King James Version

What Does Exodus 35:24 Mean?

Exodus 35:24 in the King James Version says “Every one that did offer an offering of silver and brass brought the LORD'S offering: and every man, with whom was found... — study this verse from Exodus chapter 35 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

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.

Exodus 35:24 · KJV


Context

22

And they came, both men and women, as many as were willing hearted, and brought bracelets, and earrings, and rings, and tablets, all jewels of gold: and every man that offered offered an offering of gold unto the LORD.

23

And every man, with whom was found blue, and purple, and scarlet , and fine linen, and goats' hair, and red skins of rams, and badgers' skins, brought them.

24

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.

25

And all the women that were wise hearted did spin with their hands, and brought that which they had spun, both of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet , and of fine linen.

26

And all the women whose heart stirred them up in wisdom spun goats' hair.


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
Both men and women ('every man and woman') participate equally in bringing offerings, demolishing any notion that tabernacle construction was masculine domain alone. The Hebrew phrase 'willing hearted' (נְדִיב לֵב, nadiv lev) applies to all, emphasizing that spiritual devotion transcends gender. This inclusivity reflects the New Testament truth that in Christ there is neither male nor female (Galatians 3:28), and all believers are priests (1 Peter 2:9) participating in building God's spiritual house.

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Historical & Cultural Context

In patriarchal ancient society, this explicit mention of women's full participation was remarkable. Women brought jewelry, spun yarn, and contributed skills and materials—recognized as equal participants in sacred construction.

Reflection Questions

  1. What does the equal participation of men and women in tabernacle construction teach about gender in worship and service?
  2. How does this inclusive call to bring offerings prefigure the universal priesthood of all believers in the New Covenant?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 19 words
כָּל1 of 19
H3605

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

מֵרִ֗ים2 of 19

Every one that did offer

H7311

to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)

תְּרוּמַ֣ת3 of 19

an offering

H8641

a present (as offered up), especially in sacrifice or as tribute

כֶּ֙סֶף֙4 of 19

of silver

H3701

silver (from its pale color); by implication, money

וּנְחֹ֔שֶׁת5 of 19

and brass

H5178

copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e., coin, a fetter; figuratively, base (as compared with gold or silver)

הֵבִֽיאוּ׃6 of 19

brought

H935

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

אֵ֖ת7 of 19
H853

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

תְּרוּמַ֣ת8 of 19

an offering

H8641

a present (as offered up), especially in sacrifice or as tribute

יְהוָ֑ה9 of 19

the LORD'S

H3068

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

וְכֹ֡ל10 of 19
H3605

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

אֲשֶׁר֩11 of 19
H834

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

נִמְצָ֨א12 of 19

and every man with whom was found

H4672

properly, to come forth to, i.e., appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e., find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present

אִתּ֜וֹ13 of 19
H854

properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc

עֲצֵ֥י14 of 19

wood

H6086

a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)

שִׁטִּ֛ים15 of 19

shittim

H7848

the acacia (from its scourging thorns)

לְכָל16 of 19
H3605

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

מְלֶ֥אכֶת17 of 19

for any work

H4399

properly, deputyship, i.e., ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)

הָֽעֲבֹדָ֖ה18 of 19

of the service

H5656

work of any kind

הֵבִֽיאוּ׃19 of 19

brought

H935

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


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 35:24 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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