Exodus 35:4

4 Moses spoke to all the congregation of the sons of Israel, saying, "This is the thing which the LORD has commanded, saying,

Exodus 35:4 Meaning and Commentary

Exodus 35:4

And Moses spake unto all the congregation of the children
of Israel
Continued his speech to them, being convened by him, after by way of preface he had repeated the law of the sabbath, with an additional circumstance to it, "pro tempore":

saying, this is the thing which the Lord commanded;
ordered Moses to inform them of as his will, when he was with him upon the mount the first time; but through their idolatry, and time spent in making up matters between God and them, he had not had till now an opportunity of acquainting them with it:

saying;
as follows.

Exodus 35:4 In-Context

2 "For six days work may be done, but on the seventh day you shall have a holy day, a sabbath of complete rest to the LORD ; whoever does any work on it shall be put to death.

3 "You shall not kindle a fire in any of your dwellings on the sabbath day."

4 Moses spoke to all the congregation of the sons of Israel, saying, "This is the thing which the LORD has commanded, saying,

5 'Take from among you a contribution to the LORD ; whoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it as the LORD'S contribution: gold, silver, and bronze,

6 and blue, purple and scarlet material, fine linen, goats' hair,