Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version All the Israelite men and women who were willing brought to the LORD freewill offerings for all the work the LORD through Moses had commanded them to do. New Living Translation So the people of Israel—every man and woman who was eager to help in the work the LORD had given them through Moses—brought their gifts and gave them freely to the LORD. English Standard Version All the men and women, the people of Israel, whose heart moved them to bring anything for the work that the LORD had commanded by Moses to be done brought it as a freewill offering to the LORD. Berean Standard Bible 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. Berean Literal Bible Every man and woman whose heart impelled him to bring in for all the work that YHWH had commanded to be done by the hand of Moses—the sons of Israel brought a freewill offering to YHWH. King James Bible The children of Israel brought a willing offering unto the LORD, every man and woman, whose heart made them willing to bring for all manner of work, which the LORD had commanded to be made by the hand of Moses. New King James Version The children of Israel brought a freewill offering to the LORD, all the men and women whose hearts were willing to bring material for all kinds of work which the LORD, by the hand of Moses, had commanded to be done. New American Standard Bible The Israelites, all the men and women, whose heart moved them to bring material for all the work, which the LORD had commanded through Moses to be done, brought a voluntary offering to the LORD. NASB 1995 The Israelites, all the men and women, whose heart moved them to bring material for all the work, which the LORD had commanded through Moses to be done, brought a freewill offering to the LORD. NASB 1977 The Israelites, all the men and women, whose heart moved them to bring material for all the work, which the LORD had commanded through Moses to be done, brought a freewill offering to the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible The sons of Israel—all the men and women whose heart was willing to bring material for all the work, which Yahweh had commanded through the hand of Moses to do—brought a freewill offering to Yahweh. Amplified Bible The Israelites, all the men and women whose heart moved them to bring material for all the work which the LORD had commanded through Moses to be done, brought a freewill (voluntary) offering to the LORD. Berean Annotated Bible So all the men and women of the Israelites (God prevails) whose hearts prompted them brought a freewill offering to the LORD {YHWH} for all the work that the LORD through Moses (drawn out) had commanded them to do. Christian Standard Bible So the Israelites brought a freewill offering to the LORD, all the men and women whose hearts prompted them to bring something for all the work that the LORD, through Moses, had commanded to be done. Holman Christian Standard Bible So the Israelites brought a freewill offering to the LORD, all the men and women whose hearts prompted them to bring something for all the work that the LORD, through Moses, had commanded to be done. American Standard Version The children of Israel brought a freewill-offering unto Jehovah; every man and woman, whose heart made them willing to bring for all the work, which Jehovah had commanded to be made by Moses. Contemporary English Version Moses had told the people what the LORD wanted them to do, and many of them decided to bring their gifts. English Revised Version The children of Israel brought a freewill offering unto the LORD; every man and woman, whose heart made them willing to bring for all the work, which the LORD had commanded to be made by the hand of Moses. GOD'S WORD® Translation Every Israelite man and woman who was willing brought all these items to the LORD as a freewill offering. They brought these items to be used to make everything the LORD had commanded through Moses. Good News Translation All the people of Israel who wanted to brought their offering to the LORD for the work which he had commanded Moses to do. International Standard Version Each Israeli man and woman whose heart was prompted brought something as a freewill offering to the LORD for all the work that the LORD had commanded them to do through Moses. NET Bible The Israelites brought a freewill offering to the LORD, every man and woman whose heart was willing to bring materials for all the work that the LORD through Moses had commanded them to do. New Heart English Bible The children of Israel brought a freewill offering to the LORD; every man and woman, whose heart made them willing to bring for all the work, which the LORD had commanded to be made by Moses. Webster's Bible Translation The children of Israel brought a willing offering to the LORD, every man and woman, whose heart made them willing to bring for all manner of work, which the LORD had commanded to be made by the hand of Moses. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo 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. World English Bible The children of Israel brought a free will offering to Yahweh; every man and woman whose heart made them willing to bring for all the work, which Yahweh had commanded to be made by Moses. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionevery man and woman of the sons of Israel (whom their heart has made willing to bring in for all the work which YHWH commanded to be done by the hand of Moses) brought in a willing-offering to YHWH. Berean Literal Bible Every man and woman whose heart impelled him to bring in for all the work that YHWH had commanded to be done by the hand of Moses—the sons of Israel brought a freewill offering to YHWH. Young's Literal Translation every man and woman (whom their heart hath made willing to bring in for all the work which Jehovah commanded to be done by the hand of Moses) of the sons of Israel brought in a willing-offering to Jehovah. Smith's Literal Translation Every man and woman whose heart impelled them to bring for all the work which Jehovah commanded to be done by the hand of Moses, the sons of Israel brought a voluntary gift to Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAll both men and women with devout mind offered gifts, that the works might be done which the Lord had commanded by the hand of Moses. All the children of Israel dedicated voluntary offerings to the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version All the men and women offered donations with a devout mind, so that the works might be done which the Lord had ordered by the hand of Moses. All the sons of Israel dedicated voluntary offerings to the Lord. New American Bible Every Israelite man and woman brought to the LORD such voluntary offerings as they thought best, for the various kinds of work which the LORD, through Moses, had commanded to be done. New Revised Standard Version All the Israelite men and women whose hearts made them willing to bring anything for the work that the LORD had commanded by Moses to be done, brought it as a freewill offering to the LORD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe children of Israel brought a willing offering to the LORD, every man and woman who were willing-hearted to bring material for all manner of work which the LORD had commanded to be done by Moses. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Every man and woman who purposed in their hearts to bring all the work that LORD JEHOVAH commanded to do by the hand of Moshe, the children of Israel were bringing a gift to LORD JEHOVAH. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The children of Israel brought a freewill-offering unto the LORD; every man and woman, whose heart made them willing to bring for all the work, which the LORD had commanded by the hand of Moses to be made. Brenton Septuagint Translation And every man and woman whose mind inclined them to come in and do all the works as many as the Lord appointed them to do by Moses - they the children of Israel brought an offering to the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The People Offer Gifts…28as well as spices and olive oil for the light, for the anointing oil, and for the fragrant incense. 29So 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. Cross References So all the men and women of the Israelites Deuteronomy 31:12 Assemble the people—men, women, children, and the foreigners within your gates—so that they may listen and learn to fear the LORD your God and to follow carefully all the words of this law. Nehemiah 8:2 On the first day of the seventh month, Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly of men and women and all who could listen and understand. Joshua 8:35 There was not a word of all that Moses had commanded that Joshua failed to read before the whole assembly of Israel, including the women, the little ones, and the foreigners who lived among them. whose hearts prompted them Ezra 1:5 So the family heads of Judah and Benjamin, along with the priests and Levites—everyone whose spirit God had stirred—prepared to go up and rebuild the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. 1 Chronicles 28:9 As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever. 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?” brought a freewill offering to the LORD 1 Chronicles 29:9 And the people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given to the LORD freely and wholeheartedly. And King David also rejoiced greatly. Deuteronomy 16:10 And you shall celebrate the Feast of Weeks to the LORD your God with a freewill offering that you give in proportion to how the LORD your God has blessed you, Numbers 15:3 and you present a food offering to the LORD from the herd or flock to produce a pleasing aroma to the LORD—either a burnt offering or a sacrifice, for a special vow or freewill offering or appointed feast— for all the work that the LORD through Moses had commanded them to do. Exodus 39:42-43 The Israelites had done all the work just as the LORD had commanded Moses. / And Moses inspected all the work and saw that they had accomplished it just as the LORD had commanded. So Moses blessed them. Exodus 36:1 “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.” Exodus 40:16 Moses did everything just as the LORD had commanded him. 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. 