Exodus 36:7
New International Version
because what they already had was more than enough to do all the work.

New Living Translation
Their contributions were more than enough to complete the whole project.

English Standard Version
for the material they had was sufficient to do all the work, and more.

Berean Standard Bible
since what they already had was more than enough to perform all the work.

King James Bible
For the stuff they had was sufficient for all the work to make it, and too much.

New King James Version
for the material they had was sufficient for all the work to be done—indeed too much.

New American Standard Bible
For the material they had was sufficient and more than enough for all the work, to perform it.

NASB 1995
For the material they had was sufficient and more than enough for all the work, to perform it.

NASB 1977
For the material they had was sufficient and more than enough for all the work, to perform it.

Legacy Standard Bible
Indeed, the material they had was sufficient and more than enough for all the work, to do it.

Amplified Bible
for the material they had was sufficient and more than enough to do all the work.

Christian Standard Bible
The materials were sufficient for them to do all the work. There was more than enough.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The materials were sufficient for them to do all the work. There was more than enough.

American Standard Version
For the stuff they had was sufficient for all the work to make it, and too much.

Contemporary English Version
But there was already more than enough to do what needed to be done.

English Revised Version
For the stuff they had was sufficient for all the work to make it, and too much.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The material they had was more than enough to do the job.

Good News Translation
What had already been brought was more than enough to finish all the work.

International Standard Version
since the material was more than sufficient for doing all the work.

Majority Standard Bible
since what they already had was more than enough to perform all the work.

NET Bible
Now the materials were more than enough for them to do all the work.

New Heart English Bible
For the stuff they had was sufficient for all the work to make it, and too much.

Webster's Bible Translation
For the stuff they had was sufficient for all the work to make it, and too much.

World English Bible
For the stuff they had was sufficient to do all the work, and too much.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the work has been sufficient for them, for all the work, to do it, and to leave.

Young's Literal Translation
and the work hath been sufficient for them, for all the work, to do it, and to leave.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the work was enough for all the work to do it, and more than enough.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Because the things that were offered did suffice, and were too much.

Catholic Public Domain Version
because what was offered was sufficient and was more than an abundance.

New American Bible
there was already enough at hand, and more than enough, to complete the work to be done.

New Revised Standard Version
for what they had already brought was more than enough to do all the work.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For the stuff they had was sufficient for all the things they had to make, and some was left over.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the service was enough to make all the work, and there was a surplus.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
For the stuff they had was sufficient for all the work to make it, and too much.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they had materials sufficient for making the furniture, and they left some besides.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Tabernacle Underwritten
6After Moses had given an order, they sent a proclamation throughout the camp: “No man or woman should make anything else as an offering for the sanctuary.” So the people were restrained from bringing more, 7since what they already had was more than enough to perform all the work.

Cross References
2 Corinthians 8:12-15
For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have. / It is not our intention that others may be relieved while you are burdened, but that there may be equality. / At the present time, your surplus will meet their need, so that in turn their surplus will meet your need. This way there will be equality. ...

2 Corinthians 9:6-8
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. / And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

1 Chronicles 29:3-9
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: / three thousand talents of gold (the gold of Ophir) and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the buildings, / 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?” ...

1 Chronicles 29:14-16
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.

2 Corinthians 8:2-5
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, / they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints. ...

2 Corinthians 9:11-12
You will be enriched in every way to be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will produce thanksgiving to God. / For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.

1 Kings 8:64
On that same day the king consecrated the middle of the courtyard in front of the house of the LORD, and there he offered the burnt offerings, the grain offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings, since the bronze altar before the LORD was too small to contain all these offerings.

1 Kings 7:51
So all the work that King Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of the LORD.

2 Chronicles 31:10
and Azariah, the chief priest of the household of Zadok, answered him, “Since the people began to bring their contributions into the house of the LORD, we have had enough to eat, and there is plenty left over, because the LORD has blessed His people; this great abundance is what is left over.”

2 Chronicles 24:10-14
All the officers and all the people rejoiced and brought their contributions, and they dropped them in the chest until it was full. / Whenever the chest was brought by the Levites to the king’s overseers and they saw that there was a large amount of money, the royal scribe and the officer of the high priest would come and empty the chest and carry it back to its place. They did this daily and gathered the money in abundance. / Then the king and Jehoiada would give the money to those who supervised the labor on the house of the LORD to hire stonecutters and carpenters to restore the house of the LORD, as well as workers in iron and bronze to repair the house of the LORD. ...

