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Exodus 35

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 35 of 40

1 And Moses assembled all the congregation of the sons of Israel and said to them, These are the words which Jehovah has commanded, to do them:

2 Work may be done six days and on the seventh day it shall be holy to you, a sabbath of rest to Jehovah; everyone doing work in it dying shall die.

3 You shall not kindle a fire in all your dwellings on the day of the Sabbath.

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Chapter Summary

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.

Key Hebrew Words

תְּרוּמָה offering, contribution H8641 · TWOT 2133i
מִשְׁכָּן tabernacle H4908 · TWOT 2387c
חׇכְמָה wisdom, skill H2451 · TWOT 647a
נְדָבָה freewill offering H5071 · TWOT 1299a
שַׁבָּת sabbath H7676 · TWOT 2323b
קֹ֫דֶשׁ holy, set apart H6944 · TWOT 1990a

People & Context

Moses

Assembles Israel, relays Jehovah's commands for the tabernacle, and names the chosen craftsmen

Bezaleel

Son of Uri, of Judah; filled with the Spirit of God in wisdom and skill to lead the work

Aholiab

Son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan; given skill to teach and craft alongside Bezaleel

Aaron

The priest for whom the holy garments are to be made

Hur

Grandfather of Bezaleel, of the tribe of Judah

Uri

Father of Bezaleel, of the tribe of Judah

Timeline

Instructions for Tabernacle Offerings

Moses assembles people, reiterates Sabbath command, instructs willing offerings for Tabernacle: gold, silver, bronze, fabrics, wood, oil, spices, stones.

Exodus 35:1-19
Call of Bezaleel and Aholiab

God calls Bezaleel (Judah) filled with Spirit in wisdom and workmanship. Appoints Aholiab (Dan) to assist. They make everything commanded.

Exodus 35:30-35

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