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Exodus 35

BSB·35 verses ·Old Testament
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1Then Mosesמֹשֶׁ֗הmō·šeh — Drawn outH4872 — Full Word Study → assembledוַיַּקְהֵ֣לway·yaq·hêl — to gather or assemble togetherH6950 — Full Word Study → the wholeכָּל־kāl- — All, every, whole, totalityH3605 — Full Word Study → congregationעֲדַ֛ת‘ă·ḏaṯ — congregation, assembly, gathered communityH5712 — Full Word Study → of Israelיִשְׂרָאֵ֖לyiś·rā·’êl — God prevailsH3478 — Full Word Study → and saidוַיֹּ֣אמֶרway·yō·mer — to say, speak, declareH559 — Full Word Study → to themאֲלֵהֶ֑ם’ă·lê·hem — to, toward, against; directional and relational prepositionH413 — Full Word Study →, “Theseאֵ֚לֶּה’êl·leh — These; those; the onesH428 — Full Word Study → are the thingsהַדְּבָרִ֔יםhad·də·ḇā·rîm — word, matter, thing, affairH1697 — Full Word Study → thatאֲשֶׁר־’ă·šer- — who, which, that; when, where, becauseH834 — Full Word Study → the LORDיְהוָ֖הYah·weh — The LORD; God's covenant nameH3068 — Full Word Study → has commandedצִוָּ֥הṣiw·wāh — to command, order, or appoint with authorityH6680 — Full Word Study → you to doלַעֲשֹׂ֥תla·‘ă·śōṯ — to do, make, or accomplish; to act or performH6213 — Full Word Study →: 2For sixשֵׁ֣שֶׁתšê·šeṯ — The number six; sixth in orderH8337 — Full Word Study → daysיָמִים֮yā·mîm — day; time; period; ageH3117 — Full Word Study → workמְלָאכָה֒mə·lā·ḵāh — Work, labor, occupation; manufactured goods or craftH4399 — Full Word Study → may be doneתֵּעָשֶׂ֣הtê·‘ā·śeh — to do, make, or accomplish; to act or performH6213 — Full Word Study →, but the seventhהַשְּׁבִיעִ֗יhaš·šə·ḇî·‘î — seventh; occurring on the seventh day or in a series of sevenH7637 — Full Word Study → dayוּבַיּ֣וֹםū·ḇay·yō·wm — day; time; period; ageH3117 — Full Word Study → shall beיִהְיֶ֨הyih·yeh — to be, become, exist, happenH1961 — Full Word Study → your holy dayקֹ֛דֶשׁqō·ḏeš — Holiness, sacred, consecrated, set apartH6944 — Full Word Study →, a Sabbathשַׁבַּ֥תšab·baṯ — Rest dayH7676 — Full Word Study → of complete restשַׁבָּת֖וֹןšab·bā·ṯō·wn — A day or season of complete restH7677 — Full Word Study → to the LORDלַיהוָ֑הYah·weh — The LORD; God's covenant nameH3068 — Full Word Study →. Whoeverכָּל־kāl- — All, every, whole, totalityH3605 — Full Word Study → doesהָעֹשֶׂ֥הhā·‘ō·śeh — to do, make, or accomplish; to act or performH6213 — Full Word Study → any workמְלָאכָ֖הmə·lā·ḵāh — Work, labor, occupation; manufactured goods or craftH4399 — Full Word Study → on that day must be put to deathיוּמָֽת׃yū·māṯ — to die; to put to death; to killH4191 — Full Word Study →. 3Do notלֹא־lō- — not; negation; absenceH3808 — Full Word Study → lightתְבַעֲר֣וּṯə·ḇa·‘ă·rū — to burn, consume, or act brutishlyH1197 — Full Word Study → a fireאֵ֔שׁ’êš — Fire; flame; burningH784 — Full Word Study → in anyבְּכֹ֖לbə·ḵōl — All, every, whole, totalityH3605 — Full Word Study → of your dwellingsמֹשְׁבֹֽתֵיכֶ֑םmō·šə·ḇō·ṯê·ḵem — Seat, dwelling place, settlementH4186 — Full Word Study → on the Sabbathהַשַּׁבָּֽת׃פhaš·šab·bāṯ — Rest dayH7676 — Full Word Study → dayבְּי֖וֹםbə·yō·wm — day; time; period; ageH3117 — Full Word Study →.” 4Moses alsoמֹשֶׁ֔הmō·šeh — Drawn outH4872 — Full Word Study → toldוַיֹּ֣אמֶרway·yō·mer — to say, speak, declareH559 — Full Word Study → the wholeכָּל־kāl- — All, every, whole, totalityH3605 — Full Word Study → congregationעֲדַ֥ת‘ă·ḏaṯ — congregation, assembly, gathered communityH5712 — Full Word Study → of Israelיִשְׂרָאֵ֖לyiś·rā·’êl — God prevailsH3478 — Full Word Study →, “Thisזֶ֣הzeh — this, that; the one, the otherH2088 — Full Word Study → is whatאֲשֶׁר־’ă·šer- — who, which, that; when, where, becauseH834 — Full Word Study → the LORDיְהוָ֖הYah·weh — The LORD; God's covenant nameH3068 — Full Word Study → has commandedצִוָּ֥הṣiw·wāh — to command, order, or appoint with authorityH6680 — Full Word Study →: 5Takeקְח֨וּqə·ḥū — to take, seize, or receiveH3947 — Full Word Study → from among youמֵֽאִתְּכֶ֤םmê·’it·tə·ḵem — with, together with, againstH854 — Full Word Study → an offeringתְּרוּמָה֙tə·rū·māh — Heave offering; contribution or gift to GodH8641 — Full Word Study → to the LORDלַֽיהוָ֔הYah·weh — The LORD; God's covenant nameH3068 — Full Word Study →. Let everyoneכֹּ֚לkōl — All, every, whole, totalityH3605 — Full Word Study → whose heartלִבּ֔וֹlib·bōw — Heart; the center of emotion, will, and intellectH3820 — Full Word Study → is willingנְדִ֣יבnə·ḏîḇ — Noble, willing, generous person or heartH5081 — Full Word Study → bringיְבִיאֶ֕הָyə·ḇî·’e·hā — to come, go, enter, arriveH935 — Full Word Study → an offeringתְּרוּמַ֣תtə·rū·maṯ — Heave offering; contribution or gift to GodH8641 — Full Word Study → to the LORDיְהוָ֑הYah·weh — The LORD; God's covenant nameH3068 — Full Word Study →: goldזָהָ֥בzā·hāḇ — Gold; precious metal; wealth and valueH2091 — Full Word Study →, silverוָכֶ֖סֶףwā·ḵe·sep̄ — Silver; money; price; valueH3701 — Full Word Study →, and bronzeוּנְחֹֽשֶׁת׃ū·nə·ḥō·šeṯ — Copper; bronze; metal object; figuratively, something base or vileH5178 — Full Word Study →; 6blueוּתְכֵ֧לֶתū·ṯə·ḵê·leṯ — Blue dye or blue-colored fabricH8504 — Full Word Study →, purpleוְאַרְגָּמָ֛ןwə·’ar·gā·mān — Purple dye or purple cloth; royal colorH713 — Full Word Study →, and scarlet yarnוְתוֹלַ֥עַתwə·ṯō·w·la·‘aṯ — Crimson or scarlet dye/cloth; the worm producing itH8438 — Full Word Study →; fine linenוְשֵׁ֥שׁwə·šêš — Fine white linen; bleached linen fabricH8336 — Full Word Study → and goat hairוְעִזִּֽים׃wə·‘iz·zîm — Female goat; young goatH5795 — Full Word Study →; 7ramאֵילִ֧ם’ê·lim — strength, mighty one, ram, pillarH352 — Full Word Study → skinsוְעֹרֹ֨תwə·‘ō·rōṯ — Skin, hide, leather coveringH5785 — Full Word Study → dyed redמְאָדָּמִ֛יםmə·’ād·dā·mîm — to be red; to redden; ruddy complexionH119 — Full Word Study → and fine leatherתְּחָשִׁ֖יםtə·ḥā·šîm — Sealskin or badger skin; durable leather coveringH8476 — Full Word Study →; acaciaשִׂטִּֽים׃śiṭ·ṭīm — acacia wood, acacia treeH7848 — Full Word Study → woodוַעֲצֵ֥יwa·‘ă·ṣê — Tree; wood; timberH6086 — Full Word Study →; 8olive oilוְשֶׁ֖מֶןwə·še·men — Oil; ointment; fat; luxuryH8081 — Full Word Study → for the lightלַמָּא֑וֹרlam·mā·’ō·wr — luminous body or light-giving sourceH3974 — Full Word Study →; spicesוּבְשָׂמִים֙ū·ḇə·śā·mîm — Spice; fragrant aroma or perfumeH1314 — Full Word Study → for the anointingהַמִּשְׁחָ֔הham·miš·ḥāh — anointing oil; sacred unctionH4888 — Full Word Study → oilלְשֶׁ֣מֶןlə·še·men — Oil; ointment; fat; luxuryH8081 — Full Word Study → and for the fragrantהַסַּמִּֽים׃has·sam·mîm — Spice; aromatic substance used in worship and anointingH5561 — Full Word Study → incenseוְלִקְטֹ֖רֶתwə·liq·ṭō·reṯ — Fragrant incense; sweet-smelling smoke offeringH7004 — Full Word Study →; 9and onyx stonesוְאַ֨בְנֵי־wə·’aḇ·nê- — Stone; rock; precious stoneH68 — Full Word Study → and gemstonesוְאַבְנֵ֖יwə·’aḇ·nê — Stone; rock; precious stoneH68 — Full Word Study → to be mountedמִלֻּאִ֑יםmil·lu·’îm — Filling, consecration, ordinationH4394 — Full Word Study → on the ephodלָאֵפ֖וֹדlā·’ê·p̄ō·wḏ — priestly garment; breastplate worn by the high priestH646 — Full Word Study → and breastpieceוְלַחֹֽשֶׁן׃wə·la·ḥō·šen — Breastpiece; priestly chest ornamentH2833 — Full Word Study →. 10Let everyוְכָל־wə·ḵāl — All, every, whole, totalityH3605 — Full Word Study → skilled craftsmanחֲכַם־ḥă·ḵam- — Wise, skilled, or cunning in understanding and discernmentH2450 — Full Word Study → among you comeיָבֹ֣אוּyā·ḇō·’ū — to come, go, enter, arriveH935 — Full Word Study → and makeוְיַעֲשׂ֔וּwə·ya·‘ă·śū — to do, make, or accomplish; to act or performH6213 — Full Word Study → everythingכָּל־kāl- — All, every, whole, totalityH3605 — Full Word Study → thatאֲשֶׁ֥ר’ă·šer — who, which, that; when, where, becauseH834 — Full Word Study → the LORDיְהוָֽה׃Yah·weh — The LORD; God's covenant nameH3068 — Full Word Study → has commandedצִוָּ֖הṣiw·wāh — to command, order, or appoint with authorityH6680 — Full Word Study →: 11the tabernacleהַ֨מִּשְׁכָּ֔ןham·miš·kān — Tabernacle, dwelling place, sanctuaryH4908 — Full Word Study → with its tentאָהֳל֖וֹ’ā·ho·lōw — A tent; portable dwelling placeH168 — Full Word Study → and coveringמִכְסֵ֑הוּmiḵ·sê·hū — covering, garment, or veilH4372 — Full Word Study →, its claspsקְרָסָיו֙qə·rā·sāw — clasp, fastening hookH7165 — Full Word Study → and framesקְרָשָׁ֔יוqə·rā·šāw — wooden board or plankH7175 — Full Word Study →, its crossbarsבְּרִיחָ֕וbə·rī·ḥå̄w — bar, bolt, or fugitiveH1280 — Full Word Study →, postsעַמֻּדָ֖יו‘am·mu·ḏāw — pillar, column, support structureH5982 — Full Word Study →, and basesאֲדָנָֽיו׃’ă·ḏā·nāw — Socket or base of a structureH134 — Full Word Study →; 12the arkהָאָרֹ֥ןhā·’ā·rōn — A wooden box or container, often sacredH727 — Full Word Study → with its polesבַּדָּ֖יוbad·dāw — alone, apart, or bar/poleH905 — Full Word Study → and mercy seatהַכַּפֹּ֑רֶתhak·kap·pō·reṯ — Mercy seat; place of atonementH3727 — Full Word Study →, and the veilפָּרֹ֥כֶתpā·rō·ḵeṯ — curtain, veil, screenH6532 — Full Word Study → to shield itהַמָּסָֽךְ׃ham·mā·sāḵ — covering, curtain, or tapestryH4539 — Full Word Study →; 13the tableהַשֻּׁלְחָ֥ןhaš·šul·ḥān — table, especially for eating or displaying itemsH7979 — Full Word Study → with its polesבַּדָּ֖יוbad·dāw — alone, apart, or bar/poleH905 — Full Word Study →, allכָּל־kāl- — All, every, whole, totalityH3605 — Full Word Study → its utensilsכֵּלָ֑יוkê·lāw — vessel, instrument, or article of useH3627 — Full Word Study →, and the Breadלֶ֥חֶםle·ḥem — Bread; food; sustenanceH3899 — Full Word Study → of the Presenceהַפָּנִֽים׃hap·pā·nîm — face; presence; beforeH6440 — Full Word Study →; 14the lampstandמְנֹרַ֧תmə·nō·raṯ — Lampstand; candelabrum for holding lampsH4501 — Full Word Study → for lightהַמָּא֛וֹרham·mā·’ō·wr — luminous body or light-giving sourceH3974 — Full Word Study → with its accessoriesכֵּלֶ֖יהָkê·le·hā — vessel, instrument, or article of useH3627 — Full Word Study → and lampsנֵרֹתֶ֑יהָnê·rō·ṯe·hā — A lamp or light source; illuminationH5216 — Full Word Study → and oilשֶׁ֥מֶןše·men — Oil; ointment; fat; luxuryH8081 — Full Word Study → for the lightהַמָּאֽוֹר׃ham·mā·’ō·wr — luminous body or light-giving sourceH3974 — Full Word Study →; 15the altarמִזְבַּ֤חmiz·baḥ — altar; place of sacrifice and worshipH4196 — Full Word Study → of incenseהַקְּטֹ֙רֶת֙haq·qə·ṭō·reṯ — Fragrant incense; sweet-smelling smoke offeringH7004 — Full Word Study → with its polesבַּדָּ֔יוbad·dāw — alone, apart, or bar/poleH905 — Full Word Study →; the anointingהַמִּשְׁחָ֔הham·miš·ḥāh — anointing oil; sacred unctionH4888 — Full Word Study → oilשֶׁ֣מֶןše·men — Oil; ointment; fat; luxuryH8081 — Full Word Study → and fragrantהַסַּמִּ֑יםhas·sam·mîm — Spice; aromatic substance used in worship and anointingH5561 — Full Word Study → incenseקְטֹ֣רֶתqə·ṭō·reṯ — Fragrant incense; sweet-smelling smoke offeringH7004 — Full Word Study →; the curtainמָסַ֥ךְmā·saḵ — covering, curtain, or tapestryH4539 — Full Word Study → for the doorwayהַפֶּ֖תַחhap·pe·ṯaḥ — doorway, entrance, openingH6607 — Full Word Study → at the entranceלְפֶ֥תַחlə·p̄e·ṯaḥ — doorway, entrance, openingH6607 — Full Word Study → to the tabernacleהַמִּשְׁכָּֽן׃ham·miš·kān — Tabernacle, dwelling place, sanctuaryH4908 — Full Word Study →; 16the altarמִזְבַּ֣חmiz·baḥ — altar; place of sacrifice and worshipH4196 — Full Word Study → of burnt offeringהָעֹלָ֗הhā·‘ō·lāh — burnt offering; ascending sacrificeH5930 — Full Word Study → with its bronzeהַנְּחֹ֙שֶׁת֙han·nə·ḥō·šeṯ — Copper; bronze; metal object; figuratively, something base or vileH5178 — Full Word Study → grateמִכְבַּ֤רmiḵ·bar — Metal grating or grid, typically for an altarH4345 — Full Word Study →, its polesבַּדָּ֖יוbad·dāw — alone, apart, or bar/poleH905 — Full Word Study →, and allכָּל־kāl- — All, every, whole, totalityH3605 — Full Word Study → its utensilsכֵּלָ֑יוkê·lāw — vessel, instrument, or article of useH3627 — Full Word Study →; the basinהַכִּיֹּ֖רhak·kî·yōr — Basin, laver, or large shallow vesselH3595 — Full Word Study → with its standכַּנּֽוֹ׃kan·nōw — Base, foundation, standing place, or officeH3653 — Full Word Study →; 17the curtainsקַלְעֵ֣יqal·‘ê — Sling; door valve or screenH7050 — Full Word Study → of the courtyardהֶחָצֵ֔רhe·ḥā·ṣêr — Enclosed courtyard or village settlementH2691 — Full Word Study → with its postsעַמֻּדָ֖יו‘am·mu·ḏāw — pillar, column, support structureH5982 — Full Word Study → and basesאֲדָנֶ֑יהָ’ă·ḏā·ne·hā — Socket or base of a structureH134 — Full Word Study →, and the curtainמָסַ֖ךְmā·saḵ — covering, curtain, or tapestryH4539 — Full Word Study → for the gateשַׁ֥עַרša·‘ar — Gate; entrance to a city or enclosureH8179 — Full Word Study → of the courtyardהֶחָצֵֽר׃he·ḥā·ṣêr — Enclosed courtyard or village settlementH2691 — Full Word Study →; 18the tent pegsיִתְדֹ֧תyiṯ·ḏōṯ — Tent peg or stakeH3489 — Full Word Study → for the tabernacleהַמִּשְׁכָּ֛ןham·miš·kān — Tabernacle, dwelling place, sanctuaryH4908 — Full Word Study → and for the courtyardהֶחָצֵ֖רhe·ḥā·ṣêr — Enclosed courtyard or village settlementH2691 — Full Word Study →, along with their ropesמֵיתְרֵיהֶֽם׃mê·ṯə·rê·hem — cord, string, or ropeH4340 — Full Word Study →; 19and the wovenהַשְּׂרָ֖דhaś·śə·rāḏ — Service, labor, or handworkH8278 — Full Word Study → garmentsבִּגְדֵ֥יbiḡ·ḏê — Clothing; treachery or deceptionH899 — Full Word Study → for ministeringלְשָׁרֵ֣תlə·šā·rêṯ — to minister, serve, or attendH8334 — Full Word Study → in the holy place—both the holyהַקֹּ֙דֶשׁ֙haq·qō·ḏeš — Holiness, sacred, consecrated, set apartH6944 — Full Word Study → garmentsבִּגְדֵ֤יbiḡ·ḏê — Clothing; treachery or deceptionH899 — Full Word Study → for Aaronלְאַהֲרֹ֣ןlə·’a·hă·rōn — Exalted FatherH175 — Full Word Study → the priestהַכֹּהֵ֔ןhak·kō·hên — priest; one who serves in God's sanctuaryH3548 — Full Word Study → and the garmentsבִּגְדֵ֥יbiḡ·ḏê — Clothing; treachery or deceptionH899 — Full Word Study → for his sonsבָנָ֖יוḇā·nāw — Son; descendant; member of a groupH1121 — Full Word Study → to serve as priestsלְכַהֵֽן׃lə·ḵa·hên — To serve as priest; perform priestly dutiesH3547 — Full Word Study →.” 