The document provides commentary on Hebrews 9 from multiple scholars. It discusses the earthly tabernacle/sanctuary that was part of the first covenant for the Israelites. The tabernacle had regulations for worship and contained items like the candlestick, table of showbread, and ark of the covenant. The commentators explain that the tabernacle and its contents were symbolic and pointed to greater spiritual realities, namely Jesus Christ and the heavenly sanctuary. They also note that the first covenant and its ordinances were temporary and have now been replaced by the new covenant established through Christ.
The document provides commentary on Exodus 26 from multiple scholars. It describes the construction of the Tabernacle based on Exodus 26, including details on the ten curtains made of fine linen with blue, purple and scarlet yarn that had cherubim woven into them. The commentators discuss the symbolism and meaning of various aspects of the Tabernacle.
This document provides an overview and explanation of the layout and symbolism of the Tabernacle described in the Book of Exodus. It describes the three main sections - the outer court, holy place, and holy of holies. Key points include the symbolism of the altar, laver, table of showbread, candlestick, altar of incense, and ark of the covenant representing steps of salvation, cleansing, fellowship, testimony, prayer, and full surrender to God. The overall message is that the tabernacle depicts the abundant life available through Christ.
A verse by verse commentary on Zechariah 7 dealing with Justice and mercy for widows,orphans,aliens and the poor. It also deals with the false fasting of God's people.
God said he was making everything new. He told John to write down what he saw because it was trustworthy. John saw a vision of the New Jerusalem, described as a perfected Church without sin. It will be glorious, secure, faultless, and attract people from all nations through its holiness and provision of spiritual blessings like the Holy Spirit and Jesus Christ. Inside the city, God's people will serve him joyfully and reign forever without experiencing curse or darkness ever again.
The document provides commentary on Hebrews 9 from multiple scholars. It discusses the earthly tabernacle/sanctuary that was part of the first covenant for the Israelites. The tabernacle had regulations for worship and contained items like the candlestick, table of showbread, and ark of the covenant. The commentators explain that the tabernacle and its contents were symbolic and pointed to greater spiritual realities, namely Jesus Christ and the heavenly sanctuary. They also note that the first covenant and its ordinances were temporary and have now been replaced by the new covenant established through Christ.
The document provides commentary on Exodus 26 from multiple scholars. It describes the construction of the Tabernacle based on Exodus 26, including details on the ten curtains made of fine linen with blue, purple and scarlet yarn that had cherubim woven into them. The commentators discuss the symbolism and meaning of various aspects of the Tabernacle.
This document provides an overview and explanation of the layout and symbolism of the Tabernacle described in the Book of Exodus. It describes the three main sections - the outer court, holy place, and holy of holies. Key points include the symbolism of the altar, laver, table of showbread, candlestick, altar of incense, and ark of the covenant representing steps of salvation, cleansing, fellowship, testimony, prayer, and full surrender to God. The overall message is that the tabernacle depicts the abundant life available through Christ.
A verse by verse commentary on Zechariah 7 dealing with Justice and mercy for widows,orphans,aliens and the poor. It also deals with the false fasting of God's people.
God said he was making everything new. He told John to write down what he saw because it was trustworthy. John saw a vision of the New Jerusalem, described as a perfected Church without sin. It will be glorious, secure, faultless, and attract people from all nations through its holiness and provision of spiritual blessings like the Holy Spirit and Jesus Christ. Inside the city, God's people will serve him joyfully and reign forever without experiencing curse or darkness ever again.
The writer provides commentary on Hebrews 8, focusing on Christ as the high priest of a new covenant. Multiple scholars and commentators are cited in summarizing the key points:
1) Christ sits at the right hand of God's throne in heaven, showing His exalted position and authority over all other priests.
2) As high priest, Christ offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice once for all time, in contrast to earthly high priests who offered sacrifices repeatedly.
3) Christ serves in the true heavenly sanctuary, the presence of God, rather than an earthly tabernacle as the Levitical priests did.
4) The writer is emphasizing that Christ's heavenly, eternal priest
The document provides an overview of the biblical tabernacle and its significance. It notes that approximately 50 chapters of the Bible concern the tabernacle, which was God's dwelling place among the Israelites and a representation of his desire to restore relationship with humanity. The tabernacle foreshadowed Jesus Christ tabernacling or dwelling among humanity. It also points to God's future dwelling with believers in the New Jerusalem.
This document provides commentary on Hebrews 8 from multiple scholars. It discusses the key points of the chapter, including:
1) The "sum" or "principal point" being discussed is that Christians have Jesus Christ as our high priest, who sits at the right hand of God in heaven, having authority over all things.
2) Jesus' position in heaven demonstrates His superiority over earthly Jewish high priests and the perfection of His sacrifice. It also shows His ongoing role as our advocate and intercessor before God.
3) The "true tabernacle" Jesus ministers in is heaven itself, rather than an earthly temple, as the old covenant priests did. His heavenly ministry fulfills and superse
The document summarizes the parable of the lost coin told by Jesus in Luke 15:8-10. It provides context about the author and publication of notes on the parables. The summary explores interpretations of the parable, including that the woman represents the Church seeking lost souls. It examines similarities and differences between this parable and the previous one of the lost sheep. The woman's finding of the coin and calling others to rejoice represents the joy in heaven over one sinner who repents.
The document describes the high priestly garments worn by Aaron and the significance of each piece of clothing. It details the ephod, breastplate, mitre, and ordinary priestly garments. It explains how Christ as our high priest fulfills the symbolism of the garments as the sinless, eternal intercessor who offered himself as the final sacrifice.
The document describes the symbolism and meaning behind various furnishings and objects in the Tabernacle, including the table of showbread, golden candlestick, and altar of incense. It discusses how these point to spiritual truths about Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, worship, and God's provision and refining work. Key ideas include Christ as the bread of life who sustains us, the Holy Spirit's illumination of God's word, and the importance of true worship in spirit and truth through Christ's intercession.
Solomon completes all the work on the temple and brings in the treasures and furnishings that King David had dedicated, including silver and gold. He assembles the elders of Israel for a ceremony where the priests carry the ark into the inner sanctuary of the temple and place it beneath the wings of the cherubim. The priests and Levites sing praises to God, and God's glory fills the temple in a cloud as a sign of his presence among the people.
The document summarizes key aspects of the Tabernacle that Moses built for God's people in the desert. It describes the various areas and furnishings of the Tabernacle, including the altar of sacrifice, laver, menorah, table of showbread, altar of incense, and Ark of the Covenant containing manna, Aaron's rod, and tablets. It discusses how these point to spiritual truths and Jesus as the fulfillment. The Tabernacle represented God dwelling among his people and provided a way for them to enter his presence through sacrifices and the high priest.
PREFACE,
THE title-page of this Treatise may sufficiently indicate the
line of argument I have attempted to pursue. My standard
of reference throughout has been the memorable precept.
" Trust ye in the Lord for ever, for in the Lord Jehovah is
the Rock of Ages." (Isai. xxvi. 4.) That the one Infinite
God claims our supreme and undivided confidence ; that the
same confidence is, on the warrant of Scripture, to be reposed
in the Father, and in the Son, and in the Holy Ghost ; and
that therefore Father, Son, and Spirit are equally God over
all, blessed for ever, the Triune Jehovah, in whose name
alone we trust, on whose arm we rely, and whose majesty we
alone adore and love : such is the brief outline of a train of
thought indelibly impressed many years ago on my own mind.
The document discusses the high priesthood in Israel and Christianity. It describes the high priests of Israel, including Aaron, their duties, garments, and the breastplate. It contrasts this with Jesus Christ as our eternal high priest after the order of Melchizedek, who passed into heaven and intercedes for believers.
