Exodus 35:34
Exodus 35:34 in Multiple Translations
And the LORD has given both him and Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, the ability to teach others.
And he hath put in his heart that he may teach, both he, and Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan.
And he hath put in his heart that he may teach, both he, and Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan.
And he has given to him, and to Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, the power of training others.
The Lord has also given him and Oholiab son of Ahisamach, from the tribe of Dan, the ability to teach others.
And he hath put in his heart that hee may teach other: both hee, and Aholiab the sonne of Ahisamach of the tribe of Dan:
'And to direct He hath put in his heart, he and Aholiab, son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan;
He has put in his heart that he may teach, both he and Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan.
And he hath put in his heart that he may teach, both he and Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan.
He hath given in his heart: Ooliab also the son of Achisamech of the tribe of Dan:
Yahweh has also given to him and to Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, from the tribe of Dan, the ability to teach their skills to others.
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Exodus 35:34 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/לְ/הוֹרֹ֖ת
נָתַ֣ן
בְּ/לִבּ֑/וֹ
ה֕וּא
וְ/אָֽהֳלִיאָ֥ב
בֶּן
אֲחִיסָמָ֖ךְ
לְ/מַטֵּה
דָֽן
וּ/לְ/הוֹרֹ֖ת
yârâh
H3384
to shoot
Conj | Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
נָתַ֣ן
nâthan
H5414
to give
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
בְּ/לִבּ֑/וֹ
lêb
H3820
heart
Prep | N-ms | Suff
ה֕וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
וְ/אָֽהֳלִיאָ֥ב
ʼOhŏlîyʼâb
H171
Oholiab
Conj | N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
אֲחִיסָמָ֖ךְ
ʼĂchîyçâmâk
H294
Ahisamach
N-proper
לְ/מַטֵּה
maṭṭeh
H4294
tribe
Prep | N-ms
דָֽן
Dân
H1835
Dan
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 35:34
וּ/לְ/הוֹרֹ֖ת
yârâh
H3384
"to shoot"
Conj | Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
To show or teach something, like pointing it out or shooting an arrow. It is used in Psalms and Proverbs to describe instructing or directing others.
Definition: 1) to shoot, pour 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to shoot arrows 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to shoot at 1b2) part. shooter, archer 1c) to throw water, rain
Usage: Occurs in 75 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase]) archer, cast, direct, inform, instruct, lay, shew, shoot, teach(-er,-ing), through. See also: Genesis 31:51; Job 8:10; Psalms 11:2.
נָתַ֣ן
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
בְּ/לִבּ֑/וֹ
lêb
H3820
"heart"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
Leb refers to the heart, but also represents feelings, will, and intellect in the Bible. It is used figuratively to describe the center of something, and is often translated as heart or mind. Leb is a complex concept that encompasses emotions and thoughts.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
Usage: Occurs in 552 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom. See also: Genesis 6:5; 2 Samuel 13:33; Psalms 4:8.
ה֕וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
וְ/אָֽהֳלִיאָ֥ב
ʼOhŏlîyʼâb
H171
"Oholiab"
Conj | N-proper
Oholiab was an Israelite who helped build the tabernacle, working with Bezaleel. His name means 'Father's tent' and he is first mentioned in Exodus 31:6.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.31.6; son of: Ahisamach (H0294) § Aholiab = "Father's tent" chief assistant of Bezaleel in construction of the tabernacle
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Aholiab. See also: Exodus 31:6; Exodus 36:1; Exodus 38:23.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
אֲחִיסָמָ֖ךְ
ʼĂchîyçâmâk
H294
"Ahisamach"
N-proper
Ahisamach was an Israelite who lived during the time of the Exodus and Wilderness. He was the father of Oholiab, a skilled workman on the tabernacle, and is first mentioned in Exodus 31:6.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.31.6; father of: Oholiab (H0171) § Ahisamach = "my brother is support (has supported)" a Danite, father of Aholiab, a workman on the tabernacle
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Ahisamach. See also: Exodus 31:6; Exodus 35:34; Exodus 38:23.
לְ/מַטֵּה
maṭṭeh
H4294
"tribe"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this word can mean a tribe, like the 12 tribes of Israel, or a staff, like the one Moses used to lead his people in Exodus 4:2.
