Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He has filled them with skill to do all kinds of work as engravers, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple and scarlet yarn and fine linen, and weavers—all of them skilled workers and designers. New Living Translation The LORD has given them special skills as engravers, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple, and scarlet thread on fine linen cloth, and weavers. They excel as craftsmen and as designers. English Standard Version He has filled them with skill to do every sort of work done by an engraver or by a designer or by an embroiderer in blue and purple and scarlet yarns and fine twined linen, or by a weaver—by any sort of workman or skilled designer. Berean Standard Bible He has filled them with skill to do all kinds of work as engravers, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and fine linen, and as weavers—as artistic designers of every kind of craft. Berean Literal Bible He has filled them with wisdom of heart to do every work of an engraver and designer and weaver in the blue and the purple, in the scarlet yarn, and in the fine linen, and of a weaver—those who do every work and those who design artistic works. King James Bible Them hath he filled with wisdom of heart, to work all manner of work, of the engraver, and of the cunning workman, and of the embroiderer, in blue, and in purple, in scarlet, and in fine linen, and of the weaver, even of them that do any work, and of those that devise cunning work. New King James Version He has filled them with skill to do all manner of work of the engraver and the designer and the tapestry maker, in blue, purple, and scarlet thread, and fine linen, and of the weaver—those who do every work and those who design artistic works. New American Standard Bible He has filled them with skill to perform every work of an engraver, of a designer, and of an embroiderer, in violet, purple, and in scarlet material, and in fine linen, and of a weaver, as performers of every work and makers of designs. NASB 1995 “He has filled them with skill to perform every work of an engraver and of a designer and of an embroiderer, in blue and in purple and in scarlet material, and in fine linen, and of a weaver, as performers of every work and makers of designs. NASB 1977 “He has filled them with skill to perform every work of an engraver and of a designer and of an embroiderer, in blue and in purple and in scarlet material, and in fine linen, and of a weaver, as performers of every work and makers of designs. Legacy Standard Bible He has filled them with wisdom in their heart to do every work of an engraver and of a designer and of an embroiderer, in blue and in purple and in scarlet material and in fine linen, and of a weaver, as those who do every work and make designs. Amplified Bible He has filled them with skill to do the work of an engraver, of a designer, and of an embroiderer, in blue, purple, and scarlet fabric, and in fine linen, and of a weaver; makers of every work and embroiderers of [excellent] designs. Berean Annotated Bible He has filled them with skill to do all kinds of work as engravers, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and fine linen, and as weavers—as artistic designers of every kind of craft. Christian Standard Bible He has filled them with skill to do all the work of a gem cutter; a designer; an embroiderer in blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and fine linen; and a weaver. They can do every kind of craft and design artistic designs. Holman Christian Standard Bible He has filled them with skill to do all the work of a gem cutter; a designer; an embroiderer in blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and fine linen; and a weaver. They can do every kind of craft and design artistic designs. American Standard Version Them hath he filled with wisdom of heart, to work all manner of workmanship, of the engraver, and of the skilful workman, and of the embroiderer, in blue, and in purple, in scarlet, and in fine linen, and of the weaver, even of them that do any workmanship, and of those that devise skilful works. Contemporary English Version And he has given them all kinds of artistic skills, including the ability to design and embroider with blue, purple, and red wool and to weave fine linen. English Revised Version Them hath he filled with wisdom of heart, to work all manner of workmanship, of the engraver, and of the cunning workman, and of the embroiderer, in blue, and in purple, in scarlet, and in fine linen, and of the weaver, even of them that do any workmanship, and of those that devise cunning works. GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD has made these men highly skilled in all trades. They can do the work of jewelers, carpenters, and designers. They know how to embroider violet, purple and bright red yarn on fine linen. They know how to weave yarn on a loom. They can do all kinds of trades. They are master artists." Good News Translation He has given them skill in all kinds of work done by engravers, designers, and weavers of fine linen; blue, purple, and red wool; and other cloth. They are able to do all kinds of work and are skillful designers. International