 the altar for incense with its poles, the anointing oil, the sweet-smelling incense, the screen for the entrance to the tent,

16 the altar for burnt offerings with its bronze grate, its poles, and all its accessories, the basin with its stand,

17 the curtains for the courtyard, the posts, bases, and the screen for the entrance to the courtyard,

18 the pegs for the tent and the courtyard with their ropes,

19 the special clothes worn for official duties in the holy place--both the holy clothes for Aaron the priest and the clothes for his sons when they serve as priests."

20 Then the whole Israelite community left Moses.

21 Those who were willing and whose hearts moved them came and brought their contributions to the LORD. The gifts were used to construct the tent of meeting, to pay other expenses, and to make the holy clothes.

22 All who were willing--men and women alike--came and brought all kinds of gold jewelry: pins, earrings, signet rings, and pendants. They took these gifts of gold and offered them to the LORD.

Exodus 35:12-22 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO EXODUS 35

This chapter begins with a renewal of the command of the sabbath, Ex 35:1-3 and contains an order for a freewill offering to be brought for the service of the sanctuary, and specifies the things to be brought, and for what uses, Ex 35:4-19 to which there was a ready compliance, and men and women, princes and the common people, everyone according to what they had in possession, brought and offered it freely, Ex 35:20-29 and for their encouragement, that their offering would not be in vain, they were informed there were two persons divinely inspired, to do, and teach to be done, all manner of work for the tabernacle, towards which they had made such a liberal and plentiful contribution, Ex 35:30-35.