27 And the rulers brought onyx stones, and stones to be set, for the ephod, and for the breastplate;
27 The leaders brought onyx stones and other gems to be mounted on the ephod and breastpiece.
27 And the leaders brought onyx stones and stones to be set, for the ephod and for the breastpiece,
27 The leaders brought onyx and other precious stones for setting in the Ephod and the Breastpiece.
27 The rulers brought onyx stones, and the stones to be set in the ephod and in the breastplate,
27 The leaders brought onyx stones and the special gemstones to be set in the ephod and the priest's chestpiece.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Exodus 35:27
Commentary on Exodus 35:20-29
(Read Exodus 35:20-29)
Without a willing mind, costly offerings would be abhorred; with it, the smallest will be accepted. Our hearts are willing, when we cheerfully assist in promoting the cause of God. Those who are diligent and contented in employments considered mean, are as much accepted of God as those engaged in splendid services. The women who spun the goats' hair were wise-hearted, because they did it heartily to the Lord. Thus the labourer, mechanic, or servant who attends to his work in the faith and fear of God, may be as wise, for his place, as the most useful minister, and he equally accepted of the Lord. Our wisdom and duty consist in giving God the glory and use of our talents, be they many or few.