CONCERNING AN OFFERING. (Exo. 25:1-40) the Lord spake unto Moses, &c.--The business that chiefly occupied Moses on the mount, whatever other disclosures were made to him there, was in receiving directions about the ta…
2Di a los hijos de Israel que tomen para mí ofrenda; de todo varón que la diere de su voluntad, de corazón, tomaréis mi ofrenda.
3Esta es la ofrenda que tomaréis de ellos: oro, plata, cobre,
4azul, púrpura, carmesí, lino fino, pelo de cabras,
5pieles de carneros teñidas de rojo, pieles de tejones, madera de acacia,
6aceite para el alumbrado, especias para el aceite de la unción y para el incienso aromático,
7piedras de ónice, y piedras de engaste para el efod y para el pectoral.
8Y harán un santuario para mí, y habitaré en medio de ellos.
9Conforme a todo lo que yo te muestre, el diseño del tabernáculo, y el diseño de todos sus utensilios, así lo haréis.
10Harán también un arca de madera de acacia, cuya longitud será de dos codos y medio, su anchura de codo y medio, y su altura de codo y medio.
11Y la cubrirás de oro puro por dentro y por fuera, y harás sobre ella una cornisa de oro alrededor.
12Fundirás para ella cuatro anillos de oro, que pondrás en sus cuatro esquinas; dos anillos a un lado de ella, y dos anillos al otro lado.
13Harás unas varas de madera de acacia, las cuales cubrirás de oro.
14Y meterás las varas por los anillos a los lados del arca, para llevar el arca con ellas.
15Las varas quedarán en los anillos del arca; no se quitarán de ella.
16Y pondrás en el arca el testimonio que yo te daré.
17Y harás un propiciatorio de oro fino, cuya longitud será de dos codos y medio, y su anchura de codo y medio.
18Harás también dos querubines de oro; labrados a martillo los harás en los dos extremos del propiciatorio.
19Harás, pues, un querubín en un extremo, y un querubín en el otro extremo; de una pieza con el propiciatorio harás los querubines en sus dos extremos.
20Y los querubines extenderán por encima las alas, cubriendo con sus alas el propiciatorio; sus rostros el uno enfrente del otro, mirando al propiciatorio los rostros de los querubines.
21Y pondrás el propiciatorio encima del arca, y en el arca pondrás el testimonio que yo te daré.
22Y de allí me declararé a ti, y hablaré contigo de sobre el propiciatorio, de entre los dos querubines que están sobre el arca del testimonio, todo lo que yo te mandare para los hijos de Israel.
23Harás asimismo una mesa de madera de acacia; su longitud será de dos codos, y de un codo su anchura, y su altura de codo y medio.
24Y la cubrirás de oro puro, y le harás una cornisa de oro alrededor.
25Le harás también una moldura alrededor, de un palmo menor de anchura, y harás a la moldura una cornisa de oro alrededor.
26Y le harás cuatro anillos de oro, los cuales pondrás en las cuatro esquinas que corresponden a sus cuatro patas.
27Los anillos estarán debajo de la moldura, para lugares de las varas para llevar la mesa.
28Harás las varas de madera de acacia, y las cubrirás de oro, y con ellas será llevada la mesa.
29Harás también sus platos, sus cucharas, sus cubiertas y sus tazones, con que se libará; de oro fino los harás.
30Y pondrás sobre la mesa el pan de la proposición delante de mí continuamente.
31Harás además un candelero de oro puro; labrado a martillo se hará el candelero; su pie, su caña, sus copas, sus manzanas y sus flores, serán de lo mismo.
32Y saldrán seis brazos de sus lados; tres brazos del candelero a un lado, y tres brazos al otro lado.
33Tres copas en forma de flor de almendro en un brazo, una manzana y una flor; y tres copas en forma de flor de almendro en otro brazo, una manzana y una flor; así en los seis brazos que salen del candelero;
34y en la caña central del candelero cuatro copas en forma de flor de almendro, sus manzanas y sus flores.
