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oil for the light, spices for the anointing oil and for the sweet incense,

Verse Takeaways

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The Heart of the Offering

Commentators observe that this verse is part of a larger list of items for the tabernacle. The central theme, highlighted by scholars like Ellicott and Henry, is not the specific items like oil or spices, but the attitude of the giver. The essential condition for any offering to be acceptable to God is that it must come from a 'willing heart.'

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Exodus

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 35:4–9

19th Century

Bishop

THE PEOPLE INVITED TO OFFER THE MATERIALS OF THE TABERNACLE, AND TO ASSIST IN THE WORK.

And Moses spoke—This passa…

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 35:8

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on Exodus 35:5).

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 35:4–19

17th Century

Minister

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…