Exodus 35:26

Translations

Modern

And all the skilled women whose hearts were stirred spun the goat hair.

Traditional

And all the women whose heart stirred them up in wisdom spun goats’ hair.

Literal

And all the women whose heart was lifted up with wisdom spun the goats’ hair.

Latin

…et pilos caprarum, sponte propria cuncta tribuentes.

Original

Hebrew

English

And all the skilled women whose hearts were stirred spun the goat hair.

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).

Theme notes and profiles

Pure Worship Temple Design as a Picture of God's Truth The Tabernacle

Related verses

Exodus 35:21
And everyone whose heart stirred him and whose spirit prompted him came and brought an offering to the LORD for the work on the Tent of Meeting, for all its services, and for the holy garments.
Exodus 36:8
All the skilled craftsmen among the workmen made the ten curtains for the tabernacle. They were made of finely spun linen, as well as blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, with cherubim skillfully worked into them.
Exodus 35:29
So all the men and women of the Israelites whose hearts prompted them brought a freewill offering to the LORD for all the work that the LORD through Moses had commanded them to do.

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Book of Exodus Cloth and Cloth Manufacturing Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Leviticus, Book of Offerings and Sacrifices Spinner, Spinning Tabernacle

Topics

Liberality: General Scriptures Concerning Liberality: Israelites at the Erection of the Tabernacle Liberality: should be Exercised in the Service of God Tabernacle: Made of the Free-Will offerings of the People Tabernacle: Materials For, Voluntarily offered The Goat: The Hair of Made Into Curtains, for Covering the Tabernacle The Theocracy: or Immediate Government by God: Consisted in His: Exacting Tribute Wisdom of Women Women: Spun

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