KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
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 BOTTOM LINE
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
This takes place while the Israelites were camped at Mount Sinai after leaving Egypt. God had given Moses detailed instructions for building the tabernacle (a portable sanctuary), and the people were contributing materials like gold, silver, fabric, and other supplies needed for construction.
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