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◄ Exodus 35:29►

New International Version
All the Israelite men and women who were willing brought to the LORD freewill offerings for all the work the LORD through Moses had commanded them to do.

New Living Translation
So the people of Israel—every man and woman who was eager to help in the work the LORD had given them through Moses—brought their gifts and gave them freely to the LORD.

English Standard Version
All the men and women, the people of Israel, whose heart moved them to bring anything for the work that the LORD had commanded by Moses to be done brought it as a freewill offering to the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
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.

King James Bible
The children of Israel brought a willing offering unto the LORD, every man and woman, whose heart made them willing to bring for all manner of work, which the LORD had commanded to be made by the hand of Moses.

New King James Version
The children of Israel brought a freewill offering to the LORD, all the men and women whose hearts were willing to bringmaterial for all kinds of work which the LORD, by the hand of Moses, had commanded to be done.

New American Standard Bible
The Israelites, all the men and women, whose heart moved them to bringmaterial for all the work, which the LORD had commanded through Moses to be done, brought a voluntary offering to the LORD.

NASB 1995
The Israelites, all the men and women, whose heart moved them to bring material for all the work, which the LORD had commanded through Moses to be done, brought a freewill offering to the LORD.

NASB 1977
The Israelites, all the men and women, whose heart moved them to bringmaterial for all the work, which the LORD had commanded through Moses to be done, brought a freewill offering to the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
The sons of Israel—all the men and women whose heart was willing to bringmaterial for all the work, which Yahweh had commanded through the hand of Moses to do—brought a freewill offering to Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
The Israelites, all the men and women whose heart moved them to bringmaterial for all the work which the LORD had commanded through Moses to be done, brought a freewill (voluntary) offering to the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
So the Israelites brought a freewill offering to the LORD, all the men and women whose hearts prompted them to bring something for all the work that the LORD, through Moses, had commanded to be done.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So the Israelites brought a freewill offering to the LORD, all the men and women whose hearts prompted them to bring something for all the work that the LORD, through Moses, had commanded to be done.

American Standard Version
The children of Israel brought a freewill-offering unto Jehovah; every man and woman, whose heart made them willing to bring for all the work, which Jehovah had commanded to be made by Moses.

Contemporary English Version
Moses had told the people what the LORD wanted them to do, and many of them decided to bring their gifts.

English Revised Version
The children of Israel brought a freewill offering unto the LORD; every man and woman, whose heart made them willing to bring for all the work, which the LORD had commanded to be made by the hand of Moses.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Every Israelite man and woman who was willing brought all these items to the LORD as a freewill offering. They brought these items to be used to make everything the LORD had commanded through Moses.

Good News Translation
All the people of Israel who wanted to brought their offering to the LORD for the work which he had commanded Moses to do.

International Standard Version
Each Israeli man and woman whose heart was prompted brought something as a freewill offering to the LORD for all the work that the LORD had commanded them to do through Moses.

NET Bible
The Israelites brought a freewill offering to the LORD, every man and woman whose heart was willing to bring materials for all the work that the LORD through Moses had commanded them to do.

New Heart English Bible
The children of Israel brought a freewill offering to the LORD; every man and woman, whose heart made them willing to bring for all the work, which the LORD had commanded to be made by Moses.

Webster's Bible Translation
The children of Israel brought a willing offering to the LORD, every man and woman, whose heart made them willing to bring for all manner of work, which the LORD had commanded to be made by the hand of Moses.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
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.

World English Bible
The children of Israel brought a free will offering to Yahweh; every man and woman whose heart made them willing to bring for all the work, which Yahweh had commanded to be made by Moses.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
every man and woman of the sons of Israel (whom their heart has made willing to bring in for all the work which YHWH commanded to be done by the hand of Moses) brought in a willing-offering to YHWH.

Young's Literal Translation
every man and woman (whom their heart hath made willing to bring in for all the work which Jehovah commanded to be done by the hand of Moses) of the sons of Israel brought in a willing-offering to Jehovah.

