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Exodus 35

Exodus 35:4

Offerings for the Tabernacle · Exodus 35:4–9
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Translations

Modern
Moses also told the whole congregation of Israel, “This is what the LORD has commanded:
Traditional
And Moses spake unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, saying, This is the thing which the Lord commanded, saying,
Literal
And Moses spoke to all the congregation of the sons of Israel, saying, “This is the word that YHWH has commanded, saying,
Latin
Et ait Moyses ad omnem catervam filiorum Israël: Iste est sermo quem præcepit Dominus, dicens:

Original

Hebrew
English
Moses also told the whole congregation of Israel, “This is what 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).

Parallels

Exodus 25:1–9

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Leviticus, Book of Tabernacle

Topics

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