Exodus 36:5

And they spake unto Moses, saying, The people bring much more than enough for the service of the work, which the Lord commanded to make.

Cross-references

Exodus 32:3 Contrast

In Exodus 32:3, the people gave gold for the golden calf — a stark contrast to their willing giving for the tabernacle here.

In 2 Chronicles 24:14, the people brought so much that there was excess for temple articles — similar to the surplus offerings for the tabernacle.

In 2 Chronicles 31:6-10, the people brought abundant tithes creating heaps — mirroring the excessive offerings for the tabernacle.

In 2 Corinthians 8:2, the Macedonians gave generously despite poverty — like the Israelites' excessive offerings here.

In 2 Corinthians 8:3, Paul notes they gave beyond their means willingly — echoing the Israelites' abundant freewill offerings.

In Philippians 2:21, Paul laments those seeking their own interests — contrasting the selfless giving for the tabernacle here.

2 Chronicles 31:5 records similar abundant offerings from Israel—both show generous giving for God's service.

Philippians 4:18 similarly describes gifts as a fragrant offering—both depict abundant giving for God's work.