2 Chronicles 29:31-36
Then Hezekiah said, “Now that you have consecrated yourselves to the LORD, come near and bring sacrifices and thank offerings to the house of the LORD.” So the assembly brought sacrifices and thank offerings, and all whose hearts were willing brought burnt offerings. / The number of burnt offerings the assembly brought was seventy bulls, a hundred rams, and two hundred lambs; all these were for a burnt offering to the LORD. / And the consecrated offerings were six hundred bulls and three thousand sheep. ...

2 Chronicles 31:5-6
As soon as the order went out, the Israelites generously provided the firstfruits of the grain, new wine, oil, and honey, and of all the produce of the field, and they brought in an abundance—a tithe of everything. / And the Israelites and Judahites who lived in the cities of Judah also brought a tithe of their herds and flocks and a tithe of the holy things consecrated to the LORD their God, and they laid them in large heaps.

2 Chronicles 31:21
He acted with all his heart in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law and the commandments, in order to seek his God. And so he prospered.

Ezra 2:68-69
When they arrived at the house of the LORD in Jerusalem, some of the heads of the families gave freewill offerings to rebuild the house of God on its original site. / According to their ability, they gave to the treasury for this work 61,000 darics of gold, 5,000 minas of silver, and 100 priestly garments.

Nehemiah 7:70-72
Some of the heads of the families contributed to the project. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 darics of gold, 50 bowls, and 530 priestly garments. / And some of the heads of the families gave to the treasury for the project 20,000 darics of gold and 2,200 minas of silver. / The rest of the people gave a total of 20,000 darics of gold, 2,000 minas of silver, and 67 priestly garments.


Treasury of Scripture

For the stuff they had was sufficient for all the work to make it, and too much.

and too much

2 Chronicles 31:10
And Azariah the chief priest of the house of Zadok answered him, and said, Since the people began to bring the offerings into the house of the LORD, we have had enough to eat, and have left plenty: for the LORD hath blessed his people; and that which is left is this great store.

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19. The covering of skins
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for the supplies they had
This phrase indicates the abundance of resources provided by the Israelites for the construction of the Tabernacle. The Hebrew word for "supplies" here is "מְלָאכָה" (melakah), which can also mean work, craftsmanship, or service. This reflects not only the physical materials but also the skills and labor contributed by the people. Historically, this abundance is significant as it demonstrates the Israelites' willingness to give generously from their possessions, a testament to their commitment and gratitude towards God. It also highlights the communal effort in worship and obedience, as everyone contributed according to their ability.

was more than enough
The phrase "more than enough" is translated from the Hebrew "דַּיָּם" (dayam), meaning sufficient or adequate. This abundance is a powerful testament to God's provision and the people's generosity. In a broader scriptural context, it echoes the theme of God's provision seen throughout the Bible, where God not only meets needs but often provides in abundance. This abundance can be seen as a foreshadowing of the New Testament principle found in 2 Corinthians 9:8, where God is able to bless abundantly so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

to complete all the work
The Hebrew word for "complete" is "לַעֲשׂוֹת" (la'asot), which means to do, make, or accomplish. This completion signifies the fulfillment of God's instructions given to Moses on Mount Sinai regarding the Tabernacle. The work was not just a physical construction but a spiritual act of obedience and worship. The Tabernacle was to be a dwelling place for God's presence among His people, and its completion was crucial for the Israelites' spiritual journey. This phrase underscores the importance of following God's commands fully and the joy and satisfaction that come from completing a task ordained by God. It serves as an inspiration for believers to pursue their God-given tasks with diligence and faith, trusting that God will provide all that is necessary to accomplish His purposes.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
since what they already had
הָיְתָ֥ה (hā·yə·ṯāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

was more
וְהוֹתֵֽר׃ (wə·hō·w·ṯêr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute
Strong's 3498: To jut over, exceed, to excel, to remain, be left, to leave, cause to abound, preserve

than enough
דַיָּ֛ם (ḏay·yām)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 1767: Sufficiency, enough

to perform
לַעֲשׂ֣וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 6213: To do, make

all
לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the work.
וְהַמְּלָאכָ֗ה (wə·ham·mə·lā·ḵāh)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4399: Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property


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