20Then the wholeכָּל־kāl- — All, every, whole, totalityH3605 — Full Word Study → congregationעֲדַ֥ת‘ă·ḏaṯ — congregation, assembly, gathered communityH5712 — Full Word Study → of Israelיִשְׂרָאֵ֖לyiś·rā·’êl — God prevailsH3478 — Full Word Study → withdrewוַיֵּֽצְא֛וּway·yê·ṣə·’ū — To go out, come forth, exitH3318 — Full Word Study → from the presenceמִלִּפְנֵ֥יmil·lip̄·nê — face; presence; beforeH6440 — Full Word Study → of Mosesמֹשֶֽׁה׃mō·šeh — Drawn outH4872 — Full Word Study →. 21And everyoneכָּל־kāl- — All, every, whole, totalityH3605 — Full Word Study → whoseאֲשֶׁר־’ă·šer- — who, which, that; when, where, becauseH834 — Full Word Study → heartלִבּ֑וֹlib·bōw — Heart; the center of emotion, will, and intellectH3820 — Full Word Study → stirred himנְשָׂא֣וֹnə·śā·’ōw — To lift up, raise, or bear; to carry or supportH5375 — Full Word Study → andוְכֹ֡לwə·ḵōl — All, every, whole, totalityH3605 — Full Word Study → whoseאֲשֶׁר֩’ă·šer — who, which, that; when, where, becauseH834 — Full Word Study → spiritרוּח֜וֹrū·ḥōw — Spirit, breath, wind, or inner dispositionH7307 — Full Word Study → promptedנָדְבָ֨הnā·ḏə·ḇāh — to volunteer willingly; offer oneself freelyH5068 — Full Word Study → himאֹת֗וֹ’ō·ṯōw — direct object marker; signs accusative caseH853 — Full Word Study → cameוַיָּבֹ֕אוּway·yā·ḇō·’ū — to come, go, enter, arriveH935 — Full Word Study → and broughtהֵ֠בִיאוּhê·ḇî·’ū — to come, go, enter, arriveH935 — Full Word Study → an offeringתְּרוּמַ֨תtə·rū·maṯ — Heave offering; contribution or gift to GodH8641 — Full Word Study → to the LORDיְהוָ֜הYah·weh — The LORD; God's covenant nameH3068 — Full Word Study → for the workלִמְלֶ֨אכֶתlim·le·ḵeṯ — Work, labor, occupation; manufactured goods or craftH4399 — Full Word Study → on the Tentאֹ֤הֶל’ō·hel — A tent; portable dwelling placeH168 — Full Word Study → of Meetingמוֹעֵד֙mō·w·‘êḏ — appointed time; solemn assemblyH4150 — Full Word Study →, for allוּלְכָל־ū·lə·ḵāl- — All, every, whole, totalityH3605 — Full Word Study → its servicesעֲבֹ֣דָת֔וֹ‘ă·ḇō·ḏā·ṯōw — Work, service, labor, or toilH5656 — Full Word Study →, and for the holyהַקֹּֽדֶשׁ׃haq·qō·ḏeš — Holiness, sacred, consecrated, set apartH6944 — Full Word Study → garmentsוּלְבִגְדֵ֖יū·lə·ḇiḡ·ḏê — Clothing; treachery or deceptionH899 — Full Word Study →. 22So allכֹּ֣ל׀kōl — All, every, whole, totalityH3605 — Full Word Study → who had willingנְדִ֣יבnə·ḏîḇ — Noble, willing, generous person or heartH5081 — Full Word Study → heartsלֵ֗בlêḇ — Heart; the center of emotion, will, and intellectH3820 — Full Word Study →, both menהָאֲנָשִׁ֖יםhā·’ă·nā·šîm — human being, man, mortal personH582 — Full Word Study → andעַל־‘al- — upon, over, against; concerningH5921 — Full Word Study → womenהַנָּשִׁ֑יםhan·nā·šîm — Woman; wife; femaleH802 — Full Word Study →, cameוַיָּבֹ֥אוּway·yā·ḇō·’ū — to come, go, enter, arriveH935 — Full Word Study → and brought broochesחָ֣חḥāḥ — Hook or clasp for fasteningH2397 — Full Word Study → and earringsוָנֶ֜זֶםwā·ne·zem — Ring, earring, ornament worn on the bodyH5141 — Full Word Study →, ringsוְטַבַּ֤עַתwə·ṭab·ba·‘aṯ — a ring; a circular band worn on the finger or used as a sealH2885 — Full Word Study → and necklacesוְכוּמָז֙wə·ḵū·māz — bracelet or ornamental band worn on the arm or wristH3558 — Full Word Study →, and all kindsכָּל־kāl- — All, every, whole, totalityH3605 — Full Word Study → of goldזָהָ֔בzā·hāḇ — Gold; precious metal; wealth and valueH2091 — Full Word Study → jewelryכְּלִ֣יkə·lî — vessel, instrument, or article of useH3627 — Full Word Study →. And they allוְכָל־wə·ḵāl — All, every, whole, totalityH3605 — Full Word Study → presentedהֵנִ֛יףhê·nîp̄ — to wave, shake, or move back and forthH5130 — Full Word Study → their goldזָהָ֖בzā·hāḇ — Gold; precious metal; wealth and valueH2091 — Full Word Study → as a wave offeringתְּנוּפַ֥תtə·nū·p̄aṯ — Wave offering; elevated portion presented before the LordH8573 — Full Word Study → to the LORDלַיהוָֽה׃Yah·weh — The LORD; God's covenant nameH3068 — Full Word Study →. 