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Exodus 35

Exodus 35:5

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

Modern
Take from among you an offering to the LORD. Let everyone whose heart is willing bring an offering to the LORD: gold, silver, and bronze;
Traditional
Take ye from among you an offering unto the Lord: whosoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it, an offering of the Lord; gold, and silver, and brass,
Literal
…take from among you a contribution to YHWH; everyone of a willing heart, he shall bring it as a contribution to YHWH: gold, and silver, and bronze,
Latin
Separate apud vos primitias Domino. Omnis voluntarius et prono animo offerat eas Domino: aurum et argentum, et æs,

Original

Hebrew
English
Take from among you an offering to the LORD. Let everyone whose heart is willing bring an offering to the LORD: gold, silver, and bronze;

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

Glossary

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

Topics

Colors: These Colors Figured Largely in the Symbolisms of the Tabernacle Furnishing 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