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An Astonishingly Valuable Gift
Commentators emphasize the immense value of the gold used—over 29 talents. Modern estimates range from £130,000 to £320,000 in historical British currency, equivalent to many millions of dollars today. This staggering sum highlights the people's incredible generosity and their desire to build a dwelling for God worthy of His glory.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 38:24
18th Century
Theologian
Of the holy place - Rather, of the sanctuary. The gold was employed not only in the holy place, but in the most holy place and in the entran…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 38:24
19th Century
Bishop
All the gold that was used for the Work. —Rather, that was made use of for the work.
The gold of the offeri…
John Gill
On Exodus 38:24
17th Century
Pastor
All the gold that was occupied for the work, in all the
work of the [place]
That was …
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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…