Exodus 39:43
New International Version
Moses inspected the work and saw that they had done it just as the LORD had commanded. So Moses blessed them.

New Living Translation
Then Moses inspected all their work. When he found it had been done just as the LORD had commanded him, he blessed them.

English Standard Version
And Moses saw all the work, and behold, they had done it; as the LORD had commanded, so had they done it. Then Moses blessed them.

Berean Standard Bible
And Moses inspected all the work and saw that they had accomplished it just as the LORD had commanded. So Moses blessed them.

King James Bible
And Moses did look upon all the work, and, behold, they had done it as the LORD had commanded, even so had they done it: and Moses blessed them.

New King James Version
Then Moses looked over all the work, and indeed they had done it; as the LORD had commanded, just so they had done it. And Moses blessed them.

New American Standard Bible
And Moses examined all the work, and behold, they had done it; just as the LORD had commanded, this they had done. So Moses blessed them.

NASB 1995
And Moses examined all the work and behold, they had done it; just as the LORD had commanded, this they had done. So Moses blessed them.

NASB 1977
And Moses examined all the work and behold, they had done it; just as the LORD had commanded, this they had done. So Moses blessed them.

Legacy Standard Bible
And Moses saw all the work, and behold, they had done it; just as Yahweh had commanded, so they had done. Then Moses blessed them.

Amplified Bible
And Moses [carefully] inspected all the work, and behold, they had done it; just as the LORD had commanded, so had they done it. So Moses blessed them.

Christian Standard Bible
Moses inspected all the work they had accomplished. They had done just as the LORD commanded. Then Moses blessed them.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Moses inspected all the work they had accomplished. They had done just as the LORD commanded. Then Moses blessed them.

American Standard Version
And Moses saw all the work, and, behold, they had done it; as Jehovah had commanded, even so had they done it: and Moses blessed them.

English Revised Version
And Moses saw all the work, and, behold, they had done it; as the LORD had commanded, even so had they done it: and Moses blessed them.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Moses inspected all the work and saw that they had followed the LORD's instructions. So Moses blessed them.

Good News Translation
Moses examined everything and saw that they had made it all just as the LORD had commanded. So Moses blessed them.

International Standard Version
Moses blessed them when he saw all the work and that they had completed it. They had done it just as the LORD had commanded.

Majority Standard Bible
And Moses inspected all the work and saw that they had accomplished it just as the LORD had commanded. So Moses blessed them.

NET Bible
Moses inspected all the work--and they had done it just as the LORD had commanded--they had done it exactly--and Moses blessed them.

New Heart English Bible
Moses saw all the work, and look, they had done it as the LORD had commanded, even so had they done it: and Moses blessed them.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Moses looked upon all the work, and behold, they had done it as the LORD had commanded, even so had they done it: and Moses blessed them.

World English Bible
Moses saw all the work, and behold, they had done it as Yahweh had commanded. They had done so; and Moses blessed them.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Moses sees all the work, and behold, they have done it as YHWH has commanded; so they have done. And Moses blesses them.

Young's Literal Translation
and Moses seeth all the work, and lo, they have done it as Jehovah hath commanded; so they have done. And Moses doth bless them.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Moses will see all the work, and behold, they made it as Jehovah commanded, thus did they: and Moses praised them.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when Moses saw all things finished, he blessed them.

Catholic Public Domain Version
After this, when Moses saw that everything was completed, he blessed them.

New American Bible
So when Moses saw that all the work was done just as the LORD had commanded, he blessed them.

New Revised Standard Version
When Moses saw that they had done all the work just as the LORD had commanded, he blessed them.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Moses looked upon all the work, and, behold, they had done it as the LORD had commanded Moses, even so had they done it; and Moses blessed them.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Moshe saw all the work and, behold, they did it as LORD JEHOVAH commanded Moshe, in this way they worked, and Moshe blessed them.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Moses saw all the work, and, behold, they had done it; as the LORD had commanded, even so had they done it. And Moses blessed them.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Moses saw all the works; and they had done them all as the Lord commanded Moses, so had they made them; and Moses blessed them.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Moses Approves the Work
42The Israelites had done all the work just as the LORD had commanded Moses. 43And Moses inspected all the work and saw that they had accomplished it just as the LORD had commanded. So Moses blessed them.

Cross References
Exodus 40:16
Moses did everything just as the LORD had commanded him.

Exodus 25:40
See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.

Exodus 35:10
Let every skilled craftsman among you come and make everything that the LORD has commanded:

Exodus 31:1-11
Then the LORD said to Moses, / “See, I have called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. / And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship, ...

Exodus 36:1-2
“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.” / Then Moses summoned Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person whom the LORD had gifted—everyone whose heart stirred him to come and do the work.

