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Exodus 37

Exodus 37 — Overview

Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible · Matthew Henry (1662–1714) · Public Domain

Bezaleel and his workmen are still busy, making I. The ark with the mercy-seat and the cherubim, ver. 1-9. II. The table with its vessels, ver. 10-16. III. The candlestick with its appurtenances, ver. 17-24. IV. The golden altar for incense, ver. 25-28. V. The holy oil and incense, ver. 29. The particular appointment concerning each of which we had before the 25th and 30th chapters.

The Tabernacle and Its Furniture. (b. c. 1491.)

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