The document provides commentary on Hebrews chapter 9 from multiple scholars. It discusses how the author of Hebrews aims to show that the old Mosaic covenant and its ordinances of worship through the tabernacle and sacrifices were typical and preparatory for the new covenant established by Christ. The first covenant had regulations for worship and services connected to an earthly tabernacle and sanctuary, which were physical representations pointing to spiritual realities, whereas the new covenant provides the actual spiritual realities through Christ.
2020.02.12 - The Word of God at the Feast of the Holy Three Hierarchs, Basil,...Billy Dean
„I have come with My kingdom and with its establishment, with its entire holy and protec-tive tabernacle, with the whole mystery of the age that is to come and which starts on earth, because I have My settlement on earth, ...”
This document summarizes the origins and theological meaning of the Trisagion prayer in Eastern Orthodox liturgy. It traces the prayer back to at least the 7th century and discusses traditions about its origins, such as a story of it being revealed by angels during an earthquake. The summary analyzes theological concepts like creation from nothingness and humanity made in God's image that are referenced in the prayer.
Amos prophesied to the northern kingdom of Israel and the surrounding nations. He delivered messages of judgment from God for their sins. Their sins included social injustice, immorality, idolatry, and corruption of prophets. God would not relent in his judgment for these transgressions. The nations would face destruction and exile. Israel did not heed God's warnings through the prophets and would face divine judgment in the form of military defeat and exile from their land. The document outlines Amos' prophecies against various nations and their fulfillment, with lessons about God holding nations accountable and treating injustice and apostasy equally.
This document provides a summary of an individual's biographical data, academic and professional qualifications, work experience, research papers, extracurricular activities, and camps attended. It includes the individual's personal details like name, date of birth, address, education history with degrees earned from various universities, work history spanning over 21 years in marketing, research, management, and education sectors, titles of research theses, seminars and symposiums attended, published research papers, popular articles, and participation in sports, NSS, and nature camps.
The writer provides commentary on Hebrews 8, focusing on Christ as the high priest of a new covenant. Multiple scholars and commentators are cited in summarizing the key points:
1) Christ sits at the right hand of God's throne in heaven, showing His exalted position and authority over all other priests.
2) As high priest, Christ offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice once for all time, in contrast to earthly high priests who offered sacrifices repeatedly.
3) Christ serves in the true heavenly sanctuary, the presence of God, rather than an earthly tabernacle as the Levitical priests did.
4) The writer is emphasizing that Christ's heavenly, eternal priest
The document provides an overview of the biblical tabernacle and its significance. It notes that approximately 50 chapters of the Bible concern the tabernacle, which was God's dwelling place among the Israelites and a representation of his desire to restore relationship with humanity. The tabernacle foreshadowed Jesus Christ tabernacling or dwelling among humanity. It also points to God's future dwelling with believers in the New Jerusalem.
This document provides commentary on Hebrews 8 from multiple scholars. It discusses the key points of the chapter, including:
1) The "sum" or "principal point" being discussed is that Christians have Jesus Christ as our high priest, who sits at the right hand of God in heaven, having authority over all things.
2) Jesus' position in heaven demonstrates His superiority over earthly Jewish high priests and the perfection of His sacrifice. It also shows His ongoing role as our advocate and intercessor before God.
3) The "true tabernacle" Jesus ministers in is heaven itself, rather than an earthly temple, as the old covenant priests did. His heavenly ministry fulfills and superse
The document summarizes the parable of the lost coin told by Jesus in Luke 15:8-10. It provides context about the author and publication of notes on the parables. The summary explores interpretations of the parable, including that the woman represents the Church seeking lost souls. It examines similarities and differences between this parable and the previous one of the lost sheep. The woman's finding of the coin and calling others to rejoice represents the joy in heaven over one sinner who repents.
The document describes the high priestly garments worn by Aaron and the significance of each piece of clothing. It details the ephod, breastplate, mitre, and ordinary priestly garments. It explains how Christ as our high priest fulfills the symbolism of the garments as the sinless, eternal intercessor who offered himself as the final sacrifice.
The document describes the symbolism and meaning behind various furnishings and objects in the Tabernacle, including the table of showbread, golden candlestick, and altar of incense. It discusses how these point to spiritual truths about Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, worship, and God's provision and refining work. Key ideas include Christ as the bread of life who sustains us, the Holy Spirit's illumination of God's word, and the importance of true worship in spirit and truth through Christ's intercession.
Solomon completes all the work on the temple and brings in the treasures and furnishings that King David had dedicated, including silver and gold. He assembles the elders of Israel for a ceremony where the priests carry the ark into the inner sanctuary of the temple and place it beneath the wings of the cherubim. The priests and Levites sing praises to God, and God's glory fills the temple in a cloud as a sign of his presence among the people.
The document summarizes key aspects of the Tabernacle that Moses built for God's people in the desert. It describes the various areas and furnishings of the Tabernacle, including the altar of sacrifice, laver, menorah, table of showbread, altar of incense, and Ark of the Covenant containing manna, Aaron's rod, and tablets. It discusses how these point to spiritual truths and Jesus as the fulfillment. The Tabernacle represented God dwelling among his people and provided a way for them to enter his presence through sacrifices and the high priest.
PREFACE,
THE title-page of this Treatise may sufficiently indicate the
line of argument I have attempted to pursue. My standard
of reference throughout has been the memorable precept.
" Trust ye in the Lord for ever, for in the Lord Jehovah is
the Rock of Ages." (Isai. xxvi. 4.) That the one Infinite
God claims our supreme and undivided confidence ; that the
same confidence is, on the warrant of Scripture, to be reposed
in the Father, and in the Son, and in the Holy Ghost ; and
that therefore Father, Son, and Spirit are equally God over
all, blessed for ever, the Triune Jehovah, in whose name
alone we trust, on whose arm we rely, and whose majesty we
alone adore and love : such is the brief outline of a train of
thought indelibly impressed many years ago on my own mind.
The document discusses the high priesthood in Israel and Christianity. It describes the high priests of Israel, including Aaron, their duties, garments, and the breastplate. It contrasts this with Jesus Christ as our eternal high priest after the order of Melchizedek, who passed into heaven and intercedes for believers.
The document provides commentary on Hebrews chapter 9 from multiple scholars. It discusses how the author of Hebrews aims to show that the old Mosaic covenant and its ordinances of worship through the tabernacle and sacrifices were typical and preparatory for the new covenant established by Christ. The first covenant had regulations for worship and services connected to an earthly tabernacle and sanctuary, which were physical representations pointing to spiritual realities, whereas the new covenant provides the actual spiritual realities through Christ.
2020.02.12 - The Word of God at the Feast of the Holy Three Hierarchs, Basil,...Billy Dean
„I have come with My kingdom and with its establishment, with its entire holy and protec-tive tabernacle, with the whole mystery of the age that is to come and which starts on earth, because I have My settlement on earth, ...”
This document summarizes the origins and theological meaning of the Trisagion prayer in Eastern Orthodox liturgy. It traces the prayer back to at least the 7th century and discusses traditions about its origins, such as a story of it being revealed by angels during an earthquake. The summary analyzes theological concepts like creation from nothingness and humanity made in God's image that are referenced in the prayer.
Amos prophesied to the northern kingdom of Israel and the surrounding nations. He delivered messages of judgment from God for their sins. Their sins included social injustice, immorality, idolatry, and corruption of prophets. God would not relent in his judgment for these transgressions. The nations would face destruction and exile. Israel did not heed God's warnings through the prophets and would face divine judgment in the form of military defeat and exile from their land. The document outlines Amos' prophecies against various nations and their fulfillment, with lessons about God holding nations accountable and treating injustice and apostasy equally.
