Exodus 36:5
And said to Moses, The people are giving much more than is needed for the work which the Lord has given us orders to do.
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4Then the wise men, who were doing all the work of the holy place, came from their work;
Cross References
2 Chronicles 24:14And when the work was done, they took the rest of the money to the king and Jehoiada, and it was used for making the vessels for the house of the Lord, all the vessels needed for the offerings, the spoons and the vessels of gold and silver. And as long as Jehoiada was living, the regular burned offerings were offered in the house of the Lord.
2 Corinthians 8:2How while they were undergoing every sort of trouble, and were in the greatest need, they took all the greater joy in being able to give freely to the needs of others.
Philippians 4:17Not that I am looking for an offering, but for fruit which may be put to your credit.
Matthew Henry on Exodus 36:2-8
Appointment of Bezaleel and Aholiab. ( b. c. 1491.) 1 Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom the Lord put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the Lord had commanded. 2 And Moses called Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whose heart the Lord had put wisdom, even every one whose heart stirred him up to come unto the work to do it: 3 And they received of Moses all the offering, which… Read the whole commentary →