1 Chronicles 29:14 But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? For everything comes from You, and from Your own hand we have given to You. 2 Corinthians 8:12 For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have. Romans 12:1 Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. Treasury of Scripture The children of Israel brought a willing offering to the LORD, every man and woman, whose heart made them willing to bring for all manner of work, which the LORD had commanded to be made by the hand of Moses. whose heart Exodus 35:21,22 And they came, every one whose heart stirred him up, and every one whom his spirit made willing, and they brought the LORD'S offering to the work of the tabernacle of the congregation, and for all his service, and for the holy garments… 1 Chronicles 29:3,6,9,10,14,17 Moreover, because I have set my affection to the house of my God, I have of mine own proper good, of gold and silver, which I have given to the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house, … Judges 5:2,9 Praise ye the LORD for the avenging of Israel, when the people willingly offered themselves… the Lord Exodus 35:4 And Moses spake unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, saying, This is the thing which the LORD commanded, saying, Deuteronomy 4:2 Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you. Deuteronomy 11:32 And ye shall observe to do all the statutes and judgments which I set before you this day. Jump to Previous Children Commanded Freewill Freewill-Offering Hand Heart Israel Israelites Manner Material Moses Moved Offering Willing Women WorkJump to Next Children Commanded Freewill Freewill-Offering Hand Heart Israel Israelites Manner Material Moses Moved Offering Willing Women WorkExodus 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 So all the men and women of the Israelites This phrase highlights the communal involvement of the Israelites, emphasizing that both men and women participated in the offering. This reflects the inclusive nature of worship and service in the community of Israel. In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, this joint participation underscores the unity and shared responsibility among the people of God. It also prefigures the New Testament teaching that in Christ, there is neither male nor female, but all are one (Galatians 3:28). 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 Persons / Places / Events 1. The IsraelitesThe chosen people of God, descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who were delivered from slavery in Egypt and were journeying to the Promised Land. 2. Moses The leader and prophet chosen by God to deliver the Israelites from Egypt and to communicate God's laws and instructions to them. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God, who commanded the construction of the Tabernacle as a dwelling place among His people. 4. The Tabernacle The portable sanctuary that God instructed the Israelites to build as a place of worship and His dwelling among them. 5. Freewill Offering Voluntary contributions made by the Israelites, motivated by a willing heart, for the construction of the Tabernacle. Teaching Points Willing Hearts in ServiceThe emphasis on "willing hearts" in Exodus 35:29 teaches us that God values the attitude and motivation behind our giving and service. Our contributions to God's work should be voluntary and joyful, not out of compulsion. Community Participation The collective effort of the Israelites in bringing offerings highlights the importance of community involvement in God's work. Each person's contribution, no matter how small, is valuable and necessary. Obedience to God's Command The Israelites' response to God's command through Moses demonstrates the importance of obedience in our relationship with God. We are called to act on God's instructions with faith and commitment. Generosity as Worship The act of giving is an expression of worship and devotion to God. Our generosity reflects our trust in God's provision and our desire to honor Him with our resources. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 35:29?2. How can we willingly offer our skills for God's work today, like in Exodus 35:29? 3. What does "heart stirred" in Exodus 35:29 teach about our attitude in giving? 4. How does Exodus 35:29 connect to New Testament teachings on generosity? 5. In what ways can our offerings today reflect those in Exodus 35:29? 6. How can we encourage others to contribute to God's work as in Exodus 35:29? 7. How does Exodus 35:29 reflect the importance of voluntary offerings in worship? 8. What does Exodus 35:29 reveal about the Israelites' commitment to God's commands? 9. How does the communal aspect in Exodus 35:29 challenge individualistic views of faith? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 35? 11. (Exodus 35) From a historical or archeological standpoint, where did the wandering Israelites obtain such large quantities of gold, silver, and other precious materials? 12. What does the Bible say about tithes and offerings? 13. In Exodus 36:6–7, would a vast surplus of materials realistically occur under harsh desert conditions? 