This document provides a summary of an individual's biographical data, academic and professional qualifications, work experience, research papers, extracurricular activities, and camps attended. It includes the individual's personal details like name, date of birth, address, education history with degrees earned from various universities, work history spanning over 21 years in marketing, research, management, and education sectors, titles of research theses, seminars and symposiums attended, published research papers, popular articles, and participation in sports, NSS, and nature camps.
The psalmist appeals to God to avenge the oppression of the wicked against God's people. He calls God the judge of the earth and the one to whom vengeance belongs, urging God to "shine forth" and manifest himself as the just avenger. Commentators discuss the meaning of terms like "vengeance" and "shine forth," noting that God will righteously punish evil but also comfort and deliver the righteous in due time. The psalm expresses the struggle of enduring injustice with confidence that God will uphold the righteous cause.
A verse by verse commentary on 1 Samuel 13 dealing with Samuel rebuking Saul for his disobedience to God and Israel being left without weapons by the Philistines.
1. The document provides instructions for using Dropbox to store and share files across devices. It explains how to install Dropbox on computers and mobile devices, upload and access files from any device, and share files and folders with links.
2. The instructions also cover how to collaborate on documents by setting up shared folders that allow multiple users to work on files simultaneously and see edits in real-time.
3. Additional tips are given for recovering file versions, freeing up space, and exploring security and premium subscription options for Dropbox.
This document discusses risk and investing strategies. It emphasizes the importance of portfolio diversification, dividing assets across income stocks, risk stocks, momentum stocks, and cash. It also stresses accepting that markets cannot be perfectly timed but risk allocation is important. The document then analyzes various risks in the current market environment, such as issues in Europe and interest rate changes. It provides sector and stock recommendations, examining performance of sectors over different time periods.
FundForum LatAm 2012--Brazil capital demand, risks Conference (2012 11 27)mmclelland
The document summarizes a presentation on unfilled capital demand in Brazil. It discusses economic data showing growth in GDP components, imports/exports, production, and inputs. It analyzes capital market data on equity/debt issuances and returns. The presentation concludes that optimal Brazilian investment opportunities in 2012 included mid-market private equity focused on growth and mature firms in Brazil's domestic economy, with an emphasis on planned liquidity and management events.
2015 CSLEE Values and Leadership Conference ProgramRob Peeler
The document provides an agenda for the 20th Annual CSLEE Values and Leadership Conference taking place from October 15-17, 2015 at the Nittany Lion Inn in State College, Pennsylvania. The conference will feature keynote speakers and concurrent sessions on topics related to moral literacy, ethical leadership, and education. Sessions will be held over the three day period and include presentations, panels, symposia and discussions.
Este documento presenta una introducción a los delitos contra la libertad según el código penal venezolano. Explica que estos delitos afectan la voluntad y capacidad de las personas de actuar de acuerdo a sus deseos. Luego clasifica estos delitos en delitos contra las libertades políticas, delitos contra la libertad de culto, y delitos contra la libertad individual. Define cada categoría y cita los artículos relevantes del código penal, describiendo brevemente los delitos de impedir el ejercicio de derechos políticos, hostilidad contra cult
This document discusses the nature of love according to the Bible. It explains that God's love is shown through sending Jesus to die on the cross for humanity's sins. True love is defined as sacrificial love modeled after God's love in giving his son. Several Bible passages are cited that command Christians to love God, their neighbors, and even their enemies. The ultimate purpose of the Bible is to reveal God's love for humanity.
The document discusses the nature of love according to the Bible. It states that God's love is revealed through scripture and ultimately demonstrated through Jesus' sacrifice on the cross. True love is defined by loving God and others as commanded by God. It emphasizes that judgment will come for all and salvation is only found through Jesus, whose death satisfied both God's holiness and love.
Mobile is continuing to change the way we interact with services. More and more we expect our experiences to be relevant, fast and frictionless. This presentation examines some work on Hotels.com's apps that tackles designing for immediacy.
Este documento trata sobre resistencia de materiales. Explica conceptos como esfuerzo, deformación, ley de Hooke, tipos de esfuerzos, unidades, coeficiente de seguridad, falla de materiales, efectos térmicos y deformaciones. Incluye ejemplos para calcular alargamiento, esfuerzo, fuerza y diámetro requerido en diferentes situaciones de tracción y compresión de barras metálicas.
This document discusses the importance of liturgical vestments and adornment of the church based on references in the Old Testament. It notes that Exodus provides detailed instructions for the tabernacle and priestly garments. While some argue Christian vestments originate from the Levitical dress, the document says a comparison shows this is not the case. It argues that the Old Testament represents a "fulfillment of types" that reached completion in Christ and the traditions of the early church. The beauty and liturgy of the Orthodox Church follows the essential patterns of the Old Testament, but looks different as a result of Christ's resurrection.
Jesus was all over in the old testamentGLENN PEASE
Jesus explained to the disciples how the Old Testament scriptures of Moses and the prophets referred to him. He began with Moses and worked through the prophets, interpreting passages that spoke of his suffering, death, and resurrection. The disciples came to understand how the entire Bible pointed to Jesus as the Messiah and was fulfilled through his life and ministry.
The document provides commentary from multiple scholars on Leviticus 8, which describes the ordination of Aaron and his sons as priests. It summarizes key details of the ceremony, including Moses bringing Aaron, his sons, and necessary sacrificial offerings and anointing the tabernacle and priests per God's instructions. The commentary discusses theological significance, such as Aaron representing Christ and his sons representing believers, and refutes arguments against Mosaic authorship by noting the text's emphasis on God commanding the ceremony.
Jesus was believed after his resurrectionGLENN PEASE
This is a study of Jesus being believed after His resurrection. His disciples had a hard time believing all Jesus said, but after His resurrection they lost all doubt and believed His words and what Scripture taught.
The document provides commentary on Solomon's construction of the temple and its furnishings as described in 2 Chronicles 4. It includes summaries and analysis from multiple scholars and commentators. The key points made are:
1) Solomon built a large bronze altar that was 20 cubits by 20 cubits and 10 cubits tall to accommodate the greater number and wealth of sacrifices compared to the previous tabernacle altar.
2) The altar's height allowed people in the courtyard to see sacrifices and be reminded of their sins and need for atonement through the coming Messiah.
3) Scholars discuss how Solomon's altar did not comply with the command against using steps to ascend to an altar, but may have had a
Sanctuary Presentation 2. The Veil and the SanctuarySami Wilberforce
The document discusses the theme of the sanctuary for a revival week at Maseno University. It provides background on the sanctuary in the Bible, including details on the two veils that separated the holy place from the most holy place in the tabernacle and temple. It describes the meaning, colors, materials, positioning and other attributes of the inner veil based on biblical passages. The colors of the veil - blue, purple and scarlet - represented important concepts like the law of God and authority. The veil symbolized Jesus' humanity that covered his divinity so people could behold him.
A verse by verse commentary on Exodus 36 dealing with Moses getting all skilled labor together to build the sanctuary, and then comes the description of the Temple with its amazing curtains.
A verse by verse commentary on DEUTERONOMY 10 dealing with Moses being instructed by God to write down the commandments on two stone tablets for the second time and put them in a wooden chest.God demands that they fear Him, love Him and serve Him.
In Heb 8:3-5:
3) Every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices, and so it was necessary for this one also to have something to offer. 4) If he were on earth, he would not be a priest, for there are already men who offer the gifts prescribed by the law. 5) They serve at a sanctuary that is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: "See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain."
This is a teaching presented during the 50-Sunday Programme of the Church of Christ, Sangotedo in order to edify the saints and visitors on the Pattern of Worship of the New Testament Church.
