Exodus 35:5
Collect an offering to the Lord from what you have. Everyone who wants to should bring an offering to the Lord: gold, silver, and bronze;
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In Context
4Moses also told all the Israelites, “This is what the Lord has commanded:
6blue, purple, and crimson thread; finely-woven linen and goat hair;
Cross References
Exodus 25:2“Instruct the Israelites to bring me an offering. You are to receive my offering from everyone who willingly wants to give.
Judges 5:9My thoughts are with the Israelite commanders and those people who volunteered. Praise the Lord!
Mark 12:41Jesus sat down opposite the treasury collection box, watching people tossing in coins. Many of the rich were extravagantly throwing in a lot of money.
2 Corinthians 9:7Everybody should give as they've already decided—not reluctantly, or because they have to, for God loves those who give with a cheerful spirit.
Matthew Henry on Exodus 35:2-20
Orders Concerning the Tabernacle. ( b. c. 1491.) 1 And Moses gathered all the congregation of the children of Israel together, and said unto them, These are the words which the Lord hath commanded, that ye should do them. 2 Six days shall work be done, but on the seventh day there shall be to you an holy day, a sabbath of rest to the Lord : whosoever doeth work therein shall be put to death. 3 Ye shall kindle no fire throughout your habitations upon the sabbath day. 4 And Moses spake unto all the congregation of… Read the whole commentary →