Exodus 25:1
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
Original Language Analysis
וַיְדַבֵּ֥ר
spake
H1696
וַיְדַבֵּ֥ר
spake
Strong's:
H1696
Word #:
1 of 5
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
יְהוָ֖ה
And the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֖ה
And the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
2 of 5
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
Historical Context
Spoken at Mount Sinai after the covenant ratification (Exodus 24), these instructions prepared Israel to have God dwelling among them. The materials would come from Egypt's plunder, transforming symbols of bondage into instruments of worship.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God's initiative in worship challenge our assumptions about approaching Him?
- What 'offerings' from your life could become instruments for God's dwelling presence?
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Analysis & Commentary
God initiates the tabernacle instructions, emphasizing that worship must be according to divine revelation, not human invention. The Hebrew term for 'offering' (תְּרוּמָה, terumah) means something 'lifted up' or 'heaved,' signifying that worship begins with God's gracious invitation, not human merit. This voluntary giving from willing hearts prefigures Christ's voluntary offering of Himself.