Exodus 35:32
Exodus 35:32 in Multiple Translations
to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze,
And to devise curious works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass,
and to devise skilful works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass,
As an expert designer of beautiful things, working in gold and silver and brass;
He can produce designs in gold, silver, and bronze,
To finde out curious workes, to worke in golde, and in siluer, and in brasse,
even to devise devices to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass,
and to make skillful works, to work in gold, in silver, in bronze,
And to devise curious works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass,
To devise and to work in gold and silver and brass,
He can engrave skillful designs in gold, silver, and bronze.
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Exodus 35:32 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/לַ/חְשֹׁ֖ב
מַֽחַשָׁבֹ֑ת
לַ/עֲשֹׂ֛ת
בַּ/זָּהָ֥ב
וּ/בַ/כֶּ֖סֶף
וּ/בַ/נְּחֹֽשֶׁת
וְ/לַ/חְשֹׁ֖ב
châshab
H2803
to devise
Conj | Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
מַֽחַשָׁבֹ֑ת
machăshâbâh
H4284
plot
N-fp
לַ/עֲשֹׂ֛ת
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
בַּ/זָּהָ֥ב
zâhâb
H2091
gold
Prep | N-ms
וּ/בַ/כֶּ֖סֶף
keçeph
H3701
silver
Conj | Prep | N-ms
וּ/בַ/נְּחֹֽשֶׁת
nᵉchôsheth
H5178
bronze
Conj | Prep | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 35:32
וְ/לַ/חְשֹׁ֖ב
châshab
H2803
"to devise"
Conj | Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
To devise means to think or plan something, often in a clever way. In the Bible, it can mean to plot or contrive, as seen in the story of David and Goliath.
Definition: : count/regard_as 1) to think, plan, esteem, calculate, invent, make a judgment, imagine, count 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to think, account 1a2) to plan, devise, mean 1a3) to charge, impute, reckon 1a4) to esteem, value, regard 1a5) to invent 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be accounted, be thought, be esteemed 1b2) to be computed, be reckoned 1b3) to be imputed 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to think upon, consider, be mindful of 1c2) to think to do, devise, plan 1c3) to count, reckon 1d) (Hithpael) to be considered
Usage: Occurs in 122 OT verses. KJV: (make) account (of), conceive, consider, count, cunning (man, work, workman), devise, esteem, find out, forecast, hold, imagine, impute, invent, be like, mean, purpose, reckon(-ing be made), regard, think. See also: Genesis 15:6; Psalms 35:4; Psalms 10:2.
מַֽחַשָׁבֹ֑ת
machăshâbâh
H4284
"plot"
N-fp
In the Bible, this word refers to a plan, device, or invention, which can be either good or bad. It appears in places like 2 Chronicles 2:11 and Esther 8:3, where it is used to describe clever ideas or schemes. The word is associated with creativity and problem-solving.
Definition: 1) thought, device 1a) thought 1b) device, plan, purpose 1c) invention
Usage: Occurs in 52 OT verses. KJV: cunning (work), curious work, device(-sed), imagination, invented, means, purpose, thought. See also: Genesis 6:5; Proverbs 19:21; Psalms 33:10.
לַ/עֲשֹׂ֛ת
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
בַּ/זָּהָ֥ב
zâhâb
H2091
"gold"
Prep | N-ms
Gold is a valuable metal, also used to describe something yellow or brilliant, like oil or a clear sky. It is often mentioned in the Bible as a precious resource.
Definition: 1) gold 1a) as precious metal 1b) as a measure of weight 1c) of brilliance, splendour (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: de.hav (דְּהַב "gold" H1722)
Usage: Occurs in 336 OT verses. KJV: gold(-en), fair weather. See also: Genesis 2:11; Numbers 7:26; 1 Chronicles 28:17.
וּ/בַ/כֶּ֖סֶף
keçeph
H3701
"silver"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
Silver or money, often referring to payment or wealth, like the silver talents in Matthew 25. It can also describe silver as a valuable metal or ornament.
Definition: : money/payment/silver 1) silver, money 1a) silver 1a1) as metal 1a2) as ornament 1a3) as colour 1b) money, shekels, talents
Usage: Occurs in 343 OT verses. KJV: money, price, silver(-ling). See also: Genesis 13:2; Numbers 22:18; 2 Chronicles 1:17.
וּ/בַ/נְּחֹֽשֶׁת
nᵉchôsheth
H5178
"bronze"
Conj | Prep | N-fs
This Hebrew word refers to copper or something made of it, like a coin or chain. It can also symbolize something base or impure, as in lust or filthiness. It appears in various KJV translations, including brasen and brass.
