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. 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. 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. Majority 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. 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. 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. 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 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 29:9 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. 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. 1 Chronicles 29:17 I know, my God, that You test the heart and delight in uprightness. All these things I have given willingly and with an upright heart, and now I have seen Your people who are present here giving joyfully and willingly to You. 2 Corinthians 8:3-5 For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord, / they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints. / And not only did they do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us, through the will of God. Acts 4:34-35 There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, / and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need. 1 Corinthians 16:2 On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed. 2 Corinthians 9:6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 2 Corinthians 8:11 Now finish the work, so that you may complete it with the same eager desire, according to your means. Philippians 4:18 I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God. Hebrews 13:16 And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. 1 Timothy 6:18 Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, Luke 21:1-4 Then Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury, / and He saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins. / “Truly I tell you,” He said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others. ... 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. Parallel Commentaries ... 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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