1 Chronicles 29:5
The gold for things of gold, and the silver for things of silver, and for all manner of work to be made by the hands of artificers. And who then is willing to consecrate his service this day unto the LORD?
Original Language Analysis
לַזָּהָב֙
The gold
H2091
לַזָּהָב֙
The gold
Strong's:
H2091
Word #:
1 of 14
gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky
לַזָּהָב֙
The gold
H2091
לַזָּהָב֙
The gold
Strong's:
H2091
Word #:
2 of 14
gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky
לַכֶּ֔סֶף
and the silver
H3701
לַכֶּ֔סֶף
and the silver
Strong's:
H3701
Word #:
3 of 14
silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
לַכֶּ֔סֶף
and the silver
H3701
לַכֶּ֔סֶף
and the silver
Strong's:
H3701
Word #:
4 of 14
silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
וּלְכָל
H3605
וּלְכָל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
5 of 14
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
מְלָאכָ֖ה
and for all manner of work
H4399
מְלָאכָ֖ה
and for all manner of work
Strong's:
H4399
Word #:
6 of 14
properly, deputyship, i.e., ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
יָד֛וֹ
his service
H3027
יָד֛וֹ
his service
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
7 of 14
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
וּמִ֣י
H4310
וּמִ֣י
Strong's:
H4310
Word #:
9 of 14
who? (occasionally, by a peculiar idiom, of things); also (indefinitely) whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix
מִתְנַדֵּ֔ב
And who then is willing
H5068
מִתְנַדֵּ֔ב
And who then is willing
Strong's:
H5068
Word #:
10 of 14
to impel; hence, to volunteer (as a soldier), to present spontaneously
לְמַלֹּ֥אות
to consecrate
H4390
לְמַלֹּ֥אות
to consecrate
Strong's:
H4390
Word #:
11 of 14
to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
יָד֛וֹ
his service
H3027
יָד֛וֹ
his service
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
12 of 14
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
Historical Context
Following David's extraordinary personal gifts (29:2-4), this question invited the people's participation. Their response (29:6-9) demonstrated that leadership's generous example inspires community-wide sacrificial giving for God's work.
Questions for Reflection
- How willing is your heart in giving to God's work - joyful privilege or reluctant obligation?
- What would 'consecrating your service' - filling your hands as a priestly act - look like in your current circumstances?
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Analysis & Commentary
David's question following his description of temple preparations: 'And who then is willing to consecrate his service this day unto the LORD?' The Hebrew phrase 'to fill his hand' (l'malle yado) is priestly consecration language (Exodus 29:9). David democratizes this - not just priests but all people can 'fill their hands' through generous giving. The question 'who is willing?' (mi mitnaddev) seeks volunteers, not coerced giving. This teaches that acceptable offerings come from willing hearts, not external pressure. Paul echoes this: 'God loves a cheerful giver' (2 Corinthians 9:7). Christ's willing self-offering provides the ultimate model of consecrated service.