Exodus 36:4
New International Version
So all the skilled workers who were doing all the work on the sanctuary left what they were doing

New Living Translation
Finally the craftsmen who were working on the sanctuary left their work.

English Standard Version
so that all the craftsmen who were doing every sort of task on the sanctuary came, each from the task that he was doing,

Berean Standard Bible
so that all the skilled craftsmen who were doing all the work on the sanctuary left their work

King James Bible
And all the wise men, that wrought all the work of the sanctuary, came every man from his work which they made;

New King James Version
Then all the craftsmen who were doing all the work of the sanctuary came, each from the work he was doing,

New American Standard Bible
And all the skillful people who were performing all the work of the sanctuary came, each from the work which they were performing,

NASB 1995
And all the skillful men who were performing all the work of the sanctuary came, each from the work which he was performing,

NASB 1977
And all the skillful men who were performing all the work of the sanctuary came, each from the work which he was performing,

Legacy Standard Bible
And all the wise men who were doing all the work of the sanctuary came, each from the work which he was doing,

Amplified Bible
And all the skilled men who were doing all the work on the sanctuary came, each one from the work which he was doing,

Christian Standard Bible
Then all the artisans who were doing all the work for the sanctuary came one by one from the work they were doing

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then all the craftsmen who were doing all the work for the sanctuary came one by one from the work they were doing

American Standard Version
And all the wise men, that wrought all the work of the sanctuary, came every man from his work which they wrought;

Contemporary English Version
that finally everyone stopped working

English Revised Version
And all the wise men, that wrought all the work of the sanctuary, came every man from his work which they wrought;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Finally, all the skilled craftsmen who were working on the holy place stopped what they were doing. They all came to Moses.

Good News Translation
Then the skilled men who were doing the work went

International Standard Version
All the craftsmen who were doing all the work on the sanctuary left the work they were doing

Majority Standard Bible
so that all the skilled craftsmen who were doing all the work on the sanctuary left their work

NET Bible
So all the skilled people who were doing all the work on the sanctuary came from the work they were doing

New Heart English Bible
All the wise men, who performed all the work of the sanctuary, each came from his work which they did.

Webster's Bible Translation
And all the wise men, that wrought all the work of the sanctuary, came every man from his work which they made.

World English Bible
All the wise men, who performed all the work of the sanctuary, each came from his work which he did.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And all the wise men, who are doing all the work of the holy place, each come from his work which they are doing,

Young's Literal Translation
And all the wise men, who are doing all the work of the sanctuary, come each from his work which they are doing,

Smith's Literal Translation
And all the wise will come, doing the work of the holy place; a man a man from his work which they were doing.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Whereupon the workmen being constrained to come,

Catholic Public Domain Version
The artisans were compelled by this to go

New American Bible
Thereupon all the artisans who were doing the work for the sanctuary came from the work each was doing,

New Revised Standard Version
so that all the artisans who were doing every sort of task on the sanctuary came, each from the task being performed,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And all the skillful men who did the work of the sanctuary brought in every man some of his work which he made;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And all the wise who were doing the work of Holiness, each man brought from the work that they were doing;
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And all the wise men, that wrought all the work of the sanctuary, came every man from his work which they wrought.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And there came all the wise men who wrought the works of the sanctuary, each according to his own work, which they wrought.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Tabernacle Underwritten
3They received from Moses all the contributions that the Israelites had brought to carry out the service of constructing the sanctuary. Meanwhile, the people continued to bring freewill offerings morning after morning, 4so that all the skilled craftsmen who were doing all the work on the sanctuary left their work 5and said to Moses, “The people are bringing more than enough for doing the work the LORD has commanded us to do.”…

Cross References
Exodus 35:21-29
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. / So all who had willing hearts, both men and women, came and brought brooches and earrings, rings and necklaces, and all kinds of gold jewelry. And they all presented their gold as a wave offering to the LORD. / Everyone who had blue, purple, or scarlet yarn, or fine linen, goat hair, ram skins dyed red, or articles of fine leather, brought them. ...

1 Chronicles 29:6-9
Then the leaders of the families, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly. / Toward the service of God’s house they gave 5,000 talents and 10,000 darics of gold, 10,000 talents of silver, 18,000 talents of bronze, and 100,000 talents of iron. / Whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite. ...

2 Corinthians 8:1-5
Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia. / In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity. / For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord, ...

