Exodus 35:27
“And the rulers brought onyx stones, and stones to be set, for the ephod, and for the breastplate;”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And spice and oil,.... Such excellent spices and precious oil, pure oil olive, as the common people had not, and which…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The precious stones Exo 28:9 and spices were contributed by the rulers, who were more wealthy than the other Israelites.
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The rulers brought onyx stones - These being persons of consequence, might be naturally expected to furnish the more…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Exodus 35:20-29
Moses having made known to them the will of God, they went home and immediately put in practice what they had heard, Exo…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Exodus 35:27-28
The contributions of the rulers(see on Exo 16:22); precious stones, spices, and oil (vv.9, 8 = Exo 25:7; Exo 25:6).