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We have enough!” So the people stopped bringing their sacred offerings. <a href="/esv/exodus/36.htm">English Standard Version</a> So Moses gave command, and word was proclaimed throughout the camp, “Let no man or woman do anything more for the contribution for the sanctuary.” So the people were restrained from bringing, <a href="/bsb/exodus/36.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> After 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, <a href="/kjv/exodus/36.htm">King James Bible</a> And Moses gave commandment, and they caused it to be proclaimed throughout the camp, saying, Let neither man nor woman make any more work for the offering of the sanctuary. So the people were restrained from bringing. <a href="/nkjv/exodus/36.htm">New King James Version</a> So Moses gave a commandment, and they caused it to be proclaimed throughout the camp, saying, “Let neither man nor woman do any more work for the offering of the sanctuary.” And the people were restrained from bringing, <a href="/nasb_/exodus/36.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So Moses issued a command, and circulated a proclamation throughout the camp, saying, “No man or woman is to perform work any longer for the contributions of the sanctuary.” So the people were restrained from bringing any more. <a href="/nasb/exodus/36.htm">NASB 1995</a> So Moses issued a command, and a proclamation was circulated throughout the camp, saying, &#8220Let no man or woman any longer perform work for the contributions of the sanctuary.&#8221 Thus the people were restrained from bringing any more. <a href="/nasb77/exodus/36.htm">NASB 1977 </a> So Moses issued a command, and a proclamation was circulated throughout the camp, saying, “Let neither man nor woman any longer perform work for the contributions of the sanctuary.” Thus the people were restrained from bringing any more. <a href="/lsb/exodus/36.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So Moses commanded and a proclamation was passed throughout the camp, saying, “Let no man or woman any longer do the work for the contributions of the sanctuary.” Thus the people were restrained from bringing any more. <a href="/amp/exodus/36.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So Moses issued a command, and it was proclaimed throughout the camp, “Let neither man nor woman do any more work for the sanctuary offering.” So the people were restrained from bringing anything more; <a href="/csb/exodus/36.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> After Moses gave an order, they sent a proclamation throughout the camp: “Let no man or woman make anything else as an offering for the sanctuary.” So the people stopped. <a href="/hcsb/exodus/36.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> After Moses gave an order, they sent a proclamation throughout the camp: &#8220Let no man or woman make anything else as an offering for the sanctuary.&#8221 So the people stopped. <a href="/asv/exodus/36.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Moses gave commandment, and they caused it to be proclaimed throughout the camp, saying, Let neither man nor woman make any more work for the offering of the sanctuary. So the people were restrained from bringing. <a href="/cev/exodus/36.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> So Moses sent word for the people to stop giving, and they did. <a href="/erv/exodus/36.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Moses gave commandment, and they caused it to be proclaimed throughout the camp, saying, Let neither man nor woman make any more work for the offering of the sanctuary. So the people were restrained from bringing. <a href="/gwt/exodus/36.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So Moses gave instructions to have the following message announced all over camp: "No man or woman needs to make anything more to give as their special contribution to the holy place." Then the people stopped bringing gifts. <a href="/gnt/exodus/36.htm">Good News Translation</a> So Moses sent a command throughout the camp that no one was to make any further contribution for the sacred Tent; so the people did not bring any more. <a href="/isv/exodus/36.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then Moses issued an order, and the message was taken throughout the camp, "Men and women, don't bring any more offerings for the sanctuary." The people were restrained from bringing any more, <a href="/msb/exodus/36.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> After 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, <a href="/net/exodus/36.htm">NET Bible</a> Moses instructed them to take his message throughout the camp, saying, "Let no man or woman do any more work for the offering for the sanctuary." So the people were restrained from bringing any more. <a href="/nheb/exodus/36.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Moses gave commandment, and they caused it to be proclaimed throughout the camp, saying, "Let neither man nor woman make anything else for the offering for the sanctuary." So the people were restrained from bringing. <a href="/wbt/exodus/36.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Moses gave commandment, and they caused it to be proclaimed throughout the camp, saying, Let neither man nor woman make any more work for the offering of the sanctuary. So the people were restrained from bringing. <a href="/web/exodus/36.htm">World English Bible</a> Moses gave a commandment, and they caused it to be proclaimed throughout the camp, saying, “Let neither man nor woman make anything else for the offering for the sanctuary.” So the people were restrained from bringing. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/exodus/36.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Moses commands, and they cause a voice to pass over through the camp, saying, “Do not let man or woman make anymore work for the raised-offering of the holy place”; and the people are restrained from bringing, <a href="/ylt/exodus/36.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Moses commandeth, and they cause a voice to pass over through the camp, saying, 'Let not man or woman make any more work for the heave-offering of the sanctuary;' and the people are restrained from bringing, <a href="/slt/exodus/36.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Moses will command, and they will make a voice pass through in the camp, saying, A man and woman shall do no more work for the offering of the holy place. And the people will withhold from bringing.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/exodus/36.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Moses therefore commanded proclamation to be made by the crier's voice: Let neither man nor woman offer any more for the work of the sanctuary. And so they ceased from offering gifts, <a href="/cpdv/exodus/36.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, Moses ordered this to be recited, with a voice of proclamation: “Let neither man nor woman offer anything further for the work of the Sanctuary.” And so they ceased from offering gifts, <a href="/nabre/exodus/36.htm">New American Bible</a> Moses, therefore, ordered a proclamation to be made throughout the camp: “Let neither man nor woman make any more contributions for the sanctuary.” So the people stopped bringing their offerings; <a href="/nrsvce/exodus/36.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So Moses gave command, and word was proclaimed throughout the camp: “No man or woman is to make anything else as an offering for the sanctuary.” So the people were restrained from bringing;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/exodus/36.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Moses gave command, which the heralds proclaimed throughout the camp, saying, Let neither man nor woman make any more work for the offering of the sanctuary. So the people were restrained. <a href="/hpbt/exodus/36.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Moshe commanded and called Heralds in the camp and they said, “A man or a woman shall make no more works for an offering of Holiness”, and the people were restrained from bringing.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/exodus/36.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Moses gave commandment, and they caused it to be proclaimed throughout the camp, saying: 'Let neither man nor woman make any more work for the offering of the sanctuary.' So the people were restrained from bringing. <a href="/sep/exodus/36.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Moses commanded, and proclaimed in the camp, saying, Let neither man nor woman any longer labour for the offerings of the sanctuary; and the people were restrained from bringing any more. <a href="/parallel/exodus/36-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=9497" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/exodus/36.htm">The Tabernacle Underwritten</a> …5and said to Moses, “The people are bringing more than enough for doing the work the LORD has commanded us to do.” 6<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.">After Moses</a> <a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: way·ṣaw (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">had given an order,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: way·ya·‘ă·ḇî·rū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">they sent</a> <a href="/hebrew/6963.htm" title="6963: qō·wl (N-ms) -- Sound, voice. Or qol; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound.">a proclamation</a> <a href="/hebrew/4264.htm" title="4264: bam·ma·ḥă·neh (Prep-b, Art:: N-cs) -- An encampment, camp. From chanah; an encampment; hence, an army, whether literal or figurative.">throughout the camp:</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">“No</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.">man</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: wə·’iš·šāh (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">or woman</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ya·‘ă·śū- (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">should make</a> <a href="/hebrew/4399.htm" title="4399: mə·lā·ḵāh (N-fs) -- From the same as mal'ak; properly, deputyship, i.e. Ministry; generally, employment or work; also property.">anything</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.">else</a> <a href="/hebrew/8641.htm" title="8641: liṯ·rū·maṯ (Prep-l:: N-fsc) -- Contribution, offering (for sacred uses). Or trumah; from ruwm; a present, especially in sacrifice or as tribute.">as an offering</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.">for the sanctuary.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">So the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/3607.htm" title="3607: way·yik·kā·lê (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To shut up, restrain, withhold. A primitive root; to restrict, by act or word.">were restrained</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: mê·hā·ḇî (Prep-m:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">from bringing more,</a> 7since what they already had was more than enough to perform all the work.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-12.htm">2 Corinthians 8:12</a> For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">2 Corinthians 9:7</a> 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. <a href="/1_chronicles/29-9.htm">1 Chronicles 29:9</a> And the people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given to the LORD freely and wholeheartedly. And King David also rejoiced greatly. <a href="/1_chronicles/29-14.htm">1 Chronicles 29:14</a> 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. <a href="/1_chronicles/29-16.htm">1 Chronicles 29:16</a> 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. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-3.htm">2 Corinthians 8:3-5</a> For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord, / they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints. / And not only did they do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us, through the will of God. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-2.htm">2 Corinthians 8:2</a> In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">2 Corinthians 9:8</a> 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. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-11.htm">2 Corinthians 9:11</a> You will be enriched in every way to be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will produce thanksgiving to God. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-1.htm">2 Corinthians 8:1-2</a> 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. <a href="/1_chronicles/29-17.htm">1 Chronicles 29:17</a> I know, my God, that You test the heart and delight in uprightness. All these things I have given willingly and with an upright heart, and now I have seen Your people who are present here giving joyfully and willingly to You. <a href="/1_chronicles/29-6.htm">1 Chronicles 29:6</a> 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. <a href="/1_chronicles/29-3.htm">1 Chronicles 29:3</a> 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: <a href="/1_chronicles/29-5.htm">1 Chronicles 29:5</a> 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?” <a href="/1_chronicles/29-8.htm">1 Chronicles 29:8</a> Whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Moses gave commandment, and they caused it to be proclaimed throughout the camp, saying, Let neither man nor woman make any more work for the offering of the sanctuary. So the people were restrained from bringing.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/33-11.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/exodus/34-16.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/exodus/34-32.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/exodus/36-5.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/exodus/36-3.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/exodus/34-6.htm">Proclaimed</a> <a href="/exodus/21-36.htm">Restrained</a> <a href="/exodus/36-4.htm">Sanctuary</a> <a href="/exodus/35-3.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/exodus/36-5.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/leviticus/4-12.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/exodus/40-4.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/exodus/38-21.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/exodus/38-21.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/exodus/38-1.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-21.htm">Proclaimed</a> <a href="/numbers/9-7.htm">Restrained</a> <a href="/exodus/38-24.htm">Sanctuary</a> <a href="/exodus/37-19.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/exodus/36-7.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 36</div>1. <a href="/exodus/36-1.htm">The offerings are delivered to the workmen</a> 4. <a href="/exodus/36-4.htm">The generosity of the people is restrained</a> 8. <a href="/exodus/36-8.htm">The curtains with cherubim</a> 14. <a href="/exodus/36-14.htm">The curtains of goats' hair</a> 19. <a href="/exodus/36-19.htm">The covering of skins</a> 20. <a href="/exodus/36-20.htm">The boards with their sockets</a> 31. <a href="/exodus/36-31.htm">The bars</a> 35. <a href="/exodus/36-35.htm">The veil</a> 37. <a href="/exodus/36-37.htm">The hanging for the door</a> </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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/36.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/exodus/36.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>After Moses had given an order Moses, as the leader of the Israelites and God's chosen prophet, often communicated God's commands to the people. This order reflects his authoritative role in guiding the construction of the Tabernacle, a central place of worship. The context here is the building of the Tabernacle, which required specific materials and craftsmanship as detailed in earlier chapters of Exodus. Moses' leadership is a type of Christ, who also gives commands to His followers.they sent a proclamation throughout the camp The camp refers to the encampment of the Israelites in the wilderness. This proclamation was a public announcement, indicating the organized structure and communication methods among the Israelites. The camp was a temporary dwelling place, reflecting the transient nature of their journey to the Promised Land. This mirrors the Christian journey towards eternal life, emphasizing the importance of community and obedience.“No man or woman should make anything else as an offering for the sanctuary.” This directive highlights the overwhelming generosity of the Israelites, as they had already provided more than enough materials for the construction of the Tabernacle. It underscores the principle of giving willingly and abundantly, as seen in <a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">2 Corinthians 9:7</a>, where Paul encourages cheerful giving. The sanctuary, or Tabernacle, was a precursor to the Temple and ultimately points to Jesus Christ, who is the true dwelling place of God among men (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>).So the people were restrained from bringing more, The restraint indicates that the people's hearts were stirred to give beyond what was necessary, demonstrating their devotion and commitment to God's work. This act of restraint is unique in Scripture, showing a rare instance where the people's generosity exceeded the need. It serves as a reminder of God's provision and the sufficiency of His blessings, paralleling the sufficiency of Christ's sacrifice for humanity's sins.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egypt and through the wilderness. In this context, Moses is overseeing the construction of the Tabernacle. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a> The people of God who were freed from slavery in Egypt. They are now in the wilderness, contributing to the construction of the Tabernacle. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a> The portable sanctuary that the Israelites built according to God's instructions. It served as a place of worship and a symbol of God's presence among His people. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_camp.htm">The Camp</a> Refers to the encampment of the Israelites in the wilderness. It is the community setting where the proclamation was made. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_offering.htm">The Offering</a> The contributions made by the Israelites for the construction of the Tabernacle. These offerings were so abundant that Moses had to command the people to stop giving.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/generosity_in_giving.htm">Generosity in Giving</a> The Israelites' willingness to give until they were asked to stop is a powerful example of generosity. We are encouraged to give freely and abundantly to God's work. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_leadership.htm">Obedience to Leadership</a> Moses' command to stop giving was respected by the people, showing their trust and obedience to God-appointed leadership. <a href="/topical/g/god's_provision.htm">God's Provision</a> The abundance of offerings demonstrates God's provision through His people. When God calls us to a task, He provides the necessary resources. <a href="/topical/c/contentment_and_restraint.htm">Contentment and Restraint</a> The Israelites' ability to stop giving when asked reflects a spirit of contentment and restraint, recognizing when enough is enough. <a href="/topical/c/community_participation.htm">Community Participation</a> The building of the Tabernacle was a community effort, emphasizing the importance of collective involvement in God's work.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_36.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 36</a> <a href="/q/could_exodus_36_6-7's_surplus_happen.htm">In Exodus 36:6–7, would a vast surplus of materials realistically occur under harsh desert conditions? </a> <a href="/q/is_1_chronicles_29_6-9_exaggerated.htm">Could the overwhelming generosity described in 1 Chronicles 29:6–9 be an exaggeration or literary device rather than a historical record? </a> <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 href="/q/what_proof_did_moses_give_to_israelites.htm">Exodus 6:7-9: If the Israelites still doubt Moses, what empirical proof did he provide to convince them then or later?</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>(6) So the people were restrained from giving.--Moses felt it necessary to interfere, and forbid further offerings. By the expression, "Let neither man nor woman make any more work, it would seem that the superfluous offerings were chiefly such things as were produced by labour--thread, goats' hair yarn, and the like. (See <a href="/context/exodus/35-25.htm" title="And all the women that were wise hearted did spin with their hands, and brought that which they had spun, both of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, and of fine linen.">Exodus 35:25-26</a>.) The humblest class of contributors would thus appear to have shown itself the most zealous. When will Christian liberality be so excessive as to require to be "restrained"?<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/36.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 6. - Moses accordingly had proclamation made through the camp, and so put a stop to further offerings. <a href="/commentaries/exodus/36-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>After Moses מֹשֶׁ֗ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4872.htm">Strong's 4872: </a> Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver had given an order, וַיְצַ֣ו (way·ṣaw) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order they sent וַיַּעֲבִ֨ירוּ (way·ya·‘ă·ḇî·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> To pass over, through, or by, pass on a proclamation ק֥וֹל (qō·wl) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6963.htm">Strong's 6963: </a> A voice, sound throughout the camp: בַּֽמַּחֲנֶה֮ (bam·ma·ḥă·neh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4264.htm">Strong's 4264: </a> An encampment, an army “No אַל־ (’al-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> Not man אִ֣ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person or woman וְאִשָּׁ֗ה (wə·’iš·šāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> Woman, wife, female should make יַעֲשׂוּ־ (ya·‘ă·śū-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make anything מְלָאכָ֖ה (mə·lā·ḵāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4399.htm">Strong's 4399: </a> Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property else ע֛וֹד (‘ō·wḏ) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5750.htm">Strong's 5750: </a> Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more as an offering לִתְרוּמַ֣ת (liṯ·rū·maṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8641.htm">Strong's 8641: </a> Contribution, offering (for sacred uses) for the sanctuary.” הַקֹּ֑דֶשׁ (haq·qō·ḏeš) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6944.htm">Strong's 6944: </a> A sacred place, thing, sanctity So the people הָעָ֖ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock were restrained וַיִּכָּלֵ֥א (way·yik·kā·lê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3607.htm">Strong's 3607: </a> To shut up, restrain, withhold from bringing more, מֵהָבִֽיא׃ (mê·hā·ḇî) Preposition-m | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/36-6.htm">Exodus 36:6 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/exodus/36-6.htm">Exodus 36:6 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/exodus/36-6.htm">Exodus 36:6 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/exodus/36-6.htm">Exodus 36:6 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/exodus/36-6.htm">Exodus 36:6 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/36-6.htm">Exodus 36:6 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/36-6.htm">Exodus 36:6 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/36-6.htm">Exodus 36:6 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/36-6.htm">Exodus 36:6 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/exodus/36-6.htm">Exodus 36:6 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/exodus/36-6.htm">OT Law: Exodus 36:6 Moses gave commandment and they caused it (Exo. 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