Definition: : tribe 1) staff, branch, tribe 1a) staff, rod, shaft 1b) branch (of vine) 1c) tribe 1c1) company led by chief with staff (originally)
Usage: Occurs in 205 OT verses. KJV: rod, staff, tribe. See also: Genesis 38:18; Numbers 34:19; Psalms 105:16.
דָֽן
Dân
H1835
"Dan"
N-proper
Dan was a son of Jacob and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The tribe of Dan was known for its skills in warfare and is mentioned in the book of Genesis.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Dan living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.6; son of: Israel (H3478) and Bilhah (H1090A); brother of: Naphtali (H5321); half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Hushim (H2366B) § Dan = "a judge" 1) the 5th son of Jacob, the 1st of Bilhah, Rachel's handmaid 2) the tribe descended from Dan, the son of Jacob 3) a city in Dan, the most northern landmark of Palestine
Usage: Occurs in 63 OT verses. KJV: Daniel See also: Genesis 14:14; Judges 13:25; Jeremiah 4:15.
Study Notes — Exodus 35:34
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- Context
- Cross References
- Exodus 35:34 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 35:34
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 35:34
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 35:34
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 35:34
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 35:34
- Sermons on Exodus 35:34
Context — Bezalel and Oholiab
32to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze,
33to cut gemstones for settings, and to carve wood, so that he may be a master of every artistic craft.
34And the LORD has given both him and Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, the ability to teach others.
35He has filled them with skill to do all kinds of work as engravers, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and fine linen, and as weavers—as artistic designers of every kind of craft.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 31:6 | Moreover, I have selected Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, as his assistant. I have also given skill to all the craftsmen, that they may fashion all that I have commanded you: |
| 2 | 2 Chronicles 2:14 | He is the son of a woman from the daughters of Dan, and his father is a man of Tyre. He is skilled in work with gold and silver, bronze and iron, stone and wood, purple, blue, and crimson yarn, and fine linen. He is experienced in every kind of engraving and can execute any design that is given him. He will work with your craftsmen and with those of my lord, your father David. |
| 3 | Ezra 7:27 | Blessed be the LORD, the God of our fathers, who has put into the heart of the king to so honor the house of the LORD in Jerusalem, |
| 4 | 1 Corinthians 12:7 | Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. |
| 5 | Ezra 7:10 | For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the LORD, to practice it, and to teach its statutes and ordinances in Israel. |
| 6 | 1 Corinthians 1:5–7 | For in Him you have been enriched in every way, in all speech and all knowledge, because our testimony about Christ was confirmed in you. Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly await the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ. |
| 7 | James 1:16–17 | Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow. |
| 8 | Nehemiah 2:12 | I set out at night with a few men. I did not tell anyone what my God had laid on my heart to do for Jerusalem. The only animal with me was the one on which I was riding. |
| 9 | Isaiah 28:24–29 | Does the plowman plow for planting every day? Does he continuously loosen and harrow the soil? When he has leveled its surface, does he not sow caraway and scatter cumin? He plants wheat in rows and barley in plots, and rye within its border. For his God instructs and teaches him properly. Surely caraway is not threshed with a sledge, and the wheel of a cart is not rolled over the cumin. But caraway is beaten out with a stick, and cumin with a rod. Grain for bread must be ground, but it is not endlessly threshed. Though the wheels of the cart roll over it, the horses do not crush it. This also comes from the LORD of Hosts, who is wonderful in counsel and excellent in wisdom. |
Exodus 35:34 Summary
This verse tells us that God gave Bezalel and Oholiab the ability to teach others, which means that He not only gave them skills and talents, but also the ability to pass those skills on to others. This is a reminder that our talents and abilities are gifts from God, and that we should use them to serve and glorify Him (1 Corinthians 10:31). Just like Bezalel and Oholiab, we can use our gifts to build up and serve others, and to bring glory to God. By recognizing that our skills and abilities are gifts from God, we can cultivate a sense of humility and dependence on Him, and use our gifts to make a positive impact in the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the Lord gave Bezalel and Oholiab the ability to teach others?
This means that God not only gave them skills and talents, but also the ability to pass those skills on to others, as seen in Exodus 35:34, and this is a testament to God's desire to equip His people for service, as stated in Ephesians 4:11-12.
Who was Oholiab and what was his role in the construction of the tabernacle?
Oholiab was a skilled craftsman from the tribe of Dan, who was given the ability to teach others, according to Exodus 35:34, and he worked alongside Bezalel to oversee the construction of the tabernacle, as mentioned in Exodus 35:30-35.