23Everyoneוְכָל־wə·ḵāl — All, every, whole, totalityH3605 — Full Word Study → whoאֲשֶׁר־’ă·šer- — who, which, that; when, where, becauseH834 — Full Word Study → hadאִתּ֗וֹ’it·tōw — with, together with, againstH854 — Full Word Study → blueתְּכֵ֧לֶתtə·ḵê·leṯ — Blue dye or blue-colored fabricH8504 — Full Word Study →, purpleוְאַרְגָּמָ֛ןwə·’ar·gā·mān — Purple dye or purple cloth; royal colorH713 — Full Word Study →, or scarlet yarnוְתוֹלַ֥עַתwə·ṯō·w·la·‘aṯ — Crimson or scarlet dye/cloth; the worm producing itH8438 — Full Word Study →, or fine linenוְשֵׁ֣שׁwə·šêš — Fine white linen; bleached linen fabricH8336 — Full Word Study →, goat hairוְעִזִּ֑יםwə·‘iz·zîm — Female goat; young goatH5795 — Full Word Study →, ramאֵילִ֧ם’ê·lim — strength, mighty one, ram, pillarH352 — Full Word Study → skinsוְעֹרֹ֨תwə·‘ō·rōṯ — Skin, hide, leather coveringH5785 — Full Word Study → dyed redמְאָדָּמִ֛יםmə·’ād·dā·mîm — to be red; to redden; ruddy complexionH119 — Full Word Study →, or articles of fine leatherתְּחָשִׁ֖יםtə·ḥā·šîm — Sealskin or badger skin; durable leather coveringH8476 — Full Word Study →, brought themהֵבִֽיאוּ׃hê·ḇî·’ū — to come, go, enter, arriveH935 — Full Word Study →. 24And allכָּל־kāl- — All, every, whole, totalityH3605 — Full Word Study → who could presentמֵרִ֗יםmê·rîm — To raise, lift up, exalt; to be highH7311 — Full Word Study → an offeringתְּר֤וּמַתtə·rū·maṯ — Heave offering; contribution or gift to GodH8641 — Full Word Study → of silverכֶּ֙סֶף֙ke·sep̄ — Silver; money; price; valueH3701 — Full Word Study → or bronzeוּנְחֹ֔שֶׁתū·nə·ḥō·šeṯ — Copper; bronze; metal object; figuratively, something base or vileH5178 — Full Word Study → broughtהֵבִ֕יאוּhê·ḇî·’ū — to come, go, enter, arriveH935 — Full Word Study → itאֵ֖ת’êṯ — direct object marker; signs accusative caseH853 — Full Word Study → as a contributionתְּרוּמַ֣תtə·rū·maṯ — Heave offering; contribution or gift to GodH8641 — Full Word Study → to the LORDיְהוָ֑הYah·weh — The LORD; God's covenant nameH3068 — Full Word Study →. Also, everyoneוְכֹ֡לwə·ḵōl — All, every, whole, totalityH3605 — Full Word Study → whoאֲשֶׁר֩’ă·šer — who, which, that; when, where, becauseH834 — Full Word Study → hadנִמְצָ֨אnim·ṣā — to find, discover, obtainH4672 — Full Word Study → acaciaשִׁטִּ֛יםšiṭ·ṭîm — acacia wood, acacia treeH7848 — Full Word Study → woodעֲצֵ֥י‘ă·ṣê — Tree; wood; timberH6086 — Full Word Study → for anyלְכָל־lə·ḵāl — All, every, whole, totalityH3605 — Full Word Study → partמְלֶ֥אכֶתmə·le·ḵeṯ — Work, labor, occupation; manufactured goods or craftH4399 — Full Word Study → of the serviceהָעֲבֹדָ֖הhā·‘ă·ḇō·ḏāh — Work, service, labor, or toilH5656 — Full Word Study → brought itהֵבִֽיאוּ׃hê·ḇî·’ū — to come, go, enter, arriveH935 — Full Word Study →. 25Everyוְכָל־wə·ḵāl — All, every, whole, totalityH3605 — Full Word Study → skilledחַכְמַת־ḥaḵ·maṯ- — Wise, skilled, or cunning in understanding and discernmentH2450 — Full Word Study → womanאִשָּׁ֥ה’iš·šāh — Woman; wife; femaleH802 — Full Word Study → spunטָו֑וּṭā·wū — to spin thread or yarnH2901 — Full Word Study → with her handsבְּיָדֶ֣יהָbə·yā·ḏe·hā — hand; power, strength, controlH3027 — Full Word Study → and broughtוַיָּבִ֣יאוּway·yā·ḇî·’ū — to come, go, enter, arriveH935 — Full Word Study → what she had spunמַטְוֶ֗הmaṭ·weh — spun yarn or threadH4299 — Full Word Study →: blueהַתְּכֵ֙לֶת֙hat·tə·ḵê·leṯ — Blue dye or blue-colored fabricH8504 — Full Word Study →, purpleהָֽאַרְגָּמָ֔ןhā·’ar·gā·mān — Purple dye or purple cloth; royal colorH713 — Full Word Study →, or scarlet yarnתּוֹלַ֥עַתtō·w·la·‘aṯ — Crimson or scarlet dye/cloth; the worm producing itH8438 — Full Word Study →, or fine linenהַשֵּֽׁשׁ׃haš·šêš — Fine white linen; bleached linen fabricH8336 — Full Word Study →. 26And allוְכָל־wə·ḵāl — All, every, whole, totalityH3605 — Full Word Study → the skilled womenהַ֨נָּשִׁ֔יםhan·nā·šîm — Woman; wife; femaleH802 — Full Word Study → whoseאֲשֶׁ֨ר’ă·šer — who, which, that; when, where, becauseH834 — Full Word Study → heartsלִבָּ֛ןlib·bān — Heart; the center of emotion, will, and intellectH3820 — Full Word Study → were stirredנָשָׂ֥אnā·śā — To lift up, raise, or bear; to carry or supportH5375 — Full Word Study → spunטָו֖וּṭā·wū — to spin thread or yarnH2901 — Full Word Study → the goat hairהָעִזִּֽים׃hā·‘iz·zîm — Female goat; young goatH5795 — Full Word Study →. 