Standard Version He has equipped them to do all kinds of work done by an engraver, designer, embroider in blue, purple and scarlet material and in fine linen, or as a weaver. They were able to do all kinds of work and were skilled designers. NET Bible He has filled them with skill to do all kinds of work as craftsmen, as designers, as embroiderers in blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and in fine linen, and as weavers. They are craftsmen in all the work and artistic designers. New Heart English Bible He has filled them with wisdom of heart, to work all manner of workmanship, of the engraver, of the skillful workman, and of the embroiderer, in blue, in purple, in scarlet, and in fine linen, and of the weaver, even of those who do any workmanship, and of those who make skillful works. Webster's Bible Translation Them hath he filled with wisdom of heart, to work all manner of work, of the engraver, and of the skillful workmen, and of the embroiderer, in blue, and in purple, in scarlet, and in fine linen, and of the weaver, even of them that do any work, and of those that devise curious work. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe has filled them with skill to do all kinds of work as engravers, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and fine linen, and as weavers—as artistic designers of every kind of craft. World English Bible He has filled them with wisdom of heart to work all kinds of workmanship, of the engraver, of the skillful workman, and of the embroiderer, in blue, in purple, in scarlet, and in fine linen, and of the weaver, even of those who do any workmanship, and of those who make skillful works. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe has filled them with wisdom of heart to do every work, of engraver, and designer, and embroiderer (in blue, and in purple, in scarlet, and in linen), and weaver, who does any work, and of designers of designs.” Berean Literal Bible He has filled them with wisdom of heart to do every work of an engraver and designer and weaver in the blue and the purple, in the scarlet yarn, and in the fine linen, and of a weaver—those who do every work and those who design artistic works. Young's Literal Translation He hath filled them with wisdom of heart to do every work, of engraver, and designer, and embroiderer (in blue, and in purple, in scarlet, and in linen), and weaver, who do any work, and of designers of designs. Smith's Literal Translation He filled them with wisdom of heart, to do all the work of engraving, of inventing, and variegating in cerulean purple, and in red purple, and in double scarlet, and in byssus, and of weaving, and of those doing all work, and of those devising works of skill. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBoth of them hath he instructed with wisdom, to do carpenters' work and tapestry, and embroidery in blue and purple, and scarlet twice dyed, and fine linen, and to weave all things, and to invent all new things. Catholic Public Domain Version He has taught both of them wisdom, in order to do the work of carpentry, tapestry, and embroidery, from hyacinth, and purple, and twice-dyed scarlet, and fine linen, and every textile, and to discover whatever may be new.” New American Bible He has endowed them with skill to execute all types of work: engraving, embroidering, the making of variegated cloth of violet, purple, and scarlet yarn and fine linen thread, weaving, and all other arts and crafts. New Revised Standard Version He has filled them with skill to do every kind of work done by an artisan or by a designer or by an embroiderer in blue, purple, and crimson yarns, and in fine linen, or by a weaver—by any sort of artisan or skilled designer. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBoth of them he has filled with wisdom and inspiration to do all manner of work of the carpenter and of the workman of art and of the embroiderer in blue, and in purple, in fine linen, and in scarlet material, and in weaving, and of those who do any kind of work, and of those who devise skillful work. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Wisdom of Heart filled them to do every work: a carpenter, and a craftsman, and an embroiderer in blue fringes and in purple and in fine white linen and in dye of scarlet and in weaving, workers of every work and planners of ideas. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Them hath He filled with wisdom of heart, to work all manner of workmanship, of the craftsman, and of the skilful workman, and of the weaver in colours, in blue, and in purple, in scarlet, and in fine linen, and of the weaver, even of them that do any workmanship, and of those that devise skilful works. Brenton Septuagint Translation And God filled them with wisdom, understanding and perception, to understand to work all the works of the sanctuary, and to weave the woven and embroidered work with scarlet and fine linen, to do all work of curious workmanship and embroidery. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Bezalel and Oholiab…34And the LORD has given both him and Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, the ability to teach others. 