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Exodus 35:29

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Exodus 35:29 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “The children of Israel brought a freewill-offering unto Jehovah; every man and woman, whose heart made them willing to bring for all the work, which Jehovah had commanded to be made by Moses.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

The children of Israel brought a freewill-offering unto Jehovah; every man and woman, whose heart made them willing to bring for all the work, which Jehovah had commanded to be made by Moses.
Exodus 35:29 — American Standard Version

Context — Exodus 35

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
26And all the women whose heart stirred them up in wisdom spun the goats` [hair].
27And the rulers brought the onyx stones, and the stones to be set, for the ephod, and for the breastplate;
28and the spice, and the oil; for the light, and for the anointing oil, and for the sweet incense.
29The children of Israel brought a freewill-offering unto Jehovah; every man and woman, whose heart made them willing to bring for all the work, which Jehovah had commanded to be made by Moses.
30And Moses said unto the children of Israel, See, Jehovah hath called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.
31And he hath filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship;
32and to devise skilful works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass,
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“The children of Israel brought a willing offering unto the Lord, etc.] What they did, whether more or less, they did it cheerfully and willingly, as to the Lord, for his service and glory: every man and woman, whose heart made them willing to bring for all manner of work, which the Lord had commanded to be made by the hand of Moses: ((see Gill on “<023521>Exodus 35:21”)) and as there were work and service of God’s appointment to be done in the legal tabernacle, so there are in the Gospel church; such as prayer, praise, preaching, and hearing the word, and the administration of ordinances; and for the support of which contributions are made; and all this is to be done willingly and cordially:…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“whose heart: Exo 35:21, Exo 35:22; Ch1 29:3, Ch1 29:6, Ch1 29:9, Ch1 29:10, Ch1 29:14, Ch1 29:17; Jdg 5:2, Jdg 5:9; Co1 9:17; Co2 9:7 the Lord: Exo 35:4; Deu 4:2, Deu 11:32, Deu 12:32; Isa 8:20; Mat 28:20; Co1 3:5; Gal 6:16; Pe2 1:19; Ti2 3:15-17 Exodus 35:30”
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