An offering— The original signifies, properly, as in the margin of our Bibles, a heave-offering; so called from its being heaved, or lifted up before the Lord, ch. Exodus 29:27. But the word is frequently used in a more general sense; for any thing which is offered or given to God. Ezekiel 45:1. This freedom and readiness in giving is frequently spoken of as pleasing to God; but especially, 2 Corinthians 9:7. Indeed no services can be truly acceptable to God, which do not flow from a willing and cheerful mind.
Related Commentaries of Exodus 25:2
Exodus 25:2
2 Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall take my offering.