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for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/exodus/25.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The LORD said to Moses,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/25.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The LORD said to Moses,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/25.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD said to Moses,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/25.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/25.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD spoke to Moses:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD spoke to Moses: &#8220<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/25.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD said to Moses: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/25.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The LORD said to Moses,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/25.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The LORD said to Moses, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/25.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD told Moses, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The LORD spoke to Moses:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The LORD spoke to Moses, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/25.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And YHWH speaks to Moses, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Jehovah speaketh unto Moses, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jehovah will speak to Moses, saying,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The LORD spoke to Moses:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD said to Moses:<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />AND the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And LORD JEHOVAH spoke with Moshe and said to him:<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the LORD spoke unto Moses, saying:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/25-1.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=6203" 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/25.htm">Offerings for the Tabernacle</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">Then the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: way·ḏab·bêr (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</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/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>“Tell the Israelites to bring Me an offering. You are to receive My offering from every man whose heart compels him.…<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="/hebrews/8-5.htm">Hebrews 8:5</a></span><br />The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/31-7.htm">Exodus 31:7-11</a></span><br />the Tent of Meeting, the ark of the Testimony and the mercy seat upon it, and all the other furnishings of the tent— / the table with its utensils, the pure gold lampstand with all its utensils, the altar of incense, / the altar of burnt offering with all its utensils, and the basin with its stand— ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/35-4.htm">Exodus 35:4-9</a></span><br />Moses also told the whole congregation of Israel, “This is what the LORD has commanded: / Take from among you an offering to the LORD. Let everyone whose heart is willing bring an offering to the LORD: gold, silver, and bronze; / blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; fine linen and goat hair; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/40-1.htm">Exodus 40:1-33</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses, / “On the first day of the first month you are to set up the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting. / Put the ark of the Testimony in it and screen off the ark with the veil. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-11.htm">1 Chronicles 28:11-19</a></span><br />Then David gave his son Solomon the plans for the portico of the temple, its buildings, storehouses, upper rooms, inner rooms, and the room for the mercy seat. / The plans contained everything David had in mind for the courts of the house of the LORD, for all the surrounding rooms, for the treasuries of the house of God and of the dedicated things, / for the divisions of the priests and Levites, for all the work of service in the house of the LORD, and for all the articles of service in the house of the LORD: ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-1.htm">Hebrews 9:1-5</a></span><br />Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. / A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/29-42.htm">Exodus 29:42-46</a></span><br />For the generations to come, this burnt offering shall be made regularly at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting before the LORD, where I will meet you to speak with you. / I will also meet with the Israelites there, and that place will be consecrated by My glory. / So I will consecrate the Tent of Meeting and the altar, and I will consecrate Aaron and his sons to serve Me as priests. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/30-1.htm">Exodus 30:1-10</a></span><br />“You are also to make an altar of acacia wood for the burning of incense. / It is to be square, a cubit long, a cubit wide, and two cubits high. Its horns must be of one piece. / Overlay with pure gold the top and all the sides and horns, and make a molding of gold around it. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/36-1.htm">Exodus 36:1-7</a></span><br />“So Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person are to carry out everything commanded by the LORD, who has given them skill and ability to know how to perform all the work of constructing the sanctuary.” / Then Moses summoned Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person whom the LORD had gifted—everyone whose heart stirred him to come and do the work. / 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="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/37-1.htm">Exodus 37:1-29</a></span><br />Bezalel went on to construct the ark of acacia wood, two and a half cubits long, a cubit and a half wide, and a cubit and a half high. / He overlaid it with pure gold, both inside and out, and made a gold molding around it. / And he cast four gold rings for its four feet, two rings on one side and two on the other. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/38-1.htm">Exodus 38:1-8</a></span><br />Bezalel constructed the altar of burnt offering from acacia wood. It was square, five cubits long, five cubits wide, and three cubits high. / He made a horn at each of its four corners, so that the horns and altar were of one piece, and he overlaid the altar with bronze. / He made all the altar’s utensils of bronze—its pots, shovels, sprinkling bowls, meat forks, and firepans. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/39-32.htm">Exodus 39:32-43</a></span><br />So all the work for the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, was completed. The Israelites did everything just as the LORD had commanded Moses. / Then they brought the tabernacle to Moses: the tent with all its furnishings, its clasps, its frames, its crossbars, and its posts and bases; / the covering of ram skins dyed red, the covering of fine leather, and the veil of the covering; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/40-34.htm">Exodus 40:34-38</a></span><br />Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. / Moses was unable to enter the Tent of Meeting because the cloud had settled on it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. / Whenever the cloud was lifted from above the tabernacle, the Israelites would set out through all the stages of their journey. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-1.htm">1 Kings 6:1-38</a></span><br />In the four hundred and eightieth year after the Israelites had come out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign over Israel, in the month of Ziv, the second month, he began to build the house of the LORD. / The house that King Solomon built for the LORD was sixty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and thirty cubits high. / The portico at the front of the main hall of the temple was twenty cubits long, extending across the width of the temple and projecting out ten cubits in front of the temple. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/3-1.htm">2 Chronicles 3:1-14</a></span><br />Then Solomon began to build the house of the LORD in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah, where the LORD had appeared to his father David. This was the place that David had prepared on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite. / Solomon began construction on the second day of the second month in the fourth year of his reign. / The foundation that Solomon laid for the house of God was sixty cubits long and twenty cubits wide, according to the old standard. