Êxodo 36

Êxodo 36

Cole - Such repetition is characteristic both of Israel’s literature in general and, in particular, of priestly circles: the book of Ezekiel contains many examples, as does Chronicles. As an architect delights to pore over plans or blueprints, so the pious priest would have rejoiced in this meticulous re-listing of specifications already given. Exodus 36:8 All the skillful men among those who were performing the work made the tabernacle with ten curtains; of fine twisted linen and blue and purple and scarlet material, with cherubim, the work of a skillful workman, Bezalel made them. skillful men: Ex 31:6 Ex 35:10 made: Ex 26:1-37 1Ch 15:1 cherubim - Ge 3:24 Ex 25:18,22 1Ki 6:23 2Ch 3:10 Eze 1:5-28 10:1-19 Exodus 36 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Related Passages: Exodus 31:6 “And behold, I Myself have appointed with him Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan; and in the hearts of all who are skillful I have put skill, that they may make all that I have commanded you: Exodus 35:10 ‘Let every skillful man among you come, and make all that the LORD has commanded: The orders for making the curtains are now executed in a word for word fulfilment of the earlier commands, giving us a good example of how we should all obey the word (enabled by the Spirit) -- to the letter (but not "by the letter," i.e., not by the law or legalistically). As best we can tell the obedience of the Israelites to the letter of the law was by the Spirit (cf Ex 31:3+, Ex 35:31+). This reminds me of one of my "life verses" Not that we are adequate in ourselves to consider anything as coming from ourselves, but our adequacy is from God, Who also made us adequate as servants of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. (2 Cor 3:5-6+) All the skillful men among those who were performing the work made the tabernacle with ten curtains; of fine twisted linen and blue and purple and scarlet material, with cherubim, the work of a skillful workman, Bezalel made them - See comments on Exodus 26:1-37 Bush sums up the rest of this chapter - We find scarcely any thing in the sequel of this chapter but what has been mentioned and fully commented on in preceding Notes. Both this and the remaining chapters of the book are little more than a bare repetition of the contents of the previous chapters from ch. 25th to 31st inclusive. We shall find nothing to surprise or weary us in this extended recital of minute circumstances, if we bear in mind, that it is doubtless intended as a tacit intimation to us of the duty of fulfilling to the letter, and with the most scrupulous exactness, every jot and tittle of the word of God. Of this the narrative before us affords so striking an instance, that it may well stand as a grand and paramount illustration of a general principle. Indeed it may be said, that the whole mass of Scripture consists chiefly of two corresponding parts, viz., precept and example; on the one hand the directions as to what we are to do to fulfil the divine will, and on the other, the example of those who have actually fulfilled it. The comparison of the two cannot but be admonitory to us, that in all things we are to work for God according to the pattern shown to us. In all our conduct, whether it be in the world’s estimation a great matter or a small, it is of the first importance that there be neither a nail nor a pin, a loop nor a hook, otherwise than God has commanded. To do his will makes every matter great. Nothing can be a trifle that promotes his glory. ‘Blessed is that servant whom his Lord when he cometh shall find so doing’ as he hath ordered. Cherubim (03742)(kerub) are angelic heavenly beings who dwell in God's presence and minister to Him. Note that cherubim which are frequently depicted as chubby infants with wings or as feminine creatures has absolutely no scriptural support (Which makes the point again that one should not glean his theology from Biblical art but from the Bible - in fact the first use in Ge 3:24 hardly depicts them as "chubby little babies" but as fearful beings!) In other cultures of the ancient world, cherubim were minor deities protective of palaces and temples; in Israel they symbolized angelic guardians (Gen 3:24). Related Resources: What are cherubim? Are cherubs angels? | GotQuestions.org Torrey Topical Textbook Cherubim Bridgeway Bible Dictionary Cherubim Baker Evangelical Dictionary Cherub, Cherubim Holman Bible Dictionary Cherub, Cherubim Exodus 36:9 The length of each curtain was twenty-eight cubits and the width of each curtain four cubits; all the curtains had the same measurements. Exodus 36 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries The Tabernacle Click Picture to Enlarge (Source: ESV.org) The length of each curtain was twenty-eight cubits and the width of each curtain four cubits; all the curtains had the same measurements - See comments on Exodus 26:2 Exodus 36:10 He joined five curtains to one another and the other five curtains he joined to one another. Ex 26:3 Ps 122:3 133:1 Zep 3:9 Ac 2:1 1Co 1:10 12:20,27 Eph 1:23 Eph 2:21,22 4:2-6 Php 2:2 3:15 Exodus 36 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries He joined five curtains to one another and the other five curtains he joined to one another - See comments on Exodus 26:3 Exodus 36:11 He made loops of blue on the edge of the outermost curtain in the first set; he did likewise on the edge of the curtain that was outermost in the second set. Exodus 36 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries He made loops of blue on the edge of the outermost curtain in the first set; he did likewise on the edge of the curtain that was outermost in the second set. - See comments on Exodus 26:4 Exodus 36:12 He made fifty loops in the one curtain and he made fifty loops on the edge of the curtain that was in the second set; the loops were opposite each other. Exodus 36 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries He made fifty loops in the one curtain and he made fifty loops on the edge of the curtain that was in the second set; the loops were opposite each other. - See comments on Exodus 26:5,10 Exodus 36:13 He made fifty clasps of gold and joined the curtains to one another with the clasps, so the tabernacle was a unit. so the tabernacle was a unit.: 1Co 12:20 Eph 2:20-22 1Pe 2:4,5 Exodus 36 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries He made fifty clasps of gold and joined the curtains to one another with the clasps, so the tabernacle was a unit - See comments on Exodus 26:6 Spiritual application to New Testament believers who are the "Tabernacle" (Temple) of God... 1 Corinthians 12:20 But now there are many members, but one body. Ephesians 2:20-22+ having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone, 21in whom the whole building, being fitted together, is growing into a holy temple in the Lord, 22in whom you also are being built together into a dwelling of God in the Spirit. 1 Peter 2:4; 5+ And coming to Him as to a living stone which has been rejected by men, but is choice and precious in the sight of God, 5 you also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house for a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. Exodus 36:14 Then he made curtains of goats' hair for a tent over the tabernacle; he made eleven curtains in all. Exodus 36 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Then he made curtains of goats' hair for a tent over the tabernacle; he made eleven curtains in all - See comments on Exodus 26:7 Exodus 36:15 The length of each curtain was thirty cubits and four cubits the width of each curtain; the eleven curtains had the same measurements. Exodus 36 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries The length of each curtain was thirty cubits and four cubits the width of each curtain; the eleven curtains had the same measurements - See comments on Exodus 26:8 Exodus 36:16 he joined five curtains by themselves and the other six curtains by themselves. Exodus 36 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries he joined five curtains by themselves and the other six curtains by themselves - See comments on Exodus 26:9 Exodus 36:17 Moreover, he made fifty loops on the edge of the curtain that was outermost in the first set, and he made fifty loops on the edge of the curtain that was outermost in the second set. Exodus 36 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Moreover, he made fifty loops on the edge of the curtain that was outermost in the first set, and he made fifty loops on the edge of the curtain that was outermost in the second set - See comments on Exodus 26:10 Exodus 36:18 He made fifty clasps of bronze to join the tent together so that it would be a unit. Exodus 36 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries He made fifty clasps of bronze to join the tent together so that it would be a unit - See comments on Exodus 26:11 Exodus 36:19 He made a covering for the tent of rams' skins dyed red, and a covering of porpoise skins above. Exodus 36 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries He made a covering for the tent of rams' skins dyed red, and a covering of porpoise skins above - See comments on Exodus 26:14 Exodus 36:20 Then he made the boards for the tabernacle of acacia wood, standing upright. boards: Ex 26:15-25 40:18,19 wood: Ex 25:5,10 Nu 25:1 De 10:3 Exodus 36 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries The Tabernacle Click Picture to Enlarge (Source: ESV.org) Then he made the boards for the tabernacle of acacia wood, standing upright - See comments on Exodus 26:15 Exodus 36:21 Ten cubits was the length of each board and one and a half cubits the width of each board. Exodus 36 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Ten cubits was the length of each board and one and a half cubits the width of each board - See comments on Exodus 26:16 Exodus 36:22 There were two tenons for each board, fitted to one another; thus he did for all the boards of the tabernacle. Exodus 36 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries There were two tenons for each board, fitted to one another; thus he did for all the boards of the tabernacle - See comments on Exodus 26:17 Exodus 36:23 He made the boards for the tabernacle: twenty boards for the south side; Exodus 36 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries He made the boards for the tabernacle: twenty boards for the south side - See comments on Exodus 26:18 Exodus 36:24 and he made forty sockets of silver under the twenty boards; two sockets under one board for its two tenons and two sockets under another board for its two tenons. Exodus 36 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries and he made forty sockets of silver under the twenty boards; two sockets under one board for its two tenons and two sockets under another board for its two tenons - See comments on Exodus 26:19 Exodus 36:25 Then for the second side of the tabernacle, on the north side, he made twenty boards, Exodus 36 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Then for the second side of the tabernacle, on the north side, he made twenty boards - See comments on Exodus 26:20 Exodus 36:26 and their forty sockets of silver; two sockets under one board and two sockets under another board. Exodus 36 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries and their forty sockets of silver; two sockets under one board and two sockets under another board - See comments on Exodus 26:21 Exodus 36:27 For the rear of the tabernacle, to the west, he made six boards. Exodus 36 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries For the rear of the tabernacle, to the west, he made six boards - See comments on Exodus 26:22 Exodus 36:28 He made two boards for the corners of the tabernacle at the rear. Exodus 36 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries He made