Exodus 35:24

Verse

And all who could present an offering of silver or bronze brought it as a contribution to the LORD. Also, everyone who had acacia wood for any part of the service brought it.

American Standard Version (1901)

Every one that did offer an offering of silver and brass brought Jehovah’s offering; and every man, with whom was found acacia wood for any work of the service, brought it.

Bible in Basic English

Everyone who had silver and brass gave an offering of them to the Lord; and everyone who had hard wood, such as was needed for the work, gave it.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Metal of silver and brass, they offered it to the Lord, and setim wood for divers uses.

Free Bible Version

Those who could present an offering of silver or bronze brought it as a gift to the Lord. Everyone who had acacia wood for any part of the work donated it.

Geneva Bible 1599

All that offered an oblation of siluer and of brasse, brought the offring vnto the Lord: and euery one, that had Shittim wood for any maner worke of the ministration, brought it.

King James (Authorized) Version

Every one that did offer an offering of silver and brass brought the LORD’s offering: and every man, with whom was found shittim wood for any work of the service, brought it.

One Unity Resource Bible

Everyone who offered an offering of silver and bronze brought Adonai ’s offering; and everyone, with whom was found acacia wood for any work of the service, brought it.

Translation for Translators

All those who had silver or bronze brought them as offerings to Yahweh. All those who had some acacia wood that could be used for any of the work brought it.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Everyone making an offering of silver or bronze brought it as an offering to Yahweh, and everyone who had acacia wood for any use in the work brought it.

Noah Webster Bible

Every one that offered an offering of silver and brass brought the LORD'S offering: and every man with whom was found shittim wood for any work of the service, brought it .

World English Bible

Everyone who offered an offering of silver and bronze brought Yahweh’s offering; and everyone with whom was found acacia wood for any work of the service, brought it.

Young's Literal Translation

every one lifting up a heave-offering of silver and brass have brought in the heave-offering of Jehovah; and every one with whom hath been found shittim wood for any work of the service brought [it] in.

Context

The People Offer Gifts

²³Everyone who had blue, purple, or scarlet yarn, or fine linen, goat hair, ram skins dyed red, or articles of fine leather, brought them.²⁴And all who could present an offering of silver or bronze brought it as a contribution to the LORD. Also, everyone who had acacia wood for any part of the service brought it.

Summary

In Exodus 35:24, we see the Israelites willingly bringing various materials such as gold, silver, and bronze for the construction of the tabernacle. This verse highlights the spirit of generosity and unity among God's people as they contribute towards a common purpose. It teaches us the importance of giving back to the Lord with a willing heart and how collective efforts can lead to the fulfillment of God's work. The voluntary nature of their offerings reflects the joy and gratitude they had towards God for His provision and guidance. Overall, Exodus 35:24 serves as a reminder of the blessings that come from cheerful and generous giving in service to God.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And all the women that were wise hearted,.... That were ingenious, and had a good hand at spinning particularly, these were of the common and lower sort; the more honourable and richer sort of women are before mentioned, as bringing jewels or ornaments of gold of different sorts: but these were such who did spin with their hands; in which way they got their living: some were more dexterous at it than others: and brought that which they had spun, both of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, and of fine linen; that is, yarn of these several colours, and flaxen thread, of which fine linen was made, all ready for the weaver, whether in woollen or linen.