35He has filled them with skill to do all kinds of work as engravers, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and fine linen, and as weavers— as artistic designers of every kind of craft. Cross References He has filled them with skill Exodus 31:3 And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship, 1 Kings 7:14 He was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a craftsman in bronze. Huram had great skill, understanding, and knowledge for every kind of bronze work. So he came to King Solomon and carried out all his work. to do all kinds of work Exodus 31:5 to cut gemstones for settings, and to carve wood, so that he may be a master of every craft. 1 Chronicles 28:21 The divisions of the priests and Levites are ready for all the service of the house of God, and every willing man of every skill will be at your disposal for the work. The officials and all the people are fully at your command.” 2 Chronicles 2:7 Send me, therefore, a craftsman skilled in engraving to work with gold and silver, with bronze and iron, and with purple, crimson, and blue yarn. He will work with my craftsmen in Judah and Jerusalem, whom my father David provided. as engravers, designers, Exodus 28:9-11 Take two onyx stones and engrave on them the names of the sons of Israel: / six of their names on one stone and the remaining six on the other, in the order of their birth. / Engrave the names of the sons of Israel on the two stones the way a gem cutter engraves a seal. Then mount the stones in gold filigree settings. Exodus 28:36 You are to make a plate of pure gold and engrave on it as on a seal: HOLY TO THE LORD. 1 Chronicles 28:11-12 Then David gave his son Solomon the plans for the portico of the temple, its buildings, storehouses, upper rooms, inner rooms, and the room for the mercy seat. / The plans contained everything David had in mind for the courts of the house of the LORD, for all the surrounding rooms, for the treasuries of the house of God and of the dedicated things, embroiderers in blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and fine linen, Exodus 28:4-5 These are the garments that they shall make: a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, a woven tunic, a turban, and a sash. They are to make these holy garments for your brother Aaron and his sons, so that they may serve Me as priests. / They shall use gold, along with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine linen. Exodus 27:16 The gate of the courtyard shall be twenty cubits long, with a curtain embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen. It shall have four posts and four bases. Exodus 26:1 “You are to construct the tabernacle itself with ten curtains of finely spun linen, each with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and cherubim skillfully worked into them. and as weavers— Exodus 39:27-29 For Aaron and his sons they made tunics of fine linen, the work of a weaver, / as well as the turban of fine linen, the ornate headbands and undergarments of finely spun linen, / and the sash of finely spun linen, embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. Exodus 39:22 They made the robe of the ephod entirely of blue cloth, the work of a weaver, Exodus 36:8 All the skilled craftsmen among the workmen made the ten curtains for the tabernacle. They were made of finely spun linen, as well as blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, with cherubim skillfully worked into them. as artistic designers of every kind of craft. 2 Chronicles 2:13-14 So now I am sending you Huram-abi, a skillful man endowed with creativity. / He is the son of a woman from the daughters of Dan, and his father is a man of Tyre. He is skilled in work with gold and silver, bronze and iron, stone and wood, purple, blue, and crimson yarn, and fine linen. He is experienced in every kind of engraving and can execute any design that is given him. He will work with your craftsmen and with those of my lord, your father David. Exodus 36:1-2 “So Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person are to carry out everything commanded by the LORD, who has given them skill and ability to know how to perform all the work of constructing the sanctuary.” / 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. Treasury of Scripture Them has he filled with wisdom of heart, to work all manner of work, of the engraver, and of the cunning workman, and of the embroiderer, in blue, and in purple, in scarlet, and in fine linen, and of the weaver, even of them that do any work, and of those that devise cunning work. he filled 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; Exodus 31:3,6 And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship, … 1 Kings 3:12 Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee. the cunning Exodus 26:1 Moreover thou shalt make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet: with cherubims of cunning work shalt thou make them. Acts 19:6,8 And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied… 1 Corinthians 1:5,7 That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge; … of the weaver Job 7:6 My days are swifter than a weaver's shuttle, and are spent without hope. Isaiah 38:12 Mine age is departed, and is removed from me as a