Definition: 1) copper, bronze 1a) copper (ore), bronze (as copper alloy) 1b) fetters (of copper or bronze) 1c) copper (as value)
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: brasen, brass, chain, copper, fetter (of brass), filthiness, steel. See also: Genesis 4:22; 1 Kings 7:38; Psalms 107:16.
Study Notes — Exodus 35:32
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Context — Bezalel and Oholiab
30Then 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.
31And He has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship,
32to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze,
33to cut gemstones for settings, and to carve wood, so that he may be a master of every artistic craft. 34And the LORD has given both him and Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, the ability to teach others.Exodus 35:32 Summary
This verse is talking about the Israelites using their skills to make beautiful things for God's tabernacle, like decorations and furniture, using valuable materials like gold, silver, and bronze. It shows how God values beauty and creativity, as seen in other verses like Psalm 96:6, which says that the Lord is to be revered and worshiped in the beauty of holiness. The Israelites were able to do this because God had given them the skills and abilities they needed, as stated in Exodus 35:31. By using their talents to serve God, we can also bring glory and honor to Him, as encouraged in Colossians 3:23-24.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of artistic works were the Israelites designing in Exodus 35:32?
The Israelites were designing artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze, as stated in Exodus 35:32, likely for the construction of the tabernacle and its furnishings, as described in Exodus 25:1-31:18.
How did the Israelites acquire the skills to design these artistic works?
The Israelites acquired the skills to design these artistic works through the Spirit of God, with whom Bezalel was filled, as stated in Exodus 35:31, giving him skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship.
What is the significance of the materials mentioned in Exodus 35:32?
The materials mentioned in Exodus 35:32, gold, silver, and bronze, were likely chosen for their durability and beauty, symbolizing the richness and splendor of God's presence, as seen in other biblical descriptions of heavenly worship, such as in Revelation 21:18-21.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of Exodus?
This verse relates to the broader theme of Exodus, which is the construction of the tabernacle and the establishment of Israel's worship, as God instructed Moses in Exodus 25:8-9, to build a sanctuary where He could dwell among His people, and as seen in the fulfillment of this theme in Exodus 40:34-38.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can use my skills and talents to serve God and others, just like Bezalel and the Israelites?
- How can I cultivate a sense of reverence and awe for God's presence in my life, like the Israelites did through their artistic works?
- What are some ways I can use the resources and materials God has given me to create something beautiful and pleasing to Him?
- How can I balance the desire for beauty and excellence with the importance of humility and simplicity in my walk with God?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 35:32
[See comments on Exodus 35:31]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 35:32
And he hath filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship; No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 35:32
Exodus 35:32 And to devise curious works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass,Ver. 32. And to devise curious works.] "This also cometh forth from the Lord of hosts, who is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in working." Pliny makes mention of some famous painters, whose rare pieces were Oppidorum opibus venditae: sold for so many towns’ wealth. A certain craftsman set a watch clock upon a ring that Charles V wore upon his finger. King Ferdinand sent to Solyman the Turk, for a present, a wonderful globe of silver of most rare and curious device; daily expressing the hourly passing of the time, the motions of the planets, the change and full of the moon; lively expressing the wonderful conversions of the celestial frame. To which I may well add that admirable invention of printing, a special blessing of God to mankind. Lib. xxiii. Sphinx Philos., p, 90. Turk. Hist., fol. 713.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 35:32
AND AHOLIAB SET OVER THE WORK.(30-35) This passage is the sequel to Exodus 31:1-6, where Bezaleel and Aholiab were designated for their respective offices, and follows closely the order, and even the wording, of that passage. The verbal resemblance is even greater in the original than in the Authorised Version. The only additions made are in Exodus 35:34-35. (34) He hath put in his heart that he may teach.—It was essential that the two master-craftsmen should be able to instruct their subordinates, to whom the actual accomplishment of the works which they designed had to be committed. God specially qualified them to act as instructors. Both he and Aholiab.—Aholiab, though subordinate to Bezaleel, was the director of his own department, that of weaving and embroidery (Exodus 38:23), and had to instruct in it as Bezaleel had in his. (35) Them hath he filled with wisdom of heart.—See Notes 1 and 2 on Exodus 28:3; and comp. Exodus 31:3. Of the engraver.—Rather, of the artificer. The word used is a generic one, equally applicable to workers in stone, wood, and metal.
Of the cunning workman.—Rather, of the skilful weaver. (See the last Note on Exodus 26:1.) The “skilful weaver” (khoshêb) was the man who wove a patterned fabric. The ordinary “weaver” (’orêg) wove a plain one. The “embroiderer” (rokêm) adorned a fabric of either kind with the needle.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 35:32
32. cunning works] works of skill (Exodus 31:4).
Barnes' Notes on Exodus 35:32
Curious works, cunning work - Works of skill. Compare Exodus 30:4.