two boards for the corners of the tabernacle at the rear - See comments on Exodus 26:23 Exodus 36:29 They were double beneath, and together they were complete to its top to the first ring; thus he did with both of them for the two corners. coupled: Heb. twined, Ex 26:24 Ps 122:3 133:1 Ac 2:46 4:32 1Co 1:10 12:13 2Co 1:10 Eph 2:15,19,21 3:18,19 4:2-6,15,16 Exodus 36 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries They were double beneath, and together they were complete to its top to the first ring; thus he did with both of them for the two corners - See comments on Exodus 26:24 NET NOTE - This difficult verse uses the perfect tense at the beginning, and the second clause parallels it with יִהְיוּ (yihyu), which has to be taken here as a preterite without the consecutive vav (ו). The predicate “finished” or “completed” is the word תָּמִּים (tammim); it normally means “complete, sound, whole,” and related words describe the sacrifices as without blemish. Exodus 36:30 There were eight boards with their sockets of silver, sixteen sockets, two under every board. Exodus 36 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries There were eight boards with their sockets of silver, sixteen sockets, two under every board - See comments on Exodus 26:25 Exodus 36:31 Then he made bars of acacia wood, five for the boards of one side of the tabernacle, Ex 25:28 26:26-29 30:5 Exodus 36 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Then he made bars of acacia wood, five for the boards of one side of the tabernacle - See comments on Exodus 26:26 Exodus 36:32 and five bars for the boards of the other side of the tabernacle, and five bars for the boards of the tabernacle for the rear side to the west. Exodus 36 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries And five bars for the boards of the other side of the tabernacle, and five bars for the boards of the tabernacle for the rear side to the west - See comments on Exodus 26:27 Exodus 36:33 He made the middle bar to pass through in the center of the boards from end to end. Exodus 36 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries He made the middle bar to pass through in the center of the boards from end to end - See comments on Exodus 26:28 Exodus 36:34 He overlaid the boards with gold and made their rings of gold as holders for the bars, and overlaid the bars with gold. Exodus 36 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries He overlaid the boards with gold and made their rings of gold as holders for the bars, and overlaid the bars with gold - See comments on Exodus 26:29 These preceding and following passages fulfill Jehovah's instructions in Exodus 26:30 "Then you shall erect the tabernacle according to its plan which you have been shown in the mountain." Exodus 36:35 Moreover, he made the veil of blue and purple and scarlet material, and fine twisted linen; he made it with cherubim, the work of a skillful workman. Ex 26:31-35 30:6 40:21 Mt 27:51 Heb 10:20 Exodus 36 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries The Tabernacle Click Picture to Enlarge (Source: ESV.org) Moreover, he made the veil of blue and purple and scarlet material, and fine twisted linen; he made it with cherubim, the work of a skillful workman - See comments on Exodus 26:31 NET NOTE - The verb is simply “he made” but as in Ex 26:31 it probably means that the cherubim were worked into the curtain with the yarn, and so embroidered on the curtain. Exodus 36:36 He made four pillars of acacia for it, and overlaid them with gold, with their hooks of gold; and he cast four sockets of silver for them. Exodus 36 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries He made four pillars of acacia for it, and overlaid them with gold, with their hooks of gold; and he cast four sockets of silver for them - See comments on Exodus 26:32 Exodus 36:37 He made a screen for the doorway of the tent, of blue and purple and scarlet material, and fine twisted linen, the work of a weaver; Ex 26:36,37 40:28 Exodus 36 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries He made a screen for the doorway of the tent, of blue and purple and scarlet material, and fine twisted linen, the work of a weaver - See comments on Exodus 26:36 Exodus 36:38 and he made its five pillars with their hooks, and he overlaid their tops and their bands with gold; but their five sockets were of bronze. Exodus 36 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries and he made its five pillars with their hooks, and he overlaid their tops and their bands with gold; but their five sockets were of bronze - See comments on Exodus 26:37 NET Note - The word is “their heads” (TOPS); technically it would be “their capitals” (so ASV, NAB, NRSV). The bands were bands of metal surrounding these capitals just beneath them. These are not mentioned in Ex 26:37, and it sounds like the posts are to be covered with gold. But the gradation of metals is what is intended: the posts at the entrance to the Most Holy Place are all of gold; the posts at the entrance to the tent are overlaid with gold at the top; and the posts at the entrance to the courtyard are overlaid with silver at the top (S. R. Driver, Exodus, 387, citing Dillmann without reference). BIBLIOGRAPHY - Resources Quoted in Commentary Exodus 36 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries James Bruckner - Exodus (Understanding the Bible Commentary Umberto Cassuto - A Commentary on the Book of Exodus Alan Cole - Exodus - TOTC John Currid - Epsc Exodus Volume 1 (1-18) John Currid - Epsc Exodus Volume 2 (19-40) Victor Hamilton - Exodus: An Exegetical Commentary John Hannah - The Bible Knowledge Commentary (Old Testament:) Walter Kaiser - Exodus -The Expositor's Bible Commentary John Mackay - Exodus: A Mentor Commentary Rod Mattoon - Treasures from Exodus Philip Ryken - Preaching the Word - Exodus Douglas Stuart - Exodus - An Exegetical and Theological Commentary (NAC Series) Warren