shepherd's tent: I have cut off like a weaver my life: he will cut me off with pining sickness: from day even to night wilt thou make an end of me. Jump to Previous Blue Colours Craftsman Cunning Curious Devise Embroiderer Engraver Filled Fine Heart Linen Manner Purple Scarlet Skilful Skillful Weaver Wisdom Work Workman Workmanship Workmen WorksJump to Next Blue Colours Craftsman Cunning Curious Devise Embroiderer Engraver Filled Fine Heart Linen Manner Purple Scarlet Skilful Skillful Weaver Wisdom Work Workman Workmanship Workmen WorksExodus 35 1. The Sabbath4. The free gifts for the tabernacle 20. The readiness of the people to offer 30. Bezaleel and Aholiab are called to the work He has filled them with skill This phrase highlights the divine endowment of skills and abilities. In the context of Exodus, God specifically equips individuals for the construction of the Tabernacle. This reflects the biblical theme that God provides what is necessary for His purposes, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, where spiritual gifts are given for the common good. to do all kinds of work as engravers, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and fine linen, and as weavers as artistic designers of every kind of craft. Persons / Places / Events 1. Bezalel and OholiabThese two individuals were specifically chosen by God and filled with His Spirit to lead the construction of the Tabernacle. They were endowed with wisdom, understanding, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship. 2. The Israelites The broader community of Israelites was called to contribute their skills and resources to the building of the Tabernacle, demonstrating a collective effort in worship and obedience to God. 3. The Tabernacle This was the portable dwelling place for the presence of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. It was a central place of worship and sacrifice. 4. The Wilderness The setting for the construction of the Tabernacle, representing a place of testing, reliance on God, and preparation for entering the Promised Land. 5. Moses As the leader of the Israelites, Moses communicated God’s instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle and oversaw the work. Teaching Points God Equips for His WorkJust as God filled Bezalel and Oholiab with skill, He equips each believer with unique gifts and talents for His purposes. We should seek to identify and use these gifts in service to God and others. The Role of Community in Worship The construction of the Tabernacle was a communal effort, highlighting the importance of working together in the body of Christ to achieve God’s purposes. Excellence in Craftsmanship The detailed and skilled work required for the Tabernacle reflects the value of excellence in our work. As believers, we should strive to do our best in all tasks as an act of worship. Obedience to God’s Instructions The Israelites followed God’s specific instructions for the Tabernacle, reminding us of the importance of obedience in our walk with God. The Presence of God The Tabernacle was a symbol of God’s presence among His people. Today, believers are the temple of the Holy Spirit, called to live in a way that honors His presence within us. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 35:35?2. How does Exodus 35:35 demonstrate God's role in bestowing creative skills? 3. What skills in Exodus 35:35 can be applied to modern church service? 4. How does Exodus 35:35 connect to the concept of spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians 12? 5. In what ways can we use our God-given talents for His glory today? 6. How can Exodus 35:35 inspire us to value diverse skills within our community? 7. How does Exodus 35:35 demonstrate God's role in bestowing artistic skills and wisdom? 8. Why is craftsmanship emphasized in Exodus 35:35 within the context of building the Tabernacle? 9. What does Exodus 35:35 reveal about the value of creativity in spiritual practice? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 35? 11. (Exodus 35) Why do these Sabbath regulations here seem stricter than in some other parts of the Torah, creating possible inconsistencies in biblical commands? 12. Exodus 39:8–21: How did they manage the sophisticated techniques required to craft and engrave the breastpiece with gemstone settings in a wilderness setting? 13. Exodus 37:1-9: How could ancient desert nomads craft such detailed cherubim from pure gold with the tools and resources supposedly available? 