14. Why does 2 Corinthians 9:7 emphasize cheerful giving if Old Testament laws (e.g., tithing in Malachi 3:10) demand mandatory giving? What Does Exodus 35:29 Mean So all the men and women of the IsraelitesGod calls every person in the covenant community to participate. Exodus 35:22 already noted that “men and women alike came forward,” and here the Spirit repeats the truth. From the earliest campfires of Israel (Exodus 12:37) to the newborn church at Pentecost (Acts 2:17), God’s work is never reserved for a privileged few. His invitation is wide, reminding us that in Christ “there is neither male nor female” when it comes to usefulness in His plan (Galatians 3:28). whose hearts prompted them The offering is not pried out of reluctant hands—it rises from obedient hearts. • The earlier command, “Tell the Israelites to take an offering…from everyone whose heart is willing” (Exodus 25:2), is now joyfully fulfilled. • Paul echoes the same principle: “Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion” (2 Corinthians 9:7). • David once marveled, “Who am I…that we should be able to give as generously as this?” (1 Chronicles 29:14). True generosity is always an overflow of grace. brought a freewill offering Unlike required tithes or sin offerings, a freewill gift is voluntary (Leviticus 22:21; Deuteronomy 16:10). It springs from gratitude rather than obligation. • Such offerings remind us that grace precedes giving—God redeemed Israel before asking for contributions (Exodus 20:2; 25:8). • Centuries later, returning exiles would renew this practice, “Everyone whose spirit God had stirred…brought freewill offerings” (Ezra 1:4, 6). The pattern stays consistent: redeemed hearts love to give. to the LORD Though placed in Moses’ hands, the gifts are presented to God Himself. • Proverbs 19:17 teaches that giving to others is “lending to the LORD.” • Jesus amplifies the thought: “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me” (Matthew 25:40). • Colossians 3:23 urges, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.” Every contribution—time, talent, treasure—ultimately lands on heaven’s altar. for all the work The gifts are specific: materials, skills, and energy for building the tabernacle (Exodus 35:30–35). • God had already detailed the plans (Exodus 25:8–9); now He supplies the resources through His people. • The same pattern holds for believers today: “We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand” (Ephesians 2:10). • Our varied contributions combine so “that the body of Christ may be built up” (Ephesians 4:12). that the LORD through Moses had commanded them to do The project is neither hobby nor human brainstorm; it is divine directive delivered through God’s appointed servant. • “Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s house” (Hebrews 3:5), foreshadowing Christ’s greater mediatorial role. • Obedience is the final test of willingness: “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments” (John 14:15). • The Great Commission still operates by the same principle—doing “everything I have commanded you” (Matthew 28:20). summary Exodus 35:29 pictures a community transformed by grace: men and women, hearts stirred, hands open, gifts flowing, all directed to God’s purposes under God’s leadership. Voluntary generosity, rooted in thankfulness and expressed in obedience, still fuels the building of God’s dwelling place—now His living temple, the church. Hebrew So allכָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the men אִ֣ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person and women וְאִשָּׁ֗ה (wə·’iš·šāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female of the Israelites בְנֵי־ (ḇə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son whose אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that hearts לִבָּם֮ (lib·bām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre prompted נָדַ֣ב (nā·ḏaḇ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5068: To impel, to volunteer, to present spontaneously them אֹתָם֒ (’ō·ṯām) Direct object marker | third person masculine plural Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case brought לְהָבִיא֙ (lə·hā·ḇî) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go a freewill offering נְדָבָ֖ה (nə·ḏā·ḇāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5071: Spontaneity, spontaneous, a spontaneous, abundant gift to the LORD יְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel for all לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the work הַמְּלָאכָ֔ה (ham·mə·lā·ḵāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4399: Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property that אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the LORD לַיהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel through בְּיַד־ (bə·yaḏ-) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand Moses מֹשֶׁ֑ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver had commanded צִוָּ֧ה (ṣiw·wāh) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order them to do. לַעֲשׂ֖וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6213: To do, make Links Exodus 35:29 NIVExodus 35:29 NLT Exodus 35:29 ESV Exodus 35:29 NASB Exodus 35:29 KJV Exodus 35:29 BibleApps.com Exodus 35:29 Biblia Paralela Exodus 35:29 Chinese Bible Exodus 35:29 French Bible Exodus 35:29 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 35:29 The children of Israel brought a freewill (Exo. 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