The document discusses the design and symbolism of ancient temples and the Temple in Jerusalem. It notes that temples were highly visible, audible, aromatic, and memorable sites that formed the center of society. The Temple provided a sense of identity, security, prosperity and responsibility for the community. It represented heaven on earth with distinct earthly, heavenly, and divine realms. The document then describes the design and furnishings of the Tabernacle, First and Second Temples in detail.
A verse by verse commentary on Psalm 84 dealing with Asaph declaring how lovely is the dwelling place of God, and his soul yearns to be with God, for blessed are those who dwell in the house of God. He would rather be a door keeper in the house of God than to dwell in the tents of the wicked. He declares God to be a sun and a shield, and this is a great text with many comments.
Sanctuary Presentation 1. The Sanctuary ArticlesSami Wilberforce
The document discusses the importance of the sanctuary and its articles in the Old Testament tabernacle and their significance as types pointing to Jesus Christ and His ministry. It explains that the sanctuary and its articles like the altar, laver, table of showbread, and throne represent important spiritual truths about salvation through Jesus, including His atoning death, baptism and regeneration, communion, and heavenly ministry. The sanctuary service gives insight into God's plan of redemption and should be properly understood.
The document provides commentary from multiple scholars on the biblical passage in Exodus 29 about the consecration of priests. It describes the ceremonies and rituals involved, including washing, dressing in sacred vestments, anointing with oil, and sacrificing animals. The rituals were meant to set the priests apart for sacred service, impress upon them the importance of their role, and indicate God's acceptance of them. Commentators discuss the symbolic significance of the various elements and their typological relationship to Christ.
A study of Christ as the heavenly high priest, representing the better covenant made with better promises. Listen to at http://edthepastor.podbean.com/e/more-better-hebrews-8/?token=d3ae96d15b44687f73a3633a96c2f6b9
2013 Book of Mormon: Chapter 4 (Institute Lesson by hgellor)Leah Gellor
The Lord has restored plain and precious truths through modern prophets to help us come unto Him. According to the passage, the Bible was corrupted by a great and abominable church removing many plain and precious parts. However, the Book of Mormon and other latter-day scriptures establish the truth of the Bible by restoring lost truths. Prayer and revelation are essential to understanding scripture, as Nephi learned through inquiring of the Lord about his father's visions.
The End-Time Ministry of the Bride of Christ. Glorious Church Not Having Spot or Wrinkle, but Holy and Without Blemish. A Glorious Church is a Church Filled With Glory. Paul Prayed That the Church Might be Filled ALL the Fullness of God. Think of That. A Church Filled With All of God There Is.
This document provides commentary on Matthew 20 from multiple scholars. It begins by providing context and background for the parable of the workers in the vineyard. Several scholars then analyze different elements of the parable, including who the householder represents, the meaning of the vineyard, and themes around God rewarding people equally regardless of when they began following him. The commentary explores applying the parable both generally and specifically to the calling of Gentiles into the kingdom of God.
Jesus was urging us to pray and never give upGLENN PEASE
This document discusses the importance of perseverance in prayer based on a parable from Luke 18:1-8. It provides three key points:
1. The parable illustrates that believers should always pray and not lose heart, using the example of a widow who persistently asks an unjust judge for justice until he relents. If an unjust judge will grant a request, how much more will a righteous God answer the prayers of his people.
2. Though God may delay in answering prayers, this is not due to his absence or indifference, but for reasons that will become clear later and that are for the benefit of the believers.
3. Believers should continue praying without ceasing and not lose
This is a study of Jesus being questioned about fasting. His disciples were not doing it like John's disciples and the Pharisees. Jesus gives His answer that gets Him into the time of celebration with new wineskins that do away with the old ones. Jesus says we do not fast at a party and a celebration.
The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, scoffed at Jesus when he taught about financial matters. While the Pharisees were outwardly devout and knowledgeable about scripture, their true motivation was greed. Their love of wealth distorted their judgment and led them to actively oppose Christ, culminating in conspiring for his death. True righteousness requires having a humble, trusting heart oriented toward love of God rather than worldly pursuits.
Jesus was clear you cannot serve two mastersGLENN PEASE
This is a study of Jesus being clear on the issue, you cannot serve two masters. You cannot serve God and money at the same time because you will love one and hate the other. You have to make a choice and a commitment.
Jesus was saying what the kingdom is likeGLENN PEASE
This is a study of Jesus saying what the kingdom is like. He does so by telling the Parable of the growing seed. It just grows by itself by nature and man just harvests it when ripe. There is mystery here.
Jesus was telling a story of good fish and badGLENN PEASE
The parable of the dragnet, as told by Jesus in Matthew 13:47-50, describes how the kingdom of heaven is like a dragnet cast into the sea that gathers fish of every kind. When the net is full, it is pulled to shore where the fishermen sort the fish, keeping the good in baskets but throwing away the bad. Jesus explains that this is analogous to how he will separate the wicked from the righteous at the end of the age, throwing the wicked into eternal punishment. The parable illustrates that within the church both true believers and unbelievers will be gathered initially, but they will be separated at the final judgment.
Jesus was comparing the kingdom of god to yeastGLENN PEASE
This is a study of Jesus comparing the kingdom of God to yeast. A little can go a long way, and the yeast fills the whole of the large dough, and so the kingdom of God will fill all nations of the earth.
This is a study of Jesus telling a shocking parable. It has some terrible words at the end, but it is all about being faithful with what our Lord has given us. We need to make whatever has been given us to count for our Lord.
Jesus was telling the parable of the talentsGLENN PEASE
This is a study of Jesus telling the parable of the talents, There are a variety of talents given and whatever the talent we get we are to do our best for the Master, for He requires fruit or judgment.
Jesus was explaining the parable of the sowerGLENN PEASE
This is a study of Jesus explaining the parable of the sower. It is all about the seed and the soil and the fruitfulness of the combination. The Word is the seed and we need it in our lives to bear fruit for God.
This is a study of Jesus warning against covetousness. Greed actually will lead to spiritual poverty, so Jesus says do not live to get, but develop a spirit of giving instead,
Jesus was explaining the parable of the weedsGLENN PEASE
This is a study of Jesus explaining the parable of the weeds. The disciples did not understand the parable and so Jesus gave them a clear commentary to help them grasp what it was saying.
This is a study of Jesus being radical. He was radical in His claims, and in His teaching, and in the language He used, and in His actions. He was clearly radical.
This is a study of Jesus laughing in time and in eternity. He promised we would laugh with Him in heaven, and most agree that Jesus often laughed with His followers in His earthly ministry. Jesus was a laugher by nature being He was God, and God did laugh, and being man, who by nature does laugh. Look at the masses of little babies that laugh on the internet. It is natural to being human.
This is a study of Jesus as our protector. He will strengthen and protect from the evil one. We need His protection for we are not always aware of the snares of the evil one.
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This is a study of Jesus being the clothing we are to wear. To be clothed in Jesus is to be like Jesus in the way we look and how our life is to appear before the world.
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Exodus 37 commentary
1. EXODUS 37 COMME TARY
EDITED BY GLE PEASE
COMME T-This chapter deals with many details that are self-explanatory and so
there is less commentary than in other chapters.
The Ark
1 Bezalel made the ark of acacia wood—two and a
half cubits long, a cubit and a half wide, and a
cubit and a half high.[a]
CLARKE, "And Bezaleel made the ark, etc. - For a description of the ark, see
Exo_25:10 (note), etc.