14. (Exodus 35) How did recently freed slaves, presumably untrained, develop the advanced craftsmanship needed for building such elaborate sanctuary items? What Does Exodus 35:35 Mean He has filled them“Bezalel and Oholiab, and every skilled person in whom the LORD has put skill and understanding” (Ex-36:1) highlight that the subject is God Himself. Just as “the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the waters” (Genesis 1:2), here the same Source moves in people. • Notice that filling is God-initiated, not self-generated (Acts 4:8; 1 Corinthians 12:11). • The verse assures that ordinary work can be Spirit-filled, echoing Colossians 3:23-24. with skill The term embraces both aptitude and wisdom. “I have endowed him with a divine spirit of skill, understanding, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship” (Exodus 31:3). Skill is a stewardship, paralleling the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30). • God equips for both sacred and practical tasks (1 Chronicles 28:12, 19). • James 1:17 affirms every good gift—including artistic ability—“is from above.” to do all kinds of work The purpose clause shows giftedness is meant for action. • Ephesians 2:10: “We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works.” • Titus 3:8 encourages believers “to devote themselves to good works.” Variety of service is celebrated in 1 Corinthians 12:4-6: “There are different kinds of gifts… but the same God works all of them in all people.” engravers, designers, embroiderers, weavers Specific crafts are named, tying art to worship. The tabernacle’s beauty preached God’s holiness (Exodus 26:1, 31). • Stone engraving (Exodus 28:11-12), metal design (Exodus 37:1-9), fabric artistry (Exodus 26:36) all pointed to the coming Christ who is the true dwelling place of God with man (John 1:14). • The colors—blue, purple, scarlet—symbolize heaven, royalty, and sacrifice (Numbers 4:6-13; Matthew 27:28-29). artistic designers of every kind of craft The final phrase broadens the scope: no skill is outside God’s interest. • 1 Corinthians 10:31 calls believers to “do all to the glory of God.” • Proverbs 22:29 commends excellence: “Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will stand before kings.” Creativity reflects the Creator (Psalm 104:24). summary Exodus 35:35 teaches that God personally equips His people with artistic skill so that every task—from carving to weaving—can honor Him. Giftedness is both spiritual and practical, meant to serve the community and point to His glory. Our response is to recognize the Source, exercise the gift faithfully, and let workmanship become worship. Verse 35. - Them hath he filled with wisdom of heart - i.e., "with talent or genius." Of the engraver. Rather, "of the artificer," a general term, under which working in metal, Gem-engraving, and wood-carving are included. And of the cunning workman. Rather, "and of the skilful weaver." This clause seems to apply to Aholiab (Exodus 38:23), the preceding one to Bezaleel. And of the embroiderer. This also applies to Aholiab (1.s.c.). And of the weaver - i.e., "the ordinary, weaver," who wove a cloth all of one colour. The "skilful weaver" produced a patterned fabric. (See Exodus 26:1.) The methods of working here spoken of are, all of them, such as were well known in Egypt at the time, and which, consequently, it would have been quite natural for some of the Israelites to have learnt. We are not to suppose that God supernaturally communicated to Bezaleel and Aholiab the technical knowledge required in their occupations, but only that he gave them genius and artistic skill, so that both their designs, and their execution of them, were of unusual excellence.
Hebrew He has filledמִלֵּ֨א (mil·lê) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4390: To fill, be full of them with skill חָכְמַת־ (ḥā·ḵə·maṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 2451: Wisdom to do לַעֲשׂוֹת֮ (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6213: To do, make all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every kinds of work מְלֶ֣אכֶת (mə·le·ḵeṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 4399: Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property as engravers, חָרָ֣שׁ ׀ (ḥā·rāš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2796: A fabricator, any material designers, וְחֹשֵׁב֒ (wə·ḥō·šêḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 2803: To think, account embroiderers וְרֹקֵ֞ם (wə·rō·qêm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7551: To variegate color, embroider, to fabricate in blue, בַּתְּכֵ֣לֶת (bat·tə·ḵê·leṯ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8504: The cerulean mussel, the color, obtained therefrom, stuff dyed therewith purple, וּבָֽאַרְגָּמָ֗ן (ū·ḇā·’ar·gā·mān) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 713: Purple, red-purple and scarlet yarn בְּתוֹלַ֧עַת (bə·ṯō·w·la·‘aṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8438: The crimson-grub, of the color, from it, cloths dyed therewith and fine linen, וּבַשֵּׁ֖שׁ (ū·ḇaš·šêš) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8336: Bleached stuff, white linen, marble and as weavers— וְאֹרֵ֑ג (wə·’ō·rêḡ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 707: To plait, weave as artistic designers עֹשֵׂי֙ (‘ō·śê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 6213: To do, make of every kind כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every of craft. מְלָאכָ֔ה (mə·lā·ḵāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4399: Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property Links Exodus 35:35 NIVExodus 35:35 NLT Exodus 35:35 ESV Exodus 35:35 NASB Exodus 35:35 KJV Exodus 35:35 BibleApps.com Exodus 35:35 Biblia Paralela Exodus 35:35 Chinese Bible Exodus 35:35 French Bible Exodus 35:35 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 35:35 He has filled them with wisdom (Exo. Ex) |
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