35Habrá una manzana debajo de dos brazos del mismo, otra manzana debajo de otros dos brazos del mismo, y otra manzana debajo de los otros dos brazos del mismo, así para los seis brazos que salen del candelero.
36Sus manzanas y sus brazos serán de una pieza, todo ello una pieza labrada a martillo, de oro puro.
37Y le harás siete lamparillas, las cuales encenderás para que alumbren hacia adelante.
38También sus despabiladeras y sus platillos, de oro puro.
39De un talento de oro fino lo harás, con todos estos utensilios.
40Mira y hazlos conforme al modelo que te ha sido mostrado en el monte.
JAMIESON-FAUSSET-BROWN BIBLE COMMENTARY
I
Versículo 2
I. bring me an offering of every man that giveth it willingly, &c.--Having declared allegiance to Go…
bring me an offering of every man that giveth it willingly, &c.--Having declared allegiance to God as their sovereign, they were expected to contribute to His state, as other subjects to their kings; and the "offering" required of them was not to be imposed as a tax, but to come from their own loyal and liberal feelings.
II
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II. this is the offering which ye shall take of them--the articles of which the offerings should cons…
this is the offering which ye shall take of them--the articles of which the offerings should consist.
brass--rather copper, brass being a composite metal.
III
Versículo 4
III. goats' hair--or leather of goats' skin.
goats' hair--or leather of goats' skin.
IV
Versículo 5
IV. badgers' skins--The badger was an unclean animal, and is not a native of the East--rather some ki…
badgers' skins--The badger was an unclean animal, and is not a native of the East--rather some kind of fish, of the leather of which sandals are made in the East. [See on Exo 39:34 and Eze 16:10.]
shittim wood--or Shittah (Isa 41:19), the acacia, a shrub which grows plentifully in the deserts of Arabia, yielding a light, strong, and beautiful wood, in long planks.
V
Versículo 7
V. ephod--a square cloak, hanging down from the shoulders, and worn by priests.
ephod--a square cloak, hanging down from the shoulders, and worn by priests.
VI
Versículo 8
VI. a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them--In one sense the tabernacle was to be a palace, the roy…
a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them--In one sense the tabernacle was to be a palace, the royal residence of the King of Israel, in which He was to dwell among His people, receive their petitions, and issue His responses. But it was also to be a place of worship, in which God was to record His name and to enshrine the mystic symbols of His presence.
VII
Versículo 9
VII. According to all that I show thee, after the pattern of the tabernacle--The proposed erection cou…
According to all that I show thee, after the pattern of the tabernacle--The proposed erection could be, in the circumstances of the Israelites, not of a fixed and stable but of a temporary and movable description, capable of being carried about with them in their various sojournings. It was made after "the pattern" shown to Moses, by which is now generally understood, not that it was an unheard-of novelty, or an entirely original structure, for it is ascertained to have borne resemblance in form and arrangements to the style of an Egyptian temple, but that it was so altered, modified, and purified from all idolatrous associations, as to be appropriated to right objects, and suggestive of ideas connected with the true God and His worship.
VIII
Versículo 10
VIII. an ark--a coffer or chest, overlaid with gold, the dimensions of which, taking the cubit at eight…
an ark--a coffer or chest, overlaid with gold, the dimensions of which, taking the cubit at eighteen inches, are computed to be three feet nine inches in length, two feet three inches in breadth.
IX
Versículo 11
IX. a crown--a rim or cornice.
a crown--a rim or cornice.
X
Versículo 12
X. rings--staples for the poles, with which it was to be carried from place to place.
rings--staples for the poles, with which it was to be carried from place to place.
XI
Versículo 15
XI. staves shall be in the rings of the ark--that is, always remain in the rings, whether the ark be …
staves shall be in the rings of the ark--that is, always remain in the rings, whether the ark be at rest or in motion.
XII
Versículo 16
XII. the testimony--that is, the two tables of stone, containing the ten commandments, and called "the…
the testimony--that is, the two tables of stone, containing the ten commandments, and called "the testimony," because by it God did testify His sovereign authority over Israel as His people, His selection of them as the guardians of His will and worship, and His displeasure in the event of their transgressing His laws; while on their part, by receiving and depositing this law in its appointed place, they testified their acknowledgment of God's right to rule over them, and their submission to the authority of His law. The superb and elaborate style of the ark that contained "the testimony" was emblematic of the great treasure it held; in other words, the incomparable value and excellence of the Word of God, while its being placed in this chest further showed the great care which God has ever taken for preserving it.
