Verse 16 is a reference to Exodus 27:1-8, Exodus 30:18-21. 35:4-19 The tabernacle was to be dedicated to the honour of God, and used in his service; and therefore what was brought for it, was an offering to the Lord. The rule is, Whosoever is of a willing heart, let him bring. All that were skilful must work. God dispenses his gifts; and as every man hath received, so he must minister, 1Pe 4:10. Those that were rich, must bring in materials to work on; those that were skilful, must serve the tabernacle with their skill: as they needed one another, so the tabernacle needed them both, 1Co 12:7-21.The altar of burnt offering with his brazen grate, his staves, and all his vessels,.... Of which see Exodus 27:1. the laver and his foot; Aben Ezra here observes that it had no staves, and conjectures it was carried in wagons when removed. |