Exodus 39:33

39:32-43 The tabernacle was a type or emblem of Jesus Christ. As the Most High dwelt visibly within the sanctuary, even on the ark, so did he reside in the human nature and tabernacle of his dear Son; in Christ dwelt all the fulness of the Godhead bodily, Col 2:9. The tabernacle was a symbol of every real Christian. In the soul of every true follower of the Saviour the Father dwells, the object of his worship, and the author of his blessings. The tabernacle also typified the church of the Redeemer. The meanest and the mightiest are alike dear to the Father's love, freely exercised through faith in Christ. The tabernacle was a type and emblem of the heavenly temple, Re 21:3. What, then, will be the splendour of His appearance, when the cloud shall be withdrawn, and his faithful worshippers shall see him as he is!

And they brought the tabernacle unto Moses,.... That is, the several parts of it before it was put together, with all its furniture, and everything appertaining to it; which are examined in the order in which they were directed to be made, from hence to the end of Exodus 39:42 and this was done, that Moses might inspect the whole, and see whether it was done according to the pattern shown him, and the instructions he had given to the workmen.

THE PRESENTATION OF THE WORK TO MOSES, AND HIS APPROVAL OF IT. (33-43) It is probable that the various parts of the work were presented to Moses for inspection as they were completed; that if they did not satisfy him, they might be altered and amended at once. Moses alone had seen “the pattern in the mount,” and Moses alone could say if the work came up to the required standard. We are not told that anything was rejected; and it is quite possible that all the portions of the work were satisfactorily rendered at their first essay by the several workmen; for the workmen, it must be remembered, besides receiving instructions from Moses, were divinely assisted in the production of their several works (Exo. 36:42).

(2) The length . . . eight and twenty cubits. —Mr. Fergusson has shown that to cover over a space twenty cubits wide with a roof, the two sides of which should meet at a right angle, a tent-cloth almost exactly twenty-eight cubits long would be required. Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary26:1-6 God manifested his presence among the Israelites in a tabernacle or tent, because of their condition in the wilderness. God suits the tokens of his favour, and the gifts of his grace, to his people's state and wants. The curtains of the tabernacle were to be very rich. They were to be embroidered with cherubim, signifying that the angels of God pitch their tents round about the church, Ps 34:7.Barnes' Notes on the Bible(Compare Exodus 36:8-33.) The tabernacle was to comprise three main parts, the tabernacle Exodus 26:1-6, more strictly so-called, its tent Exodus 26:7-13, and its covering Exodus 26:14 (Compare Exodus 35:11; Exodus 39:33-34; Exodus 40:19, Exodus 40:34; Numbers 3:25, etc.). These parts are very clearly distinguished in the Hebrew, but they are confounded in many places of the English Version (see Exodus 26:7, Exodus 26:9, etc.).

(Compare Exodus 36:8-33 .) The tabernacle was to comprise three main parts, the tabernacle Exodus 26:1-6 , more strictly so-called, its tent Exodus 26:7-13 , and its covering Exodus 26:14 (Compare Exodus 35:11 ; Exodus 39:33-34 ; Exodus 40:19 , Exodus 40:34 ; Numbers 3:25 , etc.). These parts are very clearly distinguished in the Hebrew, but they are confounded in many places of the English Version (see Exodus 26:7 , Exodus 26:9 , etc.). The tabernacle itself was to consist of curtains of fine linen woven with colored figures of cherubim, and a structure of boards which was to contain the holy place and the most holy place; the tent was to be a true tent of goats' hair cloth to contain and shelter the tabernacle: the covering was to be of red rams' skins and "tachash" skins Exodus 25:5 , and was spread over the goats' hair tent as an additional protection against the weather. On the external form of the tabernacle and the arrangement of its parts, see cuts at the end of the chapter. Exodus 26:1 The tabernacle - The משׁכן mı̂shkân, i. e. the dwelling-place; the definite article regularly accompanies the Hebrew word when the dwelling-place of Yahweh is denoted. But in this place the word is not used in its full sense as denoting the dwelling-place of Yahweh: it denotes only the tabernacle-cloth Exodus 26:6.

