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

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Bracelets - Rather, brooches.

Earrings - The Hebrew word signifies a ring, either for the nose or for the ear ([Reference Exod…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Both men and women ... brought bracelets ... It is not quite certain what the personal ornaments here mentioned are. Th…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

And they came, both men and women. Specific mention is made of the women, not only for their generosity but also for their labors, which, …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And they came both men and women, as many as were
willing hearted
And none else were …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Without a willing mind, costly offerings would be abhorred; with it, the smallest will be accepted. Our hearts are willing, when we cheerfully assi…