Exodus 35 - Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible

The free gifts for the tabernacle.

The tabernacle was to be dedicated to the honour of God, and used in his service; and therefore what was brought for it, was an offering to the Lord. The rule is, Whosoever is of a willing heart, let him bring. All that were skilful must work. God dispenses his gifts; and as every man hath received, so he must minister, 1Pe 4:10. Those that were rich, must bring in materials to work on; those that were skilful, must serve the tabernacle with

their skill: as they needed one another, so the tabernacle needed them both, 1Co 12:7 to 21. (Ex 35:20-29)