Exodus Chapter 35    

“You are not to light a fire.” The people could have a fire, they just were not supposed to light one. That was especially important for people who lived in the hill country where it got really cold during the winter. Furthermore, you could not gather sticks on the Sabbath, so wood had to be close to the fire and ready to burn (Num. 15:32-36). Also, there was to be no cooking on the Sabbath, because it was a day of rest.

“dugong.” A mammal quite like a manatee that lives in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aqaba. See commentary on Exodus 25:5.

“table...Bread of the Presence.” For information on the table and Bread of the Presence see Exodus 25:23-30 and commentary on Exodus 25:30.

“its oil lamps.” The “lamps” are the seven oil lamps that were placed on the menorah and lit for light.

“the bronze basin and its base.” This is the large bronze basin that was in the courtyard of the Tabernacle and was used for washing (cp. Exod. 30:18; 38:8).

“the Tent of Meeting.” The “Tabernacle” (“Dwelling Place”) is also referred to as the “Tent of Meeting” because it was the place where people met with God. The Hebrew phrase is 'ohel mo'ed, in which 'ohel (#0168) means “tent,” and is followed by mo'ed (#04150 מוֹעֵד or מֹעֵד) which means a “meeting” or a “place for a meeting.” Thus the 'ohel mo'ed is the “Tent of Meeting” (see commentary on Exod. 27:21).

“dugong.” A mammal quite like a manatee that lives in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aqaba. See commentary on Exodus 25:5.