10733. The contents of verse 4 to the end of the chapter are passed over without explanation because every single thing mentioned there has been explained already in Chapters 25-31, where the tabernacle and everything in it, also the altar of burnt offering, and the garments of Aaron and his sons were the subject. For the present chapter merely enumerates the kinds of materials from which these were made.

'Momentaneous salvation from immediate mercy' is represented by the fiery flying serpent in the church in Isaiah 14:29. This serpent symbolizes people who adhere to the doctrine of salvation by faith alone.

It is worth looking at Divine Providence 340 to gain some more perspective on this passage: "This kind of evil is on the wing in the church whenever it believes in instant salvation by direct mercy, because this (a) leads to the destruction of religion, [because it leaves out the need for real, sustained repentance] (b) makes people feel safe, and (c) blames God for damnation.