Adam Clarke on Exodus 35:22

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Exodus35:22

As many as were willing-hearted - For no one was forced to lend his help in this sacred work; all was a free-will offering to the Lord.

Bracelets - חח chach, whatever hooks together; ornaments for the wrists, arms, legs, or neck.

Ear-rings - נזם nezem, see this explained Gen 24:22 (note).

Rings - טבעת tabbaath, from טבי taba, to penetrate, enter into; probably rings for the fingers.

Tablets - כומז cumaz, a word only used here and in Num 31:50, supposed to be a girdle to support the breasts.

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