Smith's Literal Translation
Every man and woman whose heart impelled them to bring for all the work which Jehovah commanded to be done by the hand of Moses, the sons of Israel brought a voluntary gift to Jehovah.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
All both men and women with devout mind offered gifts, that the works might be done which the Lord had commanded by the hand of Moses. All the children of Israel dedicated voluntary offerings to the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
All the men and women offered donations with a devout mind, so that the works might be done which the Lord had ordered by the hand of Moses. All the sons of Israel dedicated voluntary offerings to the Lord.

New American Bible
Every Israelite man and woman brought to the LORD such voluntary offerings as they thought best, for the various kinds of work which the LORD, through Moses, had commanded to be done.

New Revised Standard Version
All the Israelite men and women whose hearts made them willing to bring anything for the work that the LORD had commanded by Moses to be done, brought it as a freewill offering to the LORD.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
The children of Israel brought a willing offering to the LORD, every man and woman who were willing-hearted to bring material for all manner of work which the LORD had commanded to be done by Moses.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Every man and woman who purposed in their hearts to bring all the work that LORD JEHOVAH commanded to do by the hand of Moshe, the children of Israel were bringing a gift to LORD JEHOVAH.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
The children of Israel brought a freewill-offering unto the LORD; every man and woman, whose heart made them willing to bring for all the work, which the LORD had commanded by the hand of Moses to be made.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And every man and woman whose mind inclined them to come in and do all the works as many as the Lord appointed them to do by Moses -they the children of Israel brought an offering to the Lord.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The People Offer Gifts
…28as well as spices and olive oil for the light, for the anointing oil, and for the fragrant incense.29So 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.

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 9:7
Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.

1 Chronicles 29:9
And the people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given to the LORD freely and wholeheartedly. And King David also rejoiced greatly.

1 Chronicles 29:14
But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? For everything comes from You, and from Your own hand we have given to You.

2 Corinthians 8:12
For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.

Romans 12:1
Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

1 Chronicles 29:17
I know, my God, that You test the heart and delight in uprightness. All these things I have given willingly and with an upright heart, and now I have seen Your people who are present here giving joyfully and willingly to You.

2 Corinthians 8:3-5
For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord, / they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints. / And not only did they do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us, through the will of God.

Acts 4:34-35
There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, / and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need.

1 Corinthians 16:2
On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed.

2 Corinthians 9:6
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.

2 Corinthians 8:11
Now finish the work, so that you may complete it with the same eager desire, according to your means.

Philippians 4:18
I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.

Hebrews 13:16
And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

1 Timothy 6:18
Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,

Luke 21:1-4
Then Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury, / and He saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins. / “Truly I tell you,” He said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others. ...

Treasury of Scripture

The children of Israel brought a willing offering to the LORD, every man and woman, whose heart made them willing to bring for all manner of work, which the LORD had commanded to be made by the hand of Moses.

whose heart

Exodus 35:21,22
And they came, every one whose heart stirred him up, and every one whom his spirit made willing,and they brought the LORD'S offering to the work of the tabernacle of the congregation, and for all his service, and for the holy garments…

1 Chronicles 29:3,6,9,10,14,17
Moreover, because I have set my affection to the house of my God, I have of mine own proper good, of gold and silver,which I have given to the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house, …

Judges 5:2,9
Praise ye the LORD for the avenging of Israel, when the people willingly offered themselves…

the Lord

Exodus 35:4
And Moses spake unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, saying, Thisis the thing which the LORD commanded, saying,

Deuteronomy 4:2
Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminishought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.

Deuteronomy 11:32
And ye shall observe to do all the statutes and judgments which I set before you this day.

