Exodus 36:2

Translations

Modern

Then Moses summoned Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person whom the LORD had gifted—everyone whose heart stirred him to come and do the work.

Traditional

And Moses called Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whose heart the Lord had put wisdom, even every one whose heart stirred him up to come unto the work to do it:

Literal

And Moses called to Bezalel and to Oholiab and to to every man wise of heart in whom YHWH had put wisdom in his heart—everyone whose heart lifted him—to come near to the work to do it.

Latin

Cumque vocasset eos Moyses et omnem eruditum virum, cui dederat Dominus sapientiam, et qui sponte sua obtulerant se ad faciendum opus,

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Hebrew

English

Then Moses summoned Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person whom the LORD had gifted—everyone whose heart stirred him to come and do the work.

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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Hebrews 5:4
No one takes this honor upon himself; he must be called by God, just as Aaron was.
1 Chronicles 29:5
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Acts 14:23
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Acts 6:3–4
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Exodus 35:10
Let every skilled craftsman among you come and make everything that the LORD has commanded:
Exodus 35:21–35
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 35:2
For six days work may be done, but the seventh day shall be your holy day, a Sabbath of complete rest to the LORD. Whoever does any work on that day must be put to death.
Exodus 28:3
You are to instruct all the skilled craftsmen, whom I have filled with a spirit of wisdom, to make garments for Aaron’s consecration, so that he may serve Me as priest.
Exodus 25:2
“Tell the Israelites to bring Me an offering. You are to receive My offering from every man whose heart compels him.

People

Bezalel: Skilled craftsman who built the tabernacle Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt 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 Israel: Gifts Consecrated for the Creation of the Tabernacle Wisdom of Other Skilled Artisans

Exodus 36:2

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