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href="/bsb/exodus/36.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/exodus/36.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />So all the skilled workers who were doing all the work on the sanctuary left what they were doing<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/36.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Finally the craftsmen who were working on the sanctuary left their work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/36.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />so that all the craftsmen who were doing every sort of task on the sanctuary came, each from the task that he was doing,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/36.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />so that all the skilled craftsmen who were doing all the work on the sanctuary left their work<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/36.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And all the wise men, that wrought all the work of the sanctuary, came every man from his work which they made;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/36.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then all the craftsmen who were doing all the work of the sanctuary came, each from the work he was doing,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/36.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And all the skillful people who were performing all the work of the sanctuary came, each from the work which they were performing,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/36.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And all the skillful men who were performing all the work of the sanctuary came, each from the work which he was performing,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/36.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And all the skillful men who were performing all the work of the sanctuary came, each from the work which he was performing,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/36.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And all the wise men who were doing all the work of the sanctuary came, each from the work which he was doing,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/36.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And all the skilled men who were doing all the work on the sanctuary came, each one from the work which he was doing,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/36.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then all the artisans who were doing all the work for the sanctuary came one by one from the work they were doing<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/36.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then all the craftsmen who were doing all the work for the sanctuary came one by one from the work they were doing<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/36.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And all the wise men, that wrought all the work of the sanctuary, came every man from his work which they wrought;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/36.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />that finally everyone stopped working <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/36.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And all the wise men, that wrought all the work of the sanctuary, came every man from his work which they wrought;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/36.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Finally, all the skilled craftsmen who were working on the holy place stopped what they were doing. They all came to Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/36.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then the skilled men who were doing the work went <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/36.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />All the craftsmen who were doing all the work on the sanctuary left the work they were doing <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/36.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />so that all the skilled craftsmen who were doing all the work on the sanctuary left their work<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/36.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So all the skilled people who were doing all the work on the sanctuary came from the work they were doing<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/36.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />All the wise men, who performed all the work of the sanctuary, each came from his work which they did.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/36.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And all the wise men, that wrought all the work of the sanctuary, came every man from his work which they made.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/36.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />All the wise men, who performed all the work of the sanctuary, each came from his work which he did. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/36.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And all the wise men, who are doing all the work of the holy place, each come from his work which they are doing,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/36.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And all the wise men, who are doing all the work of the sanctuary, come each from his work which they are doing,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/36.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And all the wise will come, doing the work of the holy place; a man a man from his work which they were doing.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/36.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Whereupon the workmen being constrained to come, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/36.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The artisans were compelled by this to go<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/36.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Thereupon all the artisans who were doing the work for the sanctuary came from the work each was doing,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/36.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />so that all the artisans who were doing every sort of task on the sanctuary came, each from the task being performed,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/36.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And all the skillful men who did the work of the sanctuary brought in every man some of his work which he made;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/36.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And all the wise who were doing the work of Holiness, each man brought from the work that they were doing;<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/36.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And all the wise men, that wrought all the work of the sanctuary, came every man from his work which they wrought.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/36.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And there came all the wise men who wrought the works of the sanctuary, each according to his own work, which they wrought.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/36-4.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=9484" 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">3</span>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="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><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.">so that all</a> <a href="/hebrew/2450.htm" title="2450: ha·ḥă·ḵā·mîm (Art:: Adj-mp) -- Wise. From chakam; wise.">the skilled craftsmen</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: hā·‘ō·śîm (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">who were doing</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/4399.htm" title="4399: mə·le·ḵeṯ (N-fsc) -- From the same as mal'ak; properly, deputyship, i.e. Ministry; generally, employment or work; also property.">the work</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.">on the sanctuary</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇō·’ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">left</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš- (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term."></a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4399.htm" title="4399: mim·mə·laḵ·tōw (Prep-m:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- From the same as mal'ak; properly, deputyship, i.e. Ministry; generally, employment or work; also property.">their work</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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1992.htm" title="1992: hêm·māh (Pro-3mp) -- They. Or hemmah; masculine plural from halak; they."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ō·śîm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application."></a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>and said to Moses, “The people are bringing more than enough for doing the work the LORD has commanded us to do.”…<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/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="/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/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="/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">2 Corinthians 9:6-7</a></span><br />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.<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="/acts/4-32.htm">Acts 4:32-35</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="/1_corinthians/12-4.htm">1 Corinthians 12:4-7</a></span><br />There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. / There are different ministries, but the same Lord. / There are different ways of working, but the same God works all things in all people. ...<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="/1_peter/4-10.htm">1 Peter 4:10-11</a></span><br />As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. / If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.<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/4-6.htm">Nehemiah 4:6</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-9.htm">1 Corinthians 3:9-11</a></span><br />For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building. / By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one must be careful how he builds. / For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-11.htm">Ephesians 4:11-12</a></span><br />And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, / to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-13.htm">Philippians 2:13</a></span><br />For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17-19</a></span><br />Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And all the wise men, that worked all the work of the sanctuary, came every man from his work which they made;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/24-13.htm">2 Chronicles 24:13</a></b></br> So the workmen wrought, and the work was perfected by them, and they set the house of God in his state, and strengthened it.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/24-45.htm">Matthew 24:45</a></b></br> Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/12-42.htm">Luke 12:42</a></b></br> And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom <i>his</i> lord shall make ruler over his household, to give <i>them their</i> portion of meat in due season?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/35-10.htm">Able</a> <a href="/exodus/31-6.htm">Craftsmen</a> <a href="/exodus/36-3.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/exodus/11-10.htm">Performed</a> <a href="/revelation/16-14.htm">Performing</a> <a href="/exodus/36-3.htm">Sanctuary</a> <a href="/exodus/35-33.htm">Skilled</a> <a href="/exodus/36-2.htm">Skillful</a> <a href="/exodus/35-33.htm">Sort</a> <a href="/exodus/18-18.htm">Task</a> <a href="/exodus/36-2.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/exodus/36-3.htm">Work</a> <a href="/exodus/36-1.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/40-35.htm">Able</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-18.htm">Craftsmen</a> <a href="/exodus/37-29.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/numbers/4-27.htm">Performed</a> <a href="/exodus/36-8.htm">Performing</a> <a href="/exodus/36-6.htm">Sanctuary</a> <a href="/exodus/36-35.htm">Skilled</a> <a href="/exodus/36-8.htm">Skillful</a> <a href="/leviticus/5-3.htm">Sort</a> <a href="/numbers/4-19.htm">Task</a> <a href="/exodus/36-8.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/exodus/36-5.htm">Work</a> <a href="/exodus/36-8.htm">Wrought</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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In the context of Exodus, these craftsmen were divinely inspired and equipped by God, as seen in <a href="/exodus/31.htm">Exodus 31:1-6</a>, where Bezalel and Oholiab are mentioned as leaders filled with the Spirit of God for this purpose. This highlights the importance of God-given skills and talents in fulfilling His purposes.<p><b>who were doing all the work</b><br>The phrase emphasizes the active involvement and dedication of the craftsmen in the construction of the sanctuary. This work was not just manual labor but a sacred task, as the sanctuary was to be the dwelling place of God among His people. The meticulous nature of their work reflects the detailed instructions given by God in previous chapters (Exodus 25-31), underscoring the importance of obedience and precision in worship.<p><b>on the sanctuary</b><br>The sanctuary, also known as the Tabernacle, was a portable earthly dwelling place for God among the Israelites. It served as a central place of worship and sacrifice during their journey through the wilderness. The construction of the sanctuary was a fulfillment of God's command in <a href="/exodus/25-8.htm">Exodus 25:8</a>, "Then have them make a sanctuary for Me, so that I may dwell among them." This foreshadows the coming of Jesus Christ, who is described in <a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a> as the Word who "became flesh and made His dwelling among us."<p><b>left their work</b><br>This indicates a pause or interruption in the construction process. The context in <a href="/exodus/36.htm">Exodus 36</a> reveals that the craftsmen stopped because the people had brought more than enough materials for the work (<a href="/exodus/36-5.htm">Exodus 36:5-7</a>). This abundance reflects the generosity and willingness of the Israelites to contribute to God's work, a principle echoed in <a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">2 Corinthians 9:7</a>, where believers are encouraged to give cheerfully. The cessation of work due to abundance also symbolizes God's provision and the sufficiency of His resources for His purposes.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/skilled_craftsmen.htm">Skilled Craftsmen</a></b><br>These were the artisans and workers endowed with wisdom and skill by God to construct the Tabernacle. They were chosen for their expertise and dedication to the sacred task.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_sanctuary.htm">The Sanctuary</a></b><br>Refers to the Tabernacle, the portable dwelling place for the presence of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites, who received the instructions from God on Mount Sinai regarding the construction of the Tabernacle.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The community of God's chosen people, who contributed materials and resources for the construction of the Tabernacle.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/b/bezalel_and_oholiab.htm">Bezalel and Oholiab</a></b><br>Although not mentioned directly in this verse, they were the chief artisans appointed by God to oversee the work on the Tabernacle.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_god-given_skills.htm">The Importance of God-Given Skills</a></b><br>God equips individuals with specific talents and skills for His purposes. Recognize and use your God-given abilities to serve Him and the community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_purpose.htm">Unity in Purpose</a></b><br>The craftsmen worked together towards a common goal, demonstrating the power of unity in fulfilling God's plans. Seek to collaborate with others in your faith community to achieve shared spiritual objectives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generosity_and_provision.htm">Generosity and Provision</a></b><br>The Israelites' contributions were so abundant that the craftsmen had to pause their work. This reflects the principle of generous giving and God's provision. Trust in God's ability to provide for His work through His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_divine_instructions.htm">Obedience to Divine Instructions</a></b><br>The construction of the Tabernacle was carried out according to God's precise instructions. Obedience to God's word is crucial in our spiritual journey.<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/bible's_view_on_teamwork.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on teamwork?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_a_church_trustee's_duties.htm">What responsibilities does a church trustee have?</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/how_did_nomads_craft_gold_cherubim.htm">Exodus 37:1-9: How could ancient desert nomads craft such detailed cherubim from pure gold with the tools and resources supposedly available?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/36.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 4, 5.</span> - At last, remonstrance had to be made. The workmen were cumbered with an overplus of material - an <span class="accented">embarras de richesses</span> - and came in a body to Moses, to make complaint. <span class="cmt_word">All the wise</span> <span class="cmt_word">men came, every</span> <span class="cmt_word">man from his work,</span> with the cry "<span class="cmt_word">The people bring much more than enough</span> - we are hampered in our work by the too great abundance - let an end be put to it." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/36-4.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">so that 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 skilled craftsmen</span><br /><span class="heb">הַ֣חֲכָמִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥă·ḵā·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2450.htm">Strong's 2450: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who were doing</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעֹשִׂ֕ים</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ō·śîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<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">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 work</span><br /><span class="heb">מְלֶ֣אכֶת</span> <span class="translit">(mə·le·ḵeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">on the sanctuary</span><br /><span class="heb">הַקֹּ֑דֶשׁ</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">left</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּבֹ֙אוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·ḇō·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine 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">their work</span><br /><span class="heb">מִמְּלַאכְתּ֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(mim·mə·laḵ·tōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/36-4.htm">Exodus 36:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/36-4.htm">Exodus 36:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/36-4.htm">Exodus 36:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/36-4.htm">Exodus 36:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/36-4.htm">Exodus 36:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/36-4.htm">Exodus 36:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/36-4.htm">Exodus 36:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/36-4.htm">Exodus 36:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/36-4.htm">Exodus 36:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/36-4.htm">Exodus 36:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/36-4.htm">OT Law: Exodus 36:4 All the wise men who performed all (Exo. 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