How does this verse relate to the concept of spiritual gifts in the New Testament?
This verse shows that God gives people different skills and abilities, and in the New Testament, we see that these skills and abilities are considered spiritual gifts, as mentioned in 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, and are given to believers to serve and build up the body of Christ.
What can we learn from the fact that God gave Bezalel and Oholiab their skills and abilities?
We can learn that our talents and abilities are gifts from God, and that we should use them to serve and glorify Him, as stated in 1 Corinthians 10:31, and that God is the one who equips us for every good work, as seen in 2 Timothy 3:17.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I feel like God has given me a special skill or ability, and how can I use those gifts to serve others?
- How can I be more intentional about teaching and mentoring others, just like Bezalel and Oholiab were given the ability to teach?
- What are some ways that I can glorify God through my work and talents, and how can I make sure that I am using my gifts for His purposes?
- How can I cultivate a sense of humility and dependence on God, recognizing that my skills and abilities are gifts from Him, and that I should use them to serve and build up others?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 35:34
And he hath put in his heart that he may teach,.... Instruct others in the things be had knowledge of; the Lord not only gave him gifts of wisdom, understanding, and knowledge, to devise and contrive
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 35:34
And he hath filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship; No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 35:34
That he may teach, to wit, others to work under him; for the work required many hands; and it is a peculiar gift of God to be apt to teach, which every skilful man hath not.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 35:34
AND AHOLIAB SET OVER THE WORK.(30-35) This passage is the sequel to Exodus 31:1-6, where Bezaleel and Aholiab were designated for their respective offices, and follows closely the order, and even the wording, of that passage. The verbal resemblance is even greater in the original than in the Authorised Version. The only additions made are in Exodus 35:34-35. (34) He hath put in his heart that he may teach.—It was essential that the two master-craftsmen should be able to instruct their subordinates, to whom the actual accomplishment of the works which they designed had to be committed. God specially qualified them to act as instructors. Both he and Aholiab.—Aholiab, though subordinate to Bezaleel, was the director of his own department, that of weaving and embroidery (Exodus 38:23), and had to instruct in it as Bezaleel had in his. (35) Them hath he filled with wisdom of heart.—See Notes 1 and 2 on Exodus 28:3; and comp. Exodus 31:3. Of the engraver.—Rather, of the artificer. The word used is a generic one, equally applicable to workers in stone, wood, and metal.
Of the cunning workman.—Rather, of the skilful weaver. (See the last Note on Exodus 26:1.) The “skilful weaver” (khoshêb) was the man who wove a patterned fabric. The ordinary “weaver” (’orêg) wove a plain one. The “embroiderer” (rokêm) adorned a fabric of either kind with the needle.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 35:34
34. that he may teach] i.e. instruct others to become skilled workmen likewise. The assistance of the ‘wise hearted’ is promised in Exodus 31:6 (cf. Exodus 36:1-2; Exodus 36:4; Exodus 36:8); but it is not elsewhere said that Bĕ ?ẓ ?al’çl and Oholiab should instruct them.
Sermons on Exodus 35:34
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(Rebuilding the House of the Lord) 4. a New Phase as Ezra Appears by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the journey of the Israelites from Babylon to Jerusalem, which took them four months on foot. Despite the risks of being robbed or ambushed, t |
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The Gifts of the Spirit by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of unity and the role of the Holy Spirit in the body of Christ. He highlights the need for every member of the church to work |
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Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Part 1 by J. Vernon McGee | In the video, a listener shares her realization that she needs to be more involved in her husband's efforts to evangelize his family. She was inspired by a radio sermon that emphas |
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The Apostolic Church by Art Katz | This sermon emphasizes the importance of recognizing and honoring the true manifestation of the Holy Spirit in the church, contrasting it with the misuse of charismatic gifts. It d |
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Honeydew - Questions and Answers by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of fellowship in the church. He emphasizes that when people come to a church, they should not only hear the message but also ex |
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(Easter Convention 2008) the Public & Private Ministry of Christ - Part 1 by Gerhard Du Toit | In this sermon, the speaker begins by encouraging the congregation to spend time in prayer and to pray for one another. He references the prophet Malachi in the Old Testament, who |
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Victory or Survival - Part 3 by Winkie Pratney | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of trusting in God and putting our faith into action. He uses the story of Jonathan and his armor bearer to illustrate this p |