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/24-18.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/exodus/20-1.htm">Speaketh</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/30-11.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/exodus/30-11.htm">Speaketh</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 25</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/25-1.htm">What the Israelites were to offer for the building of the tabernacle</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/25-10.htm">The dimensions of the ark</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/25-17.htm">The mercy seat, with the cherubim</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/25-23.htm">The table of show bread, with the furniture thereof</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/25-31.htm">The golden candlestick, with the instruments thereof</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'; </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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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/25.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/25.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Then the LORD said to Moses,</b><br>This phrase marks the beginning of a divine communication, emphasizing the direct relationship between God and Moses. In the context of the Exodus narrative, Moses serves as the mediator between God and the Israelites. This communication underscores the covenant relationship established at Mount Sinai, where God gave the Law to His people. The phrase "the LORD" refers to Yahweh, the personal name of God revealed to Moses at the burning bush (<a href="/exodus/3-14.htm">Exodus 3:14</a>). This name signifies God's eternal, self-existent nature and His faithfulness to His promises.<br><br>The setting of this communication is significant. It occurs after the Israelites have been delivered from Egypt and are encamped at Mount Sinai. This location is pivotal in Israel's history as the place where they receive the Law and instructions for the Tabernacle, which will serve as the dwelling place of God's presence among His people.<br><br>Moses, as the leader chosen by God, is a type of Christ. Just as Moses mediates the covenant between God and Israel, Jesus mediates the New Covenant between God and humanity (<a href="/hebrews/9-15.htm">Hebrews 9:15</a>). Moses' role as a prophet, leader, and intercessor prefigures the ultimate work of Christ.<br><br>The phrase also introduces the instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle, which will follow in the subsequent verses. The Tabernacle is a type of Christ, symbolizing God's presence with His people. It foreshadows the incarnation of Jesus, who "tabernacled" among us (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>). The detailed instructions for the Tabernacle highlight the importance of worship and the holiness required to approach God, themes that are fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal existence and faithfulness. In this context, He is the divine authority giving instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The chosen leader of the Israelites, serving as the mediator between God and His people. He receives the divine instructions for the Tabernacle, which will be a central place of worship.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/mount_sinai.htm">Mount Sinai</a></b><br>Although not mentioned directly in this verse, the context of <a href="/bsb/exodus/25.htm">Exodus 25</a> is that Moses is on Mount Sinai, where he receives the laws and instructions from God.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God, who are to follow the instructions given to Moses for building the Tabernacle, a place where God's presence will dwell among them.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a></b><br>The portable sanctuary that God commands Moses to build, symbolizing His presence with the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_communication.htm">Divine Communication</a></b><br>God speaks to His people through chosen leaders. Just as He spoke to Moses, God continues to communicate His will through Scripture and spiritual leaders today.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_instructions.htm">Obedience to God's Instructions</a></b><br>The detailed instructions for the Tabernacle highlight the importance of obedience to God's commands. Believers are called to follow God's Word with precision and reverence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence.htm">God's Presence</a></b><br>The Tabernacle symbolizes God's desire to dwell among His people. Today, believers are the temple of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the personal and communal presence of God in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_worship.htm">Preparation for Worship</a></b><br>The construction of the Tabernacle required preparation and dedication. Similarly, believers should prepare their hearts and lives for worship, ensuring that they are a suitable dwelling place for God's presence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_involvement.htm">Community Involvement</a></b><br>The building of the Tabernacle involved the entire community of Israel. In the same way, the church today is called to work together in unity to fulfill God's purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 25</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_christian_leaders_contradict_god.htm">Why do Christian leaders claim to hear from God, yet often contradict each other?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_church_fundraising.htm">What does the Bible say about church fundraising?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/meaning_of_'the_lord_is_my_banner'.htm">What does 'The Lord is My Banner' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_exodus_33_11_align_with_33_20.htm">If Exodus 33:11 says Moses spoke with God 'face to face,' how do we reconcile this with Exodus 33:20 where God says no one can see His face and live?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 1-7.</span> - THE TABERNACLE AND THE GIFTS FOR IT. The great principles of the moral law had been given in the Ten Commandments uttered by God amid the thunders of Sinai. The "Book of the Covenant," or short summary of the main laws, civil, political, and social, had been communicated to Moses, and by him reduced to a written form (<a href="/exodus/24-4.htm">Exodus 24:4</a>). A solemn league and covenant had been entered into between God and his people, the people undertaking to keep all the words of the Lord, and God to be their Protector, Guide, and King. But no form of worship had been set up. Abstract monotheism had been inculcated; and worship had been so far touched upon that an "altar" had been mentioned, and certain directions, chiefly negative, had been given with respect to it (<a href="/exodus/20-24.htm">Exodus 20:24-26</a>). It remained that the abstract monotheism should be enshrined in forms, obtain a local habitation, and be set forth before the eyes, and so fixed in the heart and affections of the people. God was now about to declare to Moses what the character of the habitation should be, its size, form, and materials. But before doing this, as a first and fitting, if not necessary, preliminary, he required of the people to bring of the best of their possessions for the service which he was about to institute, enumerating the substances which he would condescend to receive at their hands, and especially enjoining upon them that all should be offered willingly and from the heart (ver. 2). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/25-1.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">Then the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">said</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְדַבֵּ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(way·ḏab·bêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arrange, to speak, to subdue</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Moses,</span><br /><span class="heb">מֹשֶׁ֥ה</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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/25-1.htm">Exodus 25:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/25-1.htm">Exodus 25:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/25-1.htm">Exodus 25:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/25-1.htm">Exodus 25:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/25-1.htm">Exodus 25:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/25-1.htm">Exodus 25:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/25-1.htm">Exodus 25:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/25-1.htm">Exodus 25:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/25-1.htm">Exodus 25:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/25-1.htm">Exodus 25:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/25-1.htm">OT Law: Exodus 25:1 Yahweh spoke to Moses saying (Exo. 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