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This is the amount of material used for the tent, even the Tent of the Testimony, as they were counted, according to the commandment of Moses, for the service of the Levites, by the hand of Ithamar, the son of Aaron the priest.

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God's Detailed Accounting

Commentators explain that this verse introduces a detailed inventory of the Tabernacle's components. John Calvin notes this wasn't just for the initial construction but for ongoing preservation. By creating a precise register, Moses ensured the Levites, under Ithamar's supervision, would be accountable for every part, demonstrating God's high value for order, stewardship, and the careful handling of sacred things.

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Exodus

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Exodus 38:21

18th Century

Theologian

This is the sum ... - “This is the reckoning of the tabernacle, the tabernacle of the Testimony as it was reckoned up according…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 38:21

19th Century

Bishop

THE SUM OF THE GOLD, SILVER, AND BRONZE EMPLOYED IN THE TABERNACLE.

This is the sum. —Kalisch translates, “…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Exodus 38:21

16th Century

Theologian

This is the sum of the tabernacle.302 This is to say that this was the computation, or these were the numbers.

For he gi…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 38:21

17th Century

Pastor

This is the sum of the tabernacle
Not of the several parts of the tabernacle, and the several things belonging to it…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 38:21–31

17th Century

Minister

The foundation of solid pieces of silver showed the solidity and purity of the truth upon which the church is founded.

Let us regard the Lor…