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Exodus 35

1.The Sabbath
4.The free gifts for the tabernacle
20.The readiness of the people to offer
30.Bezaleel and Aholiab are called to the work

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

So all the men and women of the Israelites
This phrase highlights the communal involvement of the Israelites, emphasizing that both men and women participated in the offering. This reflects the inclusive nature of worship and service in the community of Israel. In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, this joint participation underscores the unity and shared responsibility among the people of God. It also prefigures the New Testament teaching that in Christ, there is neither male nor female, but all are one (Galatians 3:28).

whose hearts prompted them
The phrase indicates a voluntary and heartfelt response, not one compelled by obligation. This reflects the biblical principle that God values offerings given willingly and cheerfully (2 Corinthians 9:7). The prompting of the heart suggests the work of the Holy Spirit, who moves individuals to act according to God's will. This voluntary spirit is a precursor to the New Covenant, where the law is written on the hearts of believers (Jeremiah 31:33).

brought a freewill offering to the LORD
A freewill offering is one that is given voluntarily, beyond what is required by law. This type of offering is significant in that it demonstrates the Israelites' devotion and gratitude to God. It is an act of worship and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and provision. The concept of freewill offerings is seen throughout Scripture, including in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to offer themselves as living sacrifices (Romans 12:1).

for all the work that the LORD through Moses had commanded them to do
This phrase refers to the construction of the Tabernacle, a central place of worship for the Israelites. The work commanded by the LORD through Moses included detailed instructions for building the Tabernacle and its furnishings, as outlined in earlier chapters of Exodus. This obedience to God's command is a demonstration of faith and trust in His plan. The Tabernacle itself is a type of Christ, symbolizing God's presence among His people, and foreshadowing the incarnation of Jesus, who "tabernacled" among us (John 1:14).

Persons / Places / Events

1.The Israelites
The chosen people of God, descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who were delivered from slavery in Egypt and were journeying to the Promised Land.

2.Moses
The leader and prophet chosen by God to deliver the Israelites from Egypt and to communicate God's laws and instructions to them.

3.The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant name of God, who commanded the construction of the Tabernacle as a dwelling place among His people.

4.The Tabernacle
The portable sanctuary that God instructed the Israelites to build as a place of worship and His dwelling among them.

5.Freewill Offering
Voluntary contributions made by the Israelites, motivated by a willing heart, for the construction of the Tabernacle.

Teaching Points

Willing Hearts in Service
The emphasis on "willing hearts" inExodus 35:29 teaches us that God values the attitude and motivation behind our giving and service. Our contributions to God's work should be voluntary and joyful, not out of compulsion.

Community Participation
The collective effort of the Israelites in bringing offerings highlights the importance of community involvement in God's work. Each person's contribution, no matter how small, is valuable and necessary.

Obedience to God's Command
The Israelites' response to God's command through Moses demonstrates the importance of obedience in our relationship with God. We are called to act on God's instructions with faith and commitment.

Generosity as Worship
The act of giving is an expression of worship and devotion to God. Our generosity reflects our trust in God's provision and our desire to honor Him with our resources.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Exodus 35:29?

2.How can we willingly offer our skills for God's work today, like in Exodus 35:29?

3.What does "heart stirred" in Exodus 35:29 teach about our attitude in giving?

4.How does Exodus 35:29 connect to New Testament teachings on generosity?

5.In what ways can our offerings today reflect those in Exodus 35:29?

6.How can we encourage others to contribute to God's work as in Exodus 35:29?

7.How does Exodus 35:29 reflect the importance of voluntary offerings in worship?

8.What does Exodus 35:29 reveal about the Israelites' commitment to God's commands?

9.How does the communal aspect in Exodus 35:29 challenge individualistic views of faith?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 35?

11.(Exodus 35) From a historical or archeological standpoint, where did the wandering Israelites obtain such large quantities of gold, silver, and other precious materials?

12.What does the Bible say about tithes and offerings?

13.In Exodus 36:6–7, would a vast surplus of materials realistically occur under harsh desert conditions?

14.Why does 2 Corinthians 9:7 emphasize cheerful giving if Old Testament laws (e.g., tithing in Malachi 3:10) demand mandatory giving?

What Does Exodus 35:29 Mean

So all the men and women of the Israelites

God calls every person in the covenant community to participate.Exodus 35:22 already noted that “men and women alike came forward,” and here the Spirit repeats the truth. From the earliest campfires of Israel (Exodus 12:37) to the newborn church at Pentecost (Acts 2:17), God’s work is never reserved for a privileged few. His invitation is wide, reminding us that in Christ “there is neither male nor female” when it comes to usefulness in His plan (Galatians 3:28).

whose hearts prompted them

The offering is not pried out of reluctant hands—it rises from obedient hearts.

