Exodus35
English Standard Version
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2 be , but on the you shall have a of , to the Lord. Whoever any on it shall be .
3You shall no in all your on the .
4 to all the of the of , This is the that the Lord has .
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6 and and yarns and fine twined ; ,
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8 for the , for the and for the ,
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10Let every among you and all that the Lord has :
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12the with its , the , and the of the ;
13the with its and all its , and the of the ;
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16the of , with its of , its , and all its , the and its ;
17the of the , its and its , and the for the of the ;
18the of the and the of the , and their ;
19the for in the , the for the , and the of his , for their service as .
20Then all the of the of from the of .
21And they , , and everyone whose , and the Lord ’s to be for the of , and for all its , and for the .
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23And every who or or yarns or fine or or ’ or them.
24Everyone who a of or it as the Lord ’s . And every one who of any in the it.
25And every with her , and they all what they had in and and yarns and fine twined .
26All the whose them to use their the .
27And the and to be , for the and for the ,
28and and for the , and for the , and for the .
29 the and , the of , to anything for the that the Lord had to be it as a to the Lord.
30Then to the of , , the Lord has by the of , of , of the of ;
31and he has him with the of , with , with , with , and with all ,
32to , to in and and ,
33in for , and in , for in every .
34And he has to , both him and the of of the of .
35He has with to every sort of done by an or by a or by an in and and yarns and fine twined , or by a —by sort of or .
Study Guide
Public-domain commentary and original-language notes for Exodus 35.
Chapter Summary
In this chapter: The sabbath to be observed. (1–3). The free gifts for the tabernacle. (4–19). The readiness of the people in general. (20–29). Bezaleel and Aholiab called to the work. (30–35).
vv1-3
The mild and easy yoke of Christ has made our sabbath duties more delightful, and our sabbath restraints less irksome, than those of the Jews; but we are the more guilty by neglecting them. Surely God's wisdom in giving us the sabbath, with all the mercy of its purposes, are sinfully disregarded. Is it nothing to pour contempt upon the blessed day, which a bounteous God has given to us for our growth in grace with the church below, and to prepare us for happiness with the church above?
vv4-19
The tabernacle was to be dedicated to the honour of God, and used in his service; and therefore what was brought for it, was an offering to the Lord. The rule is, Whosoever is of a willing heart, let him bring. All that were skilful must work. God dispenses his gifts; and as every man hath received, so he must minister, 1Pe 4:10. Those that were rich, must bring in materials to work on; those that were skilful, must serve the tabernacle with their skill: as they needed one another, so the tabernacle needed them both, 1Co 12:7–21.
vv20-29
Without a willing mind, costly offerings would be abhorred; with it, the smallest will be accepted. Our hearts are willing, when we cheerfully assist in promoting the cause of God. Those who are diligent and contented in employments considered mean, are as much accepted of God as those engaged in splendid services. The women who spun the goats' hair were wise-hearted, because they did it heartily to the Lord. Thus the labourer, mechanic, or servant who attends to his work in the faith and fear of God, may be as wise, for his place, as the most useful minister, and he equally accepted of the Lord. Our wisdom and duty consist in giving God the glory and use of our talents, be they many or few.
Key Words
מֹשֶׁה: Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
קָהַל: to convoke
עֵדָה: a stated assemblage (specifically, a concourse, or generally, a family or crowd)
בֵּן: a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.)
יִשְׂרָאֵל: Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
אָמַר: to say (used with great latitude)
דָּבָר: a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
צָוָה: (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
עָשָׂה: to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
שֵׁשׁ: six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ord. sixth
Cross References
Exodus 35Direct parallel linking the Sabbath command immediately with instructions for constructing the Tabernacle.
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Paul's principle of giving cheerfully, not under compulsion, echoing the 'willing heart' requirement.
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Direct reference to the divine calling and naming of Bezaleel and Aholiab for the tabernacle work.
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The initial divine call and spiritual filling of the skilled craftsmen Bezaleel and Aholiab.
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The initial command and pattern for taking a willing-hearted offering for the sanctuary.
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NT principle of cheerful, non-grudging giving directly echoes the willing-hearted contributors here.
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A critical comparative text for the controversial prohibition on kindling fires or cooking on the Sabbath.
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The original command of God to take an offering from everyone who gives willingly.
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The immediate fulfillment showing the people's hearts were stirred to bring the free-will offering.
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Parallel joy and willingness in offering materials for the construction of the Temple under David.
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Parallel to various spiritual gifts given by the same Spirit for the common good.
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Verbatim parallel of being filled with the Spirit of God in wisdom and knowledge.
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Historical account of the execution of a Sabbath-breaker who was caught gathering sticks for a fire.
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The original blueprint for the Ark of the Covenant, now called to be constructed.
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The original specifications for the Table of Shewbread listed among the utensils.
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The design pattern for the golden candlestick and its instruments of light.
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The original design instructions for the golden altar of incense.
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The specifications for the bronze altar of burnt offering and its necessary utensils.
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Echoes those whose spirits God stirred to build the house of the Lord.
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Depicts virtuous, wise-hearted women spinning and working with their hands in textile crafts.
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Provides the specific recipes for the anointing oil and sweet incense mentioned in verse 28.
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Confirms Aholiab's specific role as an engraver, cunning workman, and embroiderer.
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David's acknowledgment that all offering willingness and substance ultimately come from God's hand.
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The direct instruction to use goats' hair for the tent over the tabernacle.
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Confirms Bezaleel executed all that the Lord commanded Moses for the tabernacle.
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Shows the rulers taking the lead in offering precious stones and treasures.
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Solomon's master artisan, Hiram, filled with wisdom and understanding, parallel to Bezaleel.
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