Exodus 35:5
New International Version
From what you have, take an offering for the LORD. Everyone who is willing is to bring to the LORD an offering of gold, silver and bronze;

New Living Translation
Take a sacred offering for the LORD. Let those with generous hearts present the following gifts to the LORD: gold, silver, and bronze;

English Standard Version
Take from among you a contribution to the LORD. Whoever is of a generous heart, let him bring the LORD’s contribution: gold, silver, and bronze;

Berean Standard Bible
Take from among you an offering to the LORD. Let everyone whose heart is willing bring an offering to the LORD: gold, silver, and bronze;

King James Bible
Take ye from among you an offering unto the LORD: whosoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it, an offering of the LORD; gold, and silver, and brass,

New King James Version
‘Take from among you an offering to the LORD. Whoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it as an offering to the LORD: gold, silver, and bronze;

New American Standard Bible
‘Take from among you a contribution to the LORD; whoever is of a willing heart is to bring it as the LORD’S contribution: gold, silver, and bronze,

NASB 1995
‘Take from among you a contribution to the LORD; whoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it as the LORD’S contribution: gold, silver, and bronze,

NASB 1977
‘Take from among you a contribution to the LORD; whoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it as the LORD’S contribution: gold, silver, and bronze,

Legacy Standard Bible
‘Take from among you a contribution to Yahweh; whoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it as a contribution to Yahweh: gold, silver, and bronze,

Amplified Bible
‘Take from among you an offering to the LORD. Whoever has a willing heart, let him bring it as the LORD’S offering: gold, silver, and bronze,

Christian Standard Bible
Take up an offering among you for the LORD. Let everyone whose heart is willing bring this as the LORD’s offering: gold, silver, and bronze;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Take up an offering among you for the LORD. Let everyone whose heart is willing bring this as the LORD’s offering: gold, silver, and bronze;

American Standard Version
Take ye from among you an offering unto Jehovah; whosoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it, Jehovah's offering: gold, and silver, and brass,

Contemporary English Version
I will welcome an offering from anyone who wants to give something. You may bring gold, silver, or bronze;

English Revised Version
Take ye from among you an offering unto the LORD: whosoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it, the LORD'S offering; gold, and silver, and brass;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Choose something of your own to give as a special contribution to the LORD. Let everyone who is willing bring this kind of contribution to the LORD: gold, silver, and bronze,

Good News Translation
Make an offering to the LORD. Everyone who wishes to do so is to bring an offering of gold, silver, or bronze;

International Standard Version
Take from among yourselves an offering for the LORD. Everyone whose heart is willing is to bring as an offering for the LORD: gold, silver, and bronze;

Majority Standard Bible
Take from among you an offering to the LORD. Let everyone whose heart is willing bring an offering to the LORD: gold, silver, and bronze;

NET Bible
Take an offering for the LORD. Let everyone who has a willing heart bring an offering to the LORD: gold, silver, bronze,

New Heart English Bible
'Take from among you an offering to the LORD. Whoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it, the LORD's offering: gold, silver, bronze,

Webster's Bible Translation
Take ye from among you an offering to the LORD: whoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it, an offering of the LORD; gold, and silver, and brass,

World English Bible
‘Take from among you an offering to Yahweh. Whoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it as Yahweh’s offering: gold, silver, bronze,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Take a raised-offering for YHWH from among you; everyone whose heart [is] willing brings it [as] the raised-offering of YHWH: gold, and silver, and bronze,

Young's Literal Translation
Take ye from among you a heave-offering to Jehovah; every one whose heart is willing doth bring it, -- the heave-offering of Jehovah, -- gold, and silver, and brass,

Smith's Literal Translation
Take ye from you an offering to Jehovah: all of a willing heart shall bring an offering to Jehovah; gold and silver and brass,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Set aside with you firstfuits to the Lord. Let every one that is willing and hath a ready heart, offer them to the Lord: gold, and silver, and brass,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Separate from among you the first-fruits to the Lord. Let all who are willing and have a ready soul offer these to the Lord: gold, and silver, and brass,

New American Bible
Receive from among you contributions for the LORD. Everyone, as his heart prompts him, shall bring, as a contribution to the LORD, gold, silver, and bronze;

New Revised Standard Version
Take from among you an offering to the LORD; let whoever is of a generous heart bring the LORD’s offering: gold, silver, and bronze;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Take from among you an offering for the LORD; whosoever is of a willing heart, let him bring an offering to the LORD, gold, silver, and brass,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Moshe said to all of the Assembly of the children of Israel: “This is the word that LORD JEHOVAH commanded to do,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Take ye from among you an offering unto the LORD, whosoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it, the LORD'S offering: gold, and silver, and brass;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Take of yourselves an offering for the Lord: every one that engages in his heart shall bring the first-fruits to the Lord; gold, silver, brass,

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Context
Materials for the Tabernacle
4Moses also told the whole congregation of Israel, “This is what the LORD has commanded: 5Take from among you an offering to the LORD. Let everyone whose heart is willing bring an offering to the LORD: gold, silver, and bronze; 6blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; fine linen and goat hair;…

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.

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.

1 Chronicles 29:6
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.

2 Corinthians 9:6
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.

1 Chronicles 29:3
Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, I now give for it my personal treasures of gold and silver, over and above all that I have provided for this holy temple:

2 Corinthians 8:2
In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.

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 Corinthians 8:8
I am not giving a command, but I am testing the sincerity of your love through the earnestness of others.

1 Chronicles 29:16
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.

2 Corinthians 8:11
Now finish the work, so that you may complete it with the same eager desire, according to your means.

1 Chronicles 29:18
O LORD, God of our fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, keep this desire forever in the intentions of the hearts of Your people, and direct their hearts toward You.


Treasury of Scripture

Take you from among you an offering to the LORD: whoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it, an offering of the LORD; gold, and silver, and brass,

whosoever

Exodus 25:2-7
Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall take my offering…

Judges 5:9
My heart is toward the governors of Israel, that offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless ye the LORD.

Psalm 110:3
Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth.

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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














Take from among you
This phrase initiates a call to action directed at the Israelites. The Hebrew root for "take" is "laqach," which implies not just a physical taking but an intentional selection or choosing. This suggests a deliberate act of setting aside something of value. Historically, this reflects the communal nature of the Israelites' journey, where collective participation was essential for the construction of the Tabernacle. It underscores the importance of community involvement in worship and service to God.

an offering
The Hebrew word for "offering" is "terumah," which refers to a contribution or a gift that is set apart for a sacred purpose. This is not merely a donation but a consecrated gift, indicating that what is given is holy and dedicated to God. The concept of offering in the ancient Near Eastern context was deeply tied to worship and covenant relationship, emphasizing the Israelites' commitment to God and His dwelling place among them.

for the LORD
This phrase centers the purpose of the offering. The Hebrew name used here is "Yahweh," the covenant name of God, which signifies His eternal presence and faithfulness. The offering is not for human leaders or for personal gain but is directed to the LORD, highlighting the theocentric nature of Israelite worship. It reminds believers today of the importance of directing our gifts and service to God alone, acknowledging His sovereignty and grace.

Everyone whose heart is willing
The Hebrew word for "willing" is "nadiv," which conveys a sense of generosity and voluntary action. This phrase emphasizes that the offering should come from a place of genuine desire and not compulsion. It reflects the biblical principle that God values the heart's intention over the mere act of giving. In the historical context, this voluntary spirit was crucial for the construction of the Tabernacle, as it was a communal project that required heartfelt participation.

is to bring it
The act of bringing the offering is a physical demonstration of obedience and commitment. The Hebrew verb "bo" means to come or to bring, indicating movement towards a goal or purpose. This action signifies the transition from intention to execution, embodying faith through works. It serves as a reminder that faith in God is not passive but active, requiring believers to step forward and contribute to His work.

as an offering to the LORD
Reiterating the purpose of the offering, this phrase reinforces the sacredness of the act. The repetition of "offering" and "to the LORD" underscores the dedication and sanctity of the gifts being presented. It serves as a reminder that all we offer should be for God's glory and His divine purposes, aligning our actions with His will and reflecting His holiness in our lives.

Verses 5-10 correspond to vers. 2-7 of ch. 25, the correspondence in the list of offerings being exact.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Take
קְח֨וּ (qə·ḥū)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 3947: To take

from among you
מֵֽאִתְּכֶ֤ם (mê·’it·tə·ḵem)
Preposition-m | Direct object marker | second person masculine plural
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

an offering
תְּרוּמָה֙ (tə·rū·māh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8641: Contribution, offering (for sacred uses)

to the LORD.
לַֽיהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

Let everyone
כֹּ֚ל (kōl)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

whose heart
לִבּ֔וֹ (lib·bōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre

is willing
נְדִ֣יב (nə·ḏîḇ)
Adjective - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5081: Voluntary, generous, magnanimous, a grandee

bring
יְבִיאֶ֕הָ (yə·ḇî·’e·hā)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

to the LORD
יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

an offering
תְּרוּמַ֣ת (tə·rū·maṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8641: Contribution, offering (for sacred uses)

of gold
זָהָ֥ב (zā·hāḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky

and silver
וָכֶ֖סֶף (wā·ḵe·sep̄)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3701: Silver, money

and bronze,
וּנְחֹֽשֶׁת׃ (ū·nə·ḥō·šeṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5178: Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base


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