H. P. Mansfield Bible Notes — Exodus 31

Bezalel and Oholiab • Spirit-given craftsmanship • the Sabbath as a sign • the tablets of testimony

H. P. Mansfield Bible Notes — Exodus 30

The golden incense altar • the half-shekel ransom • the bronze laver • holy anointing oil • holy incense

Exodus 30 describes furniture and compounds used in continual priestly approach. Its repeated distinction is between holy and common use. Incense, ransom, cleansing and anointing belong to Yahweh’s appointed worship; access is gracious but never casual. The attached English Word document contains the complete verse-by-verse study.

H. P. Mansfield Bible Notes — Exodus 29

Priestly consecration • washing, clothing and anointing • offerings • continual worship • “I will dwell among them”

Exodus 29 describes the installation of Aaron and his sons. They are washed, clothed, anointed and brought through a God-appointed sequence of sacrifices. The rite acknowledges their own need for atonement before they represent others. The chapter culminates in Yahweh’s purpose to meet, sanctify and dwell among Israel. The attached English Word document contains the complete verse-by-verse study.

H. P. Mansfield Bible Notes — Exodus 28

The priestly garments • the ephod and shoulder stones • the breastpiece of judgment • Urim and Thummim • holiness to Yahweh • priestly modesty

Exodus 28 sets Aaron and his sons apart for priestly service and describes garments “for glory and for beauty.” The high priest bears Israel’s names on his shoulders and heart, carries the people’s judgment before Yahweh, and wears the inscription “HOLINESS TO YAHWEH.” The attached English Word document contains the complete verse-by-verse study.

H. P. Mansfield Bible Notes — Exodus 27

The brazen altar • the court • the appointed gate • pegs and sockets • pure beaten oil • continual light

These notes follow the chapter’s movement from the altar of burnt offering, through the court and its single gate, to the lamp service. The attached Word document contains the full verse-by-verse study.

EXODUS 26

THE TABERNACLE CURTAINS • “ONE TABERNACLE” • BOARDS AND SILVER SOCKETS • THE VEIL • HOLY AND MOST HOLY • THE ENTRANCE SCREEN

H. P. Mansfield Bible notes — checked and arranged in verse-by-verse Expositor style

Source: HPB 02-Gen42-Lev11.pdf, principally Exodus 26 photographed pages 58–60

H. P. MANSFIELD BIBLE NOTES • EXODUS 25

EXODUS 25

WILLING OFFERINGS • “THAT I MAY DWELL AMONG THEM” • THE ARK AND MERCY SEAT • BREAD OF THE PRESENCE • THE GOLDEN LAMPSTAND • THE PATTERN

H. P. Mansfield Bible notes — checked and arranged in verse-by-verse Expositor style

Source: HPB 02-Gen42-Lev11.pdf, principally Exodus 25 photographed pages 54–58

H. P. Mansfield Bible notes — checked and arranged in verse-by-verse Expositor style

Source: HPB 02-Gen42-Lev11.pdf, principally Exodus 24 photographed pages 53–55

CHAPTER OVERVIEW

Exodus 24 formally ratifies the covenant announced and explained in chapters 19–23. Word, sacrifice, blood, public assent and fellowship belong together: Israel hears the covenant, accepts it, and is bound to it through sacrificial blood.

H. P. Mansfield Bible notes — checked and arranged in verse-by-verse Expositor style

Source: HPB 02-Gen42-Lev11.pdf, principally Exodus 23 photographed pages 52–53

CHAPTER OVERVIEW

Exodus 23 completes the Book of the Covenant. It begins in courtroom speech and neighbourly conduct, moves through sabbatical rhythms and national worship, and ends with Yahweh’s Angel leading Israel toward the land.

H. P. Mansfield Bible notes — checked and arranged in verse-by-verse Expositor style

Source: HPB 02-Gen42-Lev11.pdf, principally Exodus 22 photographed pages 50–52

CHAPTER OVERVIEW

Exodus 22 continues the Book of the Covenant by applying holiness to property, negligence, lending, sexuality, worship and treatment of vulnerable people. The dominant pattern is restitution rather than punishment for punishment’s sake.