Exodus 35:25
New International Version
Every skilled woman spun with her hands and brought what she had spun—blue, purple or scarlet yarn or fine linen.

New Living Translation
All the women who were skilled in sewing and spinning prepared blue, purple, and scarlet thread, and fine linen cloth.

English Standard Version
And every skillful woman spun with her hands, and they all brought what they had spun in blue and purple and scarlet yarns and fine twined linen.

Berean Standard Bible
Every skilled woman spun with her hands and brought what she had spun: blue, purple, or scarlet yarn, or fine linen.

King James Bible
And all the women that were wise hearted did spin with their hands, and brought that which they had spun, both of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, and of fine linen.

New King James Version
All the women who were gifted artisans spun yarn with their hands, and brought what they had spun, of blue, purple, and scarlet, and fine linen.

New American Standard Bible
And all the skilled women spun with their hands, and brought what they had spun, in violet, purple, and scarlet material, and in fine linen.

NASB 1995
All the skilled women spun with their hands, and brought what they had spun, in blue and purple and scarlet material and in fine linen.

NASB 1977
And all the skilled women spun with their hands, and brought what they had spun, in blue and purple and scarlet material and in fine linen.

Legacy Standard Bible
All the women wise at heart spun with their hands and brought what they had spun, in blue and purple and scarlet material and in fine linen.

Amplified Bible
All the skilled and talented women spun thread with their hands, and brought what they had spun, blue and purple and scarlet fabric and fine linen.

Christian Standard Bible
Every skilled woman spun yarn with her hands and brought it: blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine linen.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Every skilled woman spun yarn with her hands and brought it: blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine linen.

American Standard Version
And all the women that were wise-hearted did spin with their hands, and brought that which they had spun, the blue, and the purple, the scarlet, and the fine linen.

Contemporary English Version
The women who were good at weaving cloth brought the blue, purple, and red wool and the fine linen they had made.

English Revised Version
And all the women that were wise hearted did spin with their hands, and brought that which they had spun, the blue, and the purple, the scarlet, and the fine linen.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
All the women who were skilled in spinning yarn brought violet, purple, and bright red yarn, and fine linen, which they had made by hand.

Good News Translation
All the skilled women brought fine linen thread and thread of blue, purple, and red wool, which they had made.

International Standard Version
Every skilled woman spun with her hands, and brought what she had spun: blue, purple, and scarlet material, and fine linen.

Majority Standard Bible
Every skilled woman spun with her hands and brought what she had spun: blue, purple, or scarlet yarn, or fine linen.

NET Bible
Every woman who was skilled spun with her hands and brought what she had spun, blue, purple, or scarlet yarn, or fine linen,

New Heart English Bible
All the women who were wise-hearted spun with their hands, and brought that which they had spun, the blue, the purple, the scarlet, and the fine linen.

Webster's Bible Translation
And all the women that were wise-hearted spun with their hands, and brought that which they had spun, both of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, and of fine linen.

World English Bible
All the women who were wise-hearted spun with their hands, and brought that which they had spun: the blue, the purple, the scarlet, and the fine linen.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And every wise-hearted woman has spun with her hands, and they bring in yarn—of the blue, and the purple, [and] the scarlet—and the linen;

Young's Literal Translation
And every wise-hearted woman hath spun with her hands, and they bring in yarn, the blue, and the purple, the scarlet, and the linen;

Smith's Literal Translation
And every woman wise of heart spun with her hands, and they will bring the spinning, the cerulean purple, and the red purple, the double scarlet and the byssus.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The skilful women also gave such things as they had spun, violet, purple, and scarlet, and fine linen,

Catholic Public Domain Version
But the skillful women also gave whatever they had spun: hyacinth, purple, and vermillion, as well as fine linen,

New American Bible
All the women who were expert spinners brought hand-spun violet, purple, and scarlet yarn and fine linen thread.

New Revised Standard Version
All the skillful women spun with their hands, and brought what they had spun in blue and purple and crimson yarns and fine linen;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And all the women who were skillful did spin with their hands, and brought that which they had spun, both of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet material, and of fine linen.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And every woman wise of heart spun with her hands and brought spun blue fringes and purple and dye of scarlet and fine white linen.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And all the women that were wise-hearted did spin with their hands, and brought that which they had spun, the blue, and the purple, the scarlet, and the fine linen.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And every woman skilled in her heart to spin with her hands, brought spun articles, the blue, and purple, and scarlet and fine linen.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



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.…

Cross References
Proverbs 31:13
She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.

1 Chronicles 29:5
for the gold work and the silver work, and for all the work to be done by the craftsmen. Now who is willing to consecrate himself to the LORD today?”

2 Kings 23:7
He also tore down the quarters of the male shrine prostitutes that were in the house of the LORD, where the women had woven tapestries for Asherah.

Judges 5:24
Most blessed among women is Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, most blessed of tent-dwelling women.

Acts 9:36-39
In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity. / At that time, however, she became sick and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upper room. / Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to urge him, “Come to us without delay.” ...

1 Timothy 2:9-10
Likewise, I want the women to adorn themselves with respectable apparel, with modesty, and with self-control, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, / but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.

1 Peter 3:3-4
Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, / but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.

