Exodus 36:5

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Exodus 36:5 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And they spake unto Moses, saying, The people bring much more than enough for the service of the work which Jehovah commanded to make.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And they spake unto Moses, saying, The people bring much more than enough for the service of the work which Jehovah commanded to make.
Exodus 36:5 — American Standard Version

Context — Exodus 36

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
5And they spake unto Moses, saying, The people bring much more than enough for the service of the work which Jehovah commanded to make.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And they spake unto Moses, saying, etc.] One in the name of the rest: the people bring much more than enough for the service of the work, which the Lord commanded to make; they had taken an estimate of what was to be done, and of what was necessary for the doing of it, and of what the people brought for this service; and they found there was a great deal more brought than would be wanted, and therefore they thought proper to advise Moses of it, that no more might be brought: it is hard to say which is most to be wondered at, the great liberality of the people in contributing so freely and bountifully, and continuing to do so without being urged, or even asked; or the honesty of the workmen,…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“they spake unto Moses, saying, The people bring much more than enough, &c.--By the calculations which the practised eyes of the workmen enabled them to make, they were unanimously of the opinion that the supply already far exceeded the demand and that no more contributions were required. Such a report reflects the highest honor on their character as men of the strictest honor and integrity, who, notwithstanding they had command of an untold amount of the most precious things and might, without any risk of human discovery, have appropriated much to their own use, were too high principled for such acts of peculation. Forthwith, a proclamation was issued to stop further contributions [Exo…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Exo 32:3; Ch2 24:14, Ch2 31:6-10; Co2 8:2, Co2 8:3; Phi 2:21, Phi 4:17, Phi 4:18 Exodus 36:6”
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