King James Version

What Does Exodus 35:10 Mean?

Exodus 35:10 in the King James Version says “And every wise hearted among you shall come, and make all that the LORD hath commanded; — study this verse from Exodus chapter 35 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

And every wise hearted among you shall come, and make all that the LORD hath commanded;

Exodus 35:10 · KJV


Context

8

And oil for the light, and spices for anointing oil, and for the sweet incense,

9

And onyx stones, and stones to be set for the ephod, and for the breastplate.

10

And every wise hearted among you shall come, and make all that the LORD hath commanded;

11

The tabernacle, his tent, and his covering, his taches, and his boards, his bars, his pillars, and his sockets,

12

The ark, and the staves thereof, with the mercy seat, and the vail of the covering,


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
Onyx stones and stones for setting (אַבְנֵי־שֹׁהַם וְאַבְנֵי מִלֻּאִים, avnei-shoham ve'avnei millu'im) would bear the names of Israel's twelve tribes on the high priest's ephod and breastplate. These precious stones represented God's people carried constantly before Him—on the priest's shoulders (strength) and over his heart (love). This foreshadows Christ our High Priest who bears His people's names perpetually before the Father.

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Historical & Cultural Context

Onyx was likely brought from Egypt as plunder or possibly traded from Arabia. The 'stones for setting' included twelve different precious stones for the breastplate (28:17-20), each representing one tribe—an expensive component requiring multiple gem varieties.

Reflection Questions

  1. What does the high priest bearing Israel's names on precious stones teach about how Christ intercedes for His people?
  2. How does the imagery of names engraved on stones speak to the security and permanence of God's covenant relationship?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 11 words
וְכָל1 of 11
H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

חֲכַם2 of 11

And every wise

H2450

wise, (i.e., intelligent, skilful or artful)

לֵ֖ב3 of 11

hearted

H3820

the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything

בָּכֶ֑ם4 of 11
H0
יָבֹ֣אוּ5 of 11

among you shall come

H935

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

וְיַֽעֲשׂ֔וּ6 of 11

and make

H6213

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

אֵ֛ת7 of 11
H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

כָּל8 of 11
H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

אֲשֶׁ֥ר9 of 11
H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

צִוָּ֖ה10 of 11

hath commanded

H6680

(intensively) to constitute, enjoin

יְהוָֽה׃11 of 11

all that the LORD

H3068

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god


Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Exodus. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Exodus 35:10 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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