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Bezalel made the ark of acacia wood. Its length was two and a half cubits, and its breadth a cubit and a half, and a cubit and a half its height.
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The Heart of True Worship
John Calvin highlights that the Bible's repetition of the ark's details is intentional. It's not just redundant; it shows that the craftsmen followed God's instructions with perfect, scrupulous obedience. This teaches a vital lesson: true piety and pure religion are founded on doing exactly what God commands, leaving no room for human invention or alteration.
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Exodus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
See the notes to Exodus 25:0.
19th Century
Anglican
Bezaleel made. — Aholiab had no part in the construction of the furniture of the Tabernacle, but only in the coverings, the veil, …
16th Century
Protestant
If the repetition in these chapters, which might appear superfluous, should become wearisome to us, let us reflect on the Holy Spirit's intention. …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Ver. 1-29. And Bezaleel made the ark of shittim wood Jarchi says, Exodus 37:2
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In the furniture of the tabernacle were emblems of a spiritual and acceptable service.
The incense represented the prayers of the saints. Th…