1 Kings 7:13-14
Now King Solomon sent to bring Huram from Tyre. / He was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a craftsman in bronze. Huram had great skill, understanding, and knowledge for every kind of bronze work. So he came to King Solomon and carried out all his work.

1 Chronicles 28:19
“All this,” said David, “all the details of this plan, the LORD has made clear to me in writing by His hand upon me.”

2 Chronicles 24:13
So the workmen labored, and in their hands the repair work progressed. They restored the house of God according to its specifications, and they reinforced it.

2 Chronicles 29:35
Furthermore, the burnt offerings were abundant, along with the fat of the peace offerings and the drink offerings for the burnt offerings. So the service of the house of the LORD was established.

Ezra 6:14
So the Jewish elders built and prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah son of Iddo. They finished building according to the command of the God of Israel and the decrees of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, kings of Persia.

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.

Psalm 127:1
A song of ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain; unless the LORD protects the city, its watchmen stand guard in vain.

Isaiah 44:28
who says of Cyrus, ‘My shepherd will fulfill all that I desire,’ who says of Jerusalem, ‘She will be rebuilt,’ and of the temple, ‘Let its foundation be laid.’”

Haggai 1:14
So the LORD stirred the spirit of Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, as well as the spirit of all the remnant of the people. And they came and began the work on the house of the LORD of Hosts, their God,

Zechariah 4:9
“The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands will complete it. Then you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent me to you.


Treasury of Scripture

And Moses did look on all the work, and, behold, they had done it as the LORD had commanded, even so had they done it: and Moses blessed them.

did look

Exodus 40:25
And he lighted the lamps before the LORD; as the LORD commanded Moses.

Genesis 1:31
And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day.

Psalm 104:31
The glory of the LORD shall endure for ever: the LORD shall rejoice in his works.

blessed them

Genesis 14:19
And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth:

Leviticus 9:22,23
And Aaron lifted up his hand toward the people, and blessed them, and came down from offering of the sin offering, and the burnt offering, and peace offerings…

Numbers 6:23-27
Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto them, …

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1. The cloths of service and holy garments.
2. The ephod
8. The breast-plate
22. The robe of the ephod
27. The coats, mitre, and girdle of fine linen
30. The plate of the holy crown
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And Moses inspected all the work
This phrase highlights the role of Moses as a leader and mediator between God and the Israelites. The Hebrew root for "inspected" is "ra'ah," which means to see, look at, or inspect. This inspection signifies Moses' responsibility to ensure that the work was done according to God's commands. Historically, this reflects the importance of accountability and diligence in leadership. Moses' inspection is not just a superficial glance but a thorough examination, ensuring that the work aligns with the divine blueprint given on Mount Sinai.

and saw that they had done it just as the LORD had commanded
The phrase "saw that they had done it" emphasizes the completion and accuracy of the work. The Hebrew word "asah" for "done" indicates action and accomplishment. This reflects the obedience of the Israelites to God's instructions. The phrase "just as the LORD had commanded" underscores the importance of following divine instructions precisely. In a historical context, this obedience is crucial for maintaining the covenant relationship between God and His people. It serves as a reminder of the blessings that come from adhering to God's will.

So Moses blessed them
The act of blessing, "barak" in Hebrew, is significant in the biblical narrative. It conveys a sense of approval, favor, and divine grace. Moses' blessing is not merely a formality but a powerful invocation of God's favor upon the people for their faithfulness and hard work. In the scriptural context, blessings are often associated with prosperity, protection, and spiritual well-being. This blessing signifies the completion of a sacred task and the beginning of a new chapter in the Israelites' journey with God. It serves as an inspirational reminder of the rewards of obedience and the joy of fulfilling God's commands.

(43) Moses did look upon all the work--i.e., inspected it, examined it, to see if it was "according to the pattern" shown him. Being satisfied, he expressed his own and God's approval by blessing those who had worked so faithfully.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And Moses
מֹשֶׁ֜ה (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

inspected
וַיַּ֨רְא (way·yar)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7200: To see

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

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

and saw that
וְהִנֵּה֙ (wə·hin·nêh)
Conjunctive waw | Interjection
Strong's 2009: Lo! behold!

they had accomplished
עָשׂ֣וּ (‘ā·śū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 6213: To do, make

it
אֹתָ֔הּ (’ō·ṯāh)
Direct object marker | third person feminine singular
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

just as
כַּאֲשֶׁ֛ר (ka·’ă·šer)
Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

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

had commanded.
צִוָּ֥ה (ṣiw·wāh)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order

So Moses
מֹשֶֽׁה׃ (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

blessed them.
וַיְבָ֥רֶךְ (way·ḇā·reḵ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse


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