_MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.— Exodus 31:1_
GRACE AND GENIUS
After having given directions for the construction of the sanctuary,
and all things required for the worship, Jehovah pointed out the
builders whom He had called to carry out the work, and had filled with
His Spirit for that purpose... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.—
Exodus 31:14. Ye shall keep the Sabbath = Ushemartem eth
hashahabbath]. The verb _shamar_ = to keep, implies the idea of
guarding, watching over with tenderness and fidelity. (Comp. Psalms
21:4, “He that _keepeth_ Israel”—and, “The LORD is thy
_keeper_”). Thus Israel, by keeping th... [ Continue Reading ]