1)

What does the Pasuk mean when it states that "the Melachah was enough for all the Melachah ... "?

1.

Rashi #1 and Seforno: It means that the Melachah of bringing the donations was sufficient for the Melachah (materials) required to construct the Mishkan.

2.

Rashi #2 (in Shabbos 49b, according to the first Lashon in the Gemara): The work that they did for the Mishkan, such as beating out the gold plates to cover the planks and spinning the goats's-hair, was sufficient for the construction of the Mishkan.

2)

What is the significance of the fact that they donated more than what was required?

1.

Ramban: Refer to 36:4:1:1.

2.

Seforno: As a result, it was no longer necessary to work sparingly, in case they ran short of material.

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