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Exodus 35

Exodus 35:10

The Skilled Craftsmen · Exodus 35:10–19
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Translations

Modern
Let every skilled craftsman among you come and make everything that the LORD has commanded:
Traditional
And every wise hearted among you shall come, and make all that the Lord hath commanded;
Literal
And all wise of heart among you shall come, and they shall make all that YHWH has commanded:
Latin
Quisque vestrum sapiens est, veniat, et faciat quod Dominus imperavit:

Original

Hebrew
English
Let every skilled craftsman among you come and make everything that the LORD has commanded:

Notes

Exodus 35:4–36:7

At the creation of the gold calf, Aaron asked only for earrings (see study note on 32:2–4). Here, Moses invites the people to bring various gifts (35:4–9). They gave as their hearts and spirits inspired them (35:21). Everyone could contribute something and the giving was voluntary. So, the people ended up giving too much and Moses had to stop them (36:4–7).

Exodus 35:1–40:38

Much of the report about building the Tent of Meeting repeats what 25:1–31:18 said. There is a change from the imperative mood to the indicative, and there are certain changes in the order.

This repetition emphasizes that the work was done exactly as God commanded (see 40:16). The people had tried to secure God's presence their own way with the gold calf, which led to disaster. Now, by following God's way, they received blessings (40:34–38).

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Leviticus, Book of Offerings and Sacrifices Tabernacle Tanned, Tanner, Tanning

Topics

Liberality: General Scriptures Concerning Mercy-Seat: Materials of, to be a Freewill offering Tabernacle: Materials For, Voluntarily offered The Theocracy: or Immediate Government by God: Consisted in His: Exacting Tribute