Keluaran 1:6

1:6 and in time ¹  Joseph ²  and his brothers and all that generation died.

Keluaran 7:6

7:6 And Moses and Aaron did so; they did just as the Lord commanded them.

Keluaran 26:20

26:20 and for the second side of the tabernacle, the north side, twenty frames,

Keluaran 36:7

36:7 Now the materials were more than enough ³  for them to do all the work. ⁴ 

Keluaran 40:16

40:16 This is what Moses did, according to all the Lord had commanded him – so he did.

Keluaran 40:25

40:25 Then he set up the lamps before the Lord, just as the Lord had commanded Moses.

[1:6]  ¹ tn The text simply uses the vav (ו) consecutive with the preterite, “and Joseph died.” While this construction shows sequence with the preceding verse, it does not require that the death follow directly the report of that verse. In fact, readers know from the record in Genesis that the death of Joseph occurred after a good number of years. The statement assumes the passage of time in the natural course of events.

[1:6]  ² tn The verse has a singular verb, “and Joseph died, and all his brothers, and all that generation.” Typical of Hebrew style the verb need only agree with the first of a compound subject.

[1:6]  sn Since the deaths of “Joseph and his brothers and all that generation” were common knowledge, their mention must serve some rhetorical purpose. In contrast to the flourishing of Israel, there is death. This theme will appear again: In spite of death in Egypt, the nation flourishes.

[36:7]  ³ tn This part of the sentence comes from the final verb, the Hiphil infinitive – leave over, meaning, have more than enough (see BDB 451 s.v. יָתַר).

[36:7]  ⁴ tn Heb “for all the work, to do it.”

[36:7]  sn This lengthy section (35:1-36:7) forms one of the most remarkable sections in the book. Here there is a mixture of God’s preparation of people to do the work and their willingness to give and to serve. It not only provides insight into this renewed community of believers, but it also provides a timeless message for the church. The point is clear enough: In response to God’s commission, and inspired by God’s Spirit, the faithful and willing people rally to support and participate in the Lord’s work.