GILL 1-29, "And Bezaleel made the ark of shittim wood,.... Jarchi says, because
he gave his mind to this work more than the rest of the wise men, it is called by his
name. It is a notion of some Jewish writers that the ark was made by Bezaleel, without
the help of others; but there is no sufficient reason to be given for it; for other things are
equally ascribed to him in this and the following chapter, as the mercy seat with the
cherubim, the shewbread table, the candlestick of pure gold, the two altars, the laver of
brass, with other things, which are only said to be made by him, because they were made
by his direction, and he having the oversight of them while making; wherefore Aben
Ezra observes, that this is particularly said for the glory of the ark. Of the ark, and all
other things mentioned in this chapter; see Gill on Exo_25:1 &c. to end of chapter; see
Gill on Exo_30:1 &c. to end of chapter.
HE RY 1-9, "I. It may be thought strange that Moses, when he had recorded so fully
the instructions given him upon the mount for the making of all these things, should
here record as particularly the making of them, when it might have sufficed only to have
said, in a few words, that each of these things was made exactly according to the
directions before recited. We are sure that Moses, when he wrote by divine inspiration,
used no vain repetitions; there are no idle words in scripture. Why then are so many
chapters taken up with this narrative, which we are tempted to think needless and
tedious? But we must consider, 1. That Moses wrote primarily for the people of Israel, to
whom it would be of great use to read and hear often of these divine and sacred treasures
with which they were entrusted. These several ornaments wherewith the tabernacle was
furnished they were not admitted to see, but the priests only, and therefore it was
2. requisite that they should be thus largely described particularly to them. That which they
ought to read again (lest they should fail of doing it) is written again and again: thus
many of the same passages of the history of Christ are in the New Testament related by
two or three, and some by four of the evangelists, for the same reason. The great things
of God's law and gospel we need to have inculcated upon us again and again. To write
the same (says St. Paul) to me is not grievous, but for you it is safe, Phi_3:1. 2. Moses
would thus show the great care which he and his workmen took to make every thing
exactly according to the pattern shown him in the mount. Having before given us the
original, he here givers us the copy, that we may compare them, and observe how exactly
they agree. Thus he appeals to every reader concerning his fidelity to him that appointed
him, in all his house, and in all the particulars of it, Heb_3:5. And thus he teaches us to
have respect to all God's commandments, even to every iota and tittle of them. 3. It is
intimated hereby that God takes delight in the sincere obedience of his people, and keeps
an exact account of it, which shall be produced to their honour in the resurrection of the
just. None can be so punctual in their duty, but God will be as punctual in his notices of
it. He is not unrighteous to forget the work and labour of love, in any instance of it,
Heb_6:10. 4. The spiritual riches and beauties of the gospel tabernacle are hereby
recommended to our frequent and serious consideration. Go walk about this Zion, view
it and review it: the more you contemplate the glories of the church, the more you will
admire them and be in love with them. The charter of its privileges, and the account of
its constitution, will very well bear a second reading.
II. In these verses we have an account of the making of the ark, with its glorious and
most significant appurtenances, the mercy-seat and the cherubim. Consider these three
together, and they represent the glory of a holy god, the sincerity of a holy heart, and the
communion that is between them, in and by a Mediator. 1. It is the glory of a holy god
that he dwells between the cherubim; that is, is continually attended and adored by the
blessed angels, whose swiftness was signified by their faces being one towards another.
2. It is the character of an upright heart that, like the ark of the testimony, it has the law
of God hid and kept in it. 3. By Jesus Christ, the great propitiation, there is
reconciliation made, and a communion settled, between us and God: he interposes
between us and God's displeasure; and not only so, but through him we become entitled
to God's favour. If he write his law in our heart, he will be to us a God and we shall be to
him a people. From the mercy-seat he will teach us, there he will accept us, and show
himself merciful to our unrighteousness; and under the shadow of his wings we shall be
safe and easy.
JAMISO , "Exo_37:1-29. Furniture of the Tabernacle.
Bezaleel made the ark — The description here given of the things within the sacred
edifice is almost word for word the same as that contained in Exo_25:1-40. It is not on
that account to be regarded as a useless repetition of minute particulars; for by the
enumeration of these details, it can be seen how exactly everything was fashioned
according to the “pattern shown on the mount” [Exo_25:40]; and the knowledge of this
exact correspondence between the prescription and the execution was essential to the
purposes of the fabric.
K&D 1-29, "Preparation of the vessels of the dwelling: viz., the ark of the covenant
(Exo_37:1-9, as in Exo_25:10-22); the table of shew-bread and its vessels (Exo_37:10-
16, as in Exo_25:23-30); the candlestick (Exo_37:17-24, as in Exo_25:31-40); the altar
3. of incense (Exo_37:25-28, as in Exo_30:1-10); the anointing oil and incense (Exo_
37:29), directions for the preparation of which are given in Ex 30:22-38; the altar of
burnt-offering (Exo_38:1-7, as in Exo_27:1-8); the laver (Exo_37:8, as in Exo_30:17-
21); and the court (Exo_37:9-20, as in Exo_27:9-19). The order corresponds on the
whole to the list of the separate articles in Exo_35:11-19, and to the construction of the
entire sanctuary; but the holy chest (the ark), as being the most holy thing of all, is
distinguished above all the rest, by being expressly mentioned as the work of Bezaleel,
the chief architect of the whole.
CALVI , "If the repetition, which might appear to be superfluous in these
chapters, should be wearisome to us, let us reflect on the intention of the Holy Spirit,
who, in narrating the execution of the work, uses almost the identical words wherein
He had previously set forth the commands of God, viz., that we may understand
that Moses, and the artificers themselves, did not vary in the smallest point from the
rule prescribed to them. God had commanded the Ark of the Covenant to be made,
together with its cover; and Moses relates how it was completed, so that the
artificers did not omit even its very minutest detail. He ordered a table to be made
for the offering of bread, and not a single syllable is neglected. As to the candlestick
there was the same scrupulous obedience, so that they did not alter it in any part. In
the altar of incense there was no kind of dissimilarity between the command and the
work; and, finally, the composition of the oil exactly corresponds with the
command. There is no question, then, but that Moses commends obedience, as it is
the foundation of true piety, and at the same time reminds us that there was no
exercise of the imagination in the whole service of the tabernacle, because there is
nothing more opposite to the purity of religion than to do anything which is not
enjoined.
BE SO , ". The house of God being thus finished, the furniture is next made for it.
The several articles and ornaments of this the people were not admitted to see, but
the priests only; and therefore it was requisite that they should be largely described,
as they are in this chapter, particularly to them. And Moses would thus show the
great care which he and his workmen took to make every thing exactly according to
the pattern showed him in the mount. Thus he appeals to every reader concerning
his fidelity to him that appointed him, in all his house. And thus he teacheth us to
have respect to all God’s commandments, even to every jot and tittle of them.
Bezaleel made the ark of shittim-wood — The ark, with its glorious appurtenances,
the mercy-seat and the cherubim, was the principal part of the furniture of the
tabernacle. It was placed in the most sacred apartment of the house, and was the
great symbol of the divine presence and protection. “It represented,” says Henry,
“the glory of a holy God, the sincerity of a holy heart, and the communion that is
between them by a Mediator. It is the glory of a holy God, that he dwelleth between
the cherubim, that is, he is continually attended by the blessed angels, whose
swiftness was signified by the wings of the cherubim, and their unanimity in their
services, by their faces being one toward another. It is the character of an upright
heart, that, like the ark of the testimony, it hath the law of God hid and kept in it.
By Jesus Christ, the great propitiation, there is reconciliation made, and a
4. communion settled between us and God: he interposeth between us and God’s
displeasure; and through him we become entitled to God’s favour.