2 Corinthians 9:6-7
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. / 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 29:14-17
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. / For we are foreigners and strangers in Your presence, as were all our forefathers. Our days on earth are like a shadow, without hope. / O LORD our God, from Your hand comes all this abundance that we have provided to build You a house for Your holy Name, and all of it belongs to You. ...

Acts 4:32-35
The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned. / With great power the apostles continued to give their testimony about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And abundant grace was upon them all. / There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, ...

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. ...

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 Peter 4:10-11
As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. / If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.

2 Kings 12:4-15
Then Joash said to the priests, “Collect all the money brought as sacred gifts into the house of the LORD—the census money, the money from vows, and the money brought voluntarily into the house of the LORD. / Let every priest receive it from his constituency, and let it be used to repair any damage found in the temple.” / By the twenty-third year of the reign of Joash, however, the priests had not yet repaired the damage to the temple. ...

Nehemiah 4:6
So we rebuilt the wall until all of it was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.

1 Corinthians 3:9-11
For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building. / By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one must be careful how he builds. / For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 4:11-12
And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, / to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,

Philippians 2:13
For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.

1 Timothy 6:17-19
Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.


Treasury of Scripture

And all the wise men, that worked all the work of the sanctuary, came every man from his work which they made;

2 Chronicles 24:13
So the workmen wrought, and the work was perfected by them, and they set the house of God in his state, and strengthened it.

Matthew 24:45
Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?

Luke 12:42
And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?

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Exodus 36
1. The offerings are delivered to the workmen
4. The generosity of the people is restrained
8. The curtains with cherubim
14. The curtains of goats' hair
19. The covering of skins
20. The boards with their sockets
31. The bars
35. The veil
37. The hanging for the door














So all the skilled craftsmen
The phrase "skilled craftsmen" refers to individuals endowed with specific talents and abilities necessary for the construction of the sanctuary. In Hebrew, the word for "skilled" is "חָכָם" (chakam), which implies wisdom and expertise. This highlights the importance of God-given talents and the role of human skill in fulfilling divine purposes. The craftsmen were not just laborers; they were artisans with a divine calling, reflecting the biblical principle that all work done for God should be done with excellence and dedication.

who were doing all the work
This phrase emphasizes the active participation and diligence of the craftsmen. The Hebrew root "עָשָׂה" (asah) means "to do" or "to make," indicating that the work was ongoing and required continuous effort. It underscores the idea that building the sanctuary was a collaborative and dynamic process, involving the collective effort of the community. This serves as a reminder that the work of God often requires sustained commitment and cooperation among His people.

on the sanctuary
The term "sanctuary" refers to the sacred space where God's presence would dwell among the Israelites. In Hebrew, "מִקְדָּשׁ" (miqdash) signifies a holy place set apart for worship. The construction of the sanctuary was not merely a physical task but a spiritual endeavor, symbolizing the intersection of heaven and earth. It reflects the biblical theme of holiness and the call for God's people to create spaces where His presence can be experienced and revered.

left their work
The action of leaving their work suggests a pause or interruption in their labor. This could imply a moment of reflection, consultation, or response to a directive. In the broader context of Exodus 36, it indicates the craftsmen's responsiveness to Moses' leadership and the community's overwhelming generosity in providing materials for the sanctuary. This phrase highlights the importance of obedience and adaptability in the service of God, as well as the need to prioritize divine instructions over personal agendas.

Verses 4, 5. - At last, remonstrance had to be made. The workmen were cumbered with an overplus of material - an embarras de richesses - and came in a body to Moses, to make complaint. All the wise men came, every man from his work, with the cry "The people bring much more than enough - we are hampered in our work by the too great abundance - let an end be put to it."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
so that all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the skilled craftsmen
הַ֣חֲכָמִ֔ים (ha·ḥă·ḵā·mîm)
Article | Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 2450: Wise

who were doing
הָעֹשִׂ֕ים (hā·‘ō·śîm)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 6213: To do, make

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the work
מְלֶ֣אכֶת (mə·le·ḵeṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 4399: Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property

on the sanctuary
הַקֹּ֑דֶשׁ (haq·qō·ḏeš)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity

left
וַיָּבֹ֙אוּ֙ (way·yā·ḇō·’ū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

their work
מִמְּלַאכְתּ֖וֹ (mim·mə·laḵ·tōw)
Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4399: Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property


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