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.

Romans 12:6-8
We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; / if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; / if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

1 Corinthians 12:4-7
There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. / There are different ministries, but the same Lord. / There are different ways of working, but the same God works all things in all people. ...

1 Corinthians 12:28
And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues.

2 Timothy 1:5
I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.

Titus 2:3-5
Older women, likewise, are to be reverent in their behavior, not slanderers or addicted to much wine, but teachers of good. / In this way they can train the young women to love their husbands and children, / to be self-controlled, pure, managers of their households, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be discredited.

Luke 8:2-3
as well as some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, / Joanna the wife of Herod’s household manager Chuza, Susanna, and many others. These women were ministering to them out of their own means.

Matthew 25:14-30
For it is just like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted them with his possessions. / To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to another one talent—each according to his own ability. And he went on his journey. / The servant who had received the five talents went at once and put them to work and gained five more. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And all the women that were wise hearted did spin with their hands, and brought that which they had spun, both of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, and of fine linen.

Exodus 28:3
And thou shalt speak unto all that are wise hearted, whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom, that they may make Aaron's garments to consecrate him, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office.

Exodus 31:6
And I, behold, I have given with him Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan: and in the hearts of all that are wise hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded thee;

Exodus 36:1
Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom the LORD put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the LORD had commanded.

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Exodus 35
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














Every skilled woman
This phrase highlights the involvement of women in the construction of the Tabernacle, emphasizing their skills and contributions. The Hebrew word for "skilled" is "חָכָם" (chakam), which denotes wisdom and expertise. This reflects the biblical principle that God values the talents and abilities of all His people, regardless of gender. Historically, this inclusion of women in such a significant religious project underscores the communal effort and the importance of each individual's gifts in the service of God.

spun with her hands
The act of spinning with one's hands indicates a personal and dedicated effort. The Hebrew root "טָוָה" (tavah) means to spin or twist fibers into thread. This process was labor-intensive and required patience and skill, symbolizing the devotion and care the women put into their work for the Tabernacle. It serves as a metaphor for how believers are to use their God-given talents diligently and faithfully in service to Him.

and brought what she had spun
This phrase suggests an act of offering and contribution. The Hebrew verb "בּוֹא" (bo) means to bring or to come, indicating a voluntary and willing act of giving. The women not only worked with their hands but also brought the fruits of their labor to be used for God's purposes. This reflects the biblical principle of stewardship, where believers are called to offer their best to God, recognizing that all they have is ultimately from Him.

blue, purple, or scarlet yarn, or fine linen
These materials were precious and symbolically significant. Blue, purple, and scarlet dyes were costly and often associated with royalty and divinity. The Hebrew words for these colors, "תְּכֵלֶת" (tekeleth), "אַרְגָּמָן" (argaman), and "שָׁנִי" (shani), respectively, highlight the richness and beauty of the offerings. Fine linen, "שֵׁשׁ" (shesh), was a symbol of purity and righteousness. Together, these materials represent the beauty and holiness of the Tabernacle, pointing to the splendor and majesty of God Himself. The use of such materials in the Tabernacle construction underscores the importance of giving our best to God, reflecting His glory in our offerings.

(25) All the women that were wise-hearted--i.e., "all who had sufficient skill." Spinning was probably a very general accomplishment of the Hebrew women. It was effected in early times by means of a wheel and spindle, with or without a distaff. The only materials used for the fabrics of the sanctuary appear to have been flax and goats' hair. The flax was dyed before it was spun into thread, as sometimes by the Greeks (Horn. Od. iv. 135).

Of fine linen.--Rather, of white. Most of the Egyptian linen is of a yellowish white, being made from flax imperfectly blanched.

Verse 25. - All the women that were wise-hearted - i.e., "skilful." See the comment on Exodus 28:3. Brought that which they had spun, both of blue, etc. The flax itself was dyed, so that the thread produced was already coloured. Of fine linen - i.e. "white." All the threads were flaxen.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Every
וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

skilled
חַכְמַת־ (ḥaḵ·maṯ-)
Adjective - feminine singular construct
Strong's 2450: Wise

woman
אִשָּׁ֥ה (’iš·šāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female

spun
טָו֑וּ (ṭā·wū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 2901: To spin

with her hands
בְּיָדֶ֣יהָ (bə·yā·ḏe·hā)
Preposition-b | Noun - fdc | third person feminine singular
Strong's 3027: A hand

and brought
וַיָּבִ֣יאוּ (way·yā·ḇî·’ū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

what she had spun:
מַטְוֶ֗ה (maṭ·weh)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4299: That which is spun, yarn

blue,
הַתְּכֵ֙לֶת֙ (hat·tə·ḵê·leṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8504: The cerulean mussel, the color, obtained therefrom, stuff dyed therewith

purple,
הָֽאַרְגָּמָ֔ן (hā·’ar·gā·mān)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 713: Purple, red-purple

or scarlet yarn,
תּוֹלַ֥עַת (tō·w·la·‘aṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8438: The crimson-grub, of the color, from it, cloths dyed therewith

or fine linen.
הַשֵּֽׁשׁ׃ (haš·šêš)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8336: Bleached stuff, white linen, marble


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