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The children of Israel brought a freewill offering to Yahweh; every man and woman, whose heart made them willing to bring for all the work, which Yahweh had commanded to be made by Moses.

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The Heart Matters Most

Commentators agree that the attitude behind an offering is more crucial than its monetary value. Matthew Henry notes that without a willing mind, even costly gifts are rejected, but with it, the smallest offering is accepted. The key is to cheerfully and heartily assist in promoting God's cause.

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Exodus

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John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 35:29

17th Century

Pastor

The children of Israel brought a willing offering unto the
Lord
What they did, whethe…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 35:20–29

17th Century

Minister

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