Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 36:2
And Moses called Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whose heart the LORD had put wisdom, [even] every one whose heart stirred him up to come unto the work to do it:
2. every wise hearted man, &c.] v. 1; cf. Exo 31:6 b.
stirred up ] lit. lifted up, as Exo 35:21; Exo 35:26.
to come ] to draw near, viz. for a sacred purpose, as often in P (Exo 16:9, Exo 40:32, Lev 9:5; Lev 9:8; Lev 16:1, &c.); cf. on Exo 12:48.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
2 7. Delivery of the offerings to B al’l and Oholiab, and their assistants. The people continuing to bring offerings, in excess of what was required, are restrained by Moses. Another ideal picture: the people not only offer liberally, but offer more than is required; and their liberality has to be checked.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
God had qualified them before, but that is not sufficient without a call.
Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole
And Moses called Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man,…. It was not enough that they had qualifications for this work, but they must have a call to it from Moses, to whom the whole affair was committed, to see that it was done according to the pattern shown him in the mount: so all that are concerned in the public work and service of the church of God should have a call unto it both from the Lord and from the church:
in whose heart the Lord had put wisdom, even everyone whose heart stirred him up to come unto the work to do it; who had not only abilities given him of God, but a mind disposed for it, a willingness of heart, a readiness of soul for such service, was even eager upon it, and in haste to be at it.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
Moses then summoned the master-builders named, and all who were skilled in art, “ every one whom his heart lifted up to come near to the work to do it ” (i.e., who felt himself stirred up in heart to take part in the work), and handed over to them the heaven-offering presented by the people for that purpose, whilst the children of Israel still continued bringing freewill-offerings every morning.
Fuente: Keil & Delitzsch Commentary on the Old Testament
2. And Moses called Bezaleel and Aholiab. It is not without reason that Moses so often exalts the grace of God’s Spirit in the ingenuity and artistic skill of the workmen. In the first place he speaks of them as skillful architects, and then, by way of correction, adds that they were furnished from above with such intelligence. Thus the absurdity of the Papists is refuted, who, in order to prove free-will, think it sufficient to drag forward the passages in which rectitude of will is commended: whereas, even though men may will aright, it is foolish to infer that therefore they are possessed of free-will, unless it be proved that the will proceeds from themselves. Consequently, what follows in the text, — that every one contributed either of his labor or his substance to the building of the tabernacle, according as their hearts stirred them up, — does not so make men the authors of pious affections, as to defraud God of His praise. It is true that men understand — are willing — encourage themselves to holy endeavors; but the question is, from whence comes their intelligence, their will, and their zeal in well-doing? Scripture decides that they are the gifts of God and the Spirit: the Papists improperly arrogate them to themselves.
Fuente: Calvin’s Complete Commentary
(2) Moses called Bezaleeli.e., Moses summoned Bezaleel, Aholiab, and their chief assistants, into his presence, and committed to them the offerings which he had received from the people (Exo. 36:3)the gold, the silver, the bronze, the shittim wood, the thread, the goats hair, the rams skins, the seals skins, the precious stones, the oil, the spices, &c. They received of Moses all the offering that had been hitherto brought.
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
The Work Begins and the Offerings Pour In ( Exo 36:2-7 ).
This can be analysed as follows:
a The expert trained men who were stirred up by Yahweh are called by Moses to begin the work (Exo 36:2).
b They receive the gifts from Moses which had been give for the work of the Sanctuary (Exo 36:3 a)
c Freewill offerings are brought every morning (Exo 36:3 b)
d The skilful men who are doing the work which Yahweh has commanded them to make come to Moses (Exo 36:4).
c They declare that the people are bringing too much (Exo 36:5).
b Moses proclaims that no one is to make any more offerings to the Sanctuary (Exo 36:6 a).
a The people refrain, for the stuff was sufficient for all the work to make it, and too much (Exo 36:6-7).
