God’s Word Translation
Exodus 35:8
8olive oil for the lamps, spices for the anointing oil and for the sweet-smelling incense,
Exodus 35:8 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And oil for the light, and spices for anointing oil, and for the sweet incense,
- New International Version (NIV)olive oil for the light; spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense;
- English Standard Version (ESV)oil for the light, spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense,
- New King James Version (NKJV)oil for the light, and spices for the anointing oil and for the sweet incense;
Context of Exodus 35:8
6violet, purple, and bright red yarn, fine linen, goats’ hair, 7rams’ skins dyed red, fine leather, acacia wood, olive oil for the lamps, spices for the anointing oil and for the sweet-smelling incense, 9onyx stones, and other precious stones to be set in the ⌞chief priest’s⌟ ephod and breastplate. 10“Have all the skilled craftsmen among you come and make everything the Lord has commanded:
Read all of Exodus 35Exodus 35:8 word by word
וְשֶׁ֖מֶן לַמָּא֑וֹר וּבְשָׂמִים֙ לְשֶׁ֣מֶן הַמִּשְׁחָ֔ה וְלִקְטֹ֖רֶת הַסַּמִּֽים׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Exodus 35:8
- Exodus 27:20“For the lighting, you must command the Israelites to bring you pure, virgin olive oil so that the lamps won’t go out.
- Exodus 25:1The Lord said to Moses,
- Exodus 30:23“Take the finest spices: 12½ pounds of powdered myrrh; half as much, that is, 6¼ pounds of fragrant cinnamon; 6¼ pounds of fragrant cane;
Commentaries on Exodus 35:8
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8Oil for the light - See Exodus 25:6.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 4-19Verses 4-19 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…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 4-35Much of the report about building the Tent of Meeting repeats what 25:1–31:18 said. There is a change from the imperative mood to the indicative, and there are certain changes in the order. This repetition emphasizes that the work was done exactly as God commanded (see 40:16). The people had tried to secure God's presence their own way with the gold calf, which led to disaster. Now, by following God's way, they received blessings (40:34–38).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-351. Moses gathered all the congregation of the children of Israel, &c.--On the occasion referred to in the opening of this chapter, the Israelites were specially reminded of the design to erect a magnificent tabernacle for the regular worship of God, as well as of the leading articles that were required to furnish that sacred edifice [Ex 35:11-19]. (See on Ex 25:1-40; Ex 27:1-21; Ex 30:1-31:18).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Exodus 35
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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