Exodus 35:29
27 The leaders brought onyx stones and gemstones to mount on the ephod and breastpiece,
28 as well as spices and olive oil for the light, for the anointing oil, and for the fragrant incense.
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.
30 Then Moses said to the Israelites, “See, the LORD has called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.
31 And He has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship,
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
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- BSB
- 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.
- KJV
- 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.
- WEB
- The children of Israel brought a free will 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.
- ASV
- 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.
- DARBY
- The children of Israel brought a voluntary offering to Jehovah, every man and woman whose heart prompted them to bring for all manner of work, which Jehovah, by the hand of Moses, had commanded to be done.
- BLB
- Every man and woman whose heart impelled him to bring in for all the work that YHWH had commanded to be done by the hand of Moses—the sons of Israel brought a freewill offering to YHWH.
- ÅB
- Enhver mann og kvinne av Israels barn hvis hjerte drev dem til å gi noe til det store verk som Herren ved Moses hadde befalt å gjøre, de kom med det som en frivillig gave til Herren.
- OTB
- Alle de israelittiske menn og kvinner hvis hjerter var villige brakte til Herren frivillige offergaver for alt arbeidet Herren gjennom Moses hadde befalt dem å gjøre.
- B1930
- Enhver mann og kvinne av Israels barn hvis hjerte drev dem til å gi noget til det store verk som Herren ved Moses hadde befalt å gjøre, de kom med det som en frivillig gave til Herren.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
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.
Read in contextExodus 35:4
Moses also told the whole congregation of Israel, “This is what the LORD has commanded:
Read in contextExodus 35:21–22
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.
Read in context1 Chronicles 29:3
Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, I now give for it my personal treasures of gold and silver, over and above all that I have provided for this holy temple:
Read in contextDeuteronomy 4:2
You must not add to or subtract from what I command you, so that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God that I am giving you.
Read in contextGalatians 6:16
Peace and mercy to all who walk by this rule, even to the Israel of God.
Read in context1 Chronicles 29:6
Then the leaders of the households, 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.
Read in contextJudges 5:9
My heart is with the princes of Israel, with the volunteers among the people. Bless the LORD!
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