Themes
Key
LitCharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in Exodus, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work.
God’s Identity and Power
Redemption and Deliverance
The Covenant
Mediators and the Priesthood
Summary
Analysis
Moses gathers the Israelites together and tells them the LORD’s commandments. He repeats the Sabbath command and tells the people to bring offerings for the construction of the tabernacle. The people, everyone “whose heart was stirred,” bring gold objects, yarn, fine linen, and the rest of the things needed for the building of the tabernacle, its furnishings, and its utensils. Skilled women spin yarn and goats’ hair, and others bring precious stones and spices. Moses also tells the people that Bezalel and Oholiab have been especially gifted and called to build the tabernacle.
The renewal of the covenant concludes. Moses lays special stress on worship, reminding the people of their Sabbath obligation and encouraging them to contribute to the construction of the tabernacle. In contrast to their rebellious idol-worship weeks earlier, the people eagerly put their gifts and skills to God’s use. The Israelites have grown in their trust and obedience of God, albeit in fits and starts.
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