XIII
Versículo 17
XIII. thou shalt make a mercy seat of pure gold--to serve as a lid, covering it exactly. It was "the pr…
thou shalt make a mercy seat of pure gold--to serve as a lid, covering it exactly. It was "the propitiatory cover," as the term may be rendered, denoting that Christ, our great propitiation [Jo1 2:2; Jo1 4:10], has fully answered all the demands of the law, covers our transgressions, and comes between us and the curse of a violated law.
XIV
Versículo 18
XIV. two cherubim--The real meaning of these figures, as well as the shape or form of them, is not kno…
two cherubim--The real meaning of these figures, as well as the shape or form of them, is not known with certainty--probably similar to what was afterwards introduced into the temple, and described in Eze 10:8-22. They stretched out their wings, and their faces were turned towards the mercy seat [Exo 25:20], probably in a bowing attitude. The prevailing opinion now is, that those splendid figures were symbolical not of angelic but of earthly and human beings--the members of the Church of God interested in the dispensation of grace, the redeemed in every age--and that these hieroglyphic forms symbolized the qualities of the true people of God--courage, patience, intelligence, and activity.
XV
Versículo 22
XV. there I will meet with thee, and I will commune with thee from above the mercy seat--The Shekinah…
there I will meet with thee, and I will commune with thee from above the mercy seat--The Shekinah, or symbol of the Divine Presence, rested on the mercy seat, and was indicated by a cloud, from the midst of which responses were audibly given when God was consulted on behalf of His people. Hence God is described as "dwelling" or "sitting" between the cherubim.
16
Versículo 23
16. table of shittim wood--of the same material and decorations as the ark [see on Exo 25:5], and lik…
table of shittim wood--of the same material and decorations as the ark [see on Exo 25:5], and like it, too, furnished with rings for the poles on which it was carried [Exo 25:26]. The staves, however, were taken out of it when stationary, in order not to encumber the priests while engaged in their services at the table. It was half a cubit less than the ark in length and breadth, but of the same height. [See on Exo 25:10.]
17
Versículo 24
17. crown--the moulding or ornamental rim, which is thought to have been raised above the level of th…
crown--the moulding or ornamental rim, which is thought to have been raised above the level of the table, to prevent anything from falling off.
18
Versículo 29
18. dishes--broad platters.
dishes--broad platters.
spoons--cups or concave vessels, used for holding incense.
covers--both for bread and incense.
bowls--cups; for though no mention is made of wine, libations were undoubtedly made to God, according to JOSEPHUS and the rabbins, once a week, when the bread was changed.
to cover withal--rather, "to pour out withal."
19
Versículo 30
19. showbread--literally, presence bread, so called because it was constantly exhibited before the Lo…
showbread--literally, presence bread, so called because it was constantly exhibited before the Lord, or because the bread of His presence, like the angel of His presence, pointed symbolically to Christ. It consisted of twelve unleavened loaves, said traditionally to have been laid in piles of six each. This bread was designed to be a symbol of the full and never-failing provision which is made in the Church for the spiritual sustenance and refreshment of God's people.
20
Versículo 31
20. candlestick--literally, "a lamp bearer." It was so constructed as to be capable of being taken to…
candlestick--literally, "a lamp bearer." It was so constructed as to be capable of being taken to pieces for facility in removal. The shaft or stock rested on a pedestal. It had seven branches, shaped like reeds or canes--three on each side, with one in the center--and worked out into knobs, flowers, and bowls, placed alternately [Exo 25:32-36]. The figure represented on the arch of Titus gives the best idea of this candlestick.
21
Versículo 33
21. knops--old spelling for "knobs"--bosses.
knops--old spelling for "knobs"--bosses.
