And every man, with whom was found blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen, and goats’ hair, and red skins of rams, and badgers’ skins, brought them.
Everyone who had blue, purple, and scarlet cloth, fine linen, goat hair, red ram skins, and fine leather brought these materials as offerings.
The writer is showing how the Israelites generously brought their valuable materials and fabrics to help build God's tabernacle.
📚 Historical Context
This verse occurs during the construction of the tabernacle in the wilderness, after Moses received detailed instructions from God on Mount Sinai. The Israelites had recently escaped from Egypt and were camped at Mount Sinai, where God was establishing His covenant with them. These materials were precious items, many likely obtained from the Egyptians before the exodus, and were being donated for the construction of God's portable sanctuary.
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