Exodus 35:22

The Tabernacle Offerings Presented

20 And all the congregation of the children of Israel departed from the presence of Moses.

21 Then everyone came ^awhose heart was stirred, and everyone whose spirit was willing, and they ^bbrought the Lord’s offering for the work of the tabernacle of meeting, for all its service, and for the holy garments.

22 They came, both men and women, as many as had a willing heart, and brought ^aearrings and nose rings, rings and necklaces, all ^bjewelry of gold, that is, every man who made an offering of gold to the Lord.

23 And ^aevery man, with whom was found blue, purple, and scarlet thread, fine linen, and goats’ hair, red skins of rams, and¹ badger skins, brought them.

24 Everyone who offered an offering of silver or bronze brought the Lord’s offering. And everyone with whom was found acacia wood for any work of the service, brought it.

Commentaries:

Adam Clarke

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Exodus 35:22

As many as were willing-hearted - For no one was forced to lend his help in this sacred work; all was a free-will offering to the Lord.

Bracelets - chach , whatever hooks together; ornaments for the wrists, arms, legs, or neck.

Ear-rings - nezem , see this explained Genesis 24:22 (note).

Rings - tabbaath , from taba , to penetrate, enter into; probably rings for the fingers.

Tablets - cumaz , a word only used here and in Numbers 31:50, supposed to be a girdle to support the breasts.

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