And the rulers brought onyx stones, and stones to be set, for the ephod, and for the breastplate;
After hearing God's will, they went home and did it at once, no delay, no cooling of zeal. What strikes me is that their spirits made them willing, not any outward push. Love for God, desire for His presence, gratitude for His mighty works: from these good principles in the heart, their gifts came freely and found acceptance.
AI summary
Commenting on Exodus 35:20-29
And spice and oil,.... Such excellent spices and precious oil, pure oil olive, as the common people had not, and which they brought out of Egypt; the one was for the light: for the light of the candlestick only; the oil, and other spices: were for the anointing oil, and for the sweet incense; the spices for the former were pure myrrh, sweet cinnamon, sweet...
The rulers brought onyx stones - These being persons of consequence, might be naturally expected to furnish the more scarce and costly articles. See how all join in this service! The men worked and brought offerings, the women spun and brought their ornaments, the rulers united with them, and delivered up their jewels! and all the children of Israel brought a willing offering unto the Lord, Exo 36:29.