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`Take from among you an offering to Yahweh. Whoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it, Yahweh`s offering: gold, silver, brass,
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The Heart of the Offering
All commentators agree that the central requirement for the offering was the giver's attitude. The text emphasizes a 'willing heart,' which scholars describe as a 'cheerful zeal' and a 'generous disposition.' The acceptability of the gift was tied directly to the willingness with which it was given, as God desires cheerful givers.
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Exodus
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19th Century
Anglican
THE PEOPLE INVITED TO OFFER THE MATERIALS OF THE TABERNACLE, AND TO ASSIST IN THE WORK.
And Moses spoke—This passa…
16th Century
Protestant
Take ye from among you an offering. I have introduced a passage from chapter 35, in which Moses again requires what he had before instruct…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Ver. 5-9. Take you from amongst you an offering unto the Lord That is, they were to take a part of their substance, …
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Presbyterian
The tabernacle was to be dedicated to the honour of God, and used in his service; and therefore what was brought for it, was an offering to the Lor…