COFFMA , "This chapter records the building of the Ark and the Mercy-seat
(Exodus 37:1-9), instructions for which are recorded in Exodus 25:10-22; the Table
of Showbread (Exodus 37:10-16), instructions for which are in Exodus 25:28-30; the
Golden Candlestick (Exodus 37:17-24), the instructions being in Exodus 25:31-40;
the Altar of Incense (Exodus 37:25-28), instructions being found in Exodus 30:1-5;
the Holy Oil and Incense (Exodus 37:29), the recipe for which is detailed in Exodus
30:22-38. Of course, any modern writer would have written all this merely by the
statement that, "Moses did all this exactly according to the instructions of Jehovah."
However, this is not a modern book, or even a book like those known in Western
Civilization. It is a book written after the style of ancient ear East literature in
1400 B.C., which is thus confirmed as the approximate date of Exodus. This must be
added to many other evidences which we have cited here and there throughout
Exodus and Genesis, frustrating and destroying the fanciful imaginations which
attempt to link these sacred books with a scheming and reprobate priesthood in fifth
or sixth century (B.C.) Jewish generations.
For our comments on these items in the sacred furniture of the Tabernacle, see the
special articles devoted to each of them in the appropriate passages in which one
finds the divine instructions for making them.
Exodus 37:1-29 -
"And Bezaleel made the ark of acacia wood: two cubits and a half was the length of
it, and a cubit and a half the breadth of it, and a cubit and a half the height of
it.Deuteronomy 10:1-5, where Moses is said to have made an ark, is seized upon as a
contradiction, but it is only a pseudocon. See comment on this under [1"
translation="">Exodus 34:29-35.">[1] And he overlaid it with pure gold within and
without. and made a crown of gold to it round about. And he cast for it four rings of
gold, in the four feet thereof; even two rings on the one side of it, and two rings on
the other side of it. And he made staves of acacia wood, and overlaid them with gold.
And he put the staves into the rings on the sides of the ark, to bear the ark. And he
made a mercy-seat of pure gold: two cubits and a half was the length thereof, and a
cubit and a half the breadth thereof. And he made two cherubim of gold; of beaten
work made he them, at the two ends of the mercy-seat; one cherub at the one end,
and one cherub at the other end: of one piece with the mercy-seat made he the
cherubim at the two ends thereof And the cherubim spread out their wings on high,
with their faces one to another; toward the mercy seat were the faces of the
cherubim.
And he made the table of acacia wood; two cubits was the length thereof, and a
cubit the breadth thereof, and a cubit and a half the height thereof And he overlaid
it with pure gold, and made thereto a crown of gold round about. And he made unto
it a border of a handbreadth round about, and made a gold crown to the border
thereof round about. And he cast for it four rings of gold, and put the rings in the
5. four corners that were on the four feet thereof. Close by the border were the rings,
the places for the staves to bear the table. And he made the staves of acacia wood,
and overlaid them with gold, to bear the table. And he made the vessels which were
upon the table, the dishes thereof, and the spoons thereof, and the bowls thereof,
and the flagons thereof, wherewith to pour out, of pure gold.
And he made the candlestick of pure gold: of beaten work made he the candlestick,
even its base, and its shaft; its cups, its knops, and its flowers, were of one piece with
it. And there were six branches going out of the sides thereof; three branches of the
candlestick out of the one side thereof, and three branches of the candlestick out of
the other side thereof: three cups made like almond-blossoms in one branch, a knop
and a flower; and three cups made like almond-blossoms in the other branch, a
knop and a flower: so for the six branches going out of the candlestick. And in the
candlestick were four cups made like almond-blossoms, the knops thereof, and the
flowers thereof; and a knop under two branches of one piece with it, and a knop
under two branches with one piece with it, and a knop under two branches with it,
for the six branches going out of it. Their knops and their branches were of one
piece with it: the whole of it was one beaten work of pure gold. And he made the
lamps thereof, seven, and snuffers thereof, and the snuff-dishes thereof, of pure
gold. Of a talent of pure gold he made it, and all the vessels thereof.[2]
And he made the altar of incense of acacia wood: a cubit was the length thereof, and
a cubit the breadth thereof, foursquare; and two cubits was the height thereof; the
horns thereof were of one piece with it. And he overlaid it with pure gold, the top
thereof, and the sides thereof round about, and the horns of it: and he made unto it
a crown of gold round about. And he made for it two golden rings under the crown
thereof, upon the two ribs thereof, for places for staves wherewith to bear it. And he
made the staves of acacia wood, and overlaid them with gold. And he made the holy
anointing oil, and the pure incense of sweet spices, after the art of the perfumer.[3]
COKE, "Verses 1-9
Exodus 37:1-9.— In God's work great exactness is needful; we must follow his
written word, neither adding thereto, nor diminishing therefrom: thus did Moses.
The furniture of the most holy place is finished: the ark, the cherubims, and mercy-
seat; these are inseparable. ote; When Jesus, the true Mercy-seat, is in our hearts,
then shall we see the favourable countenance of God over us, and within us the deep
engravings of his holy mind and will.
CO STABLE, "Verses 1-20
The furniture, vessels, and courtyard37:1-38:20
The ark of the covenant Exodus 37:1-9 (cf. Exodus 25:10-22)
The table of showbread Exodus 37:10-16 (cf. Exodus 25:23-30)
The lampstand Exodus 37:17-24 (cf. Exodus 25:31-40)
6. The altar of incense Exodus 37:25-28 (cf. Exodus 30:1-10)
The anointing oil and incense Exodus 37:29 (cf. Exodus 30:22-28)
The brazen altar Exodus 38:1-7 (cf. Exodus 27:1-8)
The laver Exodus 38:8 (cf. Exodus 30:17-21)
The courtyard Exodus 38:9-20 (cf. Exodus 27:9-19)
PETT, "Verses 1-9
The Making of the Furniture - The Work Overseen By Bezalel (Exodus 37:1 to
Exodus 38:20).
Bezalel had responsibility for all the sacred furniture. We may assume, however,
that he obtained assistance in the more general work. We note that the order of
furniture made commences from the Holy of Holies and moves through the Holy
Place to the outer court.
There is here a continual general pattern commencing with the making and
description of the item of furniture, followed by the making of the means of its
transportation (rings and staves) (Exodus 37:1 to Exodus 38:8).
The Making of the Ark (Exodus 37:1-9).
Exodus 37:1-9
‘And Bezalel made the ark of acacia wood: two cubits and a half was the length of it,
and a cubit and a half the breadth of it, and a cubit and a half the height of it: and
he overlaid it with pure gold within and without, and made a crown of gold to it
round about. And he cast for it four rings of gold, in on its four feet; even two rings
on the one side of it, and two rings on the other side of it. And he made staves of
acacia wood, and overlaid them with gold. And he put the staves into the rings on
the sides of the ark, to bear the ark. And he made a mercy-seat of pure gold: two
cubits and a half was its length, and a cubit and a half its breadth. And he made two
cherubim of gold; he made them of beaten work, at the two ends of the mercy-seat;
one cherub at the one end, and one cherub at the other end: he made the cherubim
of one piece with the mercy-seat at its two ends. And the cherubim spread out their
wings on high, covering the mercy-seat with their wings, with their faces one to
another; the faces of the cherubim were towards the mercy-seat.’
ote that it is stressed that the Ark was made by Bezalel himself. The best was made
by the best. For details of the Ark see on Exodus 25:10-22.
PULPIT, "Exodus 37:1-29
THE FURTHER PROGRESS OF THE WORK
7. THE CO STRUCTIO OF THE FUR ITURE FOR THE HOLY OF HOLIES
(Exodus 37:1, Exodus 37:9)
A D FOR THE HOLY PLACE (Exodus 37:10-28)
THE MAKI G OF THE HOLY OIL A D OF THE I CE SE (Exodus 37:29).
