Exodus 35:26
Exodus 35:26 in Multiple Translations
And all the skilled women whose hearts were stirred spun the goat hair.
And all the women whose heart stirred them up in wisdom spun goats’ hair.
And all the women whose heart stirred them up in wisdom spun the goats’ hair.
And those women who had the knowledge, made the goats' hair into cloth.
All the women who were willing to use their skills spun the goat hair.
Likewise al the women, whose hearts were moued with knowledge, spun goates heare.
and all the women whose heart hath lifted them up in wisdom, have spun the goats' [hair].
All the women whose heart stirred them up in wisdom spun the goats’ hair.
And all the women whose heart moved them in wisdom spun goats' hair .
And goats’ hair, giving all of their own accord.
And all the women who wanted to made/spun thread from goats’ hair.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 35:26
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Exodus 35:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/כָל
הַ֨/נָּשִׁ֔ים
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
נָשָׂ֥א
לִבָּ֛/ן
אֹתָ֖/נָה
בְּ/חָכְמָ֑ה
טָו֖וּ
אֶת
הָ/עִזִּֽים
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
הַ֨/נָּשִׁ֔ים
ʼishshâh
H802
woman
Art | N-fp
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
נָשָׂ֥א
nâsâʼ
H5375
to lift
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
לִבָּ֛/ן
lêb
H3820
heart
N-ms | Suff
אֹתָ֖/נָה
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
בְּ/חָכְמָ֑ה
chokmâh
H2451
wisdom
Prep | N-fs
טָו֖וּ
ṭâvâh
H2901
to spin
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הָ/עִזִּֽים
ʻêz
H5795
goat
Art | N-fp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 35:26
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הַ֨/נָּשִׁ֔ים
ʼishshâh
H802
"woman"
Art | N-fp
The Hebrew word for woman, used to describe a female person, wife, or animal, appears in many biblical passages, including Genesis and Exodus, and is often translated as woman, wife, or female.
Definition: : woman 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun)
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. See also: Genesis 2:22; Genesis 34:4; Numbers 5:12.
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
נָשָׂ֥א
nâsâʼ
H5375
"to lift"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to lift or raise something, and it's used in many ways, like lifting a burden or raising someone's status. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often talking about God lifting people up. It's about supporting or carrying something or someone.
Definition: : raise/take_up 1) to lift, bear up, carry, take 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lift, lift up 1a2) to bear, carry, support, sustain, endure 1a3) to take, take away, carry off, forgive 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be lifted up, be exalted 1b2) to lift oneself up, rise up 1b3) to be borne, be carried 1b4) to be taken away, be carried off, be swept away 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to lift up, exalt, support, aid, assist 1c2) to desire, long (fig.) 1c3) to carry, bear continuously 1c4) to take, take away 1d) (Hithpael) to lift oneself up, exalt oneself 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to cause one to bear (iniquity) 1e2) to cause to bring, have brought
Usage: Occurs in 609 OT verses. KJV: accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. See also: Genesis 4:13; Numbers 4:2; 1 Samuel 14:3.
לִבָּ֛/ן
lêb
H3820
"heart"
N-ms | Suff
Leb refers to the heart, but also represents feelings, will, and intellect in the Bible. It is used figuratively to describe the center of something, and is often translated as heart or mind. Leb is a complex concept that encompasses emotions and thoughts.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
Usage: Occurs in 552 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom. See also: Genesis 6:5; 2 Samuel 13:33; Psalms 4:8.
אֹתָ֖/נָה
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
בְּ/חָכְמָ֑ה
chokmâh
H2451
"wisdom"
Prep | N-fs
Wisdom refers to skill, prudence, or good judgment in areas like war, administration, or religion, as seen in the book of Proverbs.
Definition: 1) wisdom 1a) skill (in war) 1b) wisdom (in administration) 1c) shrewdness, wisdom 1d) wisdom, prudence (in religious affairs) 1e) wisdom (ethical and religious)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: skilful, wisdom, wisely, wit. See also: Exodus 28:3; Proverbs 5:1; Psalms 37:30.
טָו֖וּ
ṭâvâh
H2901
"to spin"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
To spin means to twist threads together, as in Exodus. This verb is used to describe spinning fibers into yarn or thread.
Definition: (Qal) to spin
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: spin. See also: Exodus 35:25; Exodus 35:26.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הָ/עִזִּֽים
ʻêz
H5795
"goat"
Art | N-fp
Refers to a female goat, often translated as she-goat or kid, and is also related to goat's hair in the Bible.
