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Exodus 35 Summary
Sabbath, Offerings, and Skilled Craftsmen Called
Moses assembles the entire congregation of Israel and reiterates the LORD's command to observe the Sabbath strictly, prohibiting all work — including kindling fire — on the seventh day, under penalty of death. He then calls for a freewill offering of materials needed to construct the tabernacle and its furnishings, inviting all who are skilled and willing-hearted to contribute their labor. The people respond with remarkable generosity, both men and women bringing gold jewelry, colored threads, fine linens, animal skins, wood, oils, spices, and precious stones, with many women spinning yarn by hand. Moses concludes by announcing that the LORD has specifically called and filled Bezaleel son of Uri and Aholiab son of Ahisamach with the Spirit of God, granting them wisdom, understanding, and skill in all manner of craftsmanship needed for the tabernacle's construction.
Key themes
Key verses
Exodus 35:2
“Six days shall work be done, but on the seventh day there shall be to you an holy day, a sabbath of rest to the LORD: whosoever doeth work therein shall be put to death.”
Exodus 35:5
“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,”
Exodus 35:29
“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.”
Exodus 35:31
“And he hath filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship;”
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