Exodus 35:4
Moses also told the whole congregation of Israel, “This is what the LORD has commanded:
What it says
Moses tells the whole congregation that what follows is the LORD's command.
What it is doing
It introduces the appeal for offerings as divine instruction.
In context
4Moses also told the whole congregation of Israel, “This is what the LORD has commanded: 5Take from among you an offering to the LORD. Let everyone whose heart is willing bring an offering to the LORD: 6blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; 7ram skins dyed red and fine leather; 8olive oil for the light; 9and onyx stones and gemstones to be mounted on the ephod and breastpiece.