33 . the tabernacle ] the Dwelling , i.e., in the proper sense of the term (see on Exodus 26:1 ), the curtains constituting the ‘Dwelling’ ( Exodus 26:1-6 ). the Tent ] the tent of goats’ hair, outside the ‘curtains’ ( Exodus 26:7-13 ). 33–40 . The things made are all brought to Moses, and ( v. 43) approved by him. A complete enumeration is given, substantially in the same order as in Exodus 35:11-19 . Exodus 39:33

30. a writing, like to the engravings of a signet—The seal-ring worn both by ancient and modern Egyptians on the little finger of the right hand, contained, inscribed on a cornelian or other precious stone, along with the owner's name, a religious sentiment or sacred symbol, intimating that he was the servant of God, or expressive of trust in Him. And it was to this practice the inscription on the high priest alludes (compare Joh 3:33).

Delivery of the work to Moses. - The different things are again mentioned one by one. By "the tent," in Exodus 39:33 , we are to understand the two tent-cloths, the one of purple and the other of goats' hair, by which the dwelling (משׁכּן, generally rendered tabernacle) was made into a tent (אלה). From this it is perfectly obvious, that the variegated cloth formed the inner walls of the dwelling, or covered the boards on the inner side, and that the goats' hair-cloth formed the other covering. Moreover it is also obvious, that this is the way in which האהל is to be understood, from the fact, that in the list of the things belonging to the ohel the first to be mentioned are the gold and copper hooks ( Exodus 26:6 , Exodus 26:11 ) with which the two halves of the drapery that formed the tent were joined together, and then after that the boards, bolts, pillars, and sockets, as though subordinate to the tent-cloths, and only intended to answer the purpose of spreading them out into a tent of dwelling.

[Reformed Biblical] And these remains, it is probable, were put into the sacred treasury, to be used as occasion should require. Exodus 38:25 Exodus 38:26 Exodus 38:27 Exodus 38:28 Exodus 38:29 Exodus 38:30 Exodus 38:31 ## Exodus 39:1 EXODUS CHAPTER 39 The holy garments, Exo_39:1. The ephod, Exo_39:2-7 The breastplate, with twelve stones therein, Exo_39:8-21. The robe of the ephod, Exo_39:22-26. The coats, mitre, and girdle of fine linen, Exo_39:27-29. The plate of the holy crown, Exo_39:30,31. All is viewed and approved by Moses, Exo_39:32-43 Exodus 39:2 Exodus 39:3 Exodus 39:4 Exodus 39:5 Exodus 39:6 Exodus 39:7 Exodus 39:8 Exodus 39:9 Exodus 39:10 Exodus 39:11 Exodus 39:12 Exodus 39:13 Exodus 39:14 Exodus 39:15 Exodus 39:16 Exodus 39:17 Exodus 39:18 Exodus 39:19 Exodus 39:20 Exodus 39:21 Exodus 39:22 Exodus 39:23 Exodus 39:24 Exodus 39:25 Exodus 39:26 Exodus 39:27 Exodus 39:28 Exodus 39:29 Exodus 39:30 Exodus 39:31 Exodus 39:32 Exodus 39:33 Exodus 39:34 Exodus 39:35 Exodus 39:36 Exodus 39:37 Exodus 39:38 Exodus 39:39 Exodus 39:40 Exodus 39:41 Exodus 39:42 Exodus 39:43 i.e. Both the people for their liberal contribution, and the workmen for their great care and industry. ## Exodus 40:1 EXODUS CHAPTER 40 The tabernacle is commanded to be reared, Exo_40:1-8; and anointed, Exo_40:9-11, Aaron and his sons sanctified, Exo_40:12- 15. Moses performeth all things accordingly, Exo_40:16-33.