On the history of the construction of the tabernacle follows naturally that of the
construction of its furniture. The order of dignity is followed, as in Exodus 25:1-40;
and the furniture of the holy of holies taken first. Exodus 37:1-9 correspond to
Exodus 25:10-20. Exodus 37:10-16 to Exodus 25:23-29; Exodus 37:17-24 to Exodus
25:31-39 of the same; and Exodus 37:25-28 to Exodus 30:1-5. Exodus 37:29 is an
abbreviation of Exodus 30:23-25, and Exodus 30:34, Exodus 30:35.
Exodus 37:1
Bezaleel made the ark. The particular maker of the various parts and contents of
the tabernacle is not elsewhere pointed out. Thus this mention of Bezaleel is
emphatic, and seems intended to mark the employment of the highest artistic skill
on that which was the most precious of all objects connected with the new
construction.
2 He overlaid it with pure gold, both inside and
out, and made a gold molding around it.
3 He cast four gold rings for it and fastened them
to its four feet, with two rings on one side and two
rings on the other.
4 Then he made poles of acacia wood and overlaid
them with gold.
8. 5 And he inserted the poles into the rings on the
sides of the ark to carry it.
6 He made the atonement cover of pure gold—two
and a half cubits long and a cubit and a half wide.
CLARKE, "He made the mercy-seat - See this described Exo_25:17 (note).
JAMISO 6-10, "made the mercy seat of pure gold — To construct a figure,
whether the body of a beast or a man, with two extended wings, measuring from two to
three feet from tip to tip, with the hammer, out of a solid piece of gold, was what few, if
any, artisans of the present day could accomplish.
7 Then he made two cherubim out of hammered
gold at the ends of the cover.
PULPIT, "Beaten out of one piece. Rather, "of beaten work," as the same word is
translated in the corresponding passage, Exodus 25:18.
8 He made one cherub on one end and the second
9. cherub on the other; at the two ends he made
them of one piece with the cover.
9 The cherubim had their wings spread upward,
overshadowing the cover with them. The
cherubim faced each other, looking toward the
cover.
The Table
10 They[b] made the table of acacia wood—two
cubits long, a cubit wide and a cubit and a half
high.[c]
CLARKE, "He made the table - See Exo_25:23.
HE RY 10-24, "Here is, 1. The making of the table on which the show-bread was to
be continually placed. God is a good householder, that always keeps a plentiful table. Is
the world his tabernacle? His providence in it spreads a table for all the creatures: he
provides food for all flesh. Is the church his tabernacle? His grace in it spreads a table
for all believers, furnished with the bread of life. But observe how much the dispensation
of the gospel exceeds that of the law. Though here was a table furnished, it was only with
show-bread, bread to be looked upon, not to be fed upon, while it was on this table, and
afterwards only by the priests; but to the table which Christ has spread in the new
covenant all real Christians are invited guests; and to them it is said, Eat, O friends,
come eat of my bread. What the law gave but a sight of at a distance, the gospel gives the
enjoyment of, and a hearty welcome to. 2. The making of the candlestick, which was not
of wood overlaid with gold, but all beaten work of pure gold only, Exo_37:17, Exo_37:22.
This signified that light of divine revelation with which God's church upon earth (which
is his tabernacle among men) has always been enlightened, being always supplied with
fresh oil from Christ the good Olive, Zec_4:2, Zec_4:3. God's manifestations of himself
in this world are but candle-light compared with the daylight of the future state. The
Bible is a golden candlestick; it is of pure gold, Psa_19:10. From it light is diffused to
10. every part of God's tabernacle, that by it his spiritual priests may see to minister unto the
Lord, and to do the service of his sanctuary. This candlestick has not only its bowls for
necessary use, but its knops and flowers for ornament; there are many things which God
saw fit to beautify his word with which we can no more give a reason for than for these
knops and flowers, and yet we are sure that they were added for a good purpose. Let us
bless God for this candlestick, have an eye to it continually, and dread the removal of it
out of its place.
BE SO , "Exodus 37:10. Observe how much the dispensation of the gospel exceeds
that of the law. Though here was a table furnished, it was only with show-bread,
bread to be looked upon, not to be fed upon, while it was on the table, and
afterward only by the priest: but to the table Christ has spread, in the new
covenant, all good Christians are invited as guests, and to them it is said, Eat, O
friends, come, eat of my bread. What the law gave but a sight of at a distance, the
gospel gives the enjoyment of.
PETT, "Verses 10-16
The Making Of Table For The Showbread (Exodus 37:10-16).
Exodus 37:10-16
‘And he made the table of acacia wood: two cubits was its length, and a cubit its
breadth, and a cubit and a half its height: and he overlaid it with pure gold, and
made for it a crown of gold round about. And he made for it a border of a
handbreadth round about, and made a golden crown for its border round about.
And he cast for it four rings of gold, and put the rings in the four corners that were
on its four feet. Close by the border were the rings, the places for the staves to bear
the table. And he made the staves of acacia wood, and overlaid them with gold, to
bear the table. And he made the vessels which were on the table, its dishes and its
spoons, and its bowls, and its flagons, with which to pour out, of pure gold.’
For the Table details see on Exodus 25:23-30.
11 Then they overlaid it with pure gold and made
a gold molding around it.
12 They also made around it a rim a handbreadth
[d] wide and put a gold molding on the rim.
11. 13 They cast four gold rings for the table and
fastened them to the four corners, where the four
legs were.
14 The rings were put close to the rim to hold the
poles used in carrying the table.
15 The poles for carrying the table were made of
acacia wood and were overlaid with gold.
16 And they made from pure gold the articles for
the table—its plates and dishes and bowls and its
pitchers for the pouring out of drink offerings.
CLARKE, "He made the vessels - See all these particularly described in the notes
on Exo_25:29 (note).
COKE, "Exodus 37:16. Of pure gold— God's table and its vessels were rich gold;
but the provision which was placed upon it was far more precious. The gold might
decay, and its beauty be tarnished; but the soul that feeds upon Christ, the Living
Bread which the loaves there placed represented, shall infinitely outlive that gold in
duration, outshine it in lustre, and outweigh it in excellence.
12. The Lampstand
17 They made the lampstand of pure gold. They
hammered out its base and shaft, and made its
flowerlike cups, buds and blossoms of one piece
with them.
CLARKE, "He made the candlestick - See this described in the note on Exo_
25:31 (note).
JAMISO 17-22, "he made the candlestick of pure gold — Practical readers will
be apt to say, “Why do such works with the hammer, when they could have been cast so
much easier - a process they were well acquainted with?” The only answer that can be
given is, that it was done according to order. We have no doubt but there were reasons
for so distinctive an order, something significant, which has not been revealed to us
[Napier]. The whole of that sacred building was arranged with a view to inculcate
through every part of its apparatus the great fundamental principles of revelation. Every
object was symbolical of important truth - every piece of furniture was made the
hieroglyphic of a doctrine or a duty - on the floor and along the sides of that movable
edifice was exhibited, by emblematic signs addressed to the eye, the whole remedial
scheme of the gospel. How far this spiritual instruction was received by every successive
generation of the Israelites, it may not be easy to determine. But the tabernacle, like the
law of which it was a part, was a schoolmaster to Christ [Gal_3:24, Gal_3:25]. Just as
the walls of schools are seen studded with pictorial figures, by which the children, in a
manner level to their capacities and suited to arrest their volatile minds, are kept in
constant and familiar remembrance of the lessons of piety and virtue, so the tabernacle
was intended by its furniture and all its arrangements to serve as a “shadow of good
things to come” [Heb_10:1]. In this view, the minute description given in this chapter
respecting the ark and mercy seat, the table of showbread, the candlestick, the altar of
incense, and the holy oil, were of the greatest utility and importance; and though there
are a few things that are merely ornamental appendages, such as the knops and the
flowers, yet, in introducing these into the tabernacle, God displayed the same wisdom
and goodness as He has done by introducing real flowers into the kingdom of nature to
engage and gratify the eye of man.
