Exodus 37:1 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And Bezaleel made the ark of shittim wood: two cubits and a half was the length of it, and a cubit and a half the breadth of it, and a cubit and a half the height of it: ”

Exodus 37:1 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

See the notes to Exodus 25 .
Exodus 37:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Exodus 37. P s. Furniture of the Tent. The several items are named in due order: the Ark ( Exodus 37:1-9 ; cf. Exodus 25:10-20 ), the Table ( Exodus 37:10-16 ; cf. Exodus 25:23-29 ), the Lampstan...
Exodus 37:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

THE ARK . Occupying the central position of the fifteen here described ( Exodus 25:10 ). ark . See note on Exo 24:22. shittim . acacia. cubit. See App-51.
Exodus 37:1 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

If the repetition, which might appear to be superfluous in these chapters, should be wearisome to us, let us reflect on the intention of the Holy Spirit, who, in narrating the execution of the...
Exodus 37:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And Bezaleel made the ark of shittim wood: two cubits and a half was the length of it, and a cubit and a half the breadth of it, and a cubit and a half the height of it: And Bezaleel made the ark...
Exodus 37:1 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Exodus 37:1-9 .— In God's work great exactness is needful; we must follow his written word, neither adding thereto, nor diminishing therefrom: thus did Moses. The furniture of the most holy pl...
Exodus 37:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And Bezaleel made the ark of shittim wood: two cubits and a half was the length of it, and a cubit and a half the breadth of it, and a cubit and a half the height of it: Bezaleel made the ark...
Exodus 37:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1-9. The Ark and Mercy seat: see Exodus 25:10-22 . 10-16. Table of Shewbread: see Exodus 25:23-30 . 17-24. The Candlestick: see Exodus 25:31-40 . 25-28. The Altar of Incense: see Exodu...
Exodus 37:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bezaleel made. — Aholiab had no part in the construction of the furniture of the Tabernacle, but only in the coverings, the veil, the curtains, and the priests’ dresses. (See Exodus 38:23 .)
Exodus 37:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER XXXV. THE CONCLUSION. Exodus 35:1-35 - Exodus 40:1-38 . The remainder of the narrative sets forth in terms almost identical with the directions already given, the manner in which t...
Exodus 37:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

In furnishing the Tabernacle and Tent, the work commenced with the furniture of the Holy of Holies. The Ark was first constructed because it was to be the very center, and in itself the foundations o...
Exodus 37:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

CONTENTS The relation of the work is still carried on through this Chapter; the principal things mentioned in it are, the ark, and mercy-seat; the table of show-bread with its vessels; the candlesti...
Exodus 37:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Ver. 1-29. And Bezaleel made the ark of shittim wood ,.... Jarchi says, because he gave his mind to this work more than the rest of the wise men, it is called by his name. It is a notion of some Jew...
Exodus 37:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The house of God being thus finished, the furniture is next made for it. The several articles and ornaments of this the people were not admitted to see, but the priests only; and therefore it was req...
Exodus 37:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

THE TABLE OF SHOWBREAD (vs.10-16) The table was used for bearing the twelve loves of showbread, thus speaking of Christ as the Sustainer of fellowship among all His people. This was placed on the...
Exodus 37:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Tabernacle and Its Furniture. B. C. 1491. 1 And Bezaleel made the ark of shittim w...
Exodus 37:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

EXODUS CHAPTER 37 Bezaleel makes the ark of shittim wood, Exodus 37:1-5 . The mercyseat with cherubims, Exodus 37:6-9 . The table with its vessels, Exodus 37:11-16 . The candlestick with i...
Exodus 37:1 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The Making of the Furniture - The Work Overseen By Bezalel ( Exodus 37:1 to Exodus 38:20 ). Bezalel had responsibility for all the sacred furniture. We may assume, however, that he obtained assi...
Exodus 37:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES.— Exodus 37:1 . And Bezaleel made the ark]. All things in their order. First, the vessels of the Holy of Holies, and then those of the Holy. First, the due regard for God’s command...
Exodus 37:1 - Scofield Reference Notes

shittim That is, acacia.
Exodus 37:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Exodus 37:7 . He made two cherubim. The Egyptians had figures in their temples which resembled these. See on Ezekiel 1 . Exodus 37:24 . Of a talent. See on 1 Kings 10:14 .
Exodus 37:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Exodus 37:1-2 THE FURTHER PROGRESS OF THE WORK THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FURNITURE FOR THE HOLY OF HOLIES ( Exodus 37:1 , Exodus 37:9 ) AND F...
Exodus 37:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

And Bezaleel made the ark of shittim wood, the light, but strong wood of the Arabian acacia; two cubits and a half was the length of it, and a cubit and a half the breadth of it, and a cubit and a h...
Exodus 37:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Exodus 25:10-16 Exodus 26:33 Exodus 31:7 Exodus 40:3 Exodus 40:20 Exodus 40:21 Numbers 10:33-36
Exodus 37:1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

These several ornaments where with the tabernacle was furnished, the people were not admitted to see, but the priests only; and therefore it was requisite they should be thus largely described, par...

Exodus 37:1 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Exodus 37:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Exodus 37:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Exodus 37:1 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Exodus 37:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Exodus 37:1 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Exodus 37:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Exodus 37:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Exodus 37:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Exodus 37:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Exodus 37:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Exodus 37:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Exodus 37:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Exodus 37:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Exodus 37:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Exodus 37:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Exodus 37:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Exodus 37:1 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Exodus 37:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Exodus 37:1 - Scofield Reference Notes

Exodus 37:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Exodus 37:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Exodus 37:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Exodus 37:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Exodus 37:1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes