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Exodus 36:3 They 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,
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And the people continued to bring freewill offerings morning after morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/36.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Moses gave them the materials donated by the people of Israel as sacred offerings for the completion of the sanctuary. But the people continued to bring additional gifts each morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/36.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And they received from Moses all the contribution that the people of Israel had brought for doing the work on the sanctuary. They still kept bringing him freewill offerings every morning,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/36.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />They 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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/36.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And they received of Moses all the offering, which the children of Israel had brought for the work of the service of the sanctuary, to make it <i>withal</i>. And they brought yet unto him free offerings every morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/36.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And they received from Moses all the offering which the children of Israel had brought for the work of the service of making the sanctuary. So they continued bringing to him freewill offerings every morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/36.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />They received from Moses every contribution which the sons of Israel had brought to perform the work in the construction of the sanctuary. And they still <i>continued</i> bringing to him voluntary offerings every morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/36.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />They received from Moses all the contributions which the sons of Israel had brought to perform the work in the construction of the sanctuary. And they still continued bringing to him freewill offerings every morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/36.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And they received from Moses all the contributions which the sons of Israel had brought to perform the work in the construction of the sanctuary. And they still <i>continued</i> bringing to him freewill offerings every morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/36.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And they received from Moses the entire contribution which the sons of Israel had brought to do the work in the service of the sanctuary. And they still <i>continued</i> bringing to him freewill offerings every morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/36.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />They received from Moses all the offerings which the Israelites had brought for the construction of the sanctuary, to prepare it for service. And they continued to bring him freewill (voluntary) offerings every morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/36.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They took from Moses’s presence all the contributions that the Israelites had brought for the task of making the sanctuary. Meanwhile, the people continued to bring freewill offerings morning after morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/36.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They took from Moses’ presence all the contributions that the Israelites had brought for the task of making the sanctuary. Meanwhile, the people continued to bring freewill offerings morning after morning. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/36.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and they received of Moses all the offering which the children of Israel had brought for the work of the service of the sanctuary, wherewith to make it. And they brought yet unto him freewill-offerings every morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/36.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and he gave them the gifts that the people of Israel had donated for building the place of worship. In fact, so much was being given each morning, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/36.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and they received of Moses all the offering, which the children of Israel had brought for the work of the service of the sanctuary, to make it withal. And they brought yet unto him freewill offerings every morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/36.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Moses turned over to them all the contributions the Israelites had brought for the work of constructing the holy place. But the people still kept bringing him freewill offerings every morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/36.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They received from him all the offerings which the Israelites had brought for constructing the sacred Tent. But the people of Israel continued to bring Moses their offerings every morning. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/36.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />They received from Moses all the offerings that the Israelis had brought for doing the work of constructing the sanctuary, and the people continued to bring freewill offerings every morning. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/36.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />They 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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/36.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />and they received from Moses all the offerings the Israelites had brought to do the work for the service of the sanctuary, and they still continued to bring him a freewill offering each morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/36.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and they received from Moses all the offering which the children of Israel had brought for the work of the service of the sanctuary, with which to make it. They brought yet to him freewill offerings every morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/36.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And they received from Moses all the offering which the children of Israel had brought for the work of the service of the sanctuary, to make it. And they brought yet to him free-offerings every morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/36.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They received from Moses all the offering which the children of Israel had brought for the work of the service of the sanctuary, with which to make it. They kept bringing free will offerings to him every morning. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/36.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And they take from before Moses all the raised-offering which the sons of Israel have brought in for the work of the service of the holy place to do it; and still they have brought to him a willing-offering morning by morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/36.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And they take from before Moses all the heave-offering which the sons of Israel have brought in for the work of the service of the sanctuary to do it; and still they have brought in unto him a willing-offering morning by morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/36.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they will take from before Moses all the offering which the sons of Israel brought for the work of the service of the holy place to do it. And they brought to him yet a voluntary gift in the morning by morning.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/36.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He delivered all the offerings of the children of Israel unto them. And while they were earnest about the work, the people daily in the morning offered their vows. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/36.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />he handed over to them all the donations of the sons of Israel. And while they were pursuing this work, the people offered what they had vowed each day, in the morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/36.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />They received from Moses all the contributions which the Israelites had brought for the work to be done for the sanctuary service. Still, morning after morning the people continued to bring their voluntary offerings to Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/36.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and they received from Moses all the freewill offerings that the Israelites had brought for doing the work on the sanctuary. They still kept bringing him freewill offerings every morning,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/36.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And they received of Moses all the offering which the children of Israel had brought for the service of the tabernacle of the congregation, with which to make it. And they brought yet to him free offerings every morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/36.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they took from before Moshe every offering that the sons of Israel brought to the work of the Time Tent, to make it, and those bringing to him an offering again, from dawn to dawn.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/36.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And they received of Moses all the offering, which the children of Israel had brought for the work of the service of the sanctuary, wherewith to make it. And they brought yet unto him freewill-offerings every morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/36.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And they received from Moses all the offerings, which the children of Israel brought for all the works of the sanctuary to do them; and they continued to receive the gifts brought, from those who brought them in the morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/36-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=9470" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/exodus/36.htm">The Tabernacle Underwritten</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>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. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: way·yiq·ḥū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">They received</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: mil·lip̄·nê (Prep-m, Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/4872.htm" title="4872: mō·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- A great Isr. leader, prophet and lawgiver. From mashah; drawing out, i.e. Rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver.">Moses</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’êṯ (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/8641.htm" title="8641: hat·tə·rū·māh (Art:: N-fs) -- Contribution, offering (for sacred uses). Or trumah; from ruwm; a present, especially in sacrifice or as tribute.">the contributions</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the Israelites</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity."></a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: hê·ḇî·’ū (V-Hifil-Perf-3cp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">had brought</a> <a href="/hebrew/4399.htm" title="4399: lim·le·ḵeṯ (Prep-l:: N-fsc) -- From the same as mal'ak; properly, deputyship, i.e. Ministry; generally, employment or work; also property.">to carry out</a> <a href="/hebrew/5656.htm" title="5656: ‘ă·ḇō·ḏaṯ (N-fsc) -- Labor, service. Or mabowdah; from abad; work of any kind.">the service</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: la·‘ă·śōṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">of constructing</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯāh (DirObjM:: 3fs) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6944.htm" title="6944: haq·qō·ḏeš (Art:: N-ms) -- Apartness, sacredness. From qadash; a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity.">the sanctuary.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1992.htm" title="1992: wə·hêm (Conj-w:: Pro-3mp) -- They. Or hemmah; masculine plural from halak; they.">Meanwhile, the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: hê·ḇî·’ū (V-Hifil-Perf-3cp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">continued to bring</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5750.htm" title="5750: ‘ō·wḏ (Adv) -- Or rod; from uwd; properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially, again, repeatedly, still, more."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5071.htm" title="5071: nə·ḏā·ḇāh (N-fs) -- Voluntariness, freewill offering. From nadab; properly spontaneity, or spontaneous; also a spontaneous or abundant gift.">freewill offerings</a> <a href="/hebrew/1242.htm" title="1242: bab·bō·qer (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Morn- ing. From baqar; properly, dawn; generally, morning.">morning</a> <a href="/hebrew/1242.htm" title="1242: bab·bō·qer (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Morn- ing. From baqar; properly, dawn; generally, morning.">after morning,</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>so that all the skilled craftsmen who were doing all the work on the sanctuary left their work…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/25-1.htm">Exodus 25:1-9</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Tell the Israelites to bring Me an offering. You are to receive My offering from every man whose heart compels him. / This is the offering you are to accept from them: gold, silver, and bronze; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/35-21.htm">Exodus 35:21-29</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/31-1.htm">Exodus 31:1-11</a></span><br />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, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-6.htm">1 Chronicles 29:6-9</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">2 Corinthians 9:7</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-1.htm">2 Corinthians 8:1-5</a></span><br />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, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-14.htm">1 Chronicles 29:14-17</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-62.htm">1 Kings 8:62-66</a></span><br />Then the king and all Israel with him offered sacrifices before the LORD. / And Solomon offered as peace offerings to the LORD 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the Israelites dedicated the house of the LORD. / 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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/12-4.htm">2 Kings 12:4-15</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/7-70.htm">Nehemiah 7:70-72</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-32.htm">Acts 4:32-37</a></span><br />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, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-44.htm">Acts 2:44-45</a></span><br />All the believers were together and had everything in common. / Selling their possessions and goods, they shared with anyone who was in need.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-6.htm">Romans 12:6-8</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-15.htm">Philippians 4:15-18</a></span><br />And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving. / For even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs again and again. / Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-16.htm">Hebrews 13:16</a></span><br />And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And they received of Moses all the offering, which the children of Israel had brought for the work of the service of the sanctuary, to make it with. And they brought yet to him free offerings every morning.</p><p class="hdg">the offering</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/35-5.htm">Exodus 35:5-21,27,29</a></b></br> Take ye from among you an offering unto the LORD: whosoever <i>is</i> of a willing heart, let him bring it, an offering of the LORD; gold, and silver, and brass, … </p><p class="hdg">every morning</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/5-3.htm">Psalm 5:3</a></b></br> My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct <i>my prayer</i> unto thee, and will look up.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/101-8.htm">Psalm 101:8</a></b></br> I will early destroy all the wicked of the land; that I may cut off all wicked doers from the city of the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/8-15.htm">Proverbs 8:15</a></b></br> By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/15-17.htm">Building</a> <a href="/exodus/33-15.htm">Carry</a> <a href="/exodus/35-30.htm">Children</a> <a href="/ezra/5-4.htm">Constructing</a> <a href="/revelation/21-18.htm">Construction</a> <a href="/genesis/42-2.htm">Continued</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-13.htm">Contributions</a> <a href="/exodus/21-27.htm">Free</a> <a href="/amos/4-5.htm">Free-Offerings</a> <a href="/exodus/35-29.htm">Freewill</a> <a href="/amos/4-5.htm">Freewill-Offerings</a> <a href="/exodus/35-24.htm">Heave-Offering</a> <a href="/exodus/35-28.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/exodus/35-30.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/exodus/35-30.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/exodus/34-25.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/exodus/34-25.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/exodus/36-2.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/exodus/35-29.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/exodus/35-16.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/exodus/36-2.htm">Perform</a> <a href="/exodus/32-4.htm">Received</a> <a href="/exodus/27-4.htm">ring</a> <a href="/exodus/36-1.htm">Sanctuary</a> <a href="/exodus/36-1.htm">Service</a> <a href="/philemon/1-14.htm">Voluntary</a> <a href="/exodus/30-4.htm">Wherewith</a> <a href="/ezra/8-28.htm">Willing-Offering</a> <a href="/exodus/30-18.htm">Withal</a> <a href="/exodus/36-2.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/13-22.htm">Building</a> <a href="/exodus/37-5.htm">Carry</a> <a href="/exodus/39-6.htm">Children</a> <a href="/ezra/5-4.htm">Constructing</a> <a href="/exodus/36-5.htm">Construction</a> <a href="/numbers/9-16.htm">Continued</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-12.htm">Contributions</a> <a href="/leviticus/13-17.htm">Free</a> <a href="/amos/4-5.htm">Free-Offerings</a> <a href="/leviticus/7-16.htm">Freewill</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-38.htm">Freewill-Offerings</a> <a href="/leviticus/7-14.htm">Heave-Offering</a> <a href="/exodus/36-4.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/exodus/39-6.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/exodus/39-32.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-9.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-9.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/exodus/36-5.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/exodus/36-6.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/exodus/37-16.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/exodus/36-5.htm">Perform</a> <a href="/numbers/12-14.htm">Received</a> <a href="/exodus/36-29.htm">ring</a> <a href="/exodus/36-4.htm">Sanctuary</a> <a href="/exodus/36-5.htm">Service</a> <a href="/leviticus/1-3.htm">Voluntary</a> <a href="/exodus/37-16.htm">Wherewith</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-23.htm">Willing-Offering</a> <a href="/exodus/37-16.htm">Withal</a> <a href="/exodus/36-4.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 36</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/36-1.htm">The offerings are delivered to the workmen</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/36-4.htm">The generosity of the people is restrained</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/36-8.htm">The curtains with cherubim</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/36-14.htm">The curtains of goats' hair</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/36-19.htm">The covering of skins</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/36-20.htm">The boards with their sockets</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/36-31.htm">The bars</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/36-35.htm">The veil</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/36-37.htm">The hanging for the door</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This highlights the importance of leadership and organization in the community. Moses, as the mediator between God and the Israelites, ensures that the contributions are properly distributed. This reflects the biblical principle of stewardship and the orderly administration of resources for God's work.<p><b>that the Israelites had brought</b><br>The Israelites' contributions were a response to God's command and a reflection of their willingness to participate in His divine plan. This act of giving is significant as it demonstrates their obedience and commitment to the covenant relationship with God. The collective effort underscores the communal aspect of worship and service in the Israelite community.<p><b>to carry out the service of constructing the sanctuary</b><br>The construction of the sanctuary, or Tabernacle, was a central task for the Israelites as it represented God's dwelling among them. The term "service" indicates that this was not merely a building project but a sacred duty. The sanctuary served as a physical manifestation of God's presence and a place for worship, sacrifice, and communion with God, foreshadowing the ultimate sanctuary found in Jesus Christ.<p><b>Meanwhile, the people continued to bring freewill offerings</b><br>The ongoing nature of the offerings shows the Israelites' generosity and dedication. Freewill offerings were voluntary, indicating a heartfelt response to God's grace. This continuous giving reflects a spirit of worship and gratitude, setting a precedent for New Testament teachings on cheerful giving (<a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">2 Corinthians 9:7</a>).<p><b>morning after morning</b><br>The phrase "morning after morning" emphasizes the regularity and consistency of the Israelites' offerings. This daily act of giving can be seen as a form of worship and devotion, mirroring the daily sacrifices and prayers that would later be instituted in the Temple. It also points to the idea of daily renewal and commitment to God, a theme echoed in <a href="/lamentations/3-22.htm">Lamentations 3:22-23</a>, where God's mercies are described as new every morning.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egypt and through the wilderness. He is overseeing the construction of the Tabernacle.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/bezalel_and_oholiab.htm">Bezalel and Oholiab</a></b><br>Skilled craftsmen appointed by God to lead the work on the Tabernacle. They are responsible for the artistic design and construction.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God who have been freed from slavery in Egypt. They are now in the wilderness, contributing to the construction of the Tabernacle through their offerings.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a></b><br>A portable sanctuary that God instructed the Israelites to build as a place of worship and His dwelling among them.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/w/wilderness_of_sinai.htm">Wilderness of Sinai</a></b><br>The location where the Israelites are camped and where the Tabernacle is being constructed.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_heart_of_giving.htm">The Heart of Giving</a></b><br>The Israelites' continuous offerings demonstrate a heart willing to give. Our giving should be motivated by love and gratitude, not obligation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/daily_commitment.htm">Daily Commitment</a></b><br>The phrase "morning after morning" suggests consistency and dedication. We are called to be consistent in our service and devotion to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_involvement.htm">Community Involvement</a></b><br>The construction of the Tabernacle was a community effort. In the body of Christ, everyone has a role to play, and our collective contributions build up the church.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_and_our_response.htm">God's Provision and Our Response</a></b><br>God provided the Israelites with resources, and they responded by giving back. Recognize God's provision in your life and consider how you can give back to His work.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/joy_in_participation.htm">Joy in Participation</a></b><br>The joy of the Israelites in giving reflects the joy we can find in participating in God's work. Engage in service with a joyful heart.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_36.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 36</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_nomads_in_exodus_36_3-5_have_wealth.htm">In Exodus 36:3–5, how is it possible for a nomadic people in the wilderness to possess and contribute such abundant resources? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_are_the_sons_of_jacob.htm">What are the three biblical tabernacles?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_god_abandon_them.htm">What is building a spiritual house?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_replace_moses'_covenant_for_jesus.htm">Why should the covenant through Moses be replaced if Hebrews 3:3-6 claims Jesus is greater, without historical or archeological proof of Jesus' authority then?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/exodus/36.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) <span class= "bld">They brought yet unto him free </span>offerings.--The liberality of the people continued. After the work was taken in hand, and making progress, they kept still bringing in fresh offerings morning after morning, until the workmen found that they had more than enough. Compare the liberality shown when David was collecting materials for the Temple (<a href="/context/1_chronicles/29-6.htm" title="Then the chief of the fathers and princes of the tribes of Israel and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the rulers of the king's work, offered willingly,">1Chronicles 29:6-9</a>); and, again, when Zerubbabel was about to rear up the second Temple on the return from the Captivity (<a href="/context/ezra/2-68.htm" title="And some of the chief of the fathers, when they came to the house of the LORD which is at Jerusalem, offered freely for the house of God to set it up in his place:">Ezra 2:68-70</a>; <a href="/context/nehemiah/7-70.htm" title="And some of the chief of the fathers gave to the work. The Tirshatha gave to the treasure a thousand drams of gold, fifty basins, five hundred and thirty priests' garments.">Nehemiah 7:70-72</a>).<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/36-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">They received</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּקְח֞וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiq·ḥū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> </span><span class="str2">To take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from Moses</span><br /><span class="heb">מֹשֶׁ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(mō·šeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4872.htm">Strong's 4872: </a> </span><span class="str2">Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the contributions</span><br /><span class="heb">הַתְּרוּמָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(hat·tə·rū·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8641.htm">Strong's 8641: </a> </span><span class="str2">Contribution, offering (for sacred uses)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֨ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Israelites</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had brought</span><br /><span class="heb">הֵבִ֜יאוּ</span> <span class="translit">(hê·ḇî·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to carry out</span><br /><span class="heb">לִמְלֶ֛אכֶת</span> <span class="translit">(lim·le·ḵeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4399.htm">Strong's 4399: </a> </span><span class="str2">Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the service</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲבֹדַ֥ת</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·ḇō·ḏaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5656.htm">Strong's 5656: </a> </span><span class="str2">Work of any kind</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of constructing</span><br /><span class="heb">לַעֲשֹׂ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(la·‘ă·śōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the sanctuary.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַקֹּ֖דֶשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(haq·qō·ḏeš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6944.htm">Strong's 6944: </a> </span><span class="str2">A sacred place, thing, sanctity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Meanwhile, the people</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֠הֵם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1992.htm">Strong's 1992: </a> </span><span class="str2">They</span><br /><br /><span class="word">continued to bring</span><br /><span class="heb">הֵבִ֨יאוּ</span> <span class="translit">(hê·ḇî·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">freewill offerings</span><br /><span class="heb">נְדָבָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(nə·ḏā·ḇāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5071.htm">Strong's 5071: </a> </span><span class="str2">Spontaneity, spontaneous, a spontaneous, abundant gift</span><br /><br /><span class="word">morning</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּבֹּ֥קֶר</span> <span class="translit">(bab·bō·qer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1242.htm">Strong's 1242: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dawn, morning</span><br /><br /><span class="word">after morning,</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּבֹּֽקֶר׃</span> <span class="translit">(bab·bō·qer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1242.htm">Strong's 1242: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dawn, morning</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/36-3.htm">Exodus 36:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/36-3.htm">Exodus 36:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/36-3.htm">Exodus 36:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/36-3.htm">Exodus 36:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/36-3.htm">Exodus 36:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/36-3.htm">Exodus 36:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/36-3.htm">Exodus 36:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/36-3.htm">Exodus 36:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/36-3.htm">Exodus 36:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/36-3.htm">Exodus 36:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/36-3.htm">OT Law: Exodus 36:3 And they received from Moses all (Exo. 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