BE SO , "Exodus 37:17. This candlestick, which was not of wood overlaid with
gold, but all beaten work of pure gold only, signified that light of divine revelation
with which God’s church upon earth (which is his tabernacle among men) hath
always been enlightened, being always supplied with fresh oil from Christ the good
olive, Zechariah 4:2-3. The Bible is a golden candlestick, it is of pure gold; from it
13. light is diffused to every part of God’s tabernacle, that by it the spiritual priests may
see to do the service of his sanctuary. This candlestick has not only its bowls for
necessary use, but its knops and flowers for ornament; many things which God saw
fit to beautify his word with, which we can no more give a reason for than for these
knops and flowers, and yet must be sure they were added for some good purpose.
Let us bless God for this candlestick, have an eye to it continually, and dread the
removal of it out of its place!
COKE, "Exodus 37:17. And he made the candlestick, &c.— The word of God is the
golden candlestick, pure in itself, without alloy, and serving to enlighten us for all
the spiritual services whereunto we are consecrated. May we know how to value the
inestimable blessing, and never provoke God to remove his blessed and holy word
from us by our sins against the light of it.
PETT. "Verses 17-24
The Making Of The Golden Lampstand (Exodus 37:17-24).
Exodus 37:17-24
‘And he made the lampstand of pure gold: of beaten work he made the lampstand,
even its base, and its shaft; its cups, its knops, and its flowers, were of one piece with
it. And there were six branches going out of its sides; three branches of the
lampstand out of one of its sides, and three branches of the lampstand out of its
other side: three cups made like almond-blossoms in one branch, a knop and a
flower, and three cups made like almond-blossoms in the other branch, a knop and
a flower: so for the six branches going out of the lampstand. And in the lampstand
were four cups made like almond-blossoms, the its knops, and its flowers; and a
knop under two branches of one piece with it, and a knop under two branches of
one piece with it, and a knop under two branches of one piece with it, for the six
branches going out of it. Their knops and their branches were of one piece with it:
the whole of it was one beaten work of pure gold. And he made its lamps , seven,
and its snuffers, and its snuffdishes, of pure gold. he made it of a talent of pure gold,
and all its vessels.’
For the lampstand details see on 25:31-40.
18 Six branches extended from the sides of the
lampstand—three on one side and three on the
other.
19 Three cups shaped like almond flowers with
14. buds and blossoms were on one branch, three on
the next branch and the same for all six branches
extending from the lampstand.
20 And on the lampstand were four cups shaped
like almond flowers with buds and blossoms.
21 One bud was under the first pair of branches
extending from the lampstand, a second bud
under the second pair, and a third bud under the
third pair—six branches in all.
22 The buds and the branches were all of one
piece with the lampstand, hammered out of pure
gold.
23 They made its seven lamps, as well as its wick
trimmers and trays, of pure gold.
PULPIT, "Exodus 37:23
His snuffers. Or, "tongs," as in Exodus 25:38.
24 They made the lampstand and all its
15. accessories from one talent[e] of pure gold.
The Altar of Incense
25 They made the altar of incense out of acacia
wood. It was square, a cubit long and a cubit wide
and two cubits high[f]—its horns of one piece with
it.
CLARKE, "He made the incense altar - See this described Exo_30:1 (note).
HE RY 25-29, "Here is, 1. The making of the golden altar, on which incense was to
be burnt daily, which signified both the prayers of saints and the intercession of Christ,
to which are owing the acceptableness and success of those prayers. The rings and
staves, and all the appurtenances of this altar, were overlaid with gold, as all the vessels
of the table and candlestick were of gold, for these were used in the holy place. God is the
best, and we must serve him with the best we have; but the best we can serve him with in
his courts on earth is but as brass, compared with the gold, the sinless and spotless
perfection, with which his saints shall serve him in his holy place above. 2. The
preparing of the incense which was to be burnt upon this altar, and with it the holy
anointing oil (Exo_37:29), according to the dispensatory, Exo_30:22, etc. God taught
Bezaleel this art also; so that though he was not before acquainted with it yet he made up
these things according to the work of the apothecary, as dexterously and exactly as if he
had been bred up to the trade. Where God gives wisdom and grace, it will make the man
of God perfect, thoroughly furnished to every good work.
BE SO , "Exodus 37:25. The incense burned on this altar daily. signified both the
prayers of saints and the intercession of Christ, to which is owing the acceptableness
of them.
ELLICOTT, "Verses 25-28
(25-28) And he made . . . —The order of the instructions given on Mount Sinai is
here departed from. In them the directions for the altar of incense were separated
off from those concerning the table of shewbread and the golden candlestick. Here
the construction of the three pieces of furniture belonging to the Holy Place is given
consecutively. The present passage corresponds with Exodus 37:1-5 of Exodus 30,
16. with which it is in the closest agreement.
PETT, "Verses 25-29
The Making Of The Altar of Incense (Exodus 37:25-28).
Exodus 37:25-28
‘And he made the altar of incense of acacia wood: a cubit was its length, and a cubit
its breadth, foursquare; and two cubits its height. Its horns were of one piece with it.
And he overlaid it with pure gold, its top, and its sides round about, and its horns:
and he made for it a raised ridge of gold round about. And he made for it two
golden rings under its ridge, on its two ribs, on the two sides of it, for places for
staves with which to bear it. And he made the staves of acacia wood, and overlaid
them with gold.
For the altar of incense details see on Exodus 30:1-10. These verses were omitted by
LXX possibly because the fact of the non-appearance of the Altar of Incense with
the Table and the Lampstand in Exodus 25 influenced their thinking.
PULPIT, "Exodus 37:25
The incense altar here occurs in its right place, among the furniture of the outer
chamber of the tabernacle—not, as in Exodus 30:1-6, out of place.
26 They overlaid the top and all the sides and the
horns with pure gold, and made a gold molding
around it.
27 They made two gold rings below the molding—
two on each of the opposite sides—to hold the
poles used to carry it.
28 They made the poles of acacia wood and
overlaid them with gold.
29 They also made the sacred anointing oil and
17. the pure, fragrant incense—the work of a
perfumer.
CLARKE, "He made the holy anointing oil - See this and the perfume, and the
materials out of which they were made, described at large in the notes on Exo_30:23-25
and Exo_30:34-38. As this chapter also is a repetition of what has been mentioned in
preceding chapters, the reader is desired to refer to them.
ELLICOTT, "(29) In this verse we have the composition by Bezaleel of the holy oil
and the incense, described in Exodus 30:22-25; Exodus 30:34-35, related with the
utmost brevity.
PETT, "The Making Of The Anointing Oil And The Incense.
Exodus 37:29
‘And he made the holy anointing oil, and the pure incense of sweet spices, after the
art of the perfumer.’
For details of these see on Exodus 30:22-38.
PULPIT, "Exodus 37:29
The holy anointing oil. For the composition of the oil, see Exodus 30:23-25; for the
uses whereto it was to be applied, Exodus 30:26-30. The pure incense of sweet spices.
The composition of the incense is given in Exodus 30:34, Exodus 30:35. It is there
said to have been "a confection after the art of the apothecary—tempered together,
pure and holy." The combination of artistic power with practical knowledge in
Bezaleel and Ahollab calls to mind cinque-cento Italy, and the wonderful grasp of
art and science possessed by Michael Angelo and Benvenuto Cellini