27The leadersוְהַנְּשִׂאִ֣םwə·han·nə·śi·’im — Prince, ruler, or leader of exalted statusH5387 — Full Word Study → broughtהֵבִ֔יאוּhê·ḇî·’ū — to come, go, enter, arriveH935 — Full Word Study → onyxהַשֹּׁ֔הַםhaš·šō·ham — Onyx stone; a precious gemstoneH7718 — Full Word Study → stonesאַבְנֵ֣י’aḇ·nê — Stone; rock; precious stoneH68 — Full Word Study → and gemstonesאַבְנֵ֣י’aḇ·nê — Stone; rock; precious stoneH68 — Full Word Study → to mountהַמִּלֻּאִ֑יםham·mil·lu·’îm — Filling, consecration, ordinationH4394 — Full Word Study → on the ephodלָאֵפ֖וֹדlā·’ê·p̄ō·wḏ — priestly garment; breastplate worn by the high priestH646 — Full Word Study → and breastpieceוְלַחֹֽשֶׁן׃wə·la·ḥō·šen — Breastpiece; priestly chest ornamentH2833 — Full Word Study →, 28as well as spicesהַבֹּ֖שֶׂםhab·bō·śem — Spice; fragrant aroma or perfumeH1314 — Full Word Study → and olive oilהַשָּׁ֑מֶןhaš·šā·men — Oil; ointment; fat; luxuryH8081 — Full Word Study → for the lightלְמָא֕וֹרlə·mā·’ō·wr — luminous body or light-giving sourceH3974 — Full Word Study →, for the anointingהַמִּשְׁחָ֔הham·miš·ḥāh — anointing oil; sacred unctionH4888 — Full Word Study → oilוּלְשֶׁ֙מֶן֙ū·lə·še·men — Oil; ointment; fat; luxuryH8081 — Full Word Study →, and for the fragrantהַסַּמִּֽים׃has·sam·mîm — Spice; aromatic substance used in worship and anointingH5561 — Full Word Study → incenseוְלִקְטֹ֖רֶתwə·liq·ṭō·reṯ — Fragrant incense; sweet-smelling smoke offeringH7004 — Full Word Study →. 29So allכָּל־kāl- — All, every, whole, totalityH3605 — Full Word Study → the menאִ֣ישׁ’îš — man, male person, husbandH376 — Full Word Study → and womenוְאִשָּׁ֗הwə·’iš·šāh — Woman; wife; femaleH802 — Full Word Study → of the Israelitesיִשְׂרָאֵ֛לyiś·rā·’êl — God prevailsH3478 — Full Word Study → whoseאֲשֶׁ֨ר’ă·šer — who, which, that; when, where, becauseH834 — Full Word Study → heartsלִבָּם֮lib·bām — Heart; the center of emotion, will, and intellectH3820 — Full Word Study → promptedנָדַ֣בnā·ḏaḇ — to volunteer willingly; offer oneself freelyH5068 — Full Word Study → themאֹתָם֒’ō·ṯām — direct object marker; signs accusative caseH853 — Full Word Study → broughtלְהָבִיא֙lə·hā·ḇî — to come, go, enter, arriveH935 — Full Word Study → a freewill offeringנְדָבָ֖הnə·ḏā·ḇāh — Voluntary offering; willing gift; freewill contributionH5071 — Full Word Study → to the LORDלַיהוָֽה׃פYah·weh — The LORD; God's covenant nameH3068 — Full Word Study → for allלְכָל־lə·ḵāl — All, every, whole, totalityH3605 — Full Word Study → the workהַמְּלָאכָ֔הham·mə·lā·ḵāh — Work, labor, occupation; manufactured goods or craftH4399 — Full Word Study → thatאֲשֶׁ֨ר’ă·šer — who, which, that; when, where, becauseH834 — Full Word Study → the LORDיְהוָ֛הYah·weh — The LORD; God's covenant nameH3068 — Full Word Study → throughבְּיַד־bə·yaḏ- — hand; power, strength, controlH3027 — Full Word Study → Mosesמֹשֶׁ֑הmō·šeh — Drawn outH4872 — Full Word Study → had commanded themצִוָּ֧הṣiw·wāh — to command, order, or appoint with authorityH6680 — Full Word Study → to doלַעֲשׂ֖וֹתla·‘ă·śō·wṯ — to do, make, or accomplish; to act or performH6213 — Full Word Study →. 30Then Mosesמֹשֶׁה֙mō·šeh — Drawn outH4872 — Full Word Study → saidוַיֹּ֤אמֶרway·yō·mer — to say, speak, declareH559 — Full Word Study → toאֶל־’el- — to, toward, against; directional and relational prepositionH413 — Full Word Study → the Israelitesבְּנֵ֣יbə·nê — Son; descendant; member of a groupH1121 — Full Word Study →, “Seeרְא֛וּrə·’ū — to see, perceive, behold, experienceH7200 — Full Word Study →, the LORDיְהוָ֖הYah·weh — The LORD; God's covenant nameH3068 — Full Word Study → has calledקָרָ֥אqā·rā — To call, summon, or proclaimH7121 — Full Word Study → by nameבְּשֵׁ֑םbə·šêm — Name; reputation; renownH8034 — Full Word Study → Bezalelבְּצַלְאֵ֛לbə·ṣal·’êl — In the shadow of GodH1212 — Full Word Study → sonבֶּן־ben- — Son; descendant; member of a groupH1121 — Full Word Study → of Uriאוּרִ֥י’ū·rî — My lightH221 — Full Word Study →, the sonבֶן־ḇen- — Son; descendant; member of a groupH1121 — Full Word Study → of Hurח֖וּרḥūr — A man's nameH2354 — Full Word Study →, of the tribeלְמַטֵּ֥הlə·maṭ·ṭêh — Rod, staff, or tribeH4294 — Full Word Study → of Judahיְהוּדָֽה׃yə·hū·ḏāh — The Lord is praisedH3063 — Full Word Study →. 31And He has filledוַיְמַלֵּ֥אway·mal·lê — to fill, fulfill, completeH4390 — Full Word Study → himאֹת֖וֹ’ō·ṯōw — direct object marker; signs accusative caseH853 — Full Word Study → with the Spiritר֣וּחַrū·aḥ — Spirit, breath, wind, or inner dispositionH7307 — Full Word Study → of Godאֱלֹהִ֑ים’ĕ·lō·hîm — God, the divine beingH430 — Full Word Study →, with skillבְּחָכְמָ֛הbə·ḥā·ḵə·māh — Wisdom; skillful understanding and discernmentH2451 — Full Word Study →, abilityבִּתְבוּנָ֥הbiṯ·ḇū·nāh — Prudent understanding; discernment and skillH8394 — Full Word Study →, and knowledgeוּבְדַ֖עַתū·ḇə·ḏa·‘aṯ — Knowledge, understanding, awarenessH1847 — Full Word Study → in all kindsוּבְכָל־ū·ḇə·ḵāl — All, every, whole, totalityH3605 — Full Word Study → of craftsmanshipמְלָאכָֽה׃mə·lā·ḵāh — Work, labor, occupation; manufactured goods or craftH4399 — Full Word Study →, 32to designוְלַחְשֹׁ֖בwə·laḥ·šōḇ — to think, devise, plan, or reckonH2803 — Full Word Study → artisticמַֽחַשָׁבֹ֑תma·ḥa·šā·ḇōṯ — plan, purpose, or scheme (often with moral implications)H4284 — Full Word Study → worksלַעֲשֹׂ֛תla·‘ă·śōṯ — to do, make, or accomplish; to act or performH6213 — Full Word Study → in goldבַּזָּהָ֥בbaz·zā·hāḇ — Gold; precious metal; wealth and valueH2091 — Full Word Study →, silverוּבַכֶּ֖סֶףū·ḇak·ke·sep̄ — Silver; money; price; valueH3701 — Full Word Study →, and bronzeוּבַנְּחֹֽשֶׁת׃ū·ḇan·nə·ḥō·šeṯ — Copper; bronze; metal object; figuratively, something base or vileH5178 — Full Word Study →, 33to cutוּבַחֲרֹ֥שֶׁתū·ḇa·ḥă·rō·šeṯ — carving, carved work, crafted itemH2799 — Full Word Study → gemstonesאֶ֛בֶן’e·ḇen — Stone; rock; precious stoneH68 — Full Word Study → for settingsלְמַלֹּ֖אתlə·mal·lōṯ — to fill, fulfill, completeH4390 — Full Word Study →, and to carveוּבַחֲרֹ֣שֶׁתū·ḇa·ḥă·rō·šeṯ — carving, carved work, crafted itemH2799 — Full Word Study → woodעֵ֑ץ‘êṣ — Tree; wood; timberH6086 — Full Word Study →, so that he may be a masterלַעֲשׂ֖וֹתla·‘ă·śō·wṯ — to do, make, or accomplish; to act or performH6213 — Full Word Study → of everyבְּכָל־bə·ḵāl — All, every, whole, totalityH3605 — Full Word Study → artisticמַחֲשָֽׁבֶת׃ma·ḥă·šā·ḇeṯ — plan, purpose, or scheme (often with moral implications)H4284 — Full Word Study → craftמְלֶ֥אכֶתmə·le·ḵeṯ — Work, labor, occupation; manufactured goods or craftH4399 — Full Word Study →. 34And the LORD has givenנָתַ֣ןnā·ṯan — to give, grant, or bestowH5414 — Full Word Study → both himה֕וּאhū — He, she, it; the third person pronounH1931 — Full Word Study → and Oholiabוְאָֽהֳלִיאָ֥בwə·’ā·ho·lî·’āḇ — God is FatherH171 — Full Word Study → sonבֶּן־ben- — Son; descendant; member of a groupH1121 — Full Word Study → of Ahisamachאֲחִיסָמָ֖ךְ’ă·ḥî·sā·māḵ — My brother has supportedH294 — Full Word Study →, of the tribeלְמַטֵּה־lə·maṭ·ṭêh- — Rod, staff, or tribeH4294 — Full Word Study → of Danדָֽן׃ḏān — He judgedH1835 — Full Word Study →, the ability to teach othersוּלְהוֹרֹ֖תū·lə·hō·w·rōṯ — To shoot, throw, or teach; to direct or instructH3384 — Full Word Study →. 35He has filledמִלֵּ֨אmil·lê — to fill, fulfill, completeH4390 — Full Word Study → themאֹתָ֜ם’ō·ṯām — direct object marker; signs accusative caseH853 — Full Word Study → with skillחָכְמַת־ḥā·ḵə·maṯ- — Wisdom; skillful understanding and discernmentH2451 — Full Word Study → to doלַעֲשׂוֹת֮la·‘ă·śō·wṯ — to do, make, or accomplish; to act or performH6213 — Full Word Study → all kindsכָּל־kāl- — All, every, whole, totalityH3605 — Full Word Study → of workמְלֶ֣אכֶתmə·le·ḵeṯ — Work, labor, occupation; manufactured goods or craftH4399 — Full Word Study → as engraversחָרָ֣שׁ׀ḥā·rāš — skilled craftsman or artisan; one who works with handsH2796 — Full Word Study →, designersוְחֹשֵׁב֒wə·ḥō·šêḇ — to think, devise, plan, or reckonH2803 — Full Word Study →, embroiderersוְרֹקֵ֞םwə·rō·qêm — To weave, embroider, create intricate needleworkH7551 — Full Word Study → in blueבַּתְּכֵ֣לֶתbat·tə·ḵê·leṯ — Blue dye or blue-colored fabricH8504 — Full Word Study →, purpleוּבָֽאַרְגָּמָ֗ןū·ḇā·’ar·gā·mān — Purple dye or purple cloth; royal colorH713 — Full Word Study →, and scarlet yarnבְּתוֹלַ֧עַתbə·ṯō·w·la·‘aṯ — Crimson or scarlet dye/cloth; the worm producing itH8438 — Full Word Study → and fine linenוּבַשֵּׁ֖שׁū·ḇaš·šêš — Fine white linen; bleached linen fabricH8336 — Full Word Study →, and as weaversוְאֹרֵ֑גwə·’ō·rêḡ — To weave; to make cloth by interlacing threadsH707 — Full Word Study →as artistic designersעֹשֵׂי֙‘ō·śê — to do, make, or accomplish; to act or performH6213 — Full Word Study → of every kindכָּל־kāl- — All, every, whole, totalityH3605 — Full Word Study → of craftמְלָאכָ֔הmə·lā·ḵāh — Work, labor, occupation; manufactured goods or craftH4399 — Full Word Study →.
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Chapter Commentary — Exodus 35
Chapter Overview

Overview

Exodus 35 marks a critical turning point in Israel's wilderness experience: the actual construction of the tabernacle begins. After receiving God's detailed blueprints on Mount Sinai and the tragic interruption of the golden calf incident, Moses now summons the people to contribute their resources and talents toward building God's dwelling place among them. This chapter emphasizes two foundational principles that should characterize all worship: holy obedience (beginning with Sabbath observance) and willing, generous giving. The response of the people demonstrates that true worship flows from hearts moved by God's Spirit, not from compulsion or reluctance.

Verses 1-3: The Sabbath Foundation

Moses begins not with building instructions, but with a reminder about the Sabbath. This deliberate ordering teaches us that before we labor for God, we must honor God's rest. The prohibition on kindling fire (verse 3) was literal but also symbolic—even necessary work stops; all activity ceases. The phrase "whosoever doeth work therein shall be put to death" reflects the gravity of covenant violation. God's law was not arbitrary; it was a test of obedience and a sign of the people's devotion to Him. The Sabbath would remain central throughout Israel's life, reminding them that their security rested not in their own labor but in God's sustenance.

Verses 4-9: The Call for Willing Offerings

Here Moses lists the specific materials needed: precious metals, fine fabrics, wood, oils, spices, and gemstones. Crucially, verse 5 emphasizes "whosoever is of a willing heart"—the offering must be voluntary. This is not coercion or taxation but an appeal to generosity. The detailed inventory reminds us that God cares about excellence and beauty in His worship; the materials are the finest available. The variety of items needed (from wood to precious stones) also ensured that every Israelite could participate, regardless of their wealth. A poor person could donate labor or simple materials; a wealthy person could bring gold and jewels. All were equally valued as acts of devotion.

Verses 10-19: The Scope of the Work

Moses outlines every component of the tabernacle—the tent itself, the ark, the table, the lampstand, altars, the courtyard, and the priestly garments. This comprehensive listing shows the magnitude of the undertaking. It was not a small project but a substantial, skilled endeavor. The phrase "every wise hearted among you" (verse 10) indicates that this work required not just materials but God-given ability and wisdom. Craftsmanship matters to God; the tabernacle would be built with care and expertise.

Verses 20-29: The People's Response

The congregation's response is remarkable. Men and women gave together; rich and poor participated; skilled artisans offered their time (verses 25-26). The repeated phrase "willing heart" emphasizes that this generosity was spontaneous and joyful, not reluctant. They brought jewelry, fine materials, precious wood—often their most valuable possessions. This was worship expressed through sacrifice.

Verses 30-35: The Calling of Bezaleel and Aholiab

Moses announces that God Himself has named and equipped the master craftsmen. Bezaleel (whose name means "in the shadow of God") and Aholiab were filled with the Spirit of God for their work. Note: God gives spiritual gifts for practical ministry, not just preaching. These men's wisdom, understanding, and creative ability were Spirit-empowered gifts. God also equipped them to teach others (verse 34), multiplying their impact. This model—calling forth the gifted and training others—reflects healthy leadership.

Application for Today

Exodus 35 invites modern believers to examine our worship and service. Do we approach God's work with willing hearts, or do we give grudgingly? Do we honor rest and prioritize God's kingdom above our productivity? Do we recognize that God gifts ordinary people for extraordinary kingdom work? Most importantly, this chapter reminds us that every believer has something to offer—whether resources, skills, or service—and that all offerings, when given with a willing heart, are precious to God.

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