Exodus 35:10
And every wise hearted among you shall come, and make all that the LORD hath commanded;
Original Language Analysis
וְכָל
H3605
וְכָל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
1 of 11
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
לֵ֖ב
hearted
H3820
לֵ֖ב
hearted
Strong's:
H3820
Word #:
3 of 11
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
יָבֹ֣אוּ
among you shall come
H935
יָבֹ֣אוּ
among you shall come
Strong's:
H935
Word #:
5 of 11
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
וְיַֽעֲשׂ֔וּ
and make
H6213
וְיַֽעֲשׂ֔וּ
and make
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
6 of 11
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
אֵ֛ת
H853
אֵ֛ת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
7 of 11
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
8 of 11
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
9 of 11
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
Historical 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.
Questions for Reflection
- What does the high priest bearing Israel's names on precious stones teach about how Christ intercedes for His people?
- How does the imagery of names engraved on stones speak to the security and permanence of God's covenant relationship?
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Analysis & 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.