Discovery BoxExodus 4:29 
Context4:29 Then Moses and Aaron went and brought together all the Israelite elders. 1
Exodus 30:28
Context30:28 the altar for the burnt offering and all its utensils, and the laver and its base.
Exodus 35:13
Context35:13 the table with its poles and all its vessels, and the Bread of the Presence;
Exodus 36:7
Context36:7 Now the materials were more than enough 2 for them to do all the work. 3
1 sn These are the leaders of the tribes who represented all the people. Later, after the exodus, Moses will select the most capable of them and others to be rulers in a judicial sense (Exod 18:21).
2 tn This part of the sentence comes from the final verb, the Hiphil infinitive – leave over, meaning, have more than enough (see BDB 451 s.v. יָתַר).
3 tn Heb “for all the work, to do it.”
sn This lengthy section (35:1-36:7) forms one of the most remarkable sections in the book. Here there is a mixture of God’s preparation of people to do the work and their willingness to give and to serve. It not only provides insight into this renewed community of believers, but it also provides a timeless message for the church. The point is clear enough: In response to God’s commission, and inspired by God’s Spirit, the faithful and willing people rally to support and participate in the
