New International VersionSo all the skilled workers who were doing all the work on the sanctuary left what they were doing
New Living TranslationFinally the craftsmen who were working on the sanctuary left their work.
English Standard Versionso that all the craftsmen who were doing every sort of task on the sanctuary came, each from the task that he was doing,
Berean Standard Bibleso that all the skilled craftsmen who were doing all the work on the sanctuary left their work
King James BibleAnd all the wise men, that wrought all the work of the sanctuary, came every man from his work which they made;
New King James VersionThen all the craftsmen who were doing all the work of the sanctuary came, each from the work he was doing,
New American Standard BibleAnd all the skillful people who were performing all the work of the sanctuary came, each from the work which they were performing,
NASB 1995And all the skillful men who were performing all the work of the sanctuary came, each from the work which he was performing,
NASB 1977And all the skillful men who were performing all the work of the sanctuary came, each from the work which he was performing,
Legacy Standard BibleAnd all the wise men who were doing all the work of the sanctuary came, each from the work which he was doing,
Amplified BibleAnd all the skilled men who were doing all the work on the sanctuary came, each one from the work which he was doing,
Christian Standard BibleThen all the artisans who were doing all the work for the sanctuary came one by one from the work they were doing
Holman Christian Standard BibleThen all the craftsmen who were doing all the work for the sanctuary came one by one from the work they were doing
American Standard VersionAnd all the wise men, that wrought all the work of the sanctuary, came every man from his work which they wrought;
Contemporary English Versionthat finally everyone stopped working
English Revised VersionAnd all the wise men, that wrought all the work of the sanctuary, came every man from his work which they wrought;
GOD'S WORD® TranslationFinally, all the skilled craftsmen who were working on the holy place stopped what they were doing. They all came to Moses.
Good News TranslationThen the skilled men who were doing the work went
International Standard VersionAll the craftsmen who were doing all the work on the sanctuary left the work they were doing
NET BibleSo all the skilled people who were doing all the work on the sanctuary came from the work they were doing
New Heart English BibleAll the wise men, who performed all the work of the sanctuary, each came from his work which they did.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd all the wise men, that wrought all the work of the sanctuary, came every man from his work which they made. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleso that all the skilled craftsmen who were doing all the work on the sanctuary left their work
World English BibleAll the wise men, who performed all the work of the sanctuary, each came from his work which he did. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd all the wise men, who are doing all the work of the holy place, each come from his work which they are doing,
Young's Literal Translation And all the wise men, who are doing all the work of the sanctuary, come each from his work which they are doing,
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd all the wise will come, doing the work of the holy place; a man a man from his work which they were doing. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhereupon the workmen being constrained to come,
Catholic Public Domain VersionThe artisans were compelled by this to go
New American BibleThereupon all the artisans who were doing the work for the sanctuary came from the work each was doing,
New Revised Standard Versionso that all the artisans who were doing every sort of task on the sanctuary came, each from the task being performed, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd all the skillful men who did the work of the sanctuary brought in every man some of his work which he made;
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd all the wise who were doing the work of Holiness, each man brought from the work that they were doing; OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And all the wise men, that wrought all the work of the sanctuary, came every man from his work which they wrought.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd there came all the wise men who wrought the works of the sanctuary, each according to his own work, which they wrought.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context The Tabernacle Underwritten… 3They 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, 4so that allthe skilled craftsmenwho were doingallthe workon the sanctuarylefttheir work5and said to Moses, “The people are bringing more than enough for doing the work the LORD has commanded us to do.”…
Cross References Exodus 35:21-29And 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. / So all who had willing hearts, both men and women, came and brought brooches and earrings, rings and necklaces, and all kinds of gold jewelry. And they all presented their gold as a wave offering to the LORD. / Everyone who had blue, purple, or scarlet yarn, or fine linen, goat hair, ram skins dyed red, or articles of fine leather, brought them. ...
1 Chronicles 29:6-9Then the leaders of the families, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly. / Toward the service of God’s house they gave 5,000 talents and 10,000 darics of gold, 10,000 talents of silver, 18,000 talents of bronze, and 100,000 talents of iron. / Whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite. ...
2 Corinthians 8:1-5Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia. / In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity. / For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord, ...
2 Corinthians 9:6-7Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. / 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 29:14-17But 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. / For we are foreigners and strangers in Your presence, as were all our forefathers. Our days on earth are like a shadow, without hope. / O LORD our God, from Your hand comes all this abundance that we have provided to build You a house for Your holy Name, and all of it belongs to You. ...
Acts 4:32-35The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned. / With great power the apostles continued to give their testimony about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And abundant grace was upon them all. / There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, ...
1 Corinthians 12:4-7There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. / There are different ministries, but the same Lord. / There are different ways of working, but the same God works all things in all people. ...
Romans 12:6-8We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; / if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; / if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.
1 Peter 4:10-11As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. / If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.
2 Kings 12:4-15Then Joash said to the priests, “Collect all the money brought as sacred gifts into the house of the LORD—the census money, the money from vows, and the money brought voluntarily into the house of the LORD. / Let every priest receive it from his constituency, and let it be used to repair any damage found in the temple.” / By the twenty-third year of the reign of Joash, however, the priests had not yet repaired the damage to the temple. ...
Nehemiah 4:6So we rebuilt the wall until all of it was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.
