“And let every skillful craftsman among you come and make all that the Lord has commanded: the tabernacle, its tents and its covering, its hooks and its frames, its bars, its pillars and its bases, the ark with its poles, the mercy seat, and the veil of the screen; the table with its poles and all its utensils, and the bread of the Presence; the lampstand also for the light, and its utensils and its lamps, and the oil for the light; and the altar of incense, and its poles, and the anointing oil and the fragrant incense, and the screen for the door, at the entrance of the tabernacle; the altar of burnt offering, with its grating of bronze, its poles, and all its utensils, the basin and its stand; the hangings of the court, its pillars and its bases, and the screen for the gate of the court; the pegs of the tabernacle and the pegs of the court, and their cords; the finely worked garments for ministering in the holy place, the holy garments for Aaron the priest and the garments of his sons, for their service as priests.”
Exodus 35:10-19
Summary
Exodus chapter 35 serves as a pivotal moment in the narrative of the Israelite community as they prepare to build the Tabernacle, a dwelling place for God's presence among them. Moses gathers the people and reiterates the commandment to observe the Sabbath, emphasizing the importance of rest and worship. The chapter showcases the communal effort required to contribute to the construction, as individuals are called to bring gifts of materials and skills to the project. This collective participation highlights the theme of stewardship and the importance of dedicating resources to God's service.