• The earlier command, “Tell the Israelites to take an offering…from everyone whose heart is willing” (Exodus 25:2), is now joyfully fulfilled.

• Paul echoes the same principle: “Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion” (2 Corinthians 9:7).

• David once marveled, “Who am I…that we should be able to give as generously as this?” (1 Chronicles 29:14). True generosity is always an overflow of grace.

brought a freewill offering

Unlike required tithes or sin offerings, a freewill gift is voluntary (Leviticus 22:21;Deuteronomy 16:10). It springs from gratitude rather than obligation.

• Such offerings remind us that grace precedes giving—God redeemed Israel before asking for contributions (Exodus 20:2; 25:8).

• Centuries later, returning exiles would renew this practice, “Everyone whose spirit God had stirred…brought freewill offerings” (Ezra 1:4, 6). The pattern stays consistent: redeemed hearts love to give.

to the LORD

Though placed in Moses’ hands, the gifts are presented to God Himself.

•Proverbs 19:17 teaches that giving to others is “lending to the LORD.”

• Jesus amplifies the thought: “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me” (Matthew 25:40).

•Colossians 3:23 urges, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.” Every contribution—time, talent, treasure—ultimately lands on heaven’s altar.

for all the work

The gifts are specific: materials, skills, and energy for building the tabernacle (Exodus 35:30–35).

• God had already detailed the plans (Exodus 25:8–9); now He supplies the resources through His people.

• The same pattern holds for believers today: “We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand” (Ephesians 2:10).

• Our varied contributions combine so “that the body of Christ may be built up” (Ephesians 4:12).

that the LORD through Moses had commanded them to do

The project is neither hobby nor human brainstorm; it is divine directive delivered through God’s appointed servant.

• “Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s house” (Hebrews 3:5), foreshadowing Christ’s greater mediatorial role.

• Obedience is the final test of willingness: “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments” (John 14:15).

• The Great Commission still operates by the same principle—doing “everything I have commanded you” (Matthew 28:20).

summary

Exodus 35:29 pictures a community transformed by grace: men and women, hearts stirred, hands open, gifts flowing, all directed to God’s purposes under God’s leadership. Voluntary generosity, rooted in thankfulness and expressed in obedience, still fuels the building of God’s dwelling place—now His living temple, the church.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

So all
כָּל־(kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, every

the men
אִ֣ישׁ(’îš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376:A man as an individual, a male person

and women
וְאִשָּׁ֗ה(wə·’iš·šāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 802:Woman, wife, female

of the Israelites
בְנֵי־(ḇə·nê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121:A son

whose
אֲשֶׁ֨ר(’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834:Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

hearts
לִבָּם֮(lib·bām)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 3820:The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre

prompted
נָדַ֣ב(nā·ḏaḇ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5068:To impel, to volunteer, to present spontaneously

them
אֹתָם֒(’ō·ṯām)
Direct object marker | third person masculine plural
Strong's 853:Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

brought
לְהָבִיא֙(lə·hā·ḇî)
Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct
Strong's 935:To come in, come, go in, go

a freewill offering
נְדָבָ֖ה(nə·ḏā·ḇāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5071:Spontaneity, spontaneous, a spontaneous, abundant gift

to the LORD
יְהוָ֛ה(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

for all
לְכָל־(lə·ḵāl)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, every

the work
הַמְּלָאכָ֔ה(ham·mə·lā·ḵāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4399:Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property

that
אֲשֶׁ֨ר(’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834:Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

the LORD
לַיהוָֽה׃(Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

through
בְּיַד־(bə·yaḏ-)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3027:A hand

Moses
מֹשֶׁ֑ה(mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872:Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

had commanded
צִוָּ֧ה(ṣiw·wāh)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6680:To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order

them to do.
לַעֲשׂ֖וֹת(la·‘ă·śō·wṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 6213:To do, make

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OT Law: Exodus 35:29 The children of Israel brought a freewill (Exo. Ex)