We note that in ‘a’ the experts begin the work, and in the parallel there is more than sufficient to do the work. In ‘b’ gifts are received by the Sanctuary, and in the parallel gifts to the Sanctuary are to cease. In ‘c’ freewill offerings are brought every morning and in the parallel they are too much. And central in ‘d’ is the activity of the skilful workmen who are obeying the commands of Yahweh.
The Skilled Overseers Are Set To Work with Their Helpers ( Exo 36:2-3 ).
Exo 36:2-3
‘And Moses called Bezalel and Oholiab, and every man of expertise, in whose heart Yahweh had put technical knowledge, even every one whose heart stirred him up to come to the work to do it: and they received from Moses all the offering which the children of Israel had brought for the work of the service of the sanctuary, with which to make it. And also they brought to him freewill-offerings every morning.’
Moses then set Bezalel and Oholiab to work, and all their skilled assistants who had been willing to provide their services, and gave them what the people had brought for the making of the Sanctuary, and the freewill offerings that the people continued to bring each day.
The Complaint That The People Are Giving Too Much ( Exo 36:4-7 ).
Exo 36:4-5
‘And all the experts, who wrought all the work of the sanctuary, came every man from his work which they did, and they spoke to Moses, saying, “The people bring much more than enough for the service of the work which Yahweh commanded us to make.” ’
So generous were the people that the skilful workmen had to call a halt to their giving through Moses. They were giving overmuch, and there was too much material around which was probably hindering the work (all the skilful workmen complained). At least in this the people were showing their repentance for the past and hearts now overflowing with gratitude to Yahweh.
Exo 36:6-7
‘And Moses gave an order, and they caused it to be proclaimed throughout the camp, saying, “Let neither man nor woman make any more work for the offering of the sanctuary.” So the people were restrained from bringing. For the stuff they had was sufficient for all the work to make it, and too much.’
So Moses gave the order that no more gifts be brought for the work on the Dwellingplace, because they had sufficient. Clearly the people were delighted that Yahweh still consented to make a home among them, and their generosity was overflowing. And there was no shortage of materials for what had already been given was quite sufficient and to spare.
Fuente: Commentary Series on the Bible by Peter Pett
Doth not this call of Moses correspond to the gospel call? 2Ti 1:9 .
Fuente: Hawker’s Poor Man’s Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
Exo 36:2 And Moses called Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whose heart the LORD had put wisdom, [even] every one whose heart stirred him up to come unto the work to do it:
Ver. 2. And Moses called Bezaleel. ] God qualified them, Moses called them. See Act 13:1-3 . Ministers also must have an outward calling too, Heb 5:4 and be sent ere they preach. Rom 10:15 And whereas in 1Co 14:31 it is said, “Ye may all prophecy,” the meaning is, All ye that are prophets, may. “But are all prophets?.” 1Co 12:29
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
man. Hebrew ‘ish (App-14.)
heart stirred. See note on Exo 35:5.
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
in whose: Exo 28:3, Exo 31:6, Exo 35:10, Exo 35:21-35, Act 6:3, Act 6:4, Act 14:23, Col 4:17, Heb 5:4
one whose: Exo 35:2, Exo 35:21, Exo 35:25, Exo 35:26, 1Ch 29:5
Reciprocal: 1Ki 7:14 – he was filled 1Ch 2:20 – Bezaleel Job 38:36 – who hath given Isa 28:26 – For his God Isa 58:13 – turn 2Ti 1:6 – that 2Ti 2:7 – and Jam 1:17 – good Jam 3:17 – the wisdom
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Exo 36:2. And Moses called Bezaleel Even those whom God has qualified for, and inclined to the service of the tabernacle, yet must wait for a call to it, either extraordinary, as that of preachers and apostles, or ordinary, as that of pastors and teachers. And observe who they were that Moses called; those in whose heart God had put wisdom for this purpose, beyond their natural capacity, and whose heart stirred him up to come to the work in good earnest. Those are to be called to the building of the gospel tabernacle, whom God has by his grace made in some measure fit for the work, and free to it: ability and willingness, with resolution, are the two things to be regarded in the call of ministers.