The ark, and the staves thereof, with the mercy seat, and the vail of the covering,
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Interpretation
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, whoever is of a willing heart, let him bring.
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This thought runs through Exodus 35:9-13.
Glossary
- Ark Object
- Noah’s ark, a building of gopher-wood, and covered with pitch, 300 cubits long, 50 cubits broad, and 30 cubits high.
- Mercy-seat Object
- (Heb. kapporeth, a “covering;” LXX. and N. T., hilasterion; Vulg., propitiatorium), the covering or lid of the ark of the covenant (q. v. ).