Exodus 35:6

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Exodus 35:6 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; fine linen and goat hair;

King James Version KJV

And blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen, and goats’ hair,

American Standard Version ASV

and blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen, and goats’ hair,

Bible in Basic English BBE

And blue and purple and red and the best linen and goats' hair,

Free Bible Version FBV

blue, purple, and crimson thread; finely-woven linen and goat hair;

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Also blewe silke, and purple, and skarlet, and fine linen, and goates heare,

Young's Literal Translation YLT

and blue, and purple, and scarlet, and linen, and goats' [hair],

World English Bible WEB

blue, purple, scarlet, fine linen, goats’ hair,

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen, and goats' hair ,

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Violet and purple, and scarlet twice dyed, and fine linen, goats’ hair,

Translation for Translators T4T

fine white linen, blue or purple or red cloth, cloth made from goats’ hair,

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Exodus 35:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וּ/תְכֵ֧לֶת וְ/אַרְגָּמָ֛ן וְ/תוֹלַ֥עַת שָׁנִ֖י וְ/שֵׁ֥שׁ וְ/עִזִּֽים

וּ/תְכֵ֧לֶת tᵉkêleth H8504 blue Conj | N-fs

וְ/אַרְגָּמָ֛ן ʼargâmân H713 purple Conj | N-ms

וְ/תוֹלַ֥עַת tôwlâʻ H8438 worm Conj | N-fs

שָׁנִ֖י shânîy H8144 scarlet N-ms

וְ/שֵׁ֥שׁ shêsh H8336 alabaster Conj | Adj

וְ/עִזִּֽים ʻêz H5795 goat Conj | N-fp

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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 35:6

וּ/תְכֵ֧לֶת tᵉkêleth H8504 "blue" Conj | N-fs

Describes the color blue or violet, obtained from a specific type of mussel, used to dye fabrics in Exodus 28. It is a distinct color in the biblical spectrum.

Definition: 1) violet, violet stuff 1a) violet thread 1b) violet stuff or fabric 2) (TWOT) blue (covering spectrum from brilliant red through deep purple)

Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: blue. See also: Exodus 25:4; Exodus 39:1; Jeremiah 10:9.

וְ/אַרְגָּמָ֛ן ʼargâmân H713 "purple" Conj | N-ms

The Hebrew word for purple, describing the color or dyed fabric, is used in the Bible to describe royal garments, like those worn by King Solomon. In Exodus 28:5, it is used to describe the priestly robes. The color symbolized wealth and power.

Definition: purple, red-purple

Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: purple. See also: Exodus 25:4; Exodus 39:1; Proverbs 31:22.

וְ/תוֹלַ֥עַת tôwlâʻ H8438 "worm" Conj | N-fs

The Hebrew word for worm or maggot, this term is also used to describe a deep red or crimson color. It's associated with a specific type of worm that produces a vibrant dye. In the Bible, it's used to describe the color of cloth or other materials.

Definition: 1) worm, scarlet stuff, crimson 1a) worm-the female 'coccus ilicis' 1b) scarlet stuff, crimson, scarlet 1b1) the dye made from the dried body of the female of the worm "coccus ilicis" Also means: to.le.ah (תּוֹלֵעָה "worm" H8438B)

Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: crimson, scarlet, worm. See also: Exodus 16:20; Exodus 39:2; Psalms 22:7.

שָׁנִ֖י shânîy H8144 "scarlet" N-ms

This Hebrew word describes the deep red color of the coccus ilicis insect, used to dye fabric scarlet or crimson, like the scarlet thread in Joshua 2:18. It symbolizes wealth and importance.

Definition: 1) scarlet, crimson 1a) properly, the insect 'coccus ilicis', the dried body of the female yielding colouring matter from which is made the dye used for cloth to colour it scarlet or crimson

Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: crimson, scarlet (thread). See also: Genesis 38:28; Exodus 39:1; Proverbs 31:21.

וְ/שֵׁ֥שׁ shêsh H8336 "alabaster" Conj | Adj

In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to fine white linen or marble, often used to describe the luxurious clothing and buildings of ancient times, like the Temple in Jerusalem.

Definition: alabaster, similar stone, marble, material of pavement

Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] blue, fine (twined) linen, marble, silk. See also: Genesis 41:42; Exodus 36:35; Proverbs 31:22.

וְ/עִזִּֽים ʻêz H5795 "goat" Conj | N-fp

Refers to a female goat, often translated as she-goat or kid, and is also related to goat's hair in the Bible.

Definition: female goat, she-goat, goat, kid Aramaic equivalent: ez (עֵז "goat" H5796)

Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: (she) goat, kid. See also: Genesis 15:9; Numbers 7:58; Proverbs 27:27.