Definition: female goat, she-goat, goat, kid Aramaic equivalent: ez (עֵז "goat" H5796)
Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: (she) goat, kid. See also: Genesis 15:9; Numbers 7:58; Proverbs 27:27.
Study Notes — Exodus 35:26
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- Exodus 35:26 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 35:26
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 35:26
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 35:26
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 35:26
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 35:26
- Sermons on Exodus 35:26
Context — The People Offer Gifts
24And all who could present an offering of silver or bronze brought it as a contribution to the LORD. Also, everyone who had acacia wood for any part of the service brought it.
25Every skilled woman spun with her hands and brought what she had spun: blue, purple, or scarlet yarn, or fine linen.
26And all the skilled women whose hearts were stirred spun the goat hair.
27The leaders brought onyx stones and gemstones to mount on the ephod and breastpiece, 28as well as spices and olive oil for the light, for the anointing oil, and for the fragrant incense.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 35:21 | 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. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | Exodus 35:29 | 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. |
Exodus 35:26 Summary
[Exodus 35:26 tells us about a group of skilled women who were very excited to help build the tabernacle, a special tent where the Israelites would worship God. They used their skills to spin goat hair into a useful fabric, which would be used to make parts of the tabernacle. This shows us that everyone, regardless of their skills or talents, can contribute to God's work (as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:4-7). By using their skills to serve the Lord, these women demonstrated a heart of obedience and dedication, similar to the Israelites in Exodus 19:8 who willingly followed God's instructions.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the women's hearts were 'stirred' in Exodus 35:26?
This phrase suggests that the women were motivated by a sense of passion and dedication to the Lord's work, similar to the attitude of the people in Exodus 35:21 who gave freely to the construction of the tabernacle. This is also reminiscent of the willingness of the Israelites to follow God's instructions in Exodus 19:8.
What kind of hair is being referred to in this verse?
The 'goat hair' mentioned in Exodus 35:26 was likely used to make a coarse, durable fabric, possibly for the tent or other coverings, as seen in Exodus 26:7 and Exodus 36:14.
How did the women's spinning contribute to the tabernacle's construction?
The women's spinning of goat hair and other materials, as described in Exodus 35:25-26, provided the necessary fabrics for various parts of the tabernacle, such as the curtains, coverings, and clothing for the priests, as outlined in Exodus 28:5 and Exodus 39:1.
What can we learn from the example of these skilled women?
The example of the skilled women in Exodus 35:26 teaches us the importance of using our talents and skills to serve the Lord, just as the apostle Paul encourages believers to use their gifts for the benefit of others in 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 and 1 Peter 4:10-11.
Reflection Questions
- How can I, like the skilled women, offer my skills and talents to serve the Lord and further His kingdom?
- In what ways can I demonstrate a willing and dedicated heart, like the women in this verse, in my own life and service to God?
- What are some ways that I can use my own 'hands' to create something of value for the Lord, whether through a craft, a skill, or some other form of service?
- How can I cultivate a sense of passion and dedication to the Lord's work, as seen in the women whose hearts were 'stirred' in Exodus 35:26?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 35:26
And all the women whose heart stirred them up in wisdom,.... To be ingenious in their business, and to study to do it in a curious manner, and to do that which others could not: spun goats' [hair];
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 35:26
And every man, with whom was found blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen, and goats' hair, and red skins of rams, and badgers' skins, brought them. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 35:26
In wisdom: this word seems better to agree with the following than with the foregoing word, they spun with wisdom, i.e. with skill and art.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 35:26
(26) All the women whose heart stirred them up in wisdom spun goats’ hair.—It would seem to have been more difficult to produce a thread from goats’ hair than from flax. Only the most skilful undertook the more difficult task.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 35:26
20–29. Presentation of the offerings.
Sermons on Exodus 35:26
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The Willingness That Precedes the Glory by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of willingly offering ourselves to God's purposes, even in times of oppression. He draws examples from the book of Judges, hig |
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Redemption: Grace and Love by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of meeting God's needs through love and grace. He uses the example of the Israelites building the Tabernacle to illustrate th |
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(Through the Bible) Exodus 35-40 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker describes the layout of the tabernacle, a sacred place where the Israelites worshipped God. He explains the various elements inside the tabernacle, such |
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Human and Religious Blindness, and Heavenly Sight by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the contrast between human and religious blindness and the heavenly sight offered through Jesus Christ. He illustrates how the spiritual blindness of Is |