22
Versículo 37
22. they shall light the lamps . . . that they may give light--The light was derived from pure olive …
they shall light the lamps . . . that they may give light--The light was derived from pure olive oil, and probably kept continually burning (compare Exo 30:7; Lev 24:2).
23
Versículo 38
23. tongs--snuffers.
tongs--snuffers.
24
Versículo 39
24. a talent of pure gold--in weight equivalent to 125 lbs. troy.
a talent of pure gold--in weight equivalent to 125 lbs. troy.
25
Versículo 40
25. look that thou make them after their pattern--This caution, which is repeated with no small frequ…
look that thou make them after their pattern--This caution, which is repeated with no small frequency in other parts of the narrative, is an evidence of the deep interest taken by the Divine King in the erection of His palace or sanctuary; and it is impossible to account for the circumstance of God's condescending to such minute details, except on the assumption that this tabernacle was to be of a typical character, and eminently subservient to the religious instruction and benefit of mankind, by shadowing forth in its leading features the grand truths of the Christian Church.
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Antiguo Testamento
Exodus — Capítulo 25
CONCERNING AN OFFERING. (Exo. 25:1-40) the Lord spake unto Moses, &c.--The business that chiefly occupied Moses on the mount, whatever other disclosures were made to him there, was in receiving directions about the ta…
Texto — Reina-Valera 1960
1Jehová habló a Moisés, diciendo:
2Di a los hijos de Israel que tomen para mí ofrenda; de todo varón que la diere de su voluntad, de corazón, tomaréis mi ofrenda.
3Esta es la ofrenda que tomaréis de ellos: oro, plata, cobre,
4azul, púrpura, carmesí, lino fino, pelo de cabras,
5pieles de carneros teñidas de rojo, pieles de tejones, madera de acacia,
6aceite para el alumbrado, especias para el aceite de la unción y para el incienso aromático,
7piedras de ónice, y piedras de engaste para el efod y para el pectoral.
8Y harán un santuario para mí, y habitaré en medio de ellos.
9Conforme a todo lo que yo te muestre, el diseño del tabernáculo, y el diseño de todos sus utensilios, así lo haréis.
10Harán también un arca de madera de acacia, cuya longitud será de dos codos y medio, su anchura de codo y medio, y su altura de codo y medio.
11Y la cubrirás de oro puro por dentro y por fuera, y harás sobre ella una cornisa de oro alrededor.
12Fundirás para ella cuatro anillos de oro, que pondrás en sus cuatro esquinas; dos anillos a un lado de ella, y dos anillos al otro lado.
13Harás unas varas de madera de acacia, las cuales cubrirás de oro.
14Y meterás las varas por los anillos a los lados del arca, para llevar el arca con ellas.
15Las varas quedarán en los anillos del arca; no se quitarán de ella.
16Y pondrás en el arca el testimonio que yo te daré.
17Y harás un propiciatorio de oro fino, cuya longitud será de dos codos y medio, y su anchura de codo y medio.
18Harás también dos querubines de oro; labrados a martillo los harás en los dos extremos del propiciatorio.
19Harás, pues, un querubín en un extremo, y un querubín en el otro extremo; de una pieza con el propiciatorio harás los querubines en sus dos extremos.
20Y los querubines extenderán por encima las alas, cubriendo con sus alas el propiciatorio; sus rostros el uno enfrente del otro, mirando al propiciatorio los rostros de los querubines.
21Y pondrás el propiciatorio encima del arca, y en el arca pondrás el testimonio que yo te daré.
22Y de allí me declararé a ti, y hablaré contigo de sobre el propiciatorio, de entre los dos querubines que están sobre el arca del testimonio, todo lo que yo te mandare para los hijos de Israel.
23Harás asimismo una mesa de madera de acacia; su longitud será de dos codos, y de un codo su anchura, y su altura de codo y medio.
24Y la cubrirás de oro puro, y le harás una cornisa de oro alrededor.
25Le harás también una moldura alrededor, de un palmo menor de anchura, y harás a la moldura una cornisa de oro alrededor.
26Y le harás cuatro anillos de oro, los cuales pondrás en las cuatro esquinas que corresponden a sus cuatro patas.