1 Corinthians 3:9-11For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building. / By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one must be careful how he builds. / For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 4:11-12And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, / to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,
Philippians 2:13For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.
1 Timothy 6:17-19Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.
Treasury of Scripture And all the wise men, that worked all the work of the sanctuary, came every man from his work which they made; 2 Chronicles 24:13 So the workmen wrought, and the work was perfected by them, and they set the house of God in his state, and strengthened it. Matthew 24:45 Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? Luke 12:42 And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whomhis lord shall make ruler over his household, to givethem their portion of meat in due season? Jump to Previous AbleCraftsmenHolyPerformedPerformingSanctuarySkilledSkillfulSortTaskWiseWorkWroughtJump to Next AbleCraftsmenHolyPerformedPerformingSanctuarySkilledSkillfulSortTaskWiseWorkWroughtExodus 36 1.The offerings are delivered to the workmen4.The generosity of the people is restrained8.The curtains with cherubim14.The curtains of goats' hair19.The covering of skins20.The boards with their sockets31.The bars35.The veil37.The hanging for the doorso that all the skilled craftsmenThe term "skilled craftsmen" refers to individuals endowed with specific talents and abilities necessary for the construction of the sanctuary. In the context of Exodus, these craftsmen were divinely inspired and equipped by God, as seen in Exodus 31:1-6, where Bezalel and Oholiab are mentioned as leaders filled with the Spirit of God for this purpose. This highlights the importance of God-given skills and talents in fulfilling His purposes. who were doing all the work The phrase emphasizes the active involvement and dedication of the craftsmen in the construction of the sanctuary. This work was not just manual labor but a sacred task, as the sanctuary was to be the dwelling place of God among His people. The meticulous nature of their work reflects the detailed instructions given by God in previous chapters (Exodus 25-31), underscoring the importance of obedience and precision in worship. on the sanctuary The sanctuary, also known as the Tabernacle, was a portable earthly dwelling place for God among the Israelites. It served as a central place of worship and sacrifice during their journey through the wilderness. The construction of the sanctuary was a fulfillment of God's command inExodus 25:8, "Then have them make a sanctuary for Me, so that I may dwell among them." This foreshadows the coming of Jesus Christ, who is described inJohn 1:14 as the Word who "became flesh and made His dwelling among us." left their work This indicates a pause or interruption in the construction process. The context inExodus 36 reveals that the craftsmen stopped because the people had brought more than enough materials for the work (Exodus 36:5-7). This abundance reflects the generosity and willingness of the Israelites to contribute to God's work, a principle echoed in2 Corinthians 9:7, where believers are encouraged to give cheerfully. The cessation of work due to abundance also symbolizes God's provision and the sufficiency of His resources for His purposes. Persons / Places / Events 1. Skilled CraftsmenThese were the artisans and workers endowed with wisdom and skill by God to construct the Tabernacle. They were chosen for their expertise and dedication to the sacred task. 2. The SanctuaryRefers to the Tabernacle, the portable dwelling place for the presence of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. 3. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, who received the instructions from God on Mount Sinai regarding the construction of the Tabernacle. 4. The IsraelitesThe community of God's chosen people, who contributed materials and resources for the construction of the Tabernacle. 5. Bezalel and OholiabAlthough not mentioned directly in this verse, they were the chief artisans appointed by God to oversee the work on the Tabernacle. Teaching Points The Importance of God-Given SkillsGod equips individuals with specific talents and skills for His purposes. Recognize and use your God-given abilities to serve Him and the community. Unity in PurposeThe craftsmen worked together towards a common goal, demonstrating the power of unity in fulfilling God's plans. Seek to collaborate with others in your faith community to achieve shared spiritual objectives. Generosity and ProvisionThe Israelites' contributions were so abundant that the craftsmen had to pause their work. This reflects the principle of generous giving and God's provision. Trust in God's ability to provide for His work through His people. Obedience to Divine InstructionsThe construction of the Tabernacle was carried out according to God's precise instructions. Obedience to God's word is crucial in our spiritual journey. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 36
What is the Bible's perspective on teamwork?
What responsibilities does a church trustee have?
In Exodus 36:3-5, how is it possible for a nomadic people in the wilderness to possess and contribute such abundant resources?
Exodus 37:1-9: How could ancient desert nomads craft such detailed cherubim from pure gold with the tools and resources supposedly available?Verses 4, 5. - At last, remonstrance had to be made. The workmen were cumbered with an overplus of material - an embarras de richesses - and came in a body to Moses, to make complaint. All the wisemen came, everyman from his work, with the cry " The people bring much more than enough - we are hampered in our work by the too great abundance - let an end be put to it."
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew so that allכָּל־(kāl-)Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, everythe skilled craftsmenהַ֣חֲכָמִ֔ים(ha·ḥă·ḵā·mîm)Article | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 2450:Wisewho were doingהָעֹשִׂ֕ים(hā·‘ō·śîm)Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 6213:To do, makeallכָּל־(kāl-)Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, everythe workמְלֶ֣אכֶת(mə·le·ḵeṯ)Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 4399:Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, propertyon the sanctuaryהַקֹּ֑דֶשׁ(haq·qō·ḏeš)Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6944:A sacred place, thing, sanctityleftוַיָּבֹ֙אוּ֙(way·yā·ḇō·’ū)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 935:To come in, come, go in, gotheir workמִמְּלַאכְתּ֖וֹ(mim·mə·laḵ·tōw)Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4399:Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property
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