Exodus37
English Standard Version
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Study Guide
Public-domain commentary and original-language notes for Exodus 37.
Chapter Summary
In this chapter: The making of the ark, and the furniture of the tabernacle. (1-29).
vv1-29
In the furniture of the tabernacle were emblems of a spiritual and acceptable service. The incense represented the prayers of the saints. The sacrifice of the alter represented the Lamb of God that taketh away the sins of the world. The golden pot with manna, or bread from heaven, the flesh of Jesus Christ, which he gave for the life of the world. The candlestick, with its lights, the teaching and enlightening of the Holy Spirit. The shew-bread represented that provision for those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, which the gospel, the ordinances and the sacraments of the house of prayer, abundantly bestow. The exactness of the workmen to their rule, should be followed by us; seeking for the influences of the Holy Spirit, that we may rejoice in and glorify God while in this world, and at length be with him for ever.
Key Words
בְּצַלְאֵל: Betsalel, the name of two Israelites
עָשָׂה: to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
אָרוֹן: a box
שִׁטָּה: the acacia (from its scourging thorns)
עֵץ: a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
אַמָּה: properly, a mother (i.e. unit of measure, or the fore-arm (below the elbow), i.e. a cubit; also a door-base (as a bond of the entrance)
חֵצִי: the half or middle
אֹרֶךְ: length
רֹחַב: width (literally or figuratively)
קוֹמָה: height
Cross References
Exodus 37The original instructions and blueprint for constructing the ark of shittim wood.
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The original instructions for crafting the mercy seat and the beaten-gold cherubims.
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The original instructions for the table of showbread and its vessels.
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The original design specifications for the golden candlestick, branches, and bowls.
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The original command and measurements for the golden altar of incense.
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The divine recipes and restrictions for the holy anointing oil and sweet incense.
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New Testament description of the cherubims of glory overshadowing the mercy seat.
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Epistle to the Hebrews outlining the table and candlestick in the sanctuary.
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Thematic link between the burning of sweet incense and acceptable prayers of the saints.
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Symbolized by cherubims looking toward the mercy seat, angels desire to look into salvation.
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