27Los anillos estarán debajo de la moldura, para lugares de las varas para llevar la mesa.
28Harás las varas de madera de acacia, y las cubrirás de oro, y con ellas será llevada la mesa.
29Harás también sus platos, sus cucharas, sus cubiertas y sus tazones, con que se libará; de oro fino los harás.
30Y pondrás sobre la mesa el pan de la proposición delante de mí continuamente.
31Harás además un candelero de oro puro; labrado a martillo se hará el candelero; su pie, su caña, sus copas, sus manzanas y sus flores, serán de lo mismo.
32Y saldrán seis brazos de sus lados; tres brazos del candelero a un lado, y tres brazos al otro lado.
33Tres copas en forma de flor de almendro en un brazo, una manzana y una flor; y tres copas en forma de flor de almendro en otro brazo, una manzana y una flor; así en los seis brazos que salen del candelero;
34y en la caña central del candelero cuatro copas en forma de flor de almendro, sus manzanas y sus flores.
35Habrá una manzana debajo de dos brazos del mismo, otra manzana debajo de otros dos brazos del mismo, y otra manzana debajo de los otros dos brazos del mismo, así para los seis brazos que salen del candelero.
36Sus manzanas y sus brazos serán de una pieza, todo ello una pieza labrada a martillo, de oro puro.
37Y le harás siete lamparillas, las cuales encenderás para que alumbren hacia adelante.
38También sus despabiladeras y sus platillos, de oro puro.
39De un talento de oro fino lo harás, con todos estos utensilios.
40Mira y hazlos conforme al modelo que te ha sido mostrado en el monte.
JAMIESON-FAUSSET-BROWN BIBLE COMMENTARY
Versículo 2
I. bring me an offering of every man that giveth it willingly, &c.--Having declared allegiance to Go…
Versículo 3
II. this is the offering which ye shall take of them--the articles of which the offerings should cons…
Versículo 4
III. goats' hair--or leather of goats' skin.
Versículo 5
IV. badgers' skins--The badger was an unclean animal, and is not a native of the East--rather some ki…
Versículo 7
V. ephod--a square cloak, hanging down from the shoulders, and worn by priests.
Versículo 8
VI. a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them--In one sense the tabernacle was to be a palace, the roy…
Versículo 9
VII. According to all that I show thee, after the pattern of the tabernacle--The proposed erection cou…
Versículo 10
VIII. an ark--a coffer or chest, overlaid with gold, the dimensions of which, taking the cubit at eight…
Versículo 11
IX. a crown--a rim or cornice.
Versículo 12
X. rings--staples for the poles, with which it was to be carried from place to place.
Versículo 15
XI. staves shall be in the rings of the ark--that is, always remain in the rings, whether the ark be …
Versículo 16
XII. the testimony--that is, the two tables of stone, containing the ten commandments, and called "the…
Versículo 17
XIII. thou shalt make a mercy seat of pure gold--to serve as a lid, covering it exactly. It was "the pr…
Versículo 18
XIV. two cherubim--The real meaning of these figures, as well as the shape or form of them, is not kno…
Versículo 22
XV. there I will meet with thee, and I will commune with thee from above the mercy seat--The Shekinah…
Versículo 23
16. table of shittim wood--of the same material and decorations as the ark [see on Exo 25:5], and lik…
Versículo 24
17. crown--the moulding or ornamental rim, which is thought to have been raised above the level of th…
Versículo 29
18. dishes--broad platters.
Versículo 30
19. showbread--literally, presence bread, so called because it was constantly exhibited before the Lo…
Versículo 31
20. candlestick--literally, "a lamp bearer." It was so constructed as to be capable of being taken to…
Versículo 33
21. knops--old spelling for "knobs"--bosses.
Versículo 37
22. they shall light the lamps . . . that they may give light--The light was derived from pure olive …
Versículo 38
23. tongs--snuffers.
Versículo 39
24. a talent of pure gold--in weight equivalent to 125 lbs. troy.
Versículo 40
25. look that thou make them after their pattern--This caution, which is repeated with no small frequ…