Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary

Exodus 39

This chapter gives us an account of the finishing of the work of the tabernacle. I. The last things prepared were the holy garments. The ephod and its curious girdle, Exodus 39:1-39:5. The onyx-stones for the shoulders, Exodus 39:6, 39:7. The breastplate with the precious stones in it, Exodus 39:8-39:21. The robe of the ephod, Exodus 39:22-39:26. The coats, bonnets, and breeches, for the inferior priests, Exodus 39:27-39:29. And the plate of the holy crown, Exodus 39:30, 39:31. II. A summary account of the whole work, as it was presented to Moses when it was all finished, Exodus 39:32-39:43 MHBCC 90.1