What is the meaning of Exodus 39:43? And Moses inspected all the work “And Moses inspected all the work…” • Moses is the overseer God appointed (Exodus 31:1-6). He does not delegate final approval; he personally examines every piece of the tabernacle furniture, every stitch in the priestly garments, echoing Numbers 27:21 where leaders are to seek God’s precise direction. • His inspection pictures a coming day when “each one’s work will become evident” (1 Corinthians 3:13). Faithful craftsmanship matters because God Himself will review it. and saw that they had accomplished it “…and saw that they had accomplished it…” • Accomplishment here is completion with excellence. Earlier the artisans “made everything that the LORD had commanded Moses” (Exodus 39:32). No corners cut, no substitutions. • This mirrors Noah finishing the ark (Genesis 6:22) and Solomon finishing the temple (1 Kings 6:38). Scripture repeatedly ties godly labor to finishing well—Paul could say, “I have finished the race” (2 Timothy 4:7). just as the LORD had commanded “…just as the LORD had commanded.” • Thirteen times in Exodus 39 and 40 the phrase “as the LORD commanded Moses” appears. God valued precision, not creativity, in sanctuary construction (Exodus 25:40; Hebrews 8:5). • Jesus echoed this standard: “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments” (John 14:15). Obedience validates relationship. • Complete submission brings complete dwelling: once everything matched God’s word, “the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle” (Exodus 40:34). So Moses blessed them “So Moses blessed them.” • The blessing crowns obedience; it is not a mere courtesy. Compare Genesis 14:19 (Melchizedek blessing Abram) and Numbers 6:22-27 (Aaronic blessing). • Blessing is multi-layered: – Affirmation of workers before the congregation. – Invocation of God’s favor so the holy place may truly mediate His presence. – Foreshadowing Christ, the greater Moses, who blesses believers with “every spiritual blessing” (Ephesians 1:3) after completing His redemptive work. • Psalm 133 pictures unity among God’s people attracting blessing “for there the LORD has commanded the blessing—life forevermore.” summary Exodus 39:43 records the joyful moment when faithful obedience met divine approval. Moses’ careful inspection confirms the work; the artisans’ diligent completion honors God’s exact pattern; their unwavering conformity secures the covenant blessing. The verse teaches that God’s people experience His favor when they finish the tasks He assigns exactly as He prescribes, and it anticipates the ultimate blessing Christ bestows on all who obey Him. |
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