Moses prepares to construct the tabernacle. In 35.1-36.7: This section begins an extensive unit dealing with the actual construction of the tabernacle (chs. 35-40). The tabernacle is the tangible and mobile sign of God's presence in the midst of the Israelites as they leave Mount Sinai and travel through the wilderness of Canaan. The instruction for building the tabernacle were first given in chs. 25-31. The golden calf crisis (ch 32) had endangered the tabernacle project. However, the resolution and the new covenant is chs. 33-34 enabled the tabernacle construction to move forward. The construction obediently follows the instructions that were previously given. The detailed nature of the instructions and process for building the tabernacle resembles the detailed account of the building of Solomon's Temple (1 Kings 6-8) and the detailed character of Ezekiel's promise of a new Temple in Jerusalem (Ezek 40-43).
Read 35/1-35. In verse 2-3; Just as the sabbath law had concluded the instructions for building the tabernacle (31.12-17). The sabbath law now introduces the actual work of construction. In verses 22-29: he people offer willingly what they have for the tabernacle. Presumably some of it included the gold, silver, and clothing that the Egyptians gave to them when they fled Egypt (12.35-36). In verses 35-36: The passage about Bezalel and Oholiah elaborates 31.1-5, the divine spirit gives them knowledge in every kind of craft (v. 31) as in 31.3. Additionally, the spirit of the God inspired them to teach others their skills (v. 34). Comments or Questions..
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