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The Commission to Build the Dwelling[a]

25 The Lord spoke to Moses. He said, “Speak to the people of Israel[b] so that they gather a special offering[c] for me. From everyone whose heart makes him willing you shall gather the offering for me.”

The Offering for the Dwelling

This is the offering which you are to gather from them: gold, silver, and bronze;

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Footnotes

  1. Exodus 25:1 This sanctuary was traditionally called the Tabernacle. The Hebrew word Mishkan, however, means dwelling. The name Dwelling more clearly reflects the significance of this tent as the dwelling place of God with his people.
  2. Exodus 25:2 Literally the sons of Israel, or traditionally the children of Israel. The translation uses sons of Israel when the reference is to the twelve sons of Jacob. It uses people of Israel or Israelites when the reference is to successive generations of the whole nation.
  3. Exodus 25:2 Literally elevated offering. Here the manner of presentation does not seem to be the issue.