Exodus 36:1

Translations

Modern

“So Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person are to carry out everything commanded by the LORD, who has given them skill and ability to know how to perform all the work of constructing the sanctuary.”

Traditional

Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom the Lord put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the Lord had commanded.

Literal

“ And Bezalel and Oholiab and every man wise of heart in whom YHWH has put wisdom and understanding, to know to do all of the work of the service of the Holy Place, to do according to all that YHWH has commanded.”

Latin

Fecit ergo Beseleel, et Ooliab, et omnis vir sapiens, quibus dedit Dominus sapientiam et intellectum, ut scirent fabre operari quæ in usus sanctuarii necessaria sunt, et quæ præcepit Dominus.

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English

“So Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person are to carry out everything commanded by the LORD, who has given them skill and ability to know how to perform all the work of constructing the sanctuary.”

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

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They received from Moses all the contributions that the Israelites had brought to carry out the service of constructing the sanctuary. Meanwhile, the people continued to bring freewill offerings morning after morning,
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But he did not give any to the Kohathites, since they were to carry on their shoulders the holy objects for which they were responsible.

People

Bezalel: Skilled craftsman who built the tabernacle Oholiab: Skilled craftsman for the tabernacle

Glossary

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

Topics

Aholiab: An Artificer of the Tabernacle Bezalel: A Divinely-Inspired Mechanic and Master Workman Who Built the Tabernacle Genius: Mechanical, a Divine Inspiration Israel: Gifts Consecrated for the Creation of the Tabernacle Tabernacle: Divine Wisdom Given to Bezaleel to Make The High Priest: Made by Divine Wisdom Given to Bezaleel Wisdom of Aholiab Wisdom of Bezaleel

Exodus 36:1

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