Exodus 35:27
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The leaders brought onyx stones and gemstones to mount on the ephod and breastpiece,
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The precious stones for the robes of the high priest, and the spices for the incense and anointing oil, were presented by the princes of the congregation, who had such costly things in their possession.
Open source ↗What should have been said and done upon Moses' coming down the first time from the mount, if the golden calf had not broken the measures and put all into disorder, now at last, when with great difficulty reconciliation was made, begins to be said and done; and that great affair of the setting up of God's worship is put into its former channel again, and goes on now without interruption. I. Moses gives Israel those instructions, received from God, which required immediate observance. 1. Concerning the sabbath (Exo 35:1-3). 2. Concerning the contribution that was to be made for the erecting of the tabernacle (Exo 35:4-9). 3. Concerning the framing of the tabernacle and the utensils of it (Exo 35:10-19). II. The people bring in their contributions (Exo 35:20-29). III. The head-workmen are nominated (Exo 35:30, etc.).
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When they arrived at the house of the LORD in Jerusalem, some of the heads of the families gave freewill offerings to rebuild the house of God on its original site.
Then the leaders of the households, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly.
and onyx stones and gemstones to be mounted on the ephod and breastpiece.