Exodus 36:5 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And they spake unto Moses, saying, The people bring much more than enough for the service of the work, which the LORD commanded to make.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

They came to Moses and said, 'The people are bringing much more than we need for the work that the LORD commanded us to do.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The workers told Moses that the Israelites had given so generously for building the tabernacle that they had more materials than they could possibly use.

📚 Historical Context

This occurred during the construction of the tabernacle in the wilderness, after Moses had asked the Israelites to contribute materials like gold, silver, bronze, and fabric. The people responded so enthusiastically to God's call for offerings that the skilled craftsmen had to ask Moses to stop the donations because they had received far more than needed.

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