John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 30:11
And the Lord spake unto Moses ,.... Continued his discourse; or, there being some intermission, reassumed it: saying ; as follows. read more
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John Gill
John Gill
John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 30:12
When thou takest the sum of the children of Israel, after their number ,.... An account of them, how many they are; which was sometimes done, and was proper to be done, especially in time of war; though the present case seems to be for the sake of raising money for the tabernacle and the service of it: then shall they give every man a ransom for his soul unto the Lord, when thou numberest them ; which was not done yearly, nor was it perpetual; we have but two instances of it after this... read more
Adam Clarke
Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 30:12
Then shall they give every man a ransom for his soul - This was a very important ordinance, and should be seriously considered. See Exodus 30:13 ; (note). read more
John Calvin
John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 30:12
Verse 12 12.When thou takest the sum of the children of Israel. The tribute which God here demands at the taking of the census, is very fitly annexed to the First Commandment; for God, in making them tributary to Himself, shews that they were under His jurisdiction and power; and because He had purchased them to Himself, He willed that this voluntary gift of acknowledgment should be paid to Him. Princes, in numbering their subjects, make an estimate of their power; but God, who needs not the... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 30:1-11
The Altar of Incense. See below, Exodus 30:34-38 .— J . O . read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 30:1-38
The golden altar and the perfume. The golden altar was of small dimensions, a cubit in length, a cubit in breadth, and two cubits high. It was a true altar, as shown by its square shape, and by its horns. Its place was immediately in front of the vail dividing the two portions of the sanctuary, with the innermost or' which—the holy of holies—it was regarded as having the more intimate connection ( 1 Kings 6:22 ; Hebrews 9:4 ). The command was that Aaron should burn upon it sweet... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 30:11-16
The numbering of Israel and their ransom. I. THE NUMBERING OF THE PEOPLE , AN EMBLEM OF THE JUDGMENT . God's claims were brought home to them; their unworthiness was contrasted with the place assigned to them as the people whom God had visited with his light and salvation. When we remember that we are the Lord's, and the light of that just claim is shed upon our life, it is to our shame and confusion. But life will be read at last in this very light! II. THE ... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 30:11-17
The atonement money. It pertained to the full admission of Israel to theocratic privilege, that, the nation as a whole having been admitted into covenant, a formal registration should be made of at least the grown part of the community. Directions were accordingly issued for the taking of a census, which had also in view a more complete military organisation of the nation than as yet existed. The males of the tribes from twenty years old and upwards were to be made to pass before Jehovah,... read more
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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 30:11-16
Some observe that the repetition of those words, The Lord spoke unto Moses, here and afterwards (Exod. 30:17, 22, 34), intimates that God did not deliver these precepts to Moses in the mount, in a continued discourse, but with many intermissions, giving him time either to write what was said to him or at least to charge his memory with it. Christ gave instructions to his disciples as they were able to hear them. Moses is here ordered to levy money upon the people by way of poll, so much a... read more