Study Notes — Exodus 35:6

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Exodus 35:6 Summary
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 35:6
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 35:6
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Sermons on Exodus 35:6

Context — Offerings for the Tabernacle

4Moses also told the whole congregation of Israel, “This is what the LORD has commanded: 5Take from among you an offering to the LORD. Let everyone whose heart is willing bring an offering to the LORD: gold, silver, and bronze;

6blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; fine linen and goat hair;

7ram skins dyed red and fine leather; acacia wood; 8olive oil for the light; spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense;

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Exodus 26:7–14	You are to make curtains of goat hair for the tent over the tabernacle—eleven curtains in all. Each of the eleven curtains is to be the same size—thirty cubits long and four cubits wide. Join five of the curtains into one set and the other six into another. Then fold the sixth curtain over double at the front of the tent. Make fifty loops along the edge of the end curtain in the first set, and fifty loops along the edge of the corresponding curtain in the second set. Make fifty bronze clasps and put them through the loops to join the tent together as a unit. As for the overlap that remains of the tent curtains, the half curtain that is left over shall hang down over the back of the tabernacle. And the tent curtains will be a cubit longer on either side, and the excess will hang over the sides of the tabernacle to cover it. Also make a covering for the tent out of ram skins dyed red, and over that a covering of fine leather.
2	Exodus 26:31	Make a veil of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen, with cherubim skillfully worked into it.
3	Exodus 28:15	You are also to make a breastpiece of judgment with the same workmanship as the ephod. Construct it with gold, with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and with finely spun linen.
4	Exodus 28:5–6	They shall use gold, along with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine linen. They are to make the ephod of finely spun linen embroidered with gold, and with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn.
5	Exodus 26:36	For the entrance to the tent, you are to make a curtain embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen.
6	Exodus 28:33	Make pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn all the way around the lower hem, with gold bells between them,
7	Exodus 26:1	“You are to construct the tabernacle itself with ten curtains of finely spun linen, each with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and cherubim skillfully worked into them.

Exodus 35:6 Summary

[This verse lists the different materials that the Israelites were to bring as an offering to God for the construction of the tabernacle, including blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, fine linen, and goat hair. These materials were used to create the beautiful and intricate details of the tabernacle, as described in Exodus 36:8-38. Just like the Israelites, we are called to give our best to God, using our unique skills and resources to build up His kingdom (1 Corinthians 3:10-15). By doing so, we can glorify God and reflect His beauty and excellence in our lives, as seen in Matthew 5:16.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the specific materials listed in Exodus 35:6?

The materials listed, such as blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, fine linen, and goat hair, were likely chosen for their durability, beauty, and symbolic meaning, as seen in Exodus 28:5-6, where similar materials are used for the priestly garments.

How do these materials relate to the construction of the tabernacle?

These materials were used for the creation of various parts of the tabernacle, including the curtains, coverings, and garments, as described in Exodus 36:8-38, and were essential for the completion of the tabernacle.

What can we learn from the variety of materials listed in this verse?

The variety of materials listed in Exodus 35:6 teaches us about the diversity of gifts and talents within the community of believers, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, and the importance of each person contributing their unique skills and resources to the work of the Lord.

How does this verse relate to the concept of stewardship?

This verse highlights the importance of stewardship, as the Israelites were called to give freely from their resources to support the construction of the tabernacle, as seen in Exodus 35:5, and we are also called to be good stewards of the resources God has given us, as taught in Matthew 25:14-30.

Reflection Questions

What role do you play in the 'construction' of God's kingdom, and what unique skills or resources can you offer?
How can you apply the principle of willing giving, as seen in Exodus 35:5, to your own life and relationship with God?
What does the attention to detail and specificity in this verse teach us about God's character and expectations?
In what ways can you use your daily work and skills to glorify God and contribute to the advancement of His kingdom?

Gill's Exposition on Exodus 35:6

[See comments on Exodus 35:5].

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 35:6

And Moses spake unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, saying, This is the thing which the LORD commanded, saying, No JFB commentary on these verses.

Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 35:6

Exodus 35:6 And blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen, and goats’ [hair], Ver. 6.

Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 35:6

THE PEOPLE INVITED TO OFFER THE OF THE , AND TO ASSIST IN THE WORK.(4-9) And Moses spake.—This passage is the sequence and counterpart of Exo 25:1-7, and follows exactly the same order in the enumeration of the required offerings. Both passages equally declare the sine quâ non of an acceptable offering to be “a willing heart” (Exodus 25:2; Exodus 35:5).

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 35:6

Verse 6. See Clarke on Exodus 35:5.

Cambridge Bible on Exodus 35:6

6. See on Exodus 25:4.

Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 35:6

THE FOR THE , Exodus 35:4-29. 5-9. An offering — See notes on Exodus 25:2-7.

Sermons on Exodus 35:6

	Sermon	Description
	(Exodus) Exodus 26:1-14 by J. Vernon McGee	In this sermon, the speaker discusses the significance of the different coverings of the tabernacle in the Bible. The first covering, made of fine twine and linen, represents the b
	(Exodus) Exodus 37:1-29 by J. Vernon McGee	In this sermon, the speaker discusses the structure and symbolism of the tabernacle in the Bible. The tabernacle had three compartments and three entrances: the outer court, the ho
	The Throne of Grace by Bill McLeod	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of worshiping the Lord in the beauty of holiness rather than relying on superficial appearances. He shares the story of Dunca
	Spiritual Exercise - Life Within the Veil by Stephen Kaung	In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of being broken in order to release Christ's life within us. He explains that this process is achieved through the enlightenmen
	Priesthood - Part 4 by Ron Bailey	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of finding fulfillment in giving our hearts to God rather than pursuing our own ambitions and career plans. The speaker encour
	His Resting Place by Jim Cymbala	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the incredible love that God has for humanity. He highlights the sacrifice of Jesus, who endured a fake trial, beatings, and crucifixion for
	The Tabernacle (1 of 2) by G.W. North	In this sermon, the speaker begins by expressing his excitement for the weekend, as it allows for a deeper focus on spiritual matters. After some initial announcements, the speaker