Thus all the work of the tabernacle of the tent of meeting was finished, and the people of Israel did according to all that the LORD had commanded Moses; so they did.
32. Thus was all the work of the tabernacle. A brief summary is now subjoined, whereby he indicates that in no part was there the least defect, and also declares that the children of Israel had so obeyed God’s commands, that the work itself varied in no respect from its pattern.
Five months from start to finish, with embroidery and engraving in gold and precious stones, yet they made quick work because many hands labored together in unity, the workmen were taught of God and kept from blunders, and the people burned with zeal to see it done. Resolution, industry, and a cheerful mind, by God's grace, accomplish in little time what men think needs much.
AI summary
Commenting on Exodus 39:32-43
Thus was all the work of the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation finished,.... Both the tabernacle, consisting of the court, the holy place, and the most holy place, and the tent or covering that was over it, with all things appertaining to the service of it, as before described: and the children of Israel did according to all that the Lord commanded Moses...