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Exodus 38:24 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Exodus 38:24 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 38 verse 24 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“All the gold that was occupied for the work in all the work of the holy place, even the gold of the offering, was twenty and nine talents, and seven hundred and thirty shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary.”
Exodus 38:24 (KJV)
Commentary on Exodus 38:24
The gold total—'twenty and nine talents, and seven hundred and thirty shekels' (approximately 1,900-2,200 pounds) 'after the shekel of the sanctuary'—represents enormous wealth consecrated to God's dwelling. The specific standard ('shekel of the sanctuary') ensured accuracy and prevented fraud through variable weights. This massive gold quantity (worth millions in today's terms) demonstrates that building God's house justifies substantial investment, teaching that nothing is too valuable for His glory. The willingness to dedicate such wealth shows genuine valuation of God's presence.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Exodus 38:24
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“And all thy estimations shall be according to the shekel of the sanctuary: twenty gerahs shall be the shekel.”
“Thou shalt even take five shekels apiece by the poll”
“according to your estimation”
“and in his sons' hands”
“both men and women”
“and the gold is mine”
“even your valuation shall be fifty shekels of silver”
“and the silver for the [things of] silver”
“after the shekel of the sanctuary; and a hin of olive oil.”