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Exodus 36:7

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Exodus 36:7 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For the stuff they had was sufficient for all the work to make it, and too much.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For the stuff they had was sufficient for all the work to make it, and too much.
Exodus 36:7 — American Standard Version

Context — Exodus 36

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
4And all the wise men, that wrought all the work of the sanctuary, came every man from his work which they wrought.
5And they spake unto Moses, saying, The people bring much more than enough for the service of the work which Jehovah commanded to make.
6And Moses gave commandment, and they caused it to be proclaimed throughout the camp, saying, Let neither man nor woman make any more work for the offering of the sanctuary. So the people were restrained from bringing.
7For the stuff they had was sufficient for all the work to make it, and too much.
8And all the wise-hearted men among them that wrought the work made the tabernacle with ten curtains; of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, with cherubim, the work of the skilful workman, [Bezalel] made them.
9The length of each curtain was eight and twenty cubits, and the breadth of each curtain four cubits: all the curtains had one measure.
10And he coupled five curtains one to another: and [the other] five curtains he coupled one to another.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“For the stuff they had was sufficient for all the work to make it, etc.] The gold, silver, brass, and precious stones, the wood and yarn, which had been already brought in, were sufficient for everything they were ordered to make: and too much; a great deal more than would be used; much would remain after all was wrought: what was done with this is not said, whether it was returned to the people, or laid up for the use of the tabernacle and service, as might hereafter be wanted; which latter seems most probable. Ver. 8-38. And every wise hearted man among them that wrought the work of the tabernacle, etc.] Did the part assigned him, what he was fittest for, and most skilful in: particularly…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“and too much: Ch2 31:10 Exodus 36:8”
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Keil & Delitzsch
C. F. Keil & F. Delitzsch · Commentary on the Old Testament · 19th-century historical commentary
“"And there was enough (דּיּם their sufficiency, i.e., the requisite supply for the different things to be made) of the property for every work to make it, and over" (lit., and to leave some over). By this liberal contribution of freewill gifts, for the work commanded by the Lord, the people proved their willingness to uphold their covenant relationship with Jehovah their God. Exodus 36:8”
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