And they received of Moses all the offering, which the children of Israel had brought for the work of the service of the sanctuary, to make it withal. And they brought yet unto him free offerings every morning.
The skilled workers received from Moses all the gifts that the Israelites had brought for building the sanctuary. And the people kept bringing more voluntary offerings to Moses every morning.
The writer is showing how generously the Israelites gave toward building God's sanctuary, bringing so many gifts that they had to keep collecting them daily.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of the Exodus narrative, the Israelites were in the wilderness after fleeing Egypt and had received detailed instructions from God through Moses for building the Tabernacle, a portable sanctuary for worship and sacrifices. The people had been called to contribute materials voluntarily, reflecting their obedience and communal spirit in response to God's deliverance and covenant. This verse highlights the artisans, led by Bezalel and Oholiab, receiving these offerings from Moses and